Master of Business Administration (MBA)      

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree Program offered by International Open University is a self-paced learning program which may be completed totally by distance learning. IOU's study program are not structured by semesters, quarters or terms, allowing students to begin their Degree at any time during the year. The MBA program is designed for individuals who seek to advance their careers in management by acquiring a working knowledge of sophisticated analytical and quantitative techniques for the solution of management problems.
Because the tools of management science are applicable to the problems of the public sector as well as the private sector, students whose career interests involve not-for-profit enterprise are also encouraged to seek admission. IOU's MBA program emphasizes the identification, analysis and solution of complex management problems that require technical understanding and balanced decision making. Students develop additional expertise in the solution of persistent management problems through the completion of a thesis. Management roles with the confidence and self-discipline expected of the MBA graduate. The MBA program has a total of 32 credit hours requirement including nine (courses) of 4 credits each. The program is designed for those who have an undergraduate degree from an accredited Institute or university or a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside of the United States. Also required is a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 of better.

PROGRAM DELIVERY, DURATION & REQUIREMENTS:

Program Duration: 2 - 3 years Master Programs are offered through Distance Learning and seminar support basis. Students can enroll for these programs from anywhere.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or completion of a minimum of 120 semester credit hours at undergraduate level. For overseas students, the applicant should in general have educational qualification comparable to those stated for US residents.

PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR MBA:

MBA010 Global Business Strategies 4
MBA020 Marketing Management 4
MBA030 Organizational Behavior 4
MBA040 Electronic Commerce 4
MBA050 Economics 4
MBA060 Strategic Management 4
MBA070 Total Quality Management 4
MBA080 Financial Management 4
MBA090 Human Resource Management 4
Total degree requirements 32