Faculty: Graduate School of Social Sciences

The online Master of Business Administration program offers flexibility for working professionals to develop their skills in business and management. Students enhance their expertise in leadership, finance, marketing, and strategic management, preparing for leadership roles across various industries.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of business management and administration.
• Develop skills in leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and marketing.
• Learn techniques for business data analysis and informed decision-making.
• Explore principles of ethical leadership, corporate social responsibility, and global business.
• Analyze business trends and market data.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and management skills.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Business Management - An overview of management, organizational behavior, and business ethics.
2. Leadership and Organizational Behavior - Principles of leadership, team dynamics, and effective communication.
3. Financial Management - Principles of financial planning, budgeting, and investment analysis.
4. Marketing Management - Principles of market research, consumer behavior, and marketing strategies.
5. Strategic Management - Principles of strategic planning, competitive analysis, and business model innovation.
6. Operations Management - Principles of supply chain management, process optimization, and quality control.
7. Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility - Principles of ethical leadership, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.
8. Global Business - Principles of international trade, global markets, and cultural differences.
9. Graduation Project - A comprehensive project applying skills in leadership, strategic planning, or financial management.

Assessment Methods:

Leadership analyses, financial management projects, marketing plans, strategic initiatives, operations studies, ethical leadership reports, global business analyses, graduation projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Business Management" by various authors.
• "Leadership and Organizational Behavior" by various authors.
• "Financial Management" by various authors.
• "Marketing Management" by various authors.
• "Strategic Management" by various authors.
• "Operations Management" by various authors.
• "Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility" by various authors.
• "Global Business" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and relevant work experience. Basic knowledge of business principles.

Duration of Specialization:

Usually from one to two years, with a flexible schedule for working professionals.

Certification:

Graduates may obtain an MBA degree and pursue other certifications, such as those offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.

Target Audience:

Working professionals, aspiring business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking to advance their careers in corporate management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and various business-related roles. This specialization provides students with leadership, strategic, and management skills necessary to excel in business management, supporting careers in diverse leadership and management roles across different industries.