The delivery of MBA/MPA programmes has been in the past quite expensive and restrictive due to the high cost of higher education and the physical limitations of the traditional mode of delivery. The Commonwealth of Learning has developed the CEMBA/CEMPA programmes to respond to the need to increase access to such programmes. The Open and distance Learning mode of delivery was identified as the privileged mode of learning to overcome such traditional barriers as time constraints and high cost of studies. COL acted as a facilitator for the development of the programmes by a consortium of partner institutions in the Commonwealth.
Admission requirements
In general, admission to the CEMBA/CEMPA Programme requires the following:
- An undergraduate degree with good standing
- A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience
- Residency within Commonwealth countries (where the programme is offered)
- A working knowledge of the English language at the post-graduate studies level
In general, admission to the MBA, MBA with specialisation,
MBA Educational Leadership requires the following:
A Bachelor’s degree with at least second class from a recognised University or alternative qualifications, including professional qualifications, acceptable to the Open University of Mauritius. Candidates must have a good mastery of English Language. Prior Learning and Prior Experiential Learning may be considered by the University for admission to this programme. Applicants may be asked to pass an entry test.
The rationale for the programme and COL’s objectives:
- To enable learners in the Commonwealth countries where the programme is offered to obtain Master degrees in the areas of Business Administration and 2
- Public Administration, contributing to their professional growth and career advancement and to their countries’ development
- To develop human resources in various aspects of the areas mentioned above
- To develop quality post-graduate programmes that can be implemented widely in Commonwealth countries and can be recognized across the Commonwealth.
Educational aims of the programme:
At the end of the program the learner will
- Develop a high level of competency in her respective functions (strategic as well as operational)
- Develop her general perspectives to include an international outlook.
Duration
A minimum of 2 years (4 semesters)
A maximum of 5 years
Award
Exit Point | Number of course | Credits |
Diploma in business/public administration | 8 core courses required for CEMBA/CEMPA | 48 |
Post Graduate Diploma business/public administration | 10(8 core + 2 specialised compulsory) | 60 |
Master in business/public administration | 15 (8 core+2 specialised+3 electives+2 required courses) | 90 |
For MBA, MBA with specialisation, MBA Educational Leadership
- Masters degree 90 Credits
- Postgraduate diploma 60 Credits (without dissertation)
- Postgraduate certificate 30 Credits (without dissertation)
Programm
FIRST YEAR
Core courses
- Managing Information Systems
- Management in Organizations
- Managing Human Resources
- Operations Management
- Economic Environment of Business
- Public Systems Management
- Quantitative Techniques
- Marketing Management
- Accounting and Finance
SECOND YEAR
Specialist Compulsory
- Public Policy
- Development Planning and Administration
- Strategic Management
- Quality Assurance Management
- Educational Administration
- Educational Leadership
- Strategic Marketing
- ReIationship Marketing
- Strategic HRM
- HRD
- Corporate Financial Management
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- International Tourism Management
- Strategic Tourism Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Financial regulation and Law
- Investment Analysis I
- Investment Analysis II
- Corporate Taxation
- International Taxation
Electives
- Electronic Commerce
- Project Management
- Managerial Economics
- Policy Analysis and Implementation
- Contemporary Administrative Systems
- Disaster Management
- Corporate Finance
- International Marketing
Required Courses
CEMBA and MBA
FIRST YEAR
- 8 courses from the Core Courses List.
SECOND YEAR
For CEMBA
- Strategic Management
- Quality Assurance Management
For MBA Educational
Leadership
- Educational Administration
- Educational Leadership
For MBA with Specialisation in Marketing
- Strategic Marketing
- Relationship Marketing
For MBA with Specialisation in HRM
For MBA with Specialisation in Financial Services
- Corporate Financial Management
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
For MBA with Specialisation in Tourism Management
- International Tourism Management
For CEMPA with Specialisation in Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Development Planning and Administration 5
- Strategic Tourism Management
For MBA with Specialisation in Financial Risk Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Financial regulation and Law
For MBA with Specialisation in Investment
- Investment Analysis I
- Investment Analysis II
For MBA with Specialisation in Taxation
- Corporate Taxation
- International Taxation
For MBA with Specialisation in Property Management
- Real Estate Management and Agency
- Economics and Property
Electives
- 3 courses from Elective List
Required Courses
CEMPA
FIRST YEAR
6 courses from Core Courses List, plus
- Public Systems Management
- Management and Organizations
SECOND YEAR
For CEMPA with Specialisation in Public Administration
- Public Policy
- Development Planning and Administration
Electives
- 3 courses from Elective List
Required Courses
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