Business Administration (MBA)
The objective of this program is to develop students into broadly educated business managers, executives and/or entrepreneurs who understand the nature of business as a whole, with the tools and techniques applicable to a wide variety of business situations and issues. The capstone for the MBA program gives students the chance to bring together all of the theories, skills and tools studied during the program and integrate them into a learning experience that highlights the nature of competition and the kind of strategic maneuvering that must be done in order to succeed. The design and implementation strategy and methodology of the program tackles the objective of improvement of ability of program participants to apply the knowledge and skills in real life and align their professional development with up-to date changing business environment.
The thorough basis of core courses provides students with solid background in business/management field broadening their understanding of area and its sub-fields. The core courses (coded BUSA) are offered along the program and enables students to shape their knowledge (theoretical and practical), ability to apply the knowledge and other skills for future successful employment in managerial/administrative positions or it prepares students for handling of entrepreneurial activities. Core courses are offered only to develop competences needed broadly in business.
Elective courses enable students to deepen their understanding of business management and broaden competencies in selected sub-areas or in general. The program enhances the development both research and managerial/practical skills through specific components such as Capstone in Business Development and Entrepreneurship, and Master Thesis/Project. To enhance managerial ability and enable development of practical skills program includes the comprehensive practical component such as Capstone in Business Development and Entrepreneurship, which should be taken by the student after completion of all core courses and represents thorough training for application of acquired knowledge and developing of managerial decision making skills.
Methods employed are widely based on case study methodology including mixture of interactive teaching (including class discussions) and promotion of independent personal development through combination of theoretical components, problem solving and practical experience, aiming at development of knowledge, skills and values needed for successful implementation and management of managerial/entrepreneurial activities in line with the requirements of constantly changing complex business environment and labor market.
The build-in Guest Speaker Seminar Series in almost every course of the program enables program participants to network and interact with peers and professional in the different areas of business, learn and apply their knowledge and skills on the live issues and business problems during their studies, and build, contribute and experience the culture of cooperative knowledge and experience sharing among the professionals and organizations.
Program (Qualification):
Master's Program in Business Administration (Master of Business Administration)
ECTS / Duration:
120 credits / 2 years