Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides theoretical and practical training to help graduates gain a better understanding of general business management functions. The MBA degree exposes students to different business fields such as accounting, finance, or marketing with a focus on leadership, planning, business strategy, organizational behavior, and human capital management.
Program Mission
"To graduate professional managers and leaders, equipped with applied knowledge and skills of international standards in the field of business administration."
Why choose the Master of Business Administration Program (MBA) at Dar Al-Hekma University?
The curriculum was designed by international scholars at Hass School of Business, UC Berkeley.
The MBA program uniquely combines best practices from the West with the most current and challenging areas in the world of business that are of significance to the Kingdom.
Courses in the program, which are modular and/or semester-based ones, are generally taught during the weekends. The scheduling of the courses in the program was specially designed to accommodate different busy life schedules that students may have.
All courses include intensive workshops and training to equip students with outstanding skills of negotiation, communication, leadership, problem-solving and time management, and to enhance their eligibility and employability.
All MBA courses are taught by a team of an international mix of dedicated, passionate and high-caliber professors who come from diverse, international backgrounds. This element of social, cultural and educational diversity of students and faculty empowers students to thrive locally and internationally.
The MBA Program welcomes students who are Bachelor's holders from any field. Having a business administration background is not a prerequisite.
Master of Business Administration in Dar Al Hekma University is offered in Two different programs. The first program is offered by Arabic language where the second program is totaally offered by English language throughout the whole plan of study.
Program | Required TOEFL Score | REQUIRED BACHELOR DEGREE | Other Admission Requirements | Pre-Requisite Program |
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Master of Business Administration | 530 Arabic MBA Students are Excluded
| A Bachelor Degree in any field | Pass Interview Letter of purpose in English Language
| For non-business background |
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- Enhance students' learning in terms of applied knowledge and skills in the areas of management and business decision making.
- Equip students with key attributes of professional and ethical conduct.
- Incorporate international business concepts and practices in the curriculum.
- Develop students' skills and professionalism to meet job market requirements.
Graduate Attributes:
- Knowledgeable of the broad conceptual and
theoretical aspects of Business Administration.
- Informed of the trends and dynamics of their
relevant industries.
- Persuasive oral and written communicator.
- Problem solver.
- Capable of making effective decisions.
- Committed to ethical practices and social responsibility.
- Independent and collaborative team player.
Pre-MBA Courses
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Semester – Fall
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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MBAC 6001 | Financial Accounting | Non-credit |
MBFN 6001 | Corporate Finance | Non-credit |
MBEC 6001 | Introduction to Economics | Non-credit |
MBMG 6001 | Introduction to Business | Non-credit |
MBRM 6001 | Statistical Analysis for Business | Non-credit |
TOTAL IN SEMESTER
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None
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Year One (1)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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MBAC 6301 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | MBFN 6301 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
MBEC 6301 | Managerial Economics | 3 | MBMK 6301 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
MBMG 6301 | Organizational Theory and Design | 3 | MBMG 6302 | Global Management Skills | 3 |
| MBXX xxxx | Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours
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9
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Total Credit Hours
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12
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Year Two (2)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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MBMG 6303 | Strategic Management | 3 | MBMG 6304 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
MBXX xxxx | Elective | 3 | MBRM 6301 | Research Project | 3 |
MBXX xxxx | Elective | 3 | MBXX xxxx | Elective | 3 |
MBXX xxxx | Elective | 3 | |
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Total Credit Hours
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12
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Total Credit Hours
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9
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- Management Consultant
- Marketing Manager
- Investment Banker
- Operations Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Healthcare Administrator
- Information Systems Manager
- Operations Research Analyst
- Business Operations Manager
- Management Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- HR Manager