Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with the pathway to Management and Organizational Behavior equips students with a solid foundation in business administration principles and specialized knowledge in managing individuals, teams, and organizations effectively.
This program combines core business courses with specialized coursework in management and organizational behavior to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics, leadership principles, and effective management practices.
It prepares students for management roles in various industries, fostering their ability to lead teams, drive organizational effectiveness, and manage change.
Admission Criteria
- A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
- Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
- Students presenting a valid score of 5.5 and above in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempt from the first part of the placement test and are required to take the other part of the English language program (writing test).
- Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
- Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Pure Mathematics (MATH 21) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
- IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)
Program Structure
Duration: Bachelor’s degree requires about 8 semesters or 4 years
Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester
Internship: Placement on a 3-month internship
Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.
Courses | Credits |
---|---|
Core Courses | 15 |
Communication skills | 09 |
Humanities | 12 |
Social Sciences | 18 |
Math/Computer skills | 09 |
Natural Science | 03 |
Business Electives | 12 |
Non-Business Electives | 09 |
General Business requirements | 33 |
Total | 120 |
Core Courses (15 Credits)
Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
MAN 309 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
MAN 311 | Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MAN 317 | International Management | 3 |
MAN 319 | Employee Training & Development | 3 |
MAN 392 | Entrepreneurship / Small Business Management | 3 |
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for careers in management and organizational behavior roles and may find employment in corporations, consulting firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and start-ups, among other settings.
Some common career paths include:
- Human Resources Manager
- Management Consultant
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Team Lead or Supervisor
- Organizational Development Specialist
- Change Management Consultant
- Training and Development Specialist
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Employee Relations Specialist
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Info
Duration: 4 years full-time
Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II.
Fee: 11,508 OMR