92 ECTS
Strategic Management (6 ECTS)
Business Ethics (6 ECTS)
Organization Theory (6 ECTS)
Financial Management (6 ECTS)
Business Research Module (6 ECTS)
Research Project (20 ECTS)
The learner will be able to:
a) Clearly transmit the vision, mission, objectives, strategic direction and business action plan to all stakeholders.
b) Explain research results in non-technical terms.
c) Interpret accounting and financial results for non-business people.
d) Explain the impact of different organizational designs on organizational efficiency.
e) Critically discuss methods of organizational transformation.
f) Critically discuss the impact of organizational culture on employee performance.
g) Ability to use digital technology as a communication tool.
Learning Outcomes for Skills obtained at the end of the programme,
a) Proceed to doctoral level studies in a business-related field.
b) Undertake independent further studies of contemporary business topics, utilizing the techniques and frameworks acquired in the program
The MBA comprises of full-time coursework and completion of a major independent research project. The courses are sequenced such that later courses leverage material learned in earlier courses. In general, the pedagogical approach of the introductory and core modules comprises lectures, frequent homework, and exams. The advanced modules incorporate case studies and group projects. The Research Methods module requires students to develop a proposal for the research project. Students must finish the Research Methods for Business module with a proposal for the independent research project.
Successful Progress Requirement:
Students must maintain a 3.0/4 grade point average throughout the program. Students whose performance fails to maintain this standard will be required to repeat modules with the lowest grades until they regain the required minimum GPA. Should scheduling constraints prevent students from retaking a module within two semesters after falling below the acceptable GPA threshold, students may be allowed to enrol in new modules in a probationary state in order to raise their GPA.
Under no circumstances students with GPA below 3.0 will be allowed to enrol in Research Methods and to enter the final semester to conduct the final Research Project.
Assessment Methods:
Assessment methods and policies vary according to each module. They are specified in the description of each module. In general, foundation and core modules are assessed by written examinations and homework assignments. Advanced modules are assessed by written examinations, homework assignments and case studies. In order to grade, it is required to have 70% passing rate for each module.
Sponsoring Faculty:
The final Research Project will be conducted under the guidance of a sponsoring faculty member. The sponsoring faculty member is the instructor of record of the module and is responsible for all administrative duties and record keeping of the module.
The faculty member in charge to supervise the research project will act as advisor for the project and he/she will enable students to make research on a chosen topic and prepare a project report on the study conducted and its main results. Project should stem from students’ original work that involves field study, data collection, data processing, interpretation of the data and analysis. Emphasis will be given on the methods of data collection and analysis, conclusions, and recommendations based on the findings of the study, and proper presentation of the research in a desired format. The project topic should be related to contemporary tourism and hospitality business and management practices.
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The internationally renowned faculty serve not just as lecturers, but as mentors guiding students toward academic and personal success. Located on the culturally rich island of Malta, AUM provides a vibrant campus life and a diverse student body that reflects its global outlook.
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