Master of Business Administration (MBA)
About the Programme
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is a professional programme designed to develop skilled professionals of integrity whose influence as agents of change will be felt within the Church and society.
The aim of this programme is to provide students with the true MBA experience, combining expertise and professionalism with practice and integrity in a multicultural learning environment based on Christian values.
The MBA programme at AUA is about fresh thinking, innovative leadership, stewardship, positive impact, social responsibility, spiritual and ethical values to balance professional competency.
Purpose of the Programme
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is an accredited two-year blended online academic degree designed to provide a business-relevant learning experience anchored on Biblical principles to students, equipping them to reach their potential and serve society.
The philosophy of the MBA programme is in accordance with the basic beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the mission of the University concerning ministering, stewardship, responsible leadership, social responsibility, and ethical behaviour.
Organisations today demand versatile, technologically literate professionals who can actively contribute and thrive in a team/project management environment. The AUA MBA programme is distinctive in design, incorporating spiritual and ethical values to balance professional competency.
Since management techniques quickly become obsolete, we focus on developing versatility through critical thinking, analytical and applied research skills, creativity, and high standards for professional integrity and ethics. The programme emphasises three of the most fundamental aspects of business administration: strategic thinking, functional effectiveness and effective decision-making. To this end, every course in the programme offers opportunities to develop decision-making skills in practical situations.
1. Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent grade of 60%. Applicants with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 or 55% to 59% may be accepted on probation.
2. Have at least two years of post-graduate relevant work experience. Students who lack work experience will be required to undertake on-the-job training through internship/practicum for at least 12 weeks (480 clock hours) in a reputable organisation after completion of the first two semesters.
3. Submit a written personal Statement of Purpose explaining why he/she wants to take MBA at AUA.
4. Those with degree programmes other than Business Administration must take the following undergraduate courses or equivalents as prerequisites and earn a minimum grade of C:
a. Principles of Accounting
b. Business Statistics
c. Business Economics
d. Principles of Management
5. Have two Recommendations.
One from a religious leader and one from your previous university or from your employing organization.
Submit the name, email address and designation of your referees, and AUA Admissions will email the link for completing the online recommendation form. The applicant should seek the consent of the referee before submitting their details.
6. Must demonstrate proficiency in English.
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Full Time – 2 years (4 Semesters) – Total 45 Credits |
Part Time – 3 years (3 Sessions) – Total 45 Credits |
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Year 1 Session 1 |
Year 1 Session 2 |
Year 2 Session 1 |
Year 2 Session 2 |
Year 1 Session 1 |
Year 2 Session 2 |
Year 3 Session 3 |
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15 |
15 |
15 |
Thesis Writing |
15 |
15 |
15 |
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1. Management
2. Finance
3 Accounting
4. Information System
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Requirements |
Credits |
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Core Courses |
21 |
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Specialization |
12 |
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Research & Thesis/Project |
12 |
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Total |
45 |
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MBA |
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Core Courses |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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MRKG 610 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
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FINC 620 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
3 |
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MGNT 620 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
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INFS 620 |
Information Technology and Management Information Systems |
3 |
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ECON 610 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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MGNT 625 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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BUAD 630 |
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective |
3 |
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Total |
21 |
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Specialization Management |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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MGNT 630 |
Corporate Governance |
3 |
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MGNT 640 |
Change and Crisis Management |
3 |
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MGNT 650 |
Teamwork and Leadership |
3 |
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MGNT 680 |
Project Management |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Specialization Finance |
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FINC 630 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
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FINC 640 |
Investment and Portfolio Management |
3 |
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FINC 660 |
Insurance and Risk Management |
3 |
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FINC 690 |
International Financial Management |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Specialization Accounting |
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ACCT 620 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
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ACCT 640 |
Auditing and Control |
3 |
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ACCT 650 |
Advanced Financial Accounting |
3 |
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ACCT 660 |
International Accounting and Financial Reporting |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Specialization Information System |
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INFS 609 |
Advanced Database Management & Administration |
3 |
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INFS 630 |
Advanced IT Service Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
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INFS 660 |
Network Design and System Administration |
3 |
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IINFS 680 |
E-commerce |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Research |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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BUAD 680 |
Quantitative Analysis in business decision-making |
3 |
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BURM 680 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
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BURM 690 |
Thesis/Project |
6 |
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Total |
12 |
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Grand Total: |
45 Credits |
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Full-Time Schedule |
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MBA – Specialization: Management |
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Year 1 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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MGNT 620 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
BURM 680 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
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INFS 620 |
IT and Management Information Systems |
3 |
MGNT 640 |
Change and Crisis Management |
3 |
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MRKG 610 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
MGNT 650 |
Corporate Governance |
3 |
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ACCT 615 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
3 |
MGNT 680 |
Project Management |
3 |
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BUAD 630 |
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective |
3 |
ECON 610 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
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Year 2 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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BUAD 680 |
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision Making |
3 |
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MGNT 650 |
Teamwork and Leadership |
3 |
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BURM 690 |
Thesis/Project |
6 |
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MGNT 625 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Grand Total: 45 credits |
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Full-Time Schedule |
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MBA – Specialization: Finance |
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Year 1 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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MGNT 620 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
BURM 680 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
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INFS 620 |
IT and Management Information Systems |
3 |
FINC 630 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
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MRKG 610 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
FINC 640 |
Investment and Portfolio Management |
3 |
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ACCT 615 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
3 |
FINC 660 |
Insurance and Risk Management |
3 |
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BUAD 630 |
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective |
3 |
ECON 610 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
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Year 2 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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BUAD 680 |
