(MBA) Master in Business Administration top-up (final year)

| Overview

The full-time professional development program, MBA Top-Up, is a demanding and stimulating curriculum designed for those with prior management experience. The program’s main goal is to help students acquire the strategic thinking abilities required in the modern global economy. Additional components of this degree include building critical knowledge of businesses and their management, comprehending business difficulties through innovative and methodical approaches, and learning how to improve business and management practices.

Regardless of the sector you work in, the MBA Top-Up program will help you develop a critical awareness of the issues and challenges that businesses and organizations face. It will also give you the analytical and critical skills you need to spot possible solutions. Renowned employers look for these attributes.

| Entry Requirement for the MBA

➔ A bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or a related field.

➔ Relevant professional experience in Business Management or related areas.
➔ Non-traditional qualifications may also be considered, possibly requiring a portfolio of work or an interview.

➔ If English is not your first language, need an IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band (or equivalent).

| Benefits of the Programme

1. International Recognition: This MBA programme is recognised globally, reflecting a high standard of academic excellence and making you a competitive candidate in the international job market.

2. Comprehensive Learning Experience: The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of advanced topics, providing a solid theoretical foundation and practical skills that directly apply to the industry.

3. Pathways to Further Education: Completing this MBA opens up opportunities for further academic pursuits, such as a PhD. It is widely accepted by universities worldwide for advanced studies.

4. Enhanced Career Opportunities: Graduates are well-prepared for various advanced roles, including a career in executive management and more. Employers value the in-depth knowledge and skills gained through this program.

5. Global Career Mobility: The MBA qualification enhances your ability to pursue career opportunities globally. Multinational companies often prefer candidates with recognised advanced degrees.

6. Assured Quality: The programme adheres to stringent quality assurance standards, ensuring you receive a top-quality education that is both credible and valuable.

7. Flexible Learning Options: The programme offers flexible learning modes, including online resources and support, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments.

| Required Documents for the MBA

➢ The bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field.

➢ The bachelor’s degree Transcript.

➢ Copy of CIN card (for Moroccan students)

➢ Passport copy (for foreign students)

➢ 2 Photos

➢ Cover letter

➢ Resume

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Delivery Method

Full-time / Online

Duration

1 Year

Assessment

Assessment through examination and coursework assignments.

Start Date

September 2024

Units:

8 units

Credits:

120

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Programme Structure

Students must study the following modules:

+ Entrepreneurship and Innovation :

This module equips students with advanced levels of knowledge and understanding of the process of assessing and transforming ideas into innovation opportunities. It explores the principles and practices of starting new ventures and fostering innovation within existing organisations. Students also learn to develop an ability to locate, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.

+ Digital Marketing and Communications:

This module is all about using digital technologies and platforms for marketing purposes. It aims to develop students’ critical thinking and ability to apply and adapt theories to cases in international marketing. It includes digital strategy creation, content creation, social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), paid advertising (PPC), email marketing, and data analysis to assess campaign effectiveness.

+ Information Systems and Knowledge Management:

This session looks at how businesses use information systems to efficiently handle knowledge and data. It addresses subjects like knowledge production and sharing, database management, business intelligence, IT infrastructure management, and the effect of information technology on organizational performance.

+ Strategic Management:

This module focuses on developing and putting into action strategies to achieve organisational goals. It focuses on strategy creation and the management of its implementation as key success factors to create and sustain a competitive advantage in the business environment.

+ Leadership, People and Change:

This module covers three interrelated fundamental areas namely leadership, the complexity of managing people and change focusing on leading teams and organisations through change.

+ Project Management:

This module covers the principles and techniques of managing projects from initiation to completion. They will also study budgeting strategies to allocate resources effectively, scheduling procedures to guarantee activities are finished on schedule, and risk management approaches to foresee and minimize possible problems. Students will also be introduced to various project management methodologies and tools, such as Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum, and will learn how to apply them appropriately depending on the project’s characteristics and requirements.

+ International Marketing Strategy:

This module examines the complexities of the macro and micro factors that affect and condition the development of an international marketing strategy including marketing products and services in international markets. It is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to make ethically and socially responsible marketing decisions in a global context including global branding, adaptation vs. standardization, distribution channels, pricing strategies, and managing international marketing campaigns.

+ Corporate Finance and Decision-Making:

This module focuses on financial methods and accounting operations used by firms to make important financial decisions. The course studied financial management within organizations, emphasizing financial decision-making processes. Key topics include financial goal-setting, performance reporting, interpreting financial statements, cost analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, investment appraisal, financing sources, risk management strategies, international financial markets, corporate governance, and stakeholder value creation.

(MBA) Master in Business Administration top-up (final year) benefits

Career Readiness

Equips graduates with practical skills and knowledge essential forentry-level roles in various industries.

Structured Progression Pathways

Provides structured pathways for academic and career advancement, facilitating seamless transitions to higher education or employment.

International Recognition

HESTIM’s partnership with IT’S BRITZ EDUCATION ensures international recognition and accreditation of the qualification, enhancing its value and credibility in the global market.