Dear MBA candidate
Today, business decisions have to be taken under conditions of high uncertainty and volatility. Innovatve and practical business solutions to problems and opportunities are needed more quickly and they become more complex. The practice of management is changing.
I am delighted to welcome you to our challenging and inspirational distance learning MBA Program designed for the next generation of business professionals and delivered via the e-learning approach.
The Frederick MBA is committed to stimulate your thinking and give you the opportunity to learn how to manage and lead in a turbulent business environment. Our MBA Faculty Team, through their long-standing experience in teaching, research and business practice, will help you acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge to tackle real-life business issues efficiently and effectively in order to gain competitive advantage for your organization wherever you are based. We will equip you with the toolkit to become a multi-functional leader, enable you to analyse the market and develop innovative strategies to meet business challenges. Acquiring new capabilities, developing adaptive skills and building on your experience and expertise, you will be able to redefine your career goals and shape your future.
With its first class starting in Fall2015, the Frederick Online MBA is a flexible program, designed to offer you an option to complete our on-campus MBA’s curriculum at a time that suits you and from any location you are based in the world while at the same time you can continue to work full-time. Through the strategic use of online technologies in education, this program adds real value to those of you who wish to accelerate your career, but, for a variety of reasons, cannot relocate or attend on-campus classes on a full-time basis. You can customize your MBA studies according to your own schedule and career needs using a modular structure and accessing the University’s e-learning platform that allows you to connect with your instructor and other students on the program from wherever you are based in the world. As a member of our Online MBA class, you will benefit from interacting and collaborating with students from a diverse cohort regardless of physical distances between them.
I encourage you to embark on this unique, exciting and truly interdisciplinary learning experience which gives you the opportunity to invest in yourself.
Program Overview
Taking an MBA is a life-changing and demanding experience. The MBA Program aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of current theory and practice across a range of business disciplines and equip them with the practical tools to achieve their career goals. The MBA graduates become more competitive in the market place through developing problem solving skills and applying decision-making tools to address real-life business problems in any industry sector, such as, economics, banking and finance, transportation, engineering, construction, manufacturing, distribution and logistics, retail and wholesale, consulting, services, healthcare.
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Program, you should be able to:
Delivery and Duration
Is this the right program for me?
This is the ideal program for you if:
Your Future Career
MBA is a degree that demonstrates skills and ambition giving you a strong competitive advantage in the job market. The MBA experience will equip you with the toolkit to become a multi-functional leader, enable you to analyse the market and develop innovative strategies to meet emerging business challenges. You will be given the opportunity to develop the necessary skills required by senior executives or consultants in large, medium or small organizations or to start your own business.
REQUIRED MODULES
The student must successfully complete 40 ECTS from the following list of modules:
|
Code |
Name |
ECTS |
|
DLMBA512 |
MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS |
5 |
|
DLMBA513 |
MARKETING PRINCIPLES |
5 |
|
DLMBA515 |
QUANTITATIVE METHODS |
5 |
|
DLMBA516 |
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP |
5 |
|
DLMBA517 |
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT |
5 |
|
DLMBA518 |
PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
5 |
|
DLΜΒΑ548 |
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |
10 |
ELECTIVES
The student must successfully complete 20 ECTS from the following list of modules:
|
Code |
Name |
ECTS |
|
DLΜΒΑ551 |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT |
10 |
|
DLΜΒΑ552 |
STRATEGIC MARKETING & INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS |
10 |
|
DLΜΒΑ553 |
ORGANISATION BEHAVIOUR |
10 |
|
DLΜΒΑ554 |
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
10 |
*Note: Elective courses will be offered subject to minimum number of students
THESIS
The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS from the following list of modules:
|
Code |
Name |
ECTS |
|
DLΜΒΑ510 |
RESEARCH METHODS AND PROJECT PLANNING |
5 |
|
DLMBA549 |
FINAL MBA PROJECT:PART I |
10 |
|
DLMBA550 |
FINAL MBA PROJECT:PART II |
15 |
The innovative and state-of-the–art curriculum of the MBA program requires the completion of 90 ECTS(European Credit Transfer System) units. Out of these, 40 ECTS are allocated to core modules, 20 ECTS are allocated to electives and the remaining 30 ECTS are allocated to the Thesis Modules.
A brief overview of the program structure is given below.
Required modules: The core MBA curriculum aims to cover the essential business disciplines and improve the students’ analytical thinking and decision-making skills to enhance their professional career. The MBA electives allow students to specialize in areas of specific interest or professional development or to explore new possible avenues. The list of elective courses is always updated and subject to change. Students may choose any two of the available electives to fit their own specific needs and interests. The Thesis modules include the Final MBA Project and a course on Research Methods and Project Planning. The final project offers students a valuable opportunity to put into practice the theory they learnt and knowledge they have acquired on the MBA.
| Course Type | ECTS |
| Required | 40 |
| Electives | 20 |
| Thesis | 30 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
Application forms can be downloaded by clicking the button below:
Application Form: Click HERE to download (pdf)
As part of the application you will need to submit the following supporting documents:
Successful candidates may be invited to an interview which can be attended in person or via phone or skype in order to further assess their suitability for the MBA.
Frederick University academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.
Minimum Academic Requirements:
An undergraduate degree from a recognized university or the equivalent international qualification in any scientific discipline, such as, Accounting & Finance, Economics, Maritime and Transport, Engineering, Law, Life Sciences, Social Sciences.
Work experience:
A two year’s work experience or a good GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score would be considered an advantage.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There are no specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning for this Program. You can be granted transfer credits according to the general arrangements for recognition of prior learning of the University.
English Language Requirements:
If you have completed your entire degree in a non-English speaking Program of Study, you must demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of English language. Suitable qualifications may include:
FULL PROGRAM TUITION FEES :
| DISCOUNTED FEES - €/ECTS | FOR FULL TIME STUDY (60 ECTS)- € |
| 66.00 | 5940 |
| Distance Learning students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Semester Registration & Technology Fee | €100 per semester |
Contact Person: Ferederick
Phone: +35722394394
Email: info@frederick.ac.cy
