MASTER’S DEGREE

There is a Plan A and a Plan B programme of study.

Option A

This requires the preparation of a dissertation. The dissertation is typically a written formal document, which addresses, in an original fashion, some important concern of the discipline. A dissertation may require an on-campus defense at any of our partner universities. A dissertation involves significant independent work and academic credits are allowed for its preparation.

Option B

The option B degree does not require a thesis. Instead, more credits are earned in other types of courses and/or a scholarly paper is required. Credit requirements vary greatly; most master’s degrees vary from 30 to 45 semester credits.

Master Programme Description

The programme leading to Master’s Degree is designed to develop the student’s analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities to meet the challenges of leadership in professional management positions at present and in the ever-changing world of the future.

The curriculum provides a challenging and creative learning environment in an intensive programme of study that has a broad-based administrative emphasis. Recognizing that management methods of tomorrow may bear little resemblance to techniques in current use, the programme emphasis is on sound general principles and decision-making techniques that provide a basis for continued learning and professional development rather than upon business procedures which are subject to obsolescence.

Admission Requirements/Application Procedures

Applicants must provide evidence of the following:

• A candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University approved by the Academic Board. Candidate must have been discharged or exempted from the National Youth Service Corps, N.Y.S.C. programme. In addition, a candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years postgraduate work experience in a managerial position and should be in full-time employment.
• Complete the Application for Admission and submit it with a non-refundable application.
  Professional and/or academic competence in Business attested through a letter of recommendation.
• Submit official transcripts from the previous colleges and/or universities.
• Submit a 1-2 page Statement of Educational Purpose addressing topics such as future career objectives, issues in education important to the applicant, experience in a business field, experience with a second language or cultural diversity, and other interests.
• Provide four current color passport size photos.

Master Graduation Requirements:

To qualify for the award of the MBA degree, a candidate will be expected to meet the following requirements:

• Obtain 55% attendance at class lectures, tutorials, seminars, etc.
• Sit for and write examination in each of the courses offered and pass a minimum of 40 Units of Course work including project.
• Obtain a score of at least 40% in the written examination in each of the courses.
• Submit a research project and obtain a score not less than 40% in it.
• Obtain an overall average of at least 50% in all the courses including the research project. In other words, the candidate must obtain a minimum of 2.40 G.P.A. at the end of the last course in programme.
• Complete all the above (1-5) within 18/24 months.