AS Business Administration

Overview

The Associate Degree in Business Administration is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business principles and skills.

This program equips students with the knowledge and competencies necessary to pursue entry-level positions in the field of business or continue their education at the bachelor's level.

The curriculum of the program combines core courses in business administration with specialized courses in areas such as accounting, marketing, management, finance, and business communication.

Students will gain a broad understanding of the key components of business and develop practical skills that are relevant to various business functions.

Emphasis Area:

Business Administration
Accounting
Economics and Banking
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing

Admission Criteria

A recognized general education diploma or its equivalent
Students joining MCBS must go through an English placement test to determine the appropriate English level
Students presenting a valid score of 5-5.5 in IELTS or 65-79 in internet based TOEFL (iBT) are exempted from the English program
Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placements tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption
Mathematics placements tests will determine whether Basic Mathematics (MATH 10) and Pure Mathematics (MATH 21) can be exempted, or students will be given both or one of them
IT placement test will determine whether students will require to take the Information Technology foundation course (COSC 10)

Program Structure

Duration: Associate degree requires about 4 semesters or 2 years.

Program delivery: 12-15 credits per normal semester and 6 credits per summer semester

Internship: Placement on a 6-weeks internship

Courses: Apart from courses closely related to the program, students take general education courses.

Courses	Credits
Core Courses	24
Communication skills	09
Social Sciences	12
Mathematics and Computer Science	09
Natural Sciences	03
Non-Business Electives	03
Total	60

Core Courses - Business Administration (24 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ACT 140	Fundamentals of Financial Accounting	3
ACT 145	Managerial Accounting	3
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
BUS 156	Legal Environment of Business	3
FIN 204	Financial Management	3
MAN 210	Management and Organizational Behavior	3
MAR 206	Basic Marketing	3
MIS 224	Managerial Applications of Object-Oriented Programming I	3

Core Courses - Accounting (06 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ACT 340A	Financial Accounting and Reporting I	3
ACT 344	Computer Applications in Accounting	3
ACT 345	Cost Accounting	3

Core Courses - Economics and Banking (06 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
BNK 301	Corporate Banking	3
ECON 200	Oman and AGCC Economy	3

Core Courses - Management (06 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
MAN 309	Human Resource Management	3
MAN 311	Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior	3
MAN 392	Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management	3

Core Courses - Marketing (06 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
MAR 270	Management of Promotion	3
MAR 275	Marketing Research	3
MAR 301	Consumer Behavior	3
MAR 315	Marketing Management	3

Core Courses - Management Information Systems (06 Credits)

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
MIS 312	Information Systems Security	3
ISEC 2340	Principles of Information Security	3
MIS 110	Introduction to Management Information Systems	3
MIS 215	Information System Analysis	3
MIS 225	Managerial Applications of Object –Oriented Programming II	3
MIS 280	Electronic Business Strategy	3
MIS 285	Project Management & Practice	3

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Associate Degree in Business Administration are well-prepared for entry-level positions in various business-related roles.

They may pursue careers such as:

Administrative Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Sales Associate
Office Manager
Marketing Coordinator
Assistant Manager
Accounting Assistant
Human Resources Assistant
Financial Analyst
Entrepreneur

Additionally, the program provides a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue further education, such as a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, to enhance their career prospects and gain advanced knowledge in specialized areas of business.

Ready to take the next step?

Info

Duration: 2 years full-time

Semester Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II

Fee: 6,072 OMR

Required English Prerequisites

IELTS (academic): 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL (internet) min overall score 60

MCBS Placement Test

Applicants who do not have official IELTS or TOEFL scores are required to take MCBS English Placement Test.

Students will need to go through Mathematics and IT placement tests to determine their levels of proficiency in these subjects as they are part of the GFP or possible exemption.

Department Contact

Contact Program Chair Dr. Rene Paquibut for more information.