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The MBA programs
are suitable for:
- Graduates who want to take a step forward in their
education before they undertake the rigors of employment.
The MBA (Gen) helps them to develop appropriate skills that
will be critical to their career pursuits. If however,
they would like to take the opportunity of working
as they study the MBA, then they are able to take
advantage of our provision of the executive route.
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Graduates who are already in the
job market but are interested in exploring new opportunities
within the industry in which they are, or even change
their professional route into a new field, the MBA
will give them the passport to success. Even if graduates
have spent time outside formal education, perhaps
bringing up a family, our MBA provides modern courses
that have a flexible structure and focuses on skills
and critical thinking, thus building up on skills
that has already being acquired.
The MBA in Banking offers the opportunity to develop the required skills needed to manage finance, people and information and to learn how these skills can be applied in banking and elsewhere in the financial sector. This degree will equip you with the managerial knowledge and skills to respond successfully to rapid changes in technology, customer requirements and regulations in order to make smart decisions about operations and strategies within a multinational organization. By taking advantage of the Swiss expertise in banking we use case studies to illustrate the principles of management to help you develop commercial awareness, leadership, communication and presentation skills.
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The MBA programs aim at :
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Exposing participants to an advanced
study of business and management in a local and international
context ;
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Helping them to develop further in
their careers by enhancing their management skills
and knowledge;
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Enabling them to apply knowledge on
business and management issues with a view to improving
their decision-making ability at work;
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Directing them towards the acquisition
of learning skills that will help them operate in
a continuously evolving business environment;
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Familiarizing them with the different
business functions that lead to effective decision-making
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Developing managerial skills through
their exposure to applied problem-solving, role-playing
and experiential learning situations.
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Overall, the approach to teaching, learning and assessment of the modules offered and leading to the Master awards, is adapted to the needs of course participants to demonstrate appropriate skills that will develop them further both as professionals and academic students.
Because most students are descending from a domestic educational and cultural background, emphasis is placed or exposing them to a learning environment that will enable them to adjust to the multicultural context in which his MBA program promotes learning.
To this end, students will be geared towards demonstrating that they have furthered their independent learning and time management skills as well as advancing their critical judgement. It is expected that the acquisition of these skills will be among the main aims of the programs on the understanding that they are necessary not only for academic advancement but for professional growth as well.
Hence, the development of an independent learning culture will be achieved through the following:
- acquisition of relevant business knowledge and skills
- opportunities for personal development through the recognition of the role that leadership plays in business and management
- enhancement of self-awareness though recognition of an individual's strengths and weaknesses and development of strategies to overcome weaknesses
- integration of theory into practice though the application of knowledge in real-life business situations
- ability to work in teams and adopt appropriate roles to enhance team effectiveness
- advancement of effective communication skills
- development general and transferable intellectual and study skills
- where appropriate, reflective utilization of current and past experience in individual and group work
- modification and development of personal and other business practices though extended work during the Consultancy Project.
It is expected that the above will be achieved through an effective combination of directed reading, lectures, workshops, mentoring and peer learning.
Directed reading will form the basis for the support of workshop and seminar activities and will be based on a primary core text and to her reading material, such as journal articles, newspapers, relevant web sites, etc. Though these, stud nets will have access to a wide range of sources that will enable them to gain knowledge of management theories and practice and approach business issues from different perspectives.
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Lectures will be used to the appropriate extent to reflect on the academic emphasis of the program. The aim of lectures will be to enhance students's knowledge of new information pertaining to business and management practices and to assist them in their independent learning process.
Workshops will follow directed reading and lectures and will aim at enhancing student learning. This will be effected through peer work and the utilization of past work experience. Workshops will be based on case studies that will challenge students' knowledge and skills. In workshops, students will have the opportunity to work in groups and appreciate the effectiveness of collective decision-making in business situations. Also, as part of their personal development, they will be exposed to different roles assumed by individuals in groups and consequently develop their own positive attitude to group effort.
Mentoring and peer learning will form the basis for stud net support. Students will develop mentor relationships with people from the industry so that they can connect their experiences with the business community. Mentoring will be coordinated by a member of the management of the program, who will undertake to establish mentor relationships with active managers and executives and monitor the successful development of these relationships.
Peer learning will comprise individual and small group sessions and will be utilized to deal with student problems relating to the curriculum, teaching and assessment. It will take place when students have developed the required self-managed learning skills and will aim at involving them more directly in the learning process with a view to developing them into independent learners, who can take learning into their own hands and share their knowledge and experience with peers.
Guest speakers from the industry will support the learning process and help broaden stud net experience in different types of enterprise. Students will be required to reflect on the speeches and fulfil specific learning outcomes through the production of written work, which will incorporated into assessment of the modules.
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A
number of assessment strategies will be employed to enable
students to engage in the evaluation and/or modification
of various business practices.