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision Making |
3 |
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FINC 690 |
International Financial Management |
3 |
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BURM 690 |
Thesis/Project |
6 |
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MGNT 625 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Grand Total: 45 credits |
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Full-Time Schedule |
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MBA – Specialization: Accounting |
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Year 1 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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MGNT 620 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
BURM 680 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
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INFS 620 |
IT and Management Information Systems |
3 |
ACCT 620 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
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MRKG 610 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
ACCT 640 |
Auditing and Control |
3 |
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ACCT 615 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
3 |
ACCT 660 |
International Accounting and Financial Reporting |
3 |
|
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BUAD 630 |
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective |
3 |
ECON 610 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
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Year 2 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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BUAD 680 |
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision Making |
3 |
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ACCT 650 |
Advanced Financial Accounting |
3 |
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BURM 690 |
Thesis/Project |
3 |
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MGNT 625 |
Strategic Management |
6 |
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Total |
15 |
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Grand Total: 45 credits |
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Full-Time Schedule |
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MBA – Specialization: Information System |
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Year 1 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
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MGNT 620 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
BURM 680 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
|
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INFS 620 |
IT and Management Information Systems |
3 |
INFS 609 |
Advanced Database Management & Administration |
3 |
|
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MRKG 610 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
INFS 630 |
Advanced IT Service Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
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ACCT 615 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
3 |
IINFS 680 |
E-commerce |
3 |
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BUAD 630 |
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective |
3 |
ECON 610 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
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Year 2 |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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MGNT 625 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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BUAD 680 |
Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision Making |
3 |
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INFS 660 |
Network Design and System Administration |
3 |
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BURM 690 |
Thesis/Project |
6 |
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Total |
15 |
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Grand Total: 45 credits |
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Part-Time Schedule |
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MBA – Specialization: Management |
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Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
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MGNT 620 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
BURM 680 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
|
|
INFS 620 |
IT and Management Information Systems |
3 |
ACCT 615 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
3 |
|
|
MRKG 610 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
BUAD 680 |
Quantitative analysis for business decision-making |
3 |
|
|
BUAD 630 |
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective |
3 |
MGNT 650 |
Teamwork and Leadership |
3 |
|
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MGNT 640 |
Change and Crisis Management |
3 |
BURM 690 |
Thesis/Project |
6 |
|
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Total |
15 |
Total |
18 |
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Year 3 – Session 3 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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MGNT 680 |
Project Management |
3 |
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MGNT 650 |
Corporate Governance |
3 |
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ECON 610 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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MGNT 625 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Grand Total: 45 credits |
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Part-Time Schedule |
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MBA – Specialization: Finance |
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Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
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MGNT 620 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
BURM 680 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
|
|
INFS 620 |
IT and Management Information Systems |
3 |
ACCT 615 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
3 |
|
|
MRKG 610 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
BUAD 680 |
Quantitative analysis for business decision-making |
3 |
|
|
BUAD 630 |
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective |
3 |
FINC 690 |
International Financial Management |
3 |
|
|
FINC 630 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
BURM 690 |
Thesis/Project |
6 |
|
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Total |
15 |
Total |
18 |
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Year 3 – Session 3 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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FINC 640 |
Investment and Portfolio Management |
3 |
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FINC 660 |
Insurance and Risk Management |
3 |
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ECON 610 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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MGNT 625 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Grand Total: 45 credits |
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Part-Time Schedule |
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MBA – Specialization: Accounting |
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Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
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|
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
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MGNT 620 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
BURM 680 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
|
|
INFS 620 |
IT and Management Information Systems |
3 |
ACCT 615 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
3 |
|
|
MRKG 610 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
BUAD 680 |
Quantitative analysis for business decision-making |
3 |
|
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BUAD 630 |
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective |
3 |
ACCT 650 |
Advanced Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
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ACCT 620 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
BURM 690 |
Thesis/Project |
6 |
|
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Total |
15 |
Total |
18 |
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Year 3 – Session 3 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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ACCT 640 |
Auditing and Control |
3 |
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ACCT 660 |
International Accounting and Financial Reporting |
3 |
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ECON 610 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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MGNT 625 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Grand Total: 45 credits |
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Part-Time Schedule |
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MBA – Specialization: Information Systems |
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Year 1 – Session 1 |
Year 2 – Session 2 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
|
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MGNT 620 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
BURM 680 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
|
|
INFS 620 |
IT and Management Information Systems |
3 |
ACCT 615 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
3 |
|
|
MRKG 610 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
BUAD 680 |
Quantitative analysis for business decision-making |
3 |
|
|
BUAD 630 |
Business Ethics in Biblical Perspective |
3 |
INFS 630 |
Advanced IT Service Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
|
|
INFS 609 |
Advanced Database Management & Administration |
3 |
BURM 690 |
Thesis/Project |
6 |
|
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Total |
15 |
Total |
18 |
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Year 3 – Session 3 |
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Code |
Course Title |
Crs |
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INFS 660 |
Network Design and System Administration |
3 |
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IINFS 680 |
E-commerce |
3 |
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ECON 610 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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MGNT 625 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Grand Total: 45 credits |
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