NKUMBA UNIVERSITY programmes

Master Of Business Administration

Masters in Business Administration is designed for graduates of any field of study. The programme provides participants with an opportunity to study a broad range of business aspects. Particular emphasis is placed on operational aspects of business. This programme is suitable for a wide range of business leaders and those interested in leading and managing business. Participants have an opportunity to specialize in one of the following fields: Management, Accounting and Finance, and Marketing. Taught courses are offered for a period of two years, during which participants are required to attend lectures, write course-works and sit periodic examinations. There after, participants are required to carry out research. The findings of the research ought to be in a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words

Career Path

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is highly versatile, equipping graduates with a broad range of business knowledge and skills. Here’s a typical career path for someone completing an MBA program:

  1. Entry-Level Management: Many MBA graduates start their careers in entry-level management positions in various industries such as finance, marketing, operations, or consulting. These positions may include roles like management trainee, project coordinator, or business analyst.
  2. Business Consultant: With their comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices, MBA graduates may work as consultants for consulting firms or independently. They would provide strategic advice to businesses on improving efficiency, solving problems, and achieving their goals.
  3. Entrepreneurship: MBA graduates often venture into entrepreneurship, either starting their own businesses or joining startup companies. Their business acumen and management skills are invaluable in launching and growing successful ventures.
  4. Corporate Finance: Graduates interested in finance may pursue careers in corporate finance, working for companies in roles such as financial analyst, treasury analyst, or finance manager. They would be responsible for financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and decision-making to maximize shareholder value.
  5. Investment Banking: Some MBA graduates pursue careers in investment banking, working for investment banks or financial institutions. They may work in areas such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate finance, or capital markets, advising clients on financial transactions and investment strategies.
  6. Marketing Management: Graduates with a focus on marketing may work in marketing management roles, developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote products or services. They may work for companies in industries such as consumer goods, technology, or retail.
  7. Operations Management: MBA graduates interested in operations management may work in roles such as supply chain manager, operations analyst, or logistics manager. They would be responsible for optimizing production processes, managing inventory, and ensuring efficient operations.
  8. Strategic Planning: Graduates may work in strategic planning roles, helping organizations develop long-term goals and plans for growth and sustainability. They would conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and develop strategic initiatives to drive business success.
  9. Human Resources Management: MBA graduates interested in HR may pursue careers in HR management, overseeing recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations initiatives. They would play a key role in developing and implementing HR strategies to support organizational objectives.
  10. Executive Leadership: With experience and continued professional development, MBA graduates can advance to executive leadership positions such as CEO, COO, or CFO. In these roles, they would provide strategic direction for the organization, make high-level decisions, and lead teams to achieve business objectives.

Course Modules

Year 1 Semester I

 

Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
MBA51101 Business Ethics 60 00 60 04
MBA51102 Management of Information

Systems

 

60

 

00

 

60

 

04

MBA51103 Organisational Theory 60 00 60 04
MBA51104 Statistical Techniques for

Research

 

60

 

18

 

60

 

04

MBA51105 Research Methods 60 00 60 04
MBA51106 Administrative Function 60 00 60 04

 

Year 1 Semester II

Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
MBA51201 Quantitative Decision

Making Techniques

 

60

 

0

 

60

 

04

MBA51202 Marketing Management 60 00 60 04

 

MBA51203 Financial Accounting 45 30 60 04

04

MBA51204 Managerial Economics 51 18 60 04
MBA51205 Corporate Strategy 60 00 60 04
MBA51206 Taxation Management and

Planning

 

60

 

0

 

60

 

04

 

Year II Semester I

Accounting and Finance Option

Code Course Name               LH PH CH CU
ACC52101 Cost Accounting 45 30 60 04
ACC52102 Human Resource

Management

 

60

 

00

 

60

 

04

ACC52103 Management Consultancy 60 00 60 04
ACC52104 Advanced Financial

Accounting

 

45

 

30

 

60

 

04

ACC52105 Investment Analysis 45 30 60 04
ACC52106 Financial Management 60 00 60 04

 

 

 

Year II Semester II

Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
ACC52201 Advanced Computerized

Accounting

45 30 60 04
ACC52202 Operations Research 45 30 60 04
ACC52203 Entrepreneurship 51 18 60 04
ACC52204 Public Sector and Co- operatives Accounting  

45

 

30

 

60

 

04

ACC52205 Auditing 60 00 60 04
ACC52206 Management Accounting 45 30 60 04
  Dissertation 00 120 60 04

Entry Requirements

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