• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program
• Master of Science (MS) in Economics
• Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology
• Master Thesis
• Credit Transfer Procedures

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

The MBA program develops general management abilities and provides advanced knowledge and skills in various areas of business activities depending on concentrations and majors. Professionals with MBA degree demonstrate significant competitive advantages in all types of organizations. The qualifications gained by the program graduates are crucial to become a leader in the business community.
At the highest level of business qualifications, Khazar University MBA program offers an intensive management development path. The skills and knowledge developed in the MBA program are applicable to all forms of organization and are useful both to professional managers and to those with entrepreneurial ambitions.

The Khazar University MBA program was developed through close cooperation with Western business schools. To strengthen their instructional skills, almost all SEM faculty members have had in-service training and faculty development at leading European universities and US.

The university's strong academic and professional networks offer tremendous opportunities for intellectual exchange and practical experience within Azerbaijan and overseas.

It is due to this background that the Khazar University MBA program enables the faculty and students to explore business problems from a multidisciplinary perspective that emphasizes interpersonal skills and teamwork, develops leadership and entrepreneurial talents, increases global awareness and improves technological knowledge.

Program outline

The full-time MBA program runs over a two year period, with a variety of teaching and learning methods being used - a combination of lectures, seminars, case studies, discussions, business simulations and group activities. For assessment, the program considers a combination of formal assignments, group presentations and written examinations, together with a major project.

Part-time enrollment is designed for students who cannot enroll on a full-time basis. To be eligible for the part-time enrolment students must earn in each semester at least six credits. Part-time students can opt to enroll in full-time MBA classes when available.
Experienced MBA students are provided with the opportunity to use their previous employment experience and relate this to the program material.

The key advantage of the program is that the class schedule accommodates students with full-time employment.

Degree Requirements

The Khazar University MBA Program students must follow the general master-level degree requirements described at Khazar University Catalog.

The Program duration depends on the applicant's performance and can be scheduled for 3 or 4 academic semesters. Therefore, the program can be completed in 3 semesters for full-time students with business prerequisites, and in 4 semesters for students without business prerequisites.

Program Curriculum

A. Basic Prerequisites

• College Algebra and Calculus

• Basic Computer Skills
  

• Communication Skills
  

B. Business Prerequisites

• Principles of Economics
  

• Business Statistics

These prerequisites will be evaluated and assessed by the MBA program director and appropriate department chair.

Students, admitted to the program temporarily, during the first semester must complete the business prerequisites.

Waiver of a prerequisite course for the students without business background will be granted only under proof of sound knowledge of the prerequisite course.

The School offers five MBA degree options: the MBA with specialization in Finance, Accounting, Management, International Business and the general MBA.

The MBA specialization in Finance is designed to provide graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in fields of corporate and international finance, financial markets, institutions and policy needed to successfully function as financial managers in competitive financial environment.

The MBA specialization in Accounting is designed to furnish graduates with advanced analytical and technical skills needed to find professional accounting positions in business and public organizations and to design, prepare, use, and audit accounting information.

The MBA specialization in Management is designed to provide graduates with advanced knowledge and skills needed to perform the role of manager and leader in various functional areas of business.

The MBA specialization in International Business provides graduates with professional and cultural knowledge and functional skills needed to successfully perform the role of managers in global business environment.

The general MBA provides students with core business knowledge and at the same time allows them to design a concentration according to their job expectations and area of interest.

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

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Master of Science (MS) in Economics

The MS in Economics is designed to provide in-depth theoretical and applied training needed to function successfully as professional economists in the business environment, and as researcher for further Ph.D. degree. The program furnishes the students with a solid background in economic theory, knowledge of analytical, qualitative and quantitative tools needed for decision-making in various business settings. To complete the program a student must obtain 45 credits.