MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) DEGREE: FULL TIME
Objectives
The MBA programme is designed to provide a basic understanding of the field of management as well as deepen the knowledge in a selected area with a view to preparing its graduates for general management functions. The programme is designed to integrate theory and practice related to the African environment within the context of globalisation. Specifically, the programme aims to:
· Sensitize African managers and professionals to the key challenges and opportunities that influence economic development in Africa;
· Enhance the management and analytical skills of African managers particularly the interface between the public and private sectors;
· Catalyse the entrepreneurial skills of participants;
· Improve decision making, policy formulation and implementation skills of participants in an increasingly complex, technological global economy.
Graduate Curriculum
The full time MBA curriculum has four major components:
1. Formal classroom lectures and discussions for the acquisition of a body of knowledge in management. Methods of classroom instruction include lectures, case studies, exercises and role playing;
2. Exposure to practical experience through an internship programme with industries during which students are required to identify, define, analyze and proffer solution to a problem in industry;
3. Specific skills building workshops to equip students with skills in computer use, project management, negotiation, etc.
4. Discussions on current issues in management through public lectures and symposia by leading practitioners and scholars.
The first year of the programme is spent on courses in the basic areas of management: accounting, economics, quantitative methods, management, marketing and entrepreneurship. These courses are conducted at an accelerated intensive pace in order to attain an advanced level of knowledge. The second part of the programme allows students to specialize in one of three areas (Finance, Management, or Marketing) or to choose an array of courses from the different areas as well as prepare and submit a project report.
Special Regulations for MBA Full Time
Applicants must be holders of the following qualifications:
· A good first degree of Africa University or of a university recognized by the Senate of Africa University;
· OR a professional qualification obtained by formal study and examination recognized by the Senate of Africa University;
· Competence in basic mathematics not below GCE .O. level;
· In exceptional cases, students possessing other tertiary educational qualifications besides those specified above and with a good track record of managerial or entrepreneurial experience may be considered for admission to the programme
Duration
The programme can be completed in 18 months. Students must however complete the programme within a maximum period of 36 months.
Language
The language of instruction in Africa University is English. Students without proficiency in English will be required to undergo an intensive English programme before admission onto the programme
Student Evaluation
i) Student work will be evaluated throughout each course with a grade recorded at the end of each semester for each course attempted. Evaluation methods or criteria may include class participation, exercises, tests, written reports, class presentations, term papers and examinations as the faculty may deem appropriate for each course.
ii) Each course must be passed with a minimum grade of “C+” (60%).
iii) A student who obtains a grade below “C+” in a course shall be required to repeat the course when it is next offered except that where the course is an elective, the student may substitute it with another course.
iv) A student who failed a repeat examination shall, with the approval of Senate, be discontinued from the programme. The Faculty may however, taking into consideration any extenuating circumstances, permit a student to repeat an examination for a second time. No student shall, however, be allowed to repeat an examination more than two times.
v) A student who absents him/herself from an examination shall be deemed to have failed the course, and a grade of “F” shall be recorded for him/her in that course. The student shall be allowed to repeat the course when next offered
vi) A student who is absent from an examination on medical grounds, supported by a sick report issued by a Medical Doctor, or for any other good reason acceptable to Senate at its sole discretion, may be allowed to sit a deferred examination in the course(s).
Progression
In order to proceed to the next part of the programme, a student must have:
· Successfully completed all courses in the previous semester except that a student may be allowed to carry not more than one failed course from one semester to another
· Obtained a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.6;
· A student whose CGPA at the end of any semester falls between 2.3 and 2.59 will be put on probation. Such a student has to raise his/her CGPA to a minimum of 2.6 by the end of the following semester; otherwise he/ she may be discontinued from the programme. No student shall however be put on probation more than once before being discontinued from the programme.
· A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.3 at any time shall be discontinued from the programme.
The MBA programme is designed to provide a basic understanding of the field of management as well as deepen the knowledge in a selected area with a view to preparing its graduates for general management functions. The programme is designed to integrate theory and practice related to the African environment within the context of globalisation. Specifically, the programme aims to:
· Sensitize African managers and professionals to the key challenges and opportunities that influence economic development in Africa;
· Enhance the management and analytical skills of African managers particularly the interface between the public and private sectors;
· Catalyse the entrepreneurial skills of participants;
· Improve decision making, policy formulation and implementation skills of participants in an increasingly complex, technological global economy.
Graduate Curriculum
The full time MBA curriculum has four major components:
1. Formal classroom lectures and discussions for the acquisition of a body of knowledge in management. Methods of classroom instruction include lectures, case studies, exercises and role playing;
2. Exposure to practical experience through an internship programme with industries during which students are required to identify, define, analyze and proffer solution to a problem in industry;
3. Specific skills building workshops to equip students with skills in computer use, project management, negotiation, etc.
4. Discussions on current issues in management through public lectures and symposia by leading practitioners and scholars.
The first year of the programme is spent on courses in the basic areas of management: accounting, economics, quantitative methods, management, marketing and entrepreneurship. These courses are conducted at an accelerated intensive pace in order to attain an advanced level of knowledge. The second part of the programme allows students to specialize in one of three areas (Finance, Management, or Marketing) or to choose an array of courses from the different areas as well as prepare and submit a project report.
Special Regulations for MBA Full Time
Applicants must be holders of the following qualifications:
· A good first degree of Africa University or of a university recognized by the Senate of Africa University;
· OR a professional qualification obtained by formal study and examination recognized by the Senate of Africa University;
· Competence in basic mathematics not below GCE .O. level;
· In exceptional cases, students possessing other tertiary educational qualifications besides those specified above and with a good track record of managerial or entrepreneurial experience may be considered for admission to the programme
Duration
The programme can be completed in 18 months. Students must however complete the programme within a maximum period of 36 months.
