Master of Business Administration (with Thesis)

MBA Program in Bahçeşehir Cyprus University reflects the international marketplace combining the latest trends in management theory with practical skills that modern employers need. It is an intensive and challenging program, but you will graduate with a solid foundation in leadership, strategic management, human resource management and marketing management with the practical skills to back up your knowledge in the workplace.

MBA program is designed to take your career to the next level with an efficient blend of academic excellence and necessary tools to translate this knowledge into real life. It will prepare you for success at the highest levels in some of the world’s most recognized companies.

The program is structured to give you a broad and far-reaching grasp of the most important concepts in management with an international perspective, but it also offers the flexibility to tailor your course according to your needs. A range of specializations allow you to synchronize your business degree to your existing career path giving you a finely tuned, unique business qualification.

Program Curriculum

Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with thesis consists of at least seven courses, a seminar course and thesis, with a total of not less than 21 credits. The seminar course and thesis work are non-credit and are evaluated as successful or unsuccessful. MBA program with thesis consists of a total of at least 90 ECTS credits, including at least eight courses including a seminar course to be planned in the fall and spring semesters of education and thesis work.

In the MBA program with thesis, a thesis advisor is appointed with the recommendation of the head of the institute department and the approval of the institute board of directors, by the end of the first semester at the latest. The student proposes the determined thesis topic to the institute together with his/her advisor until the end of the second semester at the latest. The thesis advisor and thesis topic are finalized with the approval of the institute board of directors.

The duration of the MBA program with thesis is four semesters, starting from the semester in which the courses related to the program they are enrolled in, excluding the time spent in scientific preparation, regardless of whether they are registered for each semester, and the program is completed in a maximum of six semesters.

At the end of four semesters, those who fail to complete the credit courses in the curriculum with a cumulative weighted grade point average of at least 3.00 and successfully complete the seminar course or fail to fulfill the success conditions/criteria stipulated by the higher education institution within this period; A student who fails in the thesis study or does not enter the thesis defense within the maximum period of six semesters is dismissed from the University.

Program Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme the student will be able to:

1. Developing strategies, policies and implementation plans to address the issues in the fields of business administration and management, and evaluating the consequences according to the processes of quality,

2. Broadening and deepening the knowledge about business administration at the master’s level based on the undergraduate level qualifications,

3. Comprehending the interaction across various disciplines related to the field of business administration, and evaluating the knowledge and skills gained on an interdisciplinary dimension,

4. Using theoretical and practical information and skills gained at the expertise level in the field business administration,

5. Analyzing problems requiring expertise in the field business administration by using scientific research methods,

6. Evaluating a problem in the business administration field independently, developing a way for solution, solving the problem, and evaluating the results,

7. Developing new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex issues in the business administration field through integrative and creative elaboration,

8. Evaluating the knowledge related to the field of business administration through critical perspective,

9. Communicating systematically the recent developments and one’s individual studies in the field of business administration to the groups within and outside the field via written, oral, and visual presentations,

10. Analyzing the social relations and the norms through critical perspective, developing effective relations, training leaders who are capable of sustaining these social relations, applying teamwork and managing risk and change in the field of business administration.

Assessment

Course assessment usually consists of a comprehensive final exam, midterm, quizzes, case analysis, projects and participation in the class.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam, midterm exam, quizzes, case analysis, projects, assignments etc. and the actual numerical grades achieved in these assessment components. The semester grade point average (GPA) and grade point average (CPA) of the student are calculated according to the course grades.

Graduation

The student has to complete 90 ECTS and all program requirements. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 3.0 is required.

What makes us different

Master of Business Administration program with thesis is aimed at students to gain access to information through scientific research and knowledge to acquire the ability to evaluate and interpret. Companies that are the main determinant of international economic competitiveness of the country are looking for qualified managers and business leaders. In this context, our program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills to gain knowledge and skills required by the business environment and together with other competencies make ability to analyze and make strategic assessment.

How to apply

The application process for studying at BAU Cyprus is very easy. You can simply and safely share your personal information through our online application platform. After receiving a confirmation email with a link a copy of the following documents can be uploaded:

Passport or EU identity card
High school diploma certificate with transcript. Please also submit an official translation of the diploma and transcript into English if they are in another language.
University certificate with transcript (if applicable). Please also submit an official translation of the diploma and transcript into English if they are in another language.
English language test certificate
Portfolio PDF with a minimum of 10 works

For more information, please use the menu item Admission or the link could be used to reach the Admissions page.

Career Opportunities

BAU Cyprus MBA Program with Thesis can serve as a bridge to the future researchers who would like to continue their education in the PhD programs.

Some popular career opportunities for the MBA graduates are:

• Business operations manager

• Financial advisor

• Human resource manager

• Management consultant

• Marketing manager

• Finance Manager

• Business Owner (Entrepreneur)

Master of Business Administration (with Thesis)

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