Pre-Master of Business Administration (Pre-MBA)
The Pre-MBA programme runs for 1 academic year and is designed for professionals who have no academic background in business or management studies. It is designed for those who seek additional skills and management training, and who wish to advance their education to the MBA admission level.
Curriculum Structure
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Number of Credits |
Equivalent teaching hours |
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Introduction to Management
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2 |
24 |
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Report Writing
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2 |
24 |
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Introduction to Accounting
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2 |
24 |
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Introduction to Marketing
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2 |
24 |
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Introduction to Economics
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2 |
24 |
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Introduction to Finance
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2 |
24 |
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Business Mathematics
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2 |
24 |
TOTAL
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14 |
168 |
Note:
The Pre-MBA courses are taken one by one (Not necessarily in the sequence above).
Upon completion of each course, a 3-hour written examination is taken, and a major assignment completed to gain the relevant credits for the course.
Pre-MBA Academic Calendar
Pre-MBA Academic Year
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Date: January 2010 - June 2010
3 days a week, 3 hours a day
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Days: Saturday/Monday/Wednesday
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Timing options: 04.30 - 07.30 pm
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Financial Details:
Tuition fee - KD 2,600
Application fee - KD 35
Internal Test fee - KD 25
Note:
The above amount covers KMBS tuition fees only.
All students, once accepted, are required to pay a non-returnable registration fee of KD 500, this is deducted from the tuition fees to be paid.
Detail of Remaining Fees due will be given at Registration.
Scholarship Program
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Admissions Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor degree from a recognized University
- A high proficiency in English language must be demonstrated - either by TOEFL IBT minimum score of 550 or IELTS (academic) minimum score of 6.0. Note: All submitted test results must fall within the specified time frame mandated by TOEFL/IELTS (approximately 2 years)
- Competency in Mathematics must be demonstrated by a satisfactory performance in MSM internal Maths entrance test.
- Relevant work experience (minimum 2 years) after graduation.
Note: In order to graduate to MBA, student following the Pre-MBA course must obtain an overall average of 70% and maximum 2 resits.
Admission Procedures
1. Complete application form
2. 2 Certified copies of Bachelor's degree with certified English translation (Please bring along the original copy for verification)
3. 2 Certified copies of Academic transcripts with certified English translation (Please bring along the original copy for verification)
4. Personal resume in English
5. Evidence of working experience (with job responsibilities)
6. Certificates showing TOEFL IBT minimum score of 79 or IELTS (academic) minimum score of 6.0
7. 2 Copies of 'to whom it may concern' letter issued by the Ministry of Higher Education to those who completed their studies overseas.
8. Evidence of Proficiency in Mathematics must be shown – candidates are required to take the internal entrance test in Mathematics.
9. 3 passport-size photographs
10. 2 Copies of Civil ID
11. KD 35 application fee
Note:
- Please deliver application form by hand to KMBS in an envelope marked "for attention of Admissions Officer". (Receipt of this will be acknowledged)
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