Specialization in Business Administration
Program Overview
Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration MBA
The Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to succeed in the business world.
Program Objectives
The MBA program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles, practices, and techniques. The program is designed to develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as their ability to work effectively in teams and communicate complex ideas.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the MBA program, students must meet certain requirements. However, the specific admission requirements are not specified in the provided context.
Program Duration
The MBA program can be completed within two years.
MBA Specialization Tracks and Curriculum
The MBA program offers several specialization tracks, including:
- Business Administration
- Project Management and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Management
- Human Resources Management
- Investment and Financial Markets
- Banking Management
- Hospital Management and Healthcare
- Management Information Systems
MBA Curriculum
The MBA curriculum consists of 45 credit hours, which includes:
- Core Requirements: 8 courses (24 credits)
- Specialization Core: 3 courses (12 credits)
- Specialization Electives: 3 courses (9 credits)
Students must earn a grade of C- (1.67) or better in all courses used for their degree program and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) or higher by the end of their degree program.
Year One: Business Fundamentals
The first year of the program focuses on building essential competencies and knowledge in business fundamentals. Students must complete the following core business courses:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MBA C11 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MBA C12 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| MBA C13 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MBA C14 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MBA C15 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MBA C16 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MBA C17 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MBA C18 | Strategic Management | 3 |
Year Two: Specialization
The second year of the program allows students to tailor their curriculum to develop in-depth experience and expertise in a specific business area.
Specialization Core Courses
Students must complete the following specialization core courses:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MBAC BA21 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| MBAC BA22 | Entrepreneurship and SMEs | 3 |
| MBAC BA23 | Research Project in Business Administration | 6 |
Specialization Elective Courses
Students must complete 9 credit hours from the following specialization elective courses:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MBAE BA24 | International Business | 3 |
| MBAE BA25 | Organizational Development and Change | 3 |
| MBAE BA26 | Leadership and Communication Skills | 3 |
| MBAE BA27 | Quality Management | 3 |
| MBAE BA28 | New Trends in Business Administration | 3 |
Degree Requirements
To graduate, students must complete all course requirements for the MBA degree in no more than 4 years.
