Master of Business Administration – General

Apply advanced knowledge in specialization field, develop strategic solutions to business challenges, manage cross-functional teams, critical thinking and data-driven decision making, ethical and responsible leadership

Eligibility Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A satisfactory scholastic average; a minimum grade average of “very good” ( 2.5/4 or 3/5 ) in the bachelor’s degree.
• Pre-MBA courses are a requirement for MBA candidates with a non-business background.

If an English Proficiency Test is required for the applicant, then it must meet one of the following scores:

• IELTS Academic: Overall band score of 6.0 or higher, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing
• TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 70 or higher
• TOEFL ITP or PBT: Equivalent to TOEFL iBT requirements
• Qiyas STEP: Overall score of 90 or higher

Required Documents:

• Transcripts and academic records
• Recommendation letter

Master of Business Administration – Curriculum Summary

Core Courses (Compulsory)

These foundational courses build essential managerial, analytical, and strategic skills.

1. Analytical & Quantitative Foundation

• MBA 511 – Quantitative Analysis
  Introduction to statistical and optimization models for business decision-making.

• MBA 515 – Business Analytics
  Application of statistical tools (Excel, SPSS, Tableau, etc.) for business problem-solving.

• MBA 522 – Operations Strategy
  Managing operations for competitive advantage – includes planning, supply chain, and quality.

2. Accounting & Finance

• MBA 510 – Financial Accounting
  Understanding and interpreting financial statements and reporting principles.

• MBA 516 – Managerial Finance
  Financial decision-making, valuation, capital budgeting, and financing strategies.

3. Economics

• MBA 513 – Managerial Economics
  Micro and macroeconomic concepts applied to business strategy and pricing.

4. Marketing & Strategy

• MBA 512 – Marketing Management
  Comprehensive study of marketing strategies, planning, and implementation.

• MBA 519 – Strategic Management (Capstone)
  Integrative strategy course combining internal analysis, competition, and global context.

5. Management & Human Resources

• MBA 514 – Organisational Behaviour
  Study of motivation, leadership, and organizational effectiveness.

• MBA 518 – Human Resource Management
  Strategic HR planning, talent management, and performance optimization.

Elective Courses (Specializations)

Students select electives to tailor their MBA toward specific career paths.

A. Accounting & Finance

• MBA 528 – Managerial Accounting – Use of cost and performance data for strategic decisions.

• MBA 544 – Financial Statement Analysis & Security Valuation – Equity valuation using financial data.

• MBA 549 – Corporate Finance – Capital structure, dividends, IPOs, mergers, and acquisitions.

• MBA 551 – Derivative Securities – Futures, options, and hedging strategies.

• MBA 553 – Bank Management – Risk management and central banking.

• MBA 557 – Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting – Analytical case-based approach.

• MBA 590 – Real Estate Analysis – Real property valuation, investment, and market trends.

• MBA 591 – Insurance – Principles of insurance and risk transfer mechanisms.

• MBA 540 – Islamic Finance – Shari’ah-based financial instruments (e.g., Sukuk, Murabaha).

• MBA 523 – Taxation of Business Entities / MBA 524 – International Taxation / MBA 525 – Zakat / MBA 569 – Sales and VAT – Business, international, and religious taxation systems.

• MBA 568 – Financial Econometrics – Econometric modeling for finance using SPSS and E-Views.

• MBA 570 – Risk Management – Identifying and mitigating financial and market risks.

B. Marketing

• MBA 527 – Marketing Intelligence – Data analytics for marketing decision-making.

• MBA 529 – Marketing Strategy – Capstone for marketing specialization focusing on strategic planning.

• MBA 543 – Internet Marketing Strategy – Online consumer behavior and digital marketing tools.

• MBA 559 – Digital & Social Media Marketing – Measuring ROI and performance in digital media.

• MBA 550 – Service Marketing – Marketing strategies in service industries.

• MBA 552 – Global Marketing – Cross-cultural and international market entry strategies.

• MBA 571 – Integrated Marketing Communications – Advertising, branding, and message integration.

• MBA 580 – Consumer Behaviour & Insights – Psychological and behavioral aspects of consumers.

• MBA 531 – Marketing Research Project – Hands-on research applying data collection and analysis.

• MBA 558 – Value Innovation Strategy – Creating new market spaces via innovation.

C. Management, Strategy & Leadership

• MBA 530 – Managing Strategic Business Projects – Applying project management frameworks.

• MBA 534 – Leading Organisational Change – Change management and organizational renewal.

• MBA 546 – Comparative Management – Global perspectives on management styles.

• MBA 547 – Contemporary International Management Issues – Analysis of global managerial trends.

• MBA 575 – Negotiations – Techniques for conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement.

• MBA 581 – Managerial Decision Making – Decision theory and analytical reasoning.

• MBA 582 – Total Quality Management – Continuous improvement and process excellence.

• MBA 555 – Corporate Governance, Business Ethics & CSR – Ethical frameworks and governance.

• MBA 545 – Independent Study / MBA 535 – Applied Business Research Project – Research-focused independent or applied projects.

D. Human Resources & Leadership

• MBA 541 – HR Planning, Recruitment & Selection – Strategic HR practices for staffing.

• MBA 565 – HR Development & Performance – Leveraging training for organizational effectiveness.

E. Operations & Supply Chain

• MBA 532 – Supply Chain Management – Network design, logistics, and performance optimization.

• MBA 563 – Management Control & Performance Measurement – Designing control systems for strategic alignment.

F. Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• MBA 538 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Developing entrepreneurial thinking and market innovation.

G. Economics & Research

• MBA 542 – Contemporary Economic & Financial Issues – Applying economic theory to current trends.

• MBA 573 – Applied Econometrics – Empirical testing of economic theories.

• MBA 574 – Global Economics – Global macroeconomic impacts on business strategy.

H. Healthcare Management

• MBA 560 – Healthcare Management – Healthcare systems, policy, and ethics.

• MBA 562 – Health Informatics – Health information systems and data analysis.

• MBA 563 – Management Control & Performance Measurement – (also relevant for healthcare).

Program Highlights

• Core focus: Integrated understanding of finance, strategy, analytics, and management.

• Applied learning: Real-world projects, case studies, and data-driven decision-making.

• Flexibility: Wide elective pool enabling specialization in Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Strategy, or Healthcare.

• Capstones:

  • MBA 519 – Strategic Management (Overall integration)

  • MBA 529 – Marketing Strategy (Marketing track)

  • MBA 535 / 545 – Applied or Independent Research Projects