MBA – Human Capital Management

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 places a strong emphasis on workforce development, ensuring that the nation’s economy is powered by highly skilled professionals. The MBA in Human Capital Management at Alfaisal University directly supports these objectives by producing HR leaders who can:

• Implement innovative talent strategies to drive national growth.
• Develop HR policies that align with the evolving business landscape in Saudi Arabia.
• Foster a culture of leadership and innovation within organizations.
• Contribute to Saudization efforts by preparing a highly competent local workforce.

By enrolling in this human resource management MBA, you become an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s transformation into a global economic powerhouse.

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