MBA (MANAGEMENT)
Programme Synopsis
Goal
The goal of the programme is to produce students with in-depth theoretical foundation, practical knowledge and robust research skills in entrepreneurship management.
Objective
The objectives of the MBA (Entrepreneurship Management) programme are to:
- develop the capacity of students to identify entrepreneurship and management problems and developing alternative solutions to solve them;
- equip students with skills to identify and solve complex problems in starting businesses and managing them; and
- enhance the analytic ability of students to apply entrepreneurship theories, concepts, and strategies to design and implement them for start-ups.
WHAT CONTENT ARE AVAILABLE FOR LEARNERS?
Textbooks, slides, published articles, data files, and Open-source software are available. Learning materials are loaded unto the Open-source Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).
TEACHING/DELIVERY METHODOLOGY
The delivery is a blended approach of face-face and self-learning sessions.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Support services available to students include facilitators for both face-to-face and online engagements, centre co-ordinators to provide administrative support, and Learning Management System to help students learn continuously.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates from the MBA Entrepreneurship Management programme are employable as managerial consultants and researchers in both private and public institutions. They are also strongly placed to be assigned higher roles in their current organisations. Graduates are also better placed to venture into entrepreneurship as well as effectively manage their start-ups. Graduates can also enrol on PhD studies for careers in academia.
WHO SHOULD ENROL ON THIS PROGRAMME?
The programme is suitable for entry-level and middle-level professionals, entrepreneurs, as well as researchers in the field of Entrepreneurship Management. The MBA Entrepreneurship Management is also suitable for individuals who aspire to take up these roles.
ELIGIBILITY
Graduates from a recognised University with Entrepreneurship concentration or professional Entrepreneurship qualifications.
PROGRAM FEE
The MBA Entrepreneurship Management costs GHS 8150 per year.
CERTIFICATE
On successful completion of the programme, the student would be awarded MBA degree in Entrepreneurship Management by the University of Cape Coast.
ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION
Candidates are assessed through presentations, assignments, and attendance/participation which constitute 40%. End-of-semester examination constitutes 60%.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The MBA Entrepreneurship Management is by course work and research. It is normally done in two academic years of four semesters with a minimum credit load of 60.
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SEMESTER 1 |
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Course Code |
Title of Course |
Credits |
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SED 801D |
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation |
3 |
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SED 813D |
Accounting for Decision Making in Small Enterprises |
3 |
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SED 809D |
Data Analysis and Interpretation |
3 |
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BUS 801D |
Legal Environment Of Business |
3 |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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BUS 817D |
Research Methods In Business |
3 |
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SED 803D |
Marketing Management for Small Enterprises |
3 |
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SED 806D |
Entrepreneurship And Family Business |
3 |
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SED 810D |
Small Business Finance |
3 |
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SED 826D |
E-Business |
3 |
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SEMESTER 3 |
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SED 802D |
Small Enterprise Development |
3 |
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SED 807D |
Strategic Small Business Management |
3 |
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SED 808D |
Business Development Services for Small Enterprises |
3 |
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SED 811D |
Entrepreneurship and Managerial Training for Small Enterprises |
3 |
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SEMESTER 4 |
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BUS 899D |
Research Work |
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