Overview
Challenge your thinking about business, decision making, and your personal management style as you gain confidence in assuming senior management positions home and abroad.
To become a global company leader, pursue a Master of Business Administration (International Business). You'll get the skills and information needed to be a manager in a variety of areas, including leadership, policy, practice, and evidence-based delivery. If you are presently employed in company or aspire to a managerial position.
Modules and courses
Year One |
Semester One |
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Requirements |
Course Code |
Course Name |
T |
P |
C |
Faculty/Core |
ACF 551 |
Accounting for Managers |
3 |
1 |
3 |
ISD 551 |
Quantitative Analysis |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
ACF 553 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
MAS 553 |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
1 |
3 |
|
MAS 651 |
International Law |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
ISD 556 |
MIS & E-Business |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Total |
18 |
2 |
18 |
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Year One |
Semester Two |
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Requirements |
Course Code |
Course Name |
T |
P |
C |
Faculty/Core |
ISD 552 |
Operations Management |
3 |
1 |
3 |
MCS 552 |
Marketing Management & Strategy |
3 |
1 |
3 |
|
ACF 554 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
1 |
3 |
|
MCS 676 Management & policy |
Strategic Management & Policy |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
ISD 554 |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
1 |
3 |
|
MCS 684 |
Global Value Chain MANAGEMENT |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Total |
18 |
3 |
18 |
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Year Two |
Semester One |
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Requirements |
Course No. |
Course Name |
T |
P |
C |
Electives - select Two (2) |
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MCS 682 |
International Trade Policy |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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MCS 683 |
International Cross-Cultural Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
MCS 686 |
Global Ethics and Sustainability Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
0 |
6 |
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Overall Total |
42 |
0 |
42 |
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MCS 602 |
Research Project II |
0 |
6 |
3 |
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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
Mr. S. Y. Akomea
Biography
ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Applicants must hold a good Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University or institution of higher learning; with at least 2 years work experience.
How to Apply
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