Faculty of Business

Master of Science in

Management

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Rationale and objectives

Rationale

The Master of Science Programme in Management is based on the conviction that most professionals in business, not-for-profit, and government organizations have ample skills in their specialization but need more knowledge and skill to effectively lead and manage the human complexities in organizations. The MSM is ideal for managers and other professionals whose jobs require frequent interaction with other people or require leading and supervising others in an organizational setting.

The MSM is particularly suited for those students who already have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a specialized area such as engineering, health or social work and who are keen on broadening their scope with management knowledge and skills.

The MSM is career-oriented, emphasizing the building of management and leadership skills and how to create a 21st century business environment. Students who successfully complete the MSM find jobs that require a broad overview of business processes. These include positions such as Management Trainee, Business Analyst, Consultant, Account Manager and Project Manager.

Objectives

The objective of the MSM is to develop capabilities in the following areas:

1 To recognize and fulfil life-long learning needs and opportunities.

2 To apply appropriate problem solving approaches and management strategies; to improve organizational performance, and to provide an understanding of all aspects of business function to assist in the decision-making process.

3 To communicate effectively in business management setting and managerial role, using written, oral and visual methods;

4 To work independently and in multidisciplinary/multicultural teams, and to accept related responsibilities and professional obligations;

5 To value ethics, integrity and honesty and provide leadership on both their professional and personal life;

6 To act upon and solve managerial problems in all business areas and processes, with knowledge of the behavioural and organizational aspects of management decisions and strategies.

7 To work more effectively with people at all levels in an organization, and to function more effectively in contributing toward the achievement of organizational goals.

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Time schedule

The MSM will commence the first semester in August 2006.  Each semester will be 15 weeks in duration with 45 contact hours per semester. The semester schedule is as follows:

Semester 1:         August through December
Semester 2:         January through May
Semester 3:         May through August

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Entrance requirements

The admissions requirements include an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, admissions applications with written statement and resume, undergraduate GPA of at least 2.50, and adequate competence in the English language (TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.0). Students with insufficient proficiency in English will follow a pre-master’s course of English.

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Programme structure and credits

Programme Structure

The basic programme structure, as shown in the table below, consists of 10 compulsory taught courses and a research project.

The programme provides for a Full-Time track as well as a Part-Time track.  The Full-Time track is ideally designed for qualified applicants who can make a full-time commitment to their MSM for three consecutive semesters, completing their project in the third semester.  In contrast, the Part-Time track is designed for those who can manage only a partial course load for a variety of reasons, including existing work and/or family commitments.

Stream	Duration	Coursework
Full-time	12 months	Can be completed within 1 year
Part-time	15 months	Can be completed within 1 year and 1 semester

The programme is organized in 10 modules of 45 lecture or tutoring hours, each module being taught in 4 consecutive weeks, totaling 30 credits. Students can join at the start of each module. A Research Project with 6 credits completes the curriculum.

Curriculum and Credit Structure for the MSM

Subject areas	Credits
A) Compulsory subjects	30
B) Research project	6
Total Credits	36

Course listing:

BUS611	Organizational Behaviour and HRM
BAC601	Managerial Accounting
BMK601	Marketing Management
BEC601	Business Economics
BUS891	International Business Law & Managerial Ethics
BOM602	Analytical Tools for Management
BUS804	Management of Innovation and Change
BUS806	International Business Management
BUS808	Strategic Management
BFN601	Financial Management
BUS892	Research Project

Study Plan (Full Time)

Year 1: Semester 1

BEC601	Business Economics
BAC601	Managerial Accounting
BUS611	Organisational Behaviour and HRM
BMK601	Marketing Management

Year 1: Semester 2

BUS804	Management of Innovation and Change
BUS891	International business Law & Managerial Ethics
BOM602	Analytical Tools for Management
BUS892	Research Project part 1

Year 1: Semester 3

BUS808	Strategic Management
BFN601	Financial Management
BUS806	International Business Management
BUS892	Research Project part 2

Study Plan (Part Time)

Year 1: Semester 1

BEC601	Business Economics
BAC601	Managerial Accounting
BUS611	Organisational Behaviour and HRM

Year 1: Semester 2

BMK601	Marketing Management
BUS891	International Business Law & Managerial Ethics
BOM602	Analytical Tools for Management

Year 1: Semester 3

BUS892	Research Project part 1
BUS804	Management of Innovation and Change
BFN601	Financial Management

Year 2: Semester 4

BUS892	Research Project part 2
BUS808	Strategic Management
BUS806	International Business Management

    

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