Program Overview

The program is designed to develop and expand candidate's capacity to analyse managerial problems and make intelligent and resourceful decisions which allows them to move forward in a successful management career. Paris ESLSCA Business School MBA program offers a balance between theory and practice, that helps candidates  to acquire both breadth and depth of knowledge and skills required for general management.
 
The MBA program prepares individuals to be effective managers in a diverse and complex world. The program develops managers both as leaders and team players. The program fosters integrity, social responsibility and a high level of professionalism. Emphasis is placed on developing interpersonal, analytical and integrative abilities necessary to function in dynamic organisations.
 
 

Program Objectives

Paris ESLSCA Business School provides candidates with the basic knowledge of how organisations function and equips them with the necessary skills for a successful career.
 
Graduates of the program will be able to:
  • Manage change, acquire problem-solving techniques, communicate effectively and lead teams 
  • Take initiatives and calculated risks 
  • Think critically and creatively
  • Provide an integrated perspective of the functional areas of business affecting any institution from economic, political, legal, and social aspects
  • Adopt and practice highly ethical professional standards
  • Inculcate a global perspective and an in-depth understanding of the international business environment and its practice
  • Make use of contemporary technologies, to understand the strategic role of information and communication technologies in the twenty first century business practices
 

Program Structure

Core Courses:

  • Core Courses
    ECO511 : Economics for Managers : (Credit Units: 3)
    This course covers microeconomic concepts relevant to managerial decision-making. Students develop an understanding of the economic environment in which the firm operates and learn to think strategically within it.
    Topics include: demand and supply analysis, consumer demand theory, production theory, price administration, perfect competition, externalities and public goods, rudimentary game theory, oligopoly, transaction cost economics, hidden information, and market signaling.  
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    MGT511 : Contemporary Management : (Credit Units: 3)

    This is a generic course, which demonstrates the basic concepts and essential skills for any successful manager such as supervision, delegation, negotiation, team building, leadership, and effective communication skills. It also gives an introduction to the conceptual framework of organization behavior which focuses on the individuals within organization as the relevant unit of analysis in addition to study of nature and relationship among groups and departments that make up those organizations.

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    HRM521 : Human Resources Management : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course focuses on (1) managers and leaders with the responsibility to optimize performance and do what is ethically correct; (2) HRM specialists who advise, support, and aid managers and non-managers in their work; and (3) employees who must do the work.  Hence, this course is concerned with applying the HRM concepts, procedures, models, tools, and techniques without exercising discrimination and violating the laws and regulations.

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    MGT532 : Strategic Management : (Credit Units: 3)
    This course integrates all the business courses such as management, marketing, finance, accounting, and human resources to develop a company-wide point of view. It goes on by teaching the student conceptual approaches to dealing effectively with top management problems.
    The role of the general manager is the central one examined here. Problems in developing the strategy of a single business are addressed as well as corporate-level decisions. 
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    BUS631 : Business Research Methods : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course focuses on the role of statistics and business research as tools for the manager to use when making planning and operating decisions. The course prepares the manager to be a critical consumer of statistics capable of assessing the validity and reliability of statistics and business research prepared for the manager's use. Topics include research design and data collection, survey design and sampling theory, probability theory, hypothesis testing, and research reporting and evaluating.

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    ACC511 : Accounting for Managers : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course provides the students with a comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts, procedures and techniques of managerial accounting. Students will be able to use the financial information to take different managerial decisions.

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    MKT521 : Marketing Management : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course focuses on marketing and its role within organizations. It introduces the marketing concept, examines its relationship to other functions in the firm and looks at techniques and frameworks used to examine marketing environments, understand consumer and organizational buying behavior, segment markets and position products, develop new products, manage existing products and promote, price and place products. 

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    BUS531 : Quantitative Business Analysis : (Credit Units: 3)
    This course introduces fundamental concepts and techniques or analyzing risk and formulating sound decisions in uncertain environments. The study of decision theory is enriched by game theory, competitive analysis, and multi-criteria decision-making. The queuing theory and inventory management are also examined. The course combines mathematical concepts and the use of software in an integrated way. 
    Students will gain an understanding of modeling and rational approaches to decision making and their contribution to organizational effectiveness.
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    FIN521 : Financial Management : (Credit Units: 3)
    The course is designed to provide students with an introduction to finance and a general understanding of financial management basic concepts and practices; synthesizing current principles of managerial finance, investment and financial markets. 
    The course is structured to cover an overview of managerial finance, working capital management, capital budgeting, cost of capital and dividend policy and financing strategies. 
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Specialization Tracks:

  • Global Management
    MGT654 : Seminar In Global Management & Competitive Intelligence : (Credit Units: 3)
    This course introduces students to the important concept of competitive intelligence and the practical tools and techniques utilized by a given business to enhance its marketplace competitiveness. Detail procedures are described for systematically and ethically gathering, analyzing, and managing external information for use in making tactical and strategic business decisions.
    In addition, several case studies are discussed, which provide insight into future decisions such as: developing new marketing plans, counteracting competitor initiatives, considering a new product, entering new markets, repositioning an existing product, investigating a strategic alliance or acquisition, and identifying new distribution channels.
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    Elec002 : Elective 2 : (Credit Units: 3)
     Choose one of the elective courses below-
    MGT641 : Entrepreneurship : (Credit Units: 3)

    The course explores the concept and practice of entrepreneurship and its relationship to progress, with a focus on creating and growing global ventures. It analyses the determinants of innovation and develops the skills change managers need to analyze opportunities and stimulate more entrepreneurship, innovation, enterprise, and initiative from their employees. It also helps students to understand concepts of going to market and competitive sustainability.

