Business Administration, with concentrations in Construction Industry, Finance, International Business, Leadership and Human Resources Management, Management of Information Systems, Marketing, and Operations Management (M.B.A.)

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The MBA is a professional degree designed to prepare students who have completed undergraduate work in any academic discipline and intend to pursue a management career. The curriculum emphasizes the principles underlying business operations as well as advanced technical knowledge in relevant specializations. It provides tools for analysis and helps develop a managerial perspective. Advanced specialized and elective courses provide the necessary skills in a functional area of business. The MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Admission

All applicants must satisfy the university’s graduate admission requirements and obtain an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). In addition, applicants should have three or more years of relevant professional experience. To obtain the MBA degree, a minimum of 33 semester credit hours and a maximum of 48 credit hours are required. The exact number of credits will be determined according to the educational background of each candidate.

MBA Foundation Courses (3-27 credits)

The MBA Foundation courses are directed at providing the student with a basic background in the various functional areas of Business. Between one and nine courses are required for the completion o foundation courses. These courses are usually chosen from the following list:

ACCT 501 - Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 cr.)
FINC 527 - Managerial Economics (3 cr.)
FINC 540 - Financial Management (3 cr.)
MGMT 501 - Business Communication (3 cr.)
MGMT 502 - Managing in a Dynamic Environment (3 cr.)
MKTG 520 - Marketing Management (3 cr.)
MOIS 508 - Information Systems in Organizations: Management in the Information Age (3 cr.)
OPMG 507 - Introduction to Business Statistics (3 cr.)
OPMG 520 - Operations Management for Competitive Advantage (3 cr.)

MBA Electives and Concentration (18-27 credits)

Advanced coursework for the MBA constitutes a diversified program aiming at providing the student with:

a. General background in the concepts, processes, and institutions of finance, marketing, personnel, and operations management
b. Decision-making tools and techniques such as accounting, quantitative methods, and management information systems
c. Organizational theory, economic analysis, and business policy and strategy

Students must take a minimum of 9-12 credit hours that covers at least three of the following business areas:

Finance
International Business
Leadership and Human Resources Management
Management of Information Technology
Marketing
Operations Management
Construction Industry

Students may concentrate in one of these areas (except Accounting) by taking at least three courses in that area (9 credit hours).

Management of Information Technology

Marketing

MKTG 521 - Marketing Research Methods (3 cr.)
MKTG 522 - Marketing Channel Strategies (3 cr.)
MKTG 523 - Sales Force Management (3 cr.)
MKTG 524 - Global Marketing (3 cr.)
MKTG 526 - Integrated Marketing Communication (3 cr.)
MKTG 530 - Strategic Marketing (3 cr.)
MKTG 570 - Contemporary Topics in Marketing (3 cr.)
MKTG 575 - Independent Study in Contemporary Topics in Marketing (1-3 cr.)

Operations Management

OPMG 521 - Managing and Coordinating Supply Chains (3 cr.)
OPMG 528 - Managing Dynamic Projects (3 cr.)
OPMG 530 - Data Analysis (3 cr.)
OPMG 531 - Stochastic Models in Managerial Decision Making (3 cr.)
OPMG 532 - Operations Strategy (3 cr.)
OPMG 533 - Business Dynamics (3 cr.)
OPMG 570 - Selected Topics in Operations Management (3 cr.)
OPMG 575 - Independent Study in Operations Management (1-3 cr.)

Construction Industry

Students may concentrate in the Construction Industry by taking at least four courses in that area (12 credit hours)

CENG 530 - Contracts in Construction Industry (3 cr.)
** Mandatory for students who do not have a degree in Construction Engineering from AUC. Not open for AUC students with a degree in construction engineering.
CENG 531 - Construction Management (3 cr.)
CENG 532 - Planning, Scheduling and Control (3 cr.)
** Mandatory for students who do not have a degree in Construction Engineering from AUC. Not open for AUC students with a degree in construction engineering.
CENG 533 - Management for Multi-National Environments (3 cr.)
* Not open for AUC students in construction engineering students with a concentration in Construction Management.
CENG 534 - Risk Management and Bidding Strategies (3 cr.)
* Not open for AUC students in construction engineering students with a concentration in Construction Management.
CENG 535 - Claims and Disputes in the Construction Industry (3 cr.)
CENG 536 - Systems Analysis for Construction (3 cr.)
CENG 537 - Resource Management for Construction Projects (3 cr.)
CENG 538 - Procurement of Assets & Services for Construction Projects (3 cr.)
CENG 567 - Construction Leadership and Management Skills (3 cr.)

MBA Capstone Course (3 credits)

Finally, a capstone course, the following is required for all MBA candidates:

MGMT 508 - Strategic Management (3 cr.)

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