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Degree: Master
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Campus: Beirut
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Faculty: Business Administration
Program Description
The Master’s in Business program is designed to provide students with a robust understanding of business principles and strategic leadership. The program covers key areas such as finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, equipping graduates to effectively manage and innovate within diverse business environments.
The minimum period required to complete the program is two academic years. A total of 36 credit hours must be earned for graduation.
- Strategic Leadership and Management: Develop leadership skills and strategic thinking to guide businesses towards achieving their objectives.
- Financial Acumen: Gain in-depth knowledge of financial management, accounting, and investment to make informed business decisions.
- Marketing and Customer Insights: Understand consumer behavior and develop marketing strategies to drive organizational growth.
- Operations and Innovation: Learn to optimize business operations and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Global Business Acumen: Cultivate a global perspective on business practices and challenges in international markets.
- Application form
- The Lebanese High School Certificate or its equivalent
- A Bachelor's degree from a university recognized by BAU with a minimum CGPA of “3.00” for the credit-hour system and its equivalent (80%) for the grading system (with a certificate equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education). The candidates whose CGPA is below “3.00” can enroll in the MSc program under the following two conditions:
- Condition (1): Candidates with a “2.67 ≤ CGPA < 3.00” may enroll in the program on the condition that they achieve a minimum CGPA of “3.00” in the first semester of the program.
- Condition (2): Candidates with a “2.33 ≤ CGPA < 2.67” may enroll in the program on the condition that they raise their CGPA to “3.00” by completing designated undergraduate courses. If they achieve a “2.67 ≤ CGPA < 3.00”, condition (1) would then be applied.
Note: The Faculty of Business Administration reviews the admission files of candidates holding bachelor’s degrees from universities that follow a grading system different from that of BAU, in accordance with the criteria set by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
- The Bachelor's official university transcripts
- Evidence of English proficiency (BAU English Exam 60%, TOEFL 520 or IELTS 5.5)
Study Plan:
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Hours Distribution |
Course Type |
| First Semester |
| BUSS601 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major R |
| ECON602 |
Advanced Economic Theory |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major R |
| INSS602 |
Applied Statistics |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major R |
| MGMT601 |
Advanced Strategic Management |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major R |
| Second Semester |
| FINB601 |
Advanced Finance |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major R |
| MGMT611 |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major E |
| MGMT612 |
International Business |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major E |
| MGMT613 |
Project Management |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major E |
| MGMT614 |
Small Business Management / Entrepreneurship |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major E |
| MRKT601 |
Advertising Marketing |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major R |
| Third Semester |
| FINB610 |
Risk Management |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major E |
| FINB611 |
Investment and Portfolio Analysis |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major E |
| MGMT602 |
Advanced Human Resources Management |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major R |
| MGMT603 |
Total Quality Management |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major R |
| MGMT615 |
E-Commerce |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major E |
| MRKT610 |
Marketing Research |
3 |
3 Lec |
Major E |
| Fourth Semester |
| MGMT699 |
Thesis |
6 |
6 Crs |
Major R |
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