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    ACC511 : Accounting for Managers : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course provides the students with a comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts, procedures and techniques of managerial accounting. Students will be able to use the financial information to take different managerial decisions.

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    MGT643 : Project Management : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course will introduce students to the many phases of a project's life cycle and how to address them through knowledge and understanding of Project Management principles and how to manage them effectively using Project Management techniques by monitoring and maintaining control of scope, time, and costs within a project.

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    FIN645 : International Finance : (Credit Units: 3)
    This course provides a basic knowledge of international finance and shows how international financial environment affects giant multinationals as well as other firms that involve in international trade and transactions.
    It will also cover issues related to international financial markets, and international financial management.
    The course is targeted primarily to second-year MBA students who are specializing in Finance by way of the Corporate Financial Management and the Investment Management Majors.
    Topics covered include:
    ·         Foreign exchange rate determination
    ·         Foreign currency options and futures
    ·         Sources of global equity and debt
    ·         Multinational capital budgeting 
    ·         Foreign direct investment 
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    Elec001 : Elective 1 : (Credit Units: 3)

    Choose one of the elective courses below

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    MKT651 : International Marketing : (Credit Units: 3)
    This course focuses on international problems and examines the external factors which influence a firm’s international markets and the segmentation of these markets.
    It familiarizes participants to international marketing strategies for small and medium sized firms and global players and the issues raised by their implementation. 
    Finally, it introduces participants to the decision-making process for market entry strategies and product portfolio. 
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Electives:

  • Elective Courses
    MKT642 : Marketing Research : (Credit Units: 3)

    Designed to give students experience in acquiring, analyzing, and presenting information for making decisions about the marketing of goods and services. The topics include: methods for collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, demand analysis, and forecasting. Ultimately, this course is not intended to make participants market researchers, but rather good users of marketing information. A pilot market research study is required. 

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    MGT651 : Logistics Management : (Credit Units: 3)
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    FIN643 : Islamic Finance : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course allows participants to enter this increasingly crucial area equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out vital Islamic financial operations.  

    Many countries have recently seen a rise in demand for Islamic banking services, causing the sector to experience international expansion. This program ensures you are up-to-date with latest changes and equipped for success in this rapidly developing field. You will cover essentials such as the differences between Islamic and traditional banks, as well as how bank accounts work under Sharia principles.

    On top of this, the syllabus explores the key activities of Islamic banks the key activities of Islamic banks and trends in Islamic portfolio management
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    FIN644 : Credit & Retail Risk Analysis : (Credit Units: 3)
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    FIN642 : Investment & Portfolio Management : (Credit Units: 3)

    The course provides a rigorous, empirical approach to modern topics in Investment Management such as Asset Allocation, Investment Instruments, Capital Markets and Global Investments.

    The course aims to provide participants with the theoretical as well as practical knowledge needed for investment expertise. This course complements the course “Financial Markets and Institutions” to properly equip participants with tools needed to develop a proper investment decision. 

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    MGT652 : Change Management : (Credit Units: 3)
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    MGT641 : Entrepreneurship : (Credit Units: 3)

    The course explores the concept and practice of entrepreneurship and its relationship to progress, with a focus on creating and growing global ventures. It analyses the determinants of innovation and develops the skills change managers need to analyze opportunities and stimulate more entrepreneurship, innovation, enterprise, and initiative from their employees. It also helps students to understand concepts of going to market and competitive sustainability.

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    BUS653 : Cross Culture Communication & Negotiations : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course focuses on issues, aspects and difficulties of doing business negotiations in Cross-Cultural communication settings. Specifically, it examines the negotiating types, processes and games. It good emphasis on the interactions of variables related to ultra language, religion, values, attitudes, social organization, education and political environment in the context of (transnational / international business. Special emphasis will also be laid on the personality traits in the negotiating processes

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    BUS654 : International Business Law : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course prepares students for business dealings in international law. The lectures cover in detail the fundamental concepts, principals, and rules of law that apply to international business transactions. Topics include how market infrastructure (contracts, commercial laws, intellectual property) affect business strategy, with special emphasis on legal differences between countries.

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    HRM641 : Performance Appraisal & Compensation : (Credit Units: 3)
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    HRM642 : Employment Relations (Labor Law) : (Credit Units: )
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    HRM644 : Leadership & Team Building : (Credit Units: 3)
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    HRM651 : Human Capital Development : (Credit Units: 3)
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    MGT643 : Project Management : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course will introduce students to the many phases of a project's life cycle and how to address them through knowledge and understanding of Project Management principles and how to manage them effectively using Project Management techniques by monitoring and maintaining control of scope, time, and costs within a project. 

