BA (Hons) in Business and Management Studies- CMU

Overview

The BA (Hons) Business and Management Studies degree is a very popular and vibrant programme within the School of Business. The programme aims to provide a high quality and professionally relevant undergraduate programme, developing in students a critical appreciation of the role managers undertake in the modern business world. Graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for a multi-disciplinary approach to diverse business and management problems.

Course Content

All modules are compulsory and designed to give you sound grounding in business and management studies and your personal development.

Compulsory modules for year 1 (Level 4):

Introduction to Marketing
Law and the World of Business
Finance for Managers
Business Economics
Managing People at Work
Business Information Systems

Compulsory modules for year 2 (Level 5):

Contemporary Operations Management
Business in Action
Summer Experience of Work with Personal Development Planning
Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices
Finance for entrepreneurs
Intercultural Awareness for Business
Volunteering Project

Compulsory modules for year 3 (Level 6):

Strategic Management
Leadership and Change Management
HR Strategy and Professional Practice
Contemporary and International Issues in Business Ethics
International and Global Marketing
Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Assessment

The assessment strategy covers a wide spectrum of approaches. Each module has its own aims, objectives, learning outcomes and methods of delivery and assessment. Assessments may therefore take the form of assessed written papers/essays/reports, oral presentations, group and individual research projects, posters, reflective papers which may involve compiling scrapbooks, case studies as well as open/closed book formal examinations.

Preparation and support is available for assessment through various activities designed by module leaders, personal tutors and library.

The submission points for assessments are phased throughout the year to manage students' workload with specific dates made available to students at the beginning of each academic year.

Employability & Careers

Career events, the Student Career Office and the Alumni allow students opportunities to further their connections and networking activities. This platform is designed with the following aims:

• Work-study opportunities: Students are offered the opportunity to be working within the MUBS while pursuing their MBA; which in turn exposes them to multiple career development opportunities.

• Social Interactions, Social Networking and Academic Sharing: Provide a secure social network and community for instructors, students, and potential employers.

• Personal Development Plans: Personal Development Plans (PDP) facilitate the structure necessary for students to reflect upon individual learning, performance, and achievement, and map personal, educational, and career developmen

Career events, the Student Career Office and the Alumni allow students opportunities to further their connections and networking activities. This platform is designed with the following aims:

• Work-study opportunities: Students are offered the opportunity to be working within the MUBS while pursuing their MBA; which in turn exposes them to multiple career development opportunities.

• Social Interactions, Social Networking and Academic Sharing: Provide a secure social network and community for instructors, students, and potential employers.

Contact Us

Beirut Campus

Spears District,
Abdel Kader Street
Beirut
Tel: +961 1 371 884/5/6
Mobile: +961 71 566 670
Fax: 961 1 371 882
P.O. Box: 113-7501