Part Time MBA

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Program Content

Electives
Electives will be announced and offered when students are getting close to their concentration courses.  Part-Time MBA students can enroll in electives either: (1) by taking a Part-Time MBA class outside of their concentration, (2) by enrolling in an MBA class delivered in Ifrane during the summer session, (3) by enrolling in a class approved at a foreign university and by transferring credits, or (4) by enrolling in an elective offered by the Executive Education Center.  Announcements will be made to students when electives are opened.

Qualifying Exam : All Part Time MBA students are required to present a Qualifying Exam during their final semester of studies. Students are allowed to select one of the following options, accounting for the diversity of students in the program.

Option 1 - Case Analysis: This option involves detailed analysis of a current business issue and may include applied research, business problem-solving or new business creation. Students are expected to select a problem, analyze the problem, and provide potential feasible solutions to the problem. It is highly advisable that students work with a professor in developing the case analysis. The expected time for preparation of Option 1 is approximately one month (160 hours). Students are evaluated on their ability to analyze the problem and propose solutions or the need for further analysis. They are expected to make a 30-45 minute presentation, as well as submit the case analysis in written form. The oral presentation of the Final Project can be done during the last semester of course work in the Part Time MBA program.

Option 2 - Business Project: This option requires an in-depth research project, conducted under the supervision of an SBA Faculty Member. The expected time for preparation of Option 2 is approximately three to four months (480-640 hours). Since this option requires more time and effort, students who select this option are awarded a ‘Certificate of Recognition’. At a minimum, the Business Project should address the following:

• Identification of a topic for a Business Project
• Statement of the objectives of the study
• Determination of method(s)
• Collection of data and information
• Analysis Discussion of results
• Conclusion and perspectives
• References and sources

Students who select to do the Business Project are expected to work very closely with one or more faculty members. Work on this option can commence at any time during their course work. Oral presentation of results to an EEC Committee can be done during the last semester of course work. However, the student’s major professor must approve the written work before it is presented.

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