Overview
“When we look at the new millennium, we see great challenges as well as opportunities. To prepare themselves to face the challenges and to capitalise on the opportunities ahead, today’s managers of business organisations and officers in the public service must invest in active learning”
The Commonwealth Masters in Business Administration (CMBA) programme is designed by Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to help busy practicing professionals, managers and public officers gain a higher level of competency in their respective functions and expand their perspective to encompass a more international outlook. The programme is offered through distance education, a learner-oriented system allowing greater flexibility in learning while students continue with their regular work. The two-year master's programme is designed by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to help busy practicing professionals, managers and public officers gain a higher level of competence in their respective functions. The (CMBA) programme consists of four components:
Core
Compulsory Specialization
Elective, and
Required Courses
Modules and courses
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Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
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Year One: Semester One |
T |
P |
C |
|
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CMBA 551 |
Management Information Systems |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 553 |
Management in Organizations |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 555 |
Managing Human Resources |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 557 |
Quantitative Techniques |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 559 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 561 |
Accounting and Finance |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Year One: Semester Two |
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CMBA 552 |
Operations Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 554 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 556 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 558 |
Marketing Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 560 |
Project Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 562 |
Business Law & Ethics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Specialization |
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Marketing |
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CMCS 651 |
Integrated Marketing Communication |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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CMCS 653 |
Consumer Behaviour |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMCS 655 |
Services Marketing |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMCS 657 |
International Marketing |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Logistics and Supply Chain |
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CLSM 651 |
Procurement Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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CLSM 653 |
Logistics and Inventory Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CLSM 655 |
Service Operations Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CLSM 557 |
Supply Chain Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Human Resource Management |
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CHRM 651 |
Performance and Reward Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CHRM 653 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CHRM 655 |
Employee Relations and Labour Law |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CHRM 657 |
Human Resource Information System |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Finance |
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CFIN 651 |
Risk Management in Financial Institutions |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CFIN 653 |
Financial Derivatives |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CFIN 655 |
International Finance |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CFIN 657 |
Securities and Portfolio Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
CMBA 661 |
Master Thesis |
0 |
18 |
9 |
|
CMBA 671 |
Thesis Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Year Two: Semester Two |
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CMBA 661 |
Master Thesis |
0 |
18 |
9 |
Mode of course delivery
The programme is offered through distance education, a learning oriented system allowing greater flexibility in learning while students continue with their regular professional work. The programme is offered in a mixed mode format. The approach uses print and electronic media in order to be responsive to the needs of the learner and also maximize the use of technology in course delivery.
At the heart of the programme is excellent online learning materials developed by capable and competent resource persons from KNUST and other recognized institutions.
Academic Support Systems/Services
Limited face-to-face facilitated sessions are provided at all the Learning Centres. These sessions are supported by print and electronic materials, and local learning facilitators who also support and direct students as they work through the resources provided.
The Centres provide learning support to students living in different parts of the country, thus reducing travel expenses.
Learning centres
Head of department
Exam officer
Programme coordinator
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
First Degree in any course, at least from Pass or Better. All Applicants to the CMBA Programme will write an entrance examination as part of the entry requirement. Candidates are further required to have at least 3 years working experience.
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