UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI EXECUTIVE MBA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES § IMPROVE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS § GET AN MBA WHILE WORKING § GET AN MBA WITH A LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL FOCUS § UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI MBA IS KEY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE Next intake: March, 2015 Mode of attendance offered: Friday to Sunday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Course Structure The programme has three parts: Part 1: Core Courses (Compulsory) § § § § § § § § § § § § § § Financial Reporting Environment Research Methodology Management Quantitative Techniques Communication Management Strategic Management Production and Operation Strategy Legal Environment of Business Human Resources Management Marketing Management Strategic Financial Management Managerial Economics Management of Change Organisational Behaviour Strategic Information Management Part 11: Elective Courses (Optional) Students are required to take any three of the following: § § § § § § Public Sector Management Entrepreneurship Industrial Relations International Business Management Financial Institutions International Economics Part 111: Dissertation (Compulsory) Target Audience The program is designed to suit middle or senior level managers from commercial, industrial, non – profit making or public sector organisations, especially those who would like to prepare themselves for a more challenging senior position. Venue Blantyre: Florence House Lilongwe: Kanengo Entry Requirements Any recognised University degree or its equivalent plus a minimum of three years practical experience. Programme Fees Successful applicants will be required to pay a tuition fee of Malawi Kwacha equivalent of US$6,500.00. The programme is offered on non-residential basis for 2 years. Application Procedure Applications must include: A completed application form and CV; 2 Academic References; Certified Academic Transcript; Certified copies of original certificates; A non-refundable application fee of MK5,000 for Malawian applicants and USD20.00 for international students; and Proof of funding for the two years of study in a form of a scholarship offer or a bank certified guarantor. Application fees must be paid to the following bank account; Account name: MBA Account Bank: National Bank, Chichiri Branch Account number: 79 79 79 Closing Date Applications should reach the following address by Friday, 21st November, 2014. Office of Postgraduate Studies and Research Or Head of Management Studies Department The Polytechnic Private Bag 303 Chichiri Blantyre 3 Malawi Further details about the programme and Application Forms can be downloaded from the Polytechnic website: poly.ac.mw or contact the Postgraduate Office; Tel (265) 1 871 703 Email: dean-postgraduate@poly.ac.mw