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    FIN645 : International Finance : (Credit Units: 3)
    This course provides a basic knowledge of international finance and shows how international financial environment affects giant multinationals as well as other firms that involve in international trade and transactions.
    It will also cover issues related to international financial markets, and international financial management.
    The course is targeted primarily to second-year MBA students who are specializing in Finance by way of the Corporate Financial Management and the Investment Management Majors.
    Topics covered include:
    •    Foreign exchange rate determination
    •    Foreign currency options and futures
    •    Sources of global equity and debt
    •    Multinational capital budgeting
    •    Foreign direct investment

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    MKT651 : International Marketing : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course focuses on international problems and examines the external factors which influence a firm’s international markets and the segmentation of these markets.

    It familiarizes participants to international marketing strategies for small and medium sized firms and global players and the issues raised by their implementation.
    Finally, it introduces participants to the decision-making process for market entry strategies and product portfolio.

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    FIN652 : Behaviorial Finance : (Credit Units: 3)
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    FIN653 : Derivatives Market : (Credit Units: 3)
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    MKT641 : Consumer Behavior : (Credit Units: 3)

    This course introduces students to a wide range of behavioral concepts, and explores the strategic implications of customer behavior for marketers. The mutual influence process between customers and marketers is examined with the goal of understanding how customer behavior theories and concepts can be used to enhance marketing decision making and to develop effective marketing mix strategies.

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    MKT643 : Integrated Marketing Communication : (Credit Units: 3)

    The course is designed to develop the skills necessary to effectively plan, implement and evaluate advertising and promotional programs. Consequently, an understanding of the overall marketing process, consumer's behavior, communications theory and the media of advertising and promotion is included in the course to enable the student to acquire these skills. As a result, the various factors that must be considered in planning, developing, and implementing advertising and promotional campaigns and programs will be examined. Attention will also be given to the diverse environment in which advertising and promotion operates and promotional decisions are made. Finally, the regulatory, social and economic factors that influence, and are in turn influenced by an organization's advertising and promotional program will be examined. 

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    MKT652 : Service Marketing : (Credit Units: 3)

    The course is designed to address issues related to marketing and managing services and delivering quality service to customers. The course focuses on how to attract, retain and build strong customer relationships through quality service and services. The methods and concepts presented during the course are applicable to every organization whose core product is service (e.g., banks, transportation companies, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, professional services, telecommunication, etc.) and to organizations that depend on service excellence for competitive advantage (high technology manufacturers, automotive, industrial products).

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    FIN654 : Contract & Trade Finance : (Credit Units: 3)
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    FIN641 : Banking assets & Liability Management : (Credit Units: 3)

    Banking Assets and Liability Management is concerned with strategic balance sheet management involving risks caused by changes in interest rates, exchange rate, credit risk and the liquidity position of bank.

    Banking Assets and Liability Management is the act of planning, acquiring, and directing the flow of funds through an organization.

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Program Requirements

The Admission Committee welcomes applications from individuals who possess a solid record of academic and professional achievements and can demonstrate their ability and potential to conduct  high quality academic work. We assess and evaluate each MBA candidate on the basis of the following criteria: 
 
 - Academic Requirements: A minimum of an undergraduate degree, a bachelor or the equivalent, from a recognised institution of higher education and a solid record of academic achievements on a consistent basis. We welcome applicants with diverse academic backgrounds either business or non-business backgrounds.
 
- Evidence of managerial and professional experience:  The goal of the Admission Committee is to admit    candidates  who possess well-defined career goals and a high potential for success at work. We glean applicants' essays, letters of evaluation, and résumé (C.V.)
 
- Personal qualities:  The Admissions Committee looks for applicants who are mature, honest, intellectually curious,flexible, and personable. Evidence of applicant's personal qualities will be found in application essays, letters of evaluation and the résumé. 
 
- Fluency in written and spoken English:  The Admission Committee evaluates the English level during the personal interview and matches it according to the program applied to. Moreover, the candidates are required to submit any internationally recognised English proficiency exams.
 
 

Admission

1. Make sure to bring the following documents to admission department to fill your application:

• Original Bachelor degree Certificate from an accredited University “In English language”
• Original Transcript “In English language” Copy of Valid Passport
• 5 Personal Photos1 Updated Resume (C.V)
• An HR letter if you work for one of Paris ESLSCA Business School Corporate Partners
• A minimum of 4 years of work experience is required
 
2. An appropriate performance is a must during a personal interview to finalize your admission process.
3. Upon receiving your acceptance letter from the admission office, you can start the registration process.
 
This is to highlight the admission process of Paris ESLSCA Business School MBA program.
 
 DURATION  SYSTEM   SEMESTERS   COURSES  TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
 18 to 24 month   Modular   4 semesters
 16 courses
 4 courses per  semester 
  48 credit hours

 

 

Cost Summary

Description

Amount

Notes

 Application Fees

100$

Non-refundable

 E-library

100$

To be paid once with the fees of the first time 

 Registeration Fees

150$ 

Paid per module semester of four courses

 Tuition fees

205$

Credit hour. MIBA is 48 credit hours 

 Graduation Fees

250$