The program at a glance
The MBA program at ACT aims to accommodate recent college graduates from different backgrounds and working professionals in the early stages of their careers. It is fully accredited in the US through NECHE, and validated in the EU by the Open University, UK. The degree requirements can be completed on a full-time (1 year) or part time basis.
One of the most basic characteristics of the program is extroversion. It equips students with applied knowledge and introduces them to real life practices and examples. Participants need to complete a total of 7 core modules in Terms 1, 2 and 3. In Term 4, they select 3 out of the 5 electives offered. The electives deepen the knowledge of students in subject areas such as management, marketing, entrepreneurship and finance. During term 3, students choose between a Thesis and an Applied Business Project.
All taught courses meet once a week for 7 weeks, including final exams, in a hybrid fashion, alternating between in-person and online meetings, i.e., there are three in-person meetings & three online meetings each term.
All sessions run from 18:00-22:30, including session breaks.
The Thesis and Applied Business Project courses are arranged flexibly between the student, instructor, and supervisor.
In addition to the modules taught, a series of compulsory, non-credit workshops give students the opportunity to improve skills such as leadership, communication and project management which are highly demanded by employers. Other advantages in terms of career development include the program’s international environment, the flexible format of delivery, the quality and experience of the faculty, the experiential learning and the extensive networking opportunities.
Upon graduation participants will have learned how to become adaptable and resilient leaders who can use appropriate tools and their creativity to meet the economic, ethical, social and sustainable goals of businesses. They will also have acquired the necessary skills to become effective independent life-long learners.
The MBA is validated by The Open University.
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For information about tuition and fees, please refer to the student handbook.
Structure of the program
Term 1
2 Core Modules
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Management
Workshop on Leadership (2 sessions 4 hours each)
Term 2
2 Core Modules
- Corporate Finance
- Operations Management
Workshop on Project Management (2 sessions 4 hours each)
Term 3
3 Core Modules
- Managerial Economics
- Statistics + Data Analytics
- Organizational Behavior and Change
Term 4
3 Elective Modules**
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Elective 3
Terms 3 and 4
1 module
Thesis OR Applied Business Project
**Students need to select 3 of the following 5 electives
- Conflict Management
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Security analysis and portfolio management
All modules are delivered in hybrid mode (50% in class, 50% online.)
