BSBA Management and Organizational Behavior

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 5-5.5 in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempted from the English program
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

Required English Prerequisites

IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60

MCBS Placement Test

Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.

Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.

Department Contact

Contact Program Chair Dr. Rene Paquibut for more information.