EXECUTIVE MBA

UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI
EXECUTIVE MBA
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
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IMPROVE YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS
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GET AN MBA WHILE WORKING
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GET AN MBA WITH A LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
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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)
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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:
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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
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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