EXECUTIVE MBA

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Welcome to CBA’s EMBA program!

The College of Business Administration (CBA) at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) is a well-established college with internationally qualified faculty, purpose-built campus, well placed alumni network and prepares students for future leadership roles in corporate sector and even for the society. CBA is a member of AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and accredited by national accreditation bodies including National Center for Academic Accreditation & Evaluation (NCAAA). At CBA we strongly believe we have built a world-class Executive MBA program meeting local needs especially given CBA’s geographic location in largest port city and business hub in the eastern region. The program has been crafted and fine-tuned over many years in order to ensure that it is a good blend of theory and practices. We aim to develop not just executives but rather business leaders who will be able to transform the businesses in the region. Our EMBA is a truly transformational experience. It is with much pride that we have watched the upward career trajectory of many of our students, both during their studies as well as after they have graduated and become part of our global alumni family.

Across the board, what distinguishes CBA as the only business college in the eastern province, is our commitment to leadership with purpose of transforming businesses. Students emerge knowing exactly how to go above and beyond to advance their own careers, their industry of choice, and society as a whole. They become part of an academic community and an alumni community that will support them wholeheartedly in being a progressive force.

You are about to discover the extraordinary variety and custom approach that CBA brings to graduate studies. We recognize that in business, one program does not fit all and hence soon, we will bring specialized graduate programs in different disciplines of business education (God willing).

We are all excited that that you are considering to undertake our Executive MBA (EMBA) program and look forward to welcoming the next class of executives who will transform the regional business landscape.

Sincerely,Dr Faisal Al HudithiDean

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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), formerly known as the University of Dammam (UoD), is one of the leading universities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, with its main campus located in the coastal area of Al-Rakah (situated between Dammam and Khobar) and several colleges distributed around the eastern province. Over the two years, IAU moved up in the world ranking classification to the 541 - 550th group in the 2020 QS world ranking. In the last 5 consecutive years, IAU moved seven positions up from the 13th position to the 6th position among the Saudi universities ranking in year 2020.

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The College of Business Administration (CBA) at the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) began offering undergraduate business programs in 2012 and MBA programs in 2016. English is the language of instruction at the College of Business Administration. The CBA is a member of AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), which is a US accreditation agency that accredits top tier US and UK universities for their programs in management higher education - alike of MBA programs. CBA is also accredited by national accreditation bodies including NCAAA. A pivotal strength of the college is the cross-cultural environment providing participants with an enriching learning experience. The faculty members supporting this program are highly qualified with diverse academic and research backgrounds, and are also members of internationally recognized accrediting bodies.

ABOUT EMBA PROGRAM

Executive MBA programs designed to help senior managers for their fast-paced career progression, it offers 15 general courses (42 credit hours) during the 2-year (4 semester) period. Key approach between our MBA and EMBA programs is their approach to decision making. EMBA provides a more managerial approach as compared to functional expertise approach provided by MBA programs. EMBA programs also differ in terms of their teaching methods, examination and assessments and schedule of classes. Most of the EMBA classes are held on weekends.

MISSION STATEMENT

To equip graduates with a sophisticated, rigorous, and practical research and professional orientation in specialized business education; in order to become outstanding business executives serving local, regional, and global businesses.

CORE VALUES

The key values that drive MBA programs are:

1. Islamic ethics and values2. Personal and professional integrity and honesty3. Respect to individualism both in terms of learning styles and purposes4. Intellectual curiosity and analytical thinking5. Innovation and critical thinking6. Openness to new learning experiences7. Trust, teamwork, and mutual respect8. Contribution to the general community

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The overall objectives of the MBA programs are:

Attract senior candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Invoke intellectual curiosity, accumulation of knowledge and a habit of life-long learning. Provide an effective, flexible and experience-sharing learning environment that help graduates equip themselves with skills needed by various sectors of the Saudi Arabian and regional job markets. Develop leadership and executive competencies in specialized and modern areas of business . Establish business and industry partnerships to benefit candidates, the college and partners. Seamlessly integrate theory and practice to deliver effective business solutions. Inculcate a culture of ethical and moral business practices. Expose conceptual understanding and innovative thinking in unfamiliar business situations. Engender a strong sense of entrepreneurship and corporate governance.

