Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Business Administration (MBA)

Duration 2 Years
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About the Program

The Master of Business Administration (M.BA.) program at Cyprus International University aims to provide individuals, who want to be successful in a global competitive environment, with the opportunity to acquire essential knowledge and skills. Courses are designed in such a way that they teach the knowledge required for a professional management career in both public and private sector. A professional manager should have the ability to notice, determine and evaluate the elements that affect the success of a business and to put the necessary practices into action. Education and development are the most significant principles of professionalism in the modern information society. Both private institutions and society at large need individuals capable of working independently or as part of a team, coming up with ideas, having the ability to change their habits and behaviors and adapting themselves to the changing conditions.

Education Opportunities

There are twenty-four different courses in the Master of Business Administration Program at CIU. The core courses offer essential theoretical knowledge, in order to ensure participation and interaction, through seminars and topics that consider the problems of business management in practice. Students have the opportunity to actively work in the field by taking the elective courses they prefer. With projects and presentations, students do not only enrich their knowledge, but also gain the ability to convey this information in a proper, persuasive and immersive manner in front of an audience. As an important part of this education, the thesis or project requirement aims to help students acquire fundamental research skills. With the existence of state-of-the-art Finance Laboratory and other simulation laboratories, students can perform virtual transactions in real time. Master of Business Administration Program offers courses in Turkish, English and German.

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Career Areas

The Master of Business Administration Program is basically aimed at improving managerial skills. These skills are indispensable not only for business graduates but also for graduates of other programs. Indeed, no matter what the profession is, and at what position the individuals are at, all professionals need these skills. Therefore, our graduates who have gained these skills will have the opportunity to rise rapidly in their careers; they will make important contributions and make a difference in the institution they are working at. In all public and private institutions in the world, our graduates will be able to adapt, improve and create successful and profiting organizations with their education.

Contact

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester
ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Course code

BUSN513

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
This course is structured to inform the MBA students about contemporary applications of management. With this basic approach the topics include knowledge society and organizations, information technologies, globalization and organizations, TQM, core competence, outsourcing, hybrid, organizations, downsizing, sub – contracting, lean organizations and cluster organizations. This course examines organizational theory, practice and learning in the context of rapidly changing competitive and economic environments. Strategies and tactics for growth and performance improvement are explored. This course covers issues of current relevance, including social networks, knowledge management, innovation, organizational learning and design thinking.
SEMINAR

Course code

BUSN590

Credit

0

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

5
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ELECTIVE

Course code

BUSN5X1

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

ELECTIVE

Course code

BUSN5X2

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

ELECTIVE

Course code

BUSN5X3

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

Second Semester
MARKETING STRATEGIES

Course code

BUSN532

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
This course is concerned with helping managers identify, select and implement strategies that would make their organizations more competitive in the marketplace. These strategies encompass decisions such as which "products" their firm offers and chooses not to offer, by the markets it seeks to serve and not serve, by the competitors it chooses to compete with and to avoid, and the level of vertical and horizontal integration it considers as optimal for all of its stakeholders. Specific ways to compete in the chosen "markets" will usually be characterized by one or more functional strategies such as product line strategy, positioning strategy, pricing strategy, distribution strategy, segmentation strategy, manufacturing strategy, information technology strategy, and global strategy. The intent of this course is to provide decision makers with concepts, methods and procedures by which they can improve the quality of their strategic (marketing management) decision-making.
ELECTIVE

Course code

BUSN5X4

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

RESEARCH METHODS

Course code

SOSC501

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
Students learn the scientific methods and techniques and develop their competence to evaluate research and prepare research projects. The basis of scientific research, scientific method, quantitative and qualitative research, problem statement, literature review, hypothesis, assumption, limitations, definitions, sampling methods, data collection (validity, reliability, item analysis, questionnaire development procedures, observation, interview), quantitative research methods (descriptive studies, correlational research, casual research, experimental research, single-case studies, meta-analysis), qualitative research (content analysis, case studies, action research, narrative research), reporting (organizing a scientific writing, parts of a scientific writing, general writing rules, showing the source in the text, preparing the list of resources). Students make scientific research about a subject that is related to their fields.
Third Semester
THESIS

Course code

BUSN500

Credit

0

Theoretical

0

Practical

0

Ects

30
Supervised independent research on a topic agreed between the student and the supervisor (a faculty member) and approved by the Administrative Committee of the Institute. It is evaluated by a jury of two faculty members and a member from other universities.

Elective Courses

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TR Applicants- Required documents:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
  • Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
  • Valid ALES result document (must not exceed 5 years),
  • Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
  • Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
  • Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
  • Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
  • Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

International Applicants- Required documents;

  • Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
  • Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
  • Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
  • Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
  • CV
  • Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

Fee pe​r course     € 350,00
Fee for thesis     € 1.050,00
Fee for seminar     € 120,00 
Scientific Foundation per course     € 150,00
Annual Registration Fee € 295,00    
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