MBA is an abbreviation for Master of Business Administration. With the growing globalization of the world economy an increasing number of companies and organizations require top managers with an MBA degree. Today the MBA has become a title which characterizes achievement academic and professional in the subject area such as an MBA in banking or shipping or insurance etc.

The MBA program developed originally in the United States and soon afterwards was introduced in the U.K. It is currently expanding rapidly in continental Europe.

 

 

The Cyprus Institute of Marketing (BVI) MBA programs are action oriented and are designed to accelerate the managerial and leadership development process in various disciplines.

 Management in both the private and public sectors requires increasingly the highest level of

 relevant training along with vision, analytical skills and the ability to implement

  far-reaching decisions.

 The MBA programs stimulate students to look beyond the narrow boundaries and horizons

 for higher level career planning.

 

 

The MBA programs offered by our Institute are designed for practicing managers with previous relevant education, training and work experience who are required to make a major contribution to the policy of their organizations.

The particular focus of the program is to enable a manager to operate at a strategic level and to manage effectively within a complex and uncertain environment.

The close links which have been established with industry, commerce and the public sector have contributed to the development and design of the programs and means that the student possesses the knowledge and skills of his subject matter.

 

 

- Enable students to gain a broad understanding of the Managerial techniques of decision making.

 - Provide a global view of organization and their environment and enable students to face the challenges of the 21^st Century.

- Underline the importance and significance of the increased managerial effectiveness and competence, and understand the strategic approach.

- Enrich students’ development and managerial prospects through learning within the context of their own experiences, their current and future needs and the needs of their market and Society.

 

- Comprehend and appreciate the concepts and theories and see to what extent these theories are applicable in the real and changing world.

- Understand and evaluate the objectives and importance of formulating strategies in a local and global context.

- Be able to diagnose and analyse intricate situations and deal with unforeseen exogenous - factors affecting the internal environment of his/her Organisation.

- Deal effectively with the human deficiencies and be able to tackle human friction and lead his/her team through tough decisions and times.

 - Face the challenges of career requirement more confidently and increase his/her advancement prospects into acquiring a senior managerial ability.

 

 

 

Entry requirements are flexible and are based on a candidate’s proven academic ability, motivation, experience as a manager or business executive and an assessment of the benefits that he or she is likely to derive from the program. The usual minimum academic qualifications required are a First Degree in any discipline from this Institute, or a second class Honours Degree from a British or U.S. accredited University, or any other approved and recognized English speaking University or a professional qualification in such subjects as Accounting, Marketing, Insurance, Shipping etc from UK Chartered Examining Bodies.

 

The decision of the Admissions Board shall be final. No Reason for acceptance or rejection shall be given to candidates. The Institute reserves the right to vary its admission criteria from time to time. The Academic Registrar is responsible for the interpretation of the admission criteria and may impose other conditions to be satisfied before admission.

 

Students can apply for admission and start their studies anytime throughout the year.

 

Minimum period 12 months

Maximum period 36 months

 

Exams are held at approved Overseas Centres EVERY JUNE and JANUARY. Students are NOT allowed to sit for the exams before the lapse of 9 months from the date of registration into the program. Students wishing to enter for the examinations MUST complete an examination entry form (EEF79) and sent it to the Institute at least ONE MONTH prior to the examination dates.

 

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The Institute reserves the right to change the fees, syllabus and regulations. Students re-sitting or re-taking a course or changing their centre of study assume full risk of such changes and of any additional fees applicable at the time.

  

 

1. Business administration

2. Global corporate strategies

3. Marketing strategy

4. Financial management & investment

5. Tourism management

6. European studies

7. Insurance

8. Banking

9. Shipping

10. Financial & computers management

11. Human resources management

12. Global marketing strategies

13. Public relations & advertising

14. Health unit’s management

15. Logistics

 

ALL MBA programs are made up of THREE core compulsory courses PLUS a Thesis which is also compulsory. On top of these, students will be required to study and successfully complete from FOUR TO SEVEN electives which will be allocated by the Institute based on the candidate’s academic background.

 

For all MBA programs students are required to complete successfully THREE core courses and prepare an up to standard Thesis.

 

1.ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

2.BUSINESS POLICY & STRATEGY

3.OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

A Thesis of 10,000 words MUST be submitted by the completion of the MBA program. However, students are encouraged to begin thinking about the area of concentration long before the completion of the program. The Thesis is a major part of the MBA program and a student not submitting an up to standard Thesis will not be awarded the MBA. The Thesis must be on a topic agreed with the student’s Tutor and should have a research bias.

A Thesis proposal must be submitted to the Tutor long before the end of the taught program on a special form provided by the Institute. Rules and Regulations for the preparation of the Thesis are also provided to the student by the Institute.

The basic philosophy of the Thesis revolves around the identification of an issue or problem relevant to the MBA program, which merits investigation. The research should involve collection and analysis of original data or analysis of original data or analysis of existing data in an original way and should make a contribution to the specific area under investigation.

If upon submission the Thesis is not of an acceptable standard then students need to re-submit their Thesis within two months and pay an extra EUROS 100 re-submission fee. This is the last chance and if the Thesis is found unsatisfactory again then the student cannot be awarded the MBA.

In Such a case the student must register again, pay a registration fee and prepare a new Thesis on a fresh subject agreed between the student and his/her Tutor.