 

EMBA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The general admission requirements of the program are in line with the general admission requirements of the Saudi unified regulations of graduate studies. In addition to these general requirements, prospective students should also meet the following special conditions:

1.A credited bachelor degree with GPA (3.25 out of 5) or above.2. Provision of GMAT scores.3. A minimum of 8 year work experience including 2 years of upper-level management level (This requirement may be reduced for applicants with exceptional records).4. Payment of tuition fees – and any other relevant fees announced by the college.5. Attending college›s interview.6. Successful completion of the MBA Executive Residency period; if required (Two weeks orientation for non-business degree holders comprising a must attend seminars, workshops, and tutorials from various business topics.

Tuition Fees

Total tuition fees are 122,000 SAR. Fees are divided over the 4-year academic period.

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION:

• EMBA application form.• Certified copies of qualifications.Original document must be presented for matching in the interview• Scanned copies of supporting documents.Original document might be required• Personal statement.• Two letters of reference.• Copy of National ID.• Letter from employer confirming status.

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BEFORE JOINING EMBA PROGRAM

Applicants with non-business bachelor’s degree Candidates holding non-business degree will be required to attend a residency two-week period. During this period candidates will be exposed to diverse fundamental business concepts. Upon the completion of the residency period, candidates will be admitted to the Executive MBA program..

Applicants with distance learning experience Candidates holding recognized bachelor’s degree from distance learning institutions will be required to attend a semester long pre-MBA courses. This will allow students having online or distance learning experience, to settle down in regular EMBA program and cope up with the rigour of regular EMBA program. The Admissions Committee will offer provisional admission (Pre-EMBA admission) to the candidates holding recognized bachelor’s degree from distance learning institutions by stipulating conditions to take additional supplementary courses (one full time semester), that allow them to be admitted as Pre-MBA candidates (listed below).

MBA Executive Residency:

Candidates with non-business degrees are required to attend EMBA residency period; a two-week orientation comprising a must attend seminars, workshops, and tutorials from various business topics.

MBA Executive Residency Tuition Fees: 10,000 SAR.

Semester Course Code Course Title Course Credit Semester Credit

Zero

MGMT-501 Introduction to Business3

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ACCT-502 Principles of Accounting 3

ECPL-504 Principles of Economics 3

FIN-503 Principles of Finance 3

STAT-505 Introduction to Stat. & Math 3

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Executive MBA Program

In the Executive MBA, participants must successfully complete a total of 42 credit hours. The normal duration for the study is 2 years minimum (4 semesters) for full time students. The study plan is as follows:

Semester Course Code Course Title Course Credit Semester Credit

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ACCT 611 Accounting for Decision Makers 3

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ECON 611 Business Economics 3

MGMT 611Leadership & Business

Transformation

3

MGMT 612 CSR & Sustainable Business 2

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FIN 621 Corporate Finance 3

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MRKT 621 Strategic Marketing 3

MGMT 621Project

Management Applications

3

MGMT 622 International Business 2

I I I

MGMT 631 Supply Chain Management 3

11

FIN 631 Enterprise Risk Management 3

MGMT 632Strategic Human

Resource Management

3

ACCT 661 Corporate Governance 2

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FIN 641 Business Feasibility Study 3

9MGMT 648 E-Business Strategy 3

MGMT 647Strategic

Management for Executives

3

Total 42 42

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Course Catalogue

ACCT-611 Accounting for Decision MakersThe course contents include Introduction to accounting; Types of Financial Statements; Recording accounting transactions; Analyzing & interpreting Financial Statements; Introduction to Managerial Accounting; Cost & cost behaviors; Costing systems (Job & Process costing); Budgeting & Control; Cash budgeting; and Capital investment decisions.