Assessment will take place throughout
the programs of study and at each modular stage. The process
will aim at the summative and formative acquisition of
knowledge skills and critical thinking. Feedback will provided on all assessment, while the project will let students make use of the full range of skills and competence they have developed during their studies. Students are required to pass all components
of assessment to pass each module. To pass, students must
achieve a minimum of 50%. Refer: The student failed to achieve a score of 50% or higher. They can attempt to complete the module by taking the assessments deemed appropriated by the module leader without the need to attend classes. A maximum mark of 50% can be achieved. Defer: The student failed to achieve a score of 50% or higher. However, due to illness or personal problems ( for which the student must provide documentary evidence), the student will be given another attempt at completing the assessment of the module as though it were the first attempt. No restriction is placed on the possible mark that can be achieved. Fail: The studnet has either failed to engage with the course or ha not successfully obtained a score of 50% after attempting the original coursework and the referred coursework. In such a case, the student has to repeat the course attending all classes and repeating all assessments. Dismissal: If a student fails two or more courses the student will be asked to withdraw from the program. In such a case the student receives a Certificate of completion for the courses that the student has passed. Assessment Methods: To address the variety of learning outcomes
of the programs, a number of different assessment methods
will be used, such as management reports, work-based assignments,
case analyses, presentations and group assignments. The
assessment methods are: 1. Time Constrained Assignment/Examination
2. Summative Examination
3. Individual Assessed Case Study
4. Individual Work-based/Reflective Assignment
5. Group Assignment Deadline for the submission of the work Students are expected to complete all assignments and examinations by the dates noted on the syllabus. Any request for extension of assignment due dates may only be granted by the tutor at his or her discretion. The Program Director must approve extension of the course at least ten (10) days prior to the end of the course. Individual tutor may not reschedule final examinations unilaterally due to the impact of extensions on the remaining modules in the program. Extensions will be granted only in extenuating circumstances. Should an extension be granted, the student will have to submit or re-sit an alternative piece of assessment provided by tutor of the corresponding module. Group Work and Individual Work Where an assessment is a piece of group work, it is assumed that all the group members will make an equal contribution. The criteria for the allocation of marks to individual group members will be made clear within assessment specifications. Self-developed portfolios To further enhance students research skills, students will be asked to develop their portfolios, which will contain articles from business newspapers and magazines that they have found of interest and which they would like to share with their co-learners. The development and submission of the portfolios is not part of the assessment; however , it is an integral part of the learning process and is mandatory. Grading System The tutors teaching a particular course will be responsible for the assessment of their course. The following grading system will be followed: Grade: _> 90 Excellent
An out standing, original and creative piece of work demonstrating thorough understanding, skilled analysis and expert judgment. The student is confident with the subject matter to such an extent that the student or the group is able to propose possible alternatives/bring forward new ideas/construct new models. Grade: _> 80 and <90 very good
The student's work displays an in-depth approach, an understanding of all components of the assignment, and evidence of the concepts in order to address the issues in the assignment. Grade: _> 60 and < 80 Good
The student has shown the knowledge in this area and has understood the concepts of the subject matter. Research is evident, and a critical discussion has been attempted. The paper lacks application of the relevant concepts. |
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Grade: >_ 50 Sufficient
A fair work with significant shortcomings . All outcomes of the assignment/examinations have been addressed, but in a way that there is no critical analysis or application.
Grade: < 50 Fail
No evidence of understanding of basic issues involved, no research effort or application. Also possible poor standard of expression.
Sickness, Leave of Absence, Deferment
In the event of sickness or other circumstances, which the student believes will materially affect their performance on the program, the student must inform the Program Director of the circumstances as quickly as possible. Supportive evidence must be forwarded to the Program Director as soon as such becomes available.
In such circumstances, various outcomes may result:
• The Program Director may present the evidence to the Exam Board to be taken in considering a student's performance on the course.
• The Program Director after consultation with the Professor may grant an extension for a particular assignment or group of assignments.
• Where serious disruption of the course or the program is envisaged, the Course Leader and the Program Director may recommend deferent of a course or group of courses until such time as the circumstances have changed. In such circumstances a student may be unable to proceed to the next stage the course until the next cohort at their local study center proceeds to the appropriate modules.
Grade Reports
Academic Reports are issued by the center, for each course, and are mailed to students' mailing address. Official transcripts are signed by IUKB and are sent to students upon completion of the MBA program.
Student Rights to Privacy
Students have the right to access to their records. New York College and IUKB guarantee that student records will not be made available to individuals or to agencies outside the university without the student's own written consent.
Attendance
Attendance of the modules is mandatory, with a minimum requirement of 75% of the taught component for each module. Students, who fail to meet the minimum attendance requirement, will fail the module.
Transfers
Students are registered with a particular Study Center. If a student wishes to transfer to another center, the student may do so, with the permission of the Program Director, and subject to availability of places. When transferring, the student must adopt all the conditions applying at the new center, hours of attendance, fees, etc.
ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES
New York College and IUKB recognize the importance of providing a prompt and efficient procedure for the fair and equitable resolutions of grievances with the University without fear of prejudice or reprisal for initiating a grievance or participating in its settlement. The grievance shall be initiated by delivery of a letter or written memorandum, signed by the student, to the Program Director, informing the Director of the nature of the events alleged to constitute the grievance. The Program Director within ten (10) days acknowledge in writing to the grievant the fact and date of delivery and shall determine the appropriate action. Any decisions on appeals for grades, coursework, instructor, etc., will be ratified by Exam Board.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty in their course work. Cheating, forgery, fabrication and plagiarism are serious offences, and students found guilty of any form of academic dishonesty are subject to failing the course or even dismissal.
Cheating is defined as giving or obtaining information by improper means in meeting any academic requirements.
Forgery is defined as the alteration of forms, documents, or records or the signing of such forms or documents by someone other than the proper designee.
Plagiarism is the representation, intentional or unintentional, of someone else words or ideas as one's own. During induction students are instructed about how to use references within their coursework properly.
Fabrication: Inventing or making up data, research results, information, or procedures.
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