Language
The language of instruction in Africa University is English. Students without proficiency in English will be required to undergo an intensive English programme before admission onto the programme
Student Evaluation
i) Student work will be evaluated throughout each course with a grade recorded at the end of each semester for each course attempted. Evaluation methods or criteria may include class participation, exercises, tests, written reports, class presentations, term papers and examinations as the faculty may deem appropriate for each course.
ii) Each course must be passed with a minimum grade of “C+” (60%).
iii) A student who obtains a grade below “C+” in a course shall be required to repeat the course when it is next offered except that where the course is an elective, the student may substitute it with another course.
iv) A student who failed a repeat examination shall, with the approval of Senate, be discontinued from the programme. The Faculty may however, taking into consideration any extenuating circumstances, permit a student to repeat an examination for a second time. No student shall, however, be allowed to repeat an examination more than two times.
v) A student who absents him/herself from an examination shall be deemed to have failed the course, and a grade of “F” shall be recorded for him/her in that course. The student shall be allowed to repeat the course when next offered
vi) A student who is absent from an examination on medical grounds, supported by a sick report issued by a Medical Doctor, or for any other good reason acceptable to Senate at its sole discretion, may be allowed to sit a deferred examination in the course(s).
Progression
In order to proceed to the next part of the programme, a student must have:
· Successfully completed all courses in the previous semester except that a student may be allowed to carry not more than one failed course from one semester to another
· Obtained a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.6;
· A student whose CGPA at the end of any semester falls between 2.3 and 2.59 will be put on probation. Such a student has to raise his/her CGPA to a minimum of 2.6 by the end of the following semester; otherwise he/ she may be discontinued from the programme. No student shall however be put on probation more than once before being discontinued from the programme.
· A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.3 at any time shall be discontinued from the programme.
graduation requirements
To qualify for the award of the MBA degree, a student must have:
i. successfully completed 45 credit hours in all required courses;
ii. obtained a minimum cumulative CGPA of 2.6;
iii. satisfactorily completed an internship programme;
iv. submitted a satisfactory original project report prepared independently but under the supervision of an assigned academic staff of the faculty
v. a student who passes all the required courses but fails to obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.6 may be permitted to repeat some or take new courses for not more than another semester in order to raise his/her CGPA to the minimum required.
i. successfully completed 45 credit hours in all required courses;
ii. obtained a minimum cumulative CGPA of 2.6;
iii. satisfactorily completed an internship programme;
iv. submitted a satisfactory original project report prepared independently but under the supervision of an assigned academic staff of the faculty
v. a student who passes all the required courses but fails to obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.6 may be permitted to repeat some or take new courses for not more than another semester in order to raise his/her CGPA to the minimum required.
mba full time program
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
MEC501 Economics; MAC501 Financial and Management Accounting; MBA501 Research Methods & Report Writing; MBA502 Information Technology; MMS 502 Management & Organizational Behaviour; MKT501 Marketing Management.
Semester 2
MMS501 Management Information System; MBA503 Quantitative Methods; MFN501 Financial Management; MMS511 Strategic Management; MPA501 Public Policy Analysis.
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
MMS505 HRM and Industrial Relations; MBA510 Project Report; Specialization (total of 9 credit hours).
Specialisations
Finance
MFN502 Corporate Finance; MFN503 Investment Analysis; MFN505 Financial Planning and Control; MFN 506 Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions; MFN 508 Working Capital Management; MFN509 Equity Research & Portfolio Management; MFN510 International Finance.
Management
MMS503 Project Analysis and Management; MMS 504 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management; MM506 Operations Management; MMS507 Management Consulting; MMS508 Quality Control Management; MMS510 Management of Change; MMS512 Introduction to Business and Company Law; MPA502 Public Sector Management; MPA 503 Administrative Law; MEC502 Managerial Economics
Marketing
MKT502 International Marketing; MKT503 Marketing Research and Forecasting; MKT504 Consumer Behaviour; MKT505 Purchasing and Materials Management; MKT506 E-Commerce; MKT507 Graphic Design & Analysis; MEC 504 International Trade & Finance N/B: The specialization courses to be offered each year will be determined by the Faculty.
Semester 1
MEC501 Economics; MAC501 Financial and Management Accounting; MBA501 Research Methods & Report Writing; MBA502 Information Technology; MMS 502 Management & Organizational Behaviour; MKT501 Marketing Management.
Semester 2
MMS501 Management Information System; MBA503 Quantitative Methods; MFN501 Financial Management; MMS511 Strategic Management; MPA501 Public Policy Analysis.
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
MMS505 HRM and Industrial Relations; MBA510 Project Report; Specialization (total of 9 credit hours).
Specialisations
Finance
MFN502 Corporate Finance; MFN503 Investment Analysis; MFN505 Financial Planning and Control; MFN 506 Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions; MFN 508 Working Capital Management; MFN509 Equity Research & Portfolio Management; MFN510 International Finance.
Management
MMS503 Project Analysis and Management; MMS 504 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management; MM506 Operations Management; MMS507 Management Consulting; MMS508 Quality Control Management; MMS510 Management of Change; MMS512 Introduction to Business and Company Law; MPA502 Public Sector Management; MPA 503 Administrative Law; MEC502 Managerial Economics
Marketing
MKT502 International Marketing; MKT503 Marketing Research and Forecasting; MKT504 Consumer Behaviour; MKT505 Purchasing and Materials Management; MKT506 E-Commerce; MKT507 Graphic Design & Analysis; MEC 504 International Trade & Finance N/B: The specialization courses to be offered each year will be determined by the Faculty.