ACCT 661 Corporate GovernanceThe course topics include Corporate Governance; Governance versus Management; Corporate Governance Code; Models of Corporate Governance; Theories of Corporate Governance; Directors & Board Architecture; Functions of Board; Director’s Capabilities & Responsibilities; Complex Board Structures; and Governance of Private Companies.

FIN-621 Corporate Finance This course topics include Understanding finance; Frame work for financial analysis; Working capital management; Capital Budgeting; Securities & their valuation; Issuance of securities & coast of capital; Private equity, venture capital; Mergers & acquisition; Corporate governance & agency conflicts; Capital Structure & disbursement decisions; and Financial modeling & decision making.

FIN-631 Enterprise Risk ManagementThis course include topics like Understanding Risk Management; Risk & Opportunity Management; Risk management Process; Analyzing the Business; Risk Assessment; Risk Evaluation; Risk Planning; Risk Management; Internal Control & Risk Management; and Internal & External Sources of Risk.

FIN-641 Business Feasibility Study This course include topics like Future-oriented management practice; Business Feasibility Studies & planning process; Forecast-based Planning; Scenario Planning; Difficulties in Planning; Project Development & Market Viability; Technical viability; Production & Operating requirements; Business Model Viability; Projecting Financial Statements; Marketing & Sales Strategy; Management Model Viability; Marketing & Personnel Requirements; Getting Financing for the Project; Economic & Financial Model Viability; Securing the patents & intellectual property rights; Exit Strategy Viability.

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ECON-611 Business EconomicsThe topics included in this course are: Introduction to Business economics; The Nature of the Firm; Supply & Demand; Demand Elasticity & other elasticities; Marginal utility; Demand under condition of Risks & Uncertainties; Demand Estimation & Forecasting; Theory & Estimation of Production & Cost; Pricing & Output Decisions: Market Structures; Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition & Oligopoly; Business Strategies & Game Theory; Globalization & multinational business; Macroeconomic environment of business.

MGMT-611 Leadership & Business Transformation This course include topic like Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships; Contingency Approaches to Leadership; The Leader as an Individual; Leadership Mind and Emotion; Courage and Moral Leadership; Followership; Motivation and Empowerment; Leading Teams; Leadership Power and Influence; Creating Vision and Strategic Direction; Shaping Culture and Values; Leading Change; Business Transformational Process & Leadership.

MGMT-612 CSR & Sustainable Business This course include topics like Historical Perspective of CSR; Strategic CSR: Ambitions & Critiques; Strategic CSR for sustainability; Standards for CSR: Legitimacy, Impact & Critique; Social Responsibility Reporting; CSR & NGO activism; CSR & Communications; CSR & Crisis; CSR & Reputation; Anti-corruption Governance; Environmental Governance; CSR in the Oil & Gas Sector.

MGMT-622 International BusinessThis course has two parts; first part deals with international business and include topics like; International Business Strategies & Entry Modes; International Marketing; International Human Resources; Finance & Accounting in Global Firms. The second parts deals with globalization and international trade and topics include Globalization & International Business; Cultural Differences & International Business; Political, Economic & Legal Systems in World; Government Interventions & Regional Economic Integrations; International Trade & Investment; Foreign Direct Investment; International Monetary & Financial Environment; Emerging Markets.

MGMT621-Project Management ApplicationsThis course covers topics like Project Management versus General Management; Life Cycle of Projects; Project portfolio process; The Manager, Organization & the team; Planning the Project; Budgeting the Project; Scheduling the Project; Project Monitoring & Control; Evaluating & termination the Project.

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MGMT631-Supply Chain Management This course covers topics like Building a Strategic Framework for Supply Chains; Designing the Supply Chain Network; Planning & Coordinating Demand & Supply; Planning & Managing Inventories; Designing & Planning Transportation Networks; Managing Cross-Functional Drivers; ERP & e-Supply Chains; Greening the Supply Chains; Strategic fit in SCM; Sustainability & SCM.

