Business Analytics Concentration along the two study plans (business and non-business)
- Business Analytics is the study of how technologies and analytical methods can help businesses make better decisions in the era of Big Data. The concentration in Business Analytics is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills on how to transform business data into insight for improving efficiency, maximizing technology investment, and strengthening customer relationships.
For whom is this concentration?
- Students who involve in the decision making process and deals with corporate data and information.
- MIST616, MIST660, and MIST 670
MBA Study Plan for Business Majors with Business Analytics Concentration
| FIRST YEAR ([ 18 ] credit hours) | SECOND YEAR ([18 ] credit hours) |
| Fall Semester | Fall Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs | Course # Course Title Cr Hrs |
| MAGT 612 Business Research Methods 3 | ECON 602 Managerial Economics 3 |
| FINA 605 Corporate Finance 3 | MAGT 603 Operations Management 3 |
| MIST 606 Management Information Systems 3 | MIST 616 Enterprise Resources Planning 3 |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] | Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] |
| Spring Semester | Spring Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs | Course # Course Title Cr Hrs |
| ACCT 602 Managerial Accounting for Decision Making 3 | MAGT 610 Strategic Management 3 |
| MAKT 604 Marketing Management 3 | MAGT 615 Applied Graduation Project 3 |
| MIST 660 Business Analytics 3 | MIST 670 Data Mining for Business 3 |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] | Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] |
MBA Study Plan for Non-Business Majors with Business Analytics Concentration
| FIRST YEAR ([ 18 ] credit hours) | SECOND YEAR ([ 15 ] credit hours) |
| Fall Semester | Fall Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs | Course # Course Title Cr Hrs |
| MAGT 501 Introduction to Management 3 | MAGT 612 Business Research Methods 3 |
| ACCT 501 Introduction to Accounting 3 | FINA 605 Corporate Finance 3 |
| FINA 501 Introduction to Finance 3 | MAGT 603 Operations Management 3 |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] | Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] |
| Spring Semester | Spring Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs | Course # Course Title Cr Hrs |
| ECON 501 Introduction to Economics 3 | MIST 670 Data Mining for Business 3 |
| ACCT 602 Managerial Accounting for Decision Making 3 | MIST 660 Business Analytics 3 |
| MAKT 604 Marketing Management 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] | Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 6 ] |
| THIRD YEAR ([ 15 ] credit hours) |
| Fall Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs |
| ECON 602 Managerial Economics 3 |
| MIST 606 Management Information Systems 3 |
| MIST 616 Enterprise Resources Planning 3 |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] |
| Spring Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs |
| MAGT 615 Applied Graduation Project 3 |
| MAGT 610 Strategic Management 3 |
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 6 ]
|
Important: You need to pass the four bridging courses (MAGT 501, ACCT 501, FINA 501 and ECON 501) with a cumulative GPA of at least 3 over 4 for these courses.
Entrepreneurship Concentration along with the two degree plan (business and non-business)
- This concentration provides students with knowledge and skills that open for them the opportunity to create their own businesses.
For whom is this concentration?
- This concentration is particularly appropriate for students who are interested in building and managing their own businesses (collaborating with others) in an innovative way.
- MAGT604, MAGT609, MAKT605
MBA Study Plan for Business Majors with Entrepreneurship Concentration
| FIRST YEAR ([ 18 ] credit hours) | SECOND YEAR ([18 ] credit hours) |
| Fall Semester | Fall Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs. | Course # Course Title Cr Hrs. |
| MAGT 612 Business Research Methods 3 | ECON 602 Managerial Economics 3 |
| FINA 605 Corporate Finance 3 | MAGT 603 Operations Management 3 |
| MIST 606 Management Information Systems 3 | MAGT 609 Entrepreneurship and Small Business 3 |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] | Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] |
| Spring Semester | Spring Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs. | Course # Course Title Cr Hrs. |
| ACCT 602 Managerial Accounting for Decision Making 3 | MAGT 610 Strategic Management 3 |
| MAKT 604 Marketing Management 3 | MAGT 615 Applied Graduation Project 3 |
| MAGT 604 Management of Change and Innovation 3 | MAKT 605 Entrepreneurial Marketing 3 |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] | Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] |
MBA Study Plan for Non-Business Majors with Entrepreneurship Concentration
| FIRST YEAR ([ 18 ] credit hours) | SECOND YEAR ([ 15 ] credit hours) |
| Fall Semester | Fall Semester |
Course # Course Title Cr Hrs.
