MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Program Prospectus
Introduction
The MBA program is designed to enhance student’s managerial skills and capability in managing organizations efficiently and effectively. The OUM MBA provides the opportunity for the working adults to enhance their managerial skills and competencies as seminars classes are held only on weekends during the semester. As such working professionals can study without sacrificing their professional and career development
The MBA program provides both theoretical and practical knowledge for understanding the main processes and skills that links the management of resources in an organization. The program gives current organizational best practices which can be applied to attain higher productivity among the workforce, improved performance and increase profits.
Ultimately, the OUM MBA program is to prepare professionals with the right business qualifications which will lead to exciting, diverse and interesting career opportunities.
Program Duration
Program is two year program that students complete courses works and the research projects.
Curriculum
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core courses covering essential topics such as:
Core Courses:
- Managerial Economics
- Organization and Business Management
- Accounting for Business Decision Making
- Marketing Management
- Managerial Finance
- Business Law
- Business Research Methods
- Human Resource Management
- Strategic Management
- IT for Managers
- Clinical Decision Making
Graduation Project
An MBA program often culminates in a Graduation Project spanning two semesters. This allows students to comprehensively synthesize and apply their acquired knowledge, often involving real-world scenarios or challenges. Whether it is a detailed business plan, a consultancy project, or in-depth research, this two-semester Project is pivotal, reflecting the student’s expertise in their chosen specialization.
Career Opportunities
For those specializing in Finance, roles like Investment Banker, Financial Analyst, and Portfolio Manager are often sought after. Human Resource Management graduates frequently pursue positions as Human Resources Managers, Talent Acquisition Specialists, or Training and Development Managers. Those with a focus on Marketing might find themselves as Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, or Digital Marketing Specialists. In the realm of Healthcare Management, opportunities such as Healthcare Administrator, Medical Practice Manager, and Healthcare Consultant are prevalent. For students delving into Islamic Finance, they can aspire to roles like Islamic Banking Officer, Sharia Auditor, or Islamic Finance Consultant. Lastly, those emphasizing Project Management are well-suited for roles such as Project Manager, Program Manager, or Project Management Consultant.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) are to:
- Enhance students managerial competencies and improve knowledge on current managerial practices and theory;
- Sharpens students analytical, numerical and conceptual skills;
- Improve students employability and managerial career development.
Admission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Prerequisite coursework in Finance, economics, or related fields.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- Relevant work experience (recommended but not always required).Participate in an admissions interview (if required).
Elective Courses and Master’s Project
Elective Courses in the chosen specialization
Master’ Project in the chosen field of specialization
Selection of Majoring
Marketing
Consumer Behavior
Service Marketing
Human Resource Management
Industrial Relations
Human Resource Development
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Small Business Management
Conventional Finance
Investment Analysis
Corporate Finance
Islamic Finance
Basic Concept of Islamic Finance
Islamic Financial Management
Project Management
Project Management
Project Risk Management
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Management