Orientation
Orientation provides the students with an opportunity to get acquainted with the university community. They meet faculty and fellow students, visit the facilities, receive useful information on their course of study and university services and participate in team building exercises that help them establish relationships with other students. Students also receive training in the use of technology and library resources of the university.
Core Curriculum (11 courses, 34 credits)
The core curriculum builds management competencies and of important functions of management, and provide the tools and experiences essential to a successful business career. The required courses help students build a broad foundation of general management concepts and skills across all key disciplines. Elective Curriculum (5 courses, 15 credits)
The elective courses provide students with an opportunity to examine specific business areas according to their specialization and career needs. The students’ general management course work is enhanced by these specialization courses. The electives give students the opportunity to pursue areas of particular career interest.
Capstone Project (4 credits)
Most unique to the MBA program is the required field-based Capstone/consulting project. The Capstone Project provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply the knowledge they have gained in their MBA program by engaging in a collaborative project with a local business organization or firm. Students will research and analyze a key business issue or problem and recommend a solution to that problem in a format appropriate for presentation to the top management of the company or organization. Alternatively students can participate in research projects or case study development conducted at the Hellenic American University or any affiliated academic or business setting or conduct an independent piece of research provided the rewards and expertise gain is a considerable bust to their professional or academic carrier,. Through the Capstone project, students develop critical skills and valuable contacts that will enhance their careers. A capstone project must be narrowly focused or delimited so that it can be adequately addressed in25-50 pages, although that is not a strict limit, but rather a typical length. Much will depend upon the type of research methodology (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, etc.).
Cross-Cultural Awareness
The Cross-Cultural Awareness component of the curriculum is covered in the Cross-Cultural Negotiations course and is designed to enhance students’ sensitivity to cultural differences in the workplace as they impact management effectiveness. Various cultural events and activities are also offered throughout the year to university students. The component helps students to examine their own cultural assumptions about management and work style practices, and to better develop their intercultural communication skills.
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