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs. |
| MAGT 501 Introduction to Management 3 | MAGT 612 Business Research Methods 3 |
| ACCT 501 Introduction to Accounting 3 | FINA 605 Corporate Finance 3 |
| FINA 501 Introduction to Finance 3 | MAGT 603 Operations Management 3 |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] | Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] |
| Spring Semester | Spring Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs. | Course # Course Title Cr Hrs. |
| ECON 501 Introduction to Economics 3 | MAKT 605 Entrepreneurial Marketing 3 |
| ACCT 602 Managerial Accounting for Decision Making 3 | MAGT 604 Management of Change and Innovation 3 |
| MAKT 604 Marketing Management 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] | Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 6 ] |
| THIRD YEAR ([ 15 ] credit hours) |
| Fall Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs. |
| ECON 602 Managerial Economics 3 |
| MIST 606 Management Information Systems 3 |
| MAGT 609 Entrepreneurship & Small Business 3 |
| Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 9 ] |
| Spring Semester |
| Course # Course Title Cr Hrs. |
| MAGT 615 Applied Graduation Project 3 |
| MAGT 610 Strategic Management 3 |
Total Credit Hours in Semester [ 6 ]
|
Important: You need to pass the four bridging courses (MAGT 501, ACCT 501, FINA 501 and ECON 501) with a cumulative GPA of at least 3 over 4 for these courses
Program Outline:
In order to be awarded the MBA degree, students holding a bachelor's degree in business or related disciplines need to successfully complete the following courses:
Students admitted into the program may select one of the two concentrations areas Entrepreneurship or Business Analytics, offered by the program or select no concentration.
I- Core Courses: 27 credit hours are required
- ECON 602 Managerial Economics
- ACCT 602 Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
- MAGT 603 Operations Management
- MAKT 604 Marketing Management
- FINA 605 Corporate Finance
- MIST 606 Management Information Systems
- MAGT 612 Business Research Methods
- MAGT 610 Strategic Management
- MAGT 615 Applied Graduation Project
II- Elective Courses: 9 credit hours are required
Students who are not selecting one of the program offered concentration areas must complete 9 credit hours taken from the following courses:
- MAGT 602 Human Resources Management
- MAGT 604 Management for Change and Innovation
- MAGT 605 Project Management
- MAGT 607 International Business Management
- MAGT 609 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- MAKT 605 Entrepreneurial Marketing
- FINA 607 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
- MIST 616 Enterprise Resources Planning
- MIST 660 Business Analytics
- MIST 670 Data Mining for Business
Concentration in Entrepreneurship Requirements package (9 credit hours)
Students selecting the Entrepreneurship concentration area must complete the following courses:
- MAGT 604 Management for Change and Innovation
- MAGT 609 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- MAKT 605 Entrepreneurial Marketing
Concentration in Business Analytics Requirements package (9 Credit Hours)
Students selecting the Business Analytics concentration area must complete the following courses:
- MIST 616 Enterprise Resources Planning
- MIST 660 Business Analytics
- MIST 670 Data Mining for Business
III. Bridging Courses: 12 credit hours are required
Students who hold a Bachelor degree in disciplines other than business are required to pass the following bridging courses prior to taking core/ elective courses.
- MAGT 501 Introduction to Management
- ECON 501 Introduction to Economics
- ACCT 501 Introduction to Accounting
- FINA 501 Introduction to Finance
Bridging Courses Waiving
Non-business students can apply for waiving the bridging courses.The bridging courses that have been earned from an accredited university or an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in that country.
For each course, the applicant must submit:
- An official transcript showing the obtained grade for the course
- Course description and course syllabus for the course to be waived
The students are advised to consult the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. A committee will be assigned to assess each course waiving request. A maximum of 9 credit hours and a minimum grade of 'B' will be considered during waived credit evaluation process. The credit hours for the course should be earned within the last five years from the date of admission in Qatar University.
The grades earned in courses accepted to be waived will not be calculated as part of the GPA at Qatar University. However, the credits will count towards the total number of credit hours required for graduation.