Business Administration (MBA)

The MBA aims to develop in students the ability of research and analysis, synthesis and creativity, while stressing the vital importance of information and technological development, and raising awareness of ethical, social, environmental and international issues affecting administrative decisions. In general, the educational objectives of the MBA incorporate the objectives of Neapolis University Pafos.

Graduates will:

• demonstrate complex problem solving skills, supported by appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques to improve organizational performance.
• possess functional knowledge and be able to integrate this knowledge in support of decision making.
• have experience with project leadership.
• possess the knowledge necessary to use frameworks in ethical analysis and decision making, understanding their personal responsibilities as business leaders.
• have a global and multicultural perspective.
• demonstrate key attributes associated with professional conduct.

Graduates will:

• use a variety of analytical techniques to identify a complex business problem, generate and compare alternatives and develop a solution
• select and implement the appropriate research skills and tools (information technology and / or quantitative analysis) to solve problems.
• integrate their functional knowledge in applied settings (e.g. case analyses, group projects, research papers).
• demonstrate knowledge relating to the concept of value creation and the role played by each functional area of the firm.
• demonstrate a level of proficiency and self‐confidence appropriate to be a team or project leader.
• define key components of the business operating environment(s) and explain how these components impact organizational performance and decisions.
• diagnose cross‐cultural issues in a case setting and propose appropriate solutions.
• demonstrate knowledge of how issues and decision criteria change depending on cultural perspectives and location.
• demonstrate highly effective oral communication skills in professional settings, including: professional presentations and persuasive presentations.

The MBA program provides the necessary supplies and knowledge as well as formulate the required level of perception of business issues for companies, government departments.

On successful completion of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) students will be able to:

• Design integrated solutions to complex business problems based on discipline knowledge and experience.
• Critically evaluate current management frameworks, models, debates and evidence and integrate with practice.
• Demonstrate an ability to think laterally, critically, innovatively, creatively, and to make connections among diverse fields of study in analysing problems
• Critically address contrasting research dealing with multi-faceted business problems.
• Critically evaluate the practical applications of theory to generate practice-based solutions to unstructured problems.
• Acquire analytical and research skills to deal with business complex problems.
• Identify and address personal and professional development needs.
• Demonstrate an ability to make decisions in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate an ability to lead and to interact effectively in group situations.
• Communicate to diverse audiences through a range of media.
• Work independently and collaboratively.
• Manage self and others.