MGMT-632 Strategic HR Management This course covers topics like Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM); Strategic role of the human resource function; Foundations of SHRM; SHRM & performance; SHRM & organizational development; SHRM & talent management; SHRM & employee engagement; SHRM & knowledge management; SHRM & change management; SHRM business ethics, CSR, & sustainability.

MGMT-648 E-Business Strategy This course include topics like Introduction to e-business; Fundamental concepts & infrastructure; E-business technologies; The nature of electronic goods; E-business strategies & business models; Intermediation & e-Market places; Electronic customer relationship management; Supply chain management; Digital marketing; Change management; Digital business service optimization; Ethical & legal framework for E-business.

MGMT-647 Strategic Management for Executives This course includes chapters Nature of Strategic Management Process; Evaluating the Firm’s Internal Capabilities; Evaluating the Firm’s External Environment; Leadership Theories & Practices; Cost Leadership & Financial Sustainability; Differentiation & Comparative Advantage; Vertical Integration & Corporate Diversification; Strategic Alliances - Mergers & Acquisitions; International Strategies - Blue Ocean Strategies; Development of Strategic Plans.

MRKT-621 Strategic Marketing This course include topics like Strategic Marketing; Marketing Strategies & Plans; Competitive Dynamics; Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning; Product & Service Strategies; Pricing Strategies & Programs; Distribution Strategies; Promotion Strategies; Branding Strategies; International Marketing Strategies. Dr Elhachemi GherbiPhD Finance & Banking,University of Utara, Malaysia

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Dr Faisal Al HudithiPhD Accounting,University of Hull, UK

Dr Hoda AboAlsamhPhD Organizational Development,University of Reading, UK

Dr Mohammed Al-ShaikhDBA Entrepreneurship,National University of Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr Yazeed AlsuhaibanyPhD Informatics,Claremont Graduate University, USA

Dr Ibrahim AlsedrahPhD Behavioral FinanceUniversiti of Teknologi, Malaysia

Prof. Dr Saleh AlrasheedPhD Marketing,University of Bradford, UK

Prof. Dr Sami AlbahussainPhD Management,University of Bradford, UK

Dr Khalid FalqiPhD Accounting,University of Dundee, UK

Dr Adel AlaraifiPhD MIS,RMIT University, Australia

Dr Abdulah AseriPhD MIS,New York University, USA

Dr Bashair Althani PhD Software Engineering,Kingston University, UK

Dr Adam KyariPhD Accounting,Robert Gordon University, UK

Dr Adnan LatifPhD Law,University of Wisconsin, USA.

Dr Ali Murad SyedPhD Investments,University of Paris, Paris, France

Dr Arshad RazaPhD Management Information Systems,Edith Cowan University, Australia

Dr Ashraf ImamPhD Insurance,Aligarh Muslim University, India

Dr Asma KhatoonPhD Accounting,Aligarh Muslim University, India

Dr Ather ElahiPhD Financial Crisis,Tilburg University, Netherlands

Dr Atiq SiddiquiPhD Operations & Information Management,Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Dr Bashir TijjaniPhD Accounting,University of Dundee, UK

Dr Elhachemi GherbiPhD Finance & Banking,University of Utara, Malaysia

Dr Eung Jin KimPhD Finance,Clark University, USA

College Faculty

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Dr Faisal AftabPhD Management,University of Leicester, UK

Dr Hina KhanDBA Human Resource Management,European University, Switzerland

Dr Ibrahim OladapoPh.D Development Economics,University of Malaya, Malaysia

Dr Ishtiaq BajwaPhD Financial Markets,University of Aix-Marseille, France

Dr Kamran SiddiquiPhD Business Administration,University of Manchester, UK

Dr Kalid BomtaiaPhD Quality Management,University of Bradford, UK

Dr Labaran LawalPhD Accounting,University of Dundee, UK

Dr Maqsood KhanPhD Computer Science,Universiti of Teknologi, Malaysia

Dr Nabeel Al MushashaPhD MIS,Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr Olawale RafiuPhD Economics,University of KwaZuluNatal, South Africa

Dr Samer AlhatemiPhD Mathematics,