Overview
The Associate Degree in Business Administration is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business principles and skills.
This program equips students with the knowledge and competencies necessary to pursue entry-level positions in the field of business or continue their education at the bachelor's level.
The curriculum of the program combines core courses in business administration with specialized courses in areas such as accounting, marketing, management, finance, and business communication.
Students will gain a broad understanding of the key components of business and develop practical skills that are relevant to various business functions.
Emphasis Area:
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Economics and Banking
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
Admission Criteria
- A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
- Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
- Students presenting a valid score of 5.5 and above in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempt from the first part of the placement test and are required to take the other part of the English language program (writing test).
- Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
- Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Pure Mathematics (MATH 21) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
- IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)
Program Structure
Duration: Associate degree requires about 4 semesters or 2 years.
Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester
Internship: Placement on a 6-weeks internship
Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | 24 |
| Communication skills | 09 |
| Social Sciences | 12 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 09 |
| Natural Sciences | 03 |
| Non-Business Electives | 03 |
| Total | 60 |
Core Courses - Business Administration (24 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACT 140 | Fundamentals of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 145 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 156 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| FIN 204 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MAN 210 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MAR 206 | Basic Marketing | 3 |
| MIS 224 | Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I | 3 |
Core Courses - Accounting (06 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACT 340A | Financial Accounting and Reporting I | 3 |
| ACT 344 | Computer Applications in Accounting | 3 |
| ACT 345 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
Core Courses - Economics and Banking (06 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BNK 301 | Corporate Banking | 3 |
| ECON 200 | Oman and AGCC Economy | 3 |
Core Courses - Management (06 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAN 309 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MAN 311 | Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MAN 392 | Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management | 3 |
Core Courses - Marketing (06 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAR 270 | Management of Promotion | 3 |
| MAR 275 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| MAR 301 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MAR 315 | Marketing Management | 3 |
Core Courses - Management Information Systems (06 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 312 | Information Systems Security | 3 |
| ISEC 2340 | Principles of Information Security | 3 |
| MIS 110 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MIS 215 | Information System Analysis | 3 |
| MIS 225 | Managerial Applications of Object –Oriented Programming II | 3 |
| MIS 280 | Electronic Business Strategy | 3 |
| MIS 285 | Project Management & Practice | 3 |
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Associate Degree in Business Administration are well-prepared for entry-level positions in various business-related roles.
They may pursue careers such as:
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Sales Associate
- Office Manager
- Marketing Coordinator
- Assistant Manager
- Accounting Assistant
- Human Resources Assistant
- Financial Analyst
- Entrepreneur
Additionally, the program provides a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue further education, such as a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, to enhance their career prospects and gain advanced knowledge in specialized areas of business.
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Info
Duration: 2 years full-time
Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II
Fee: 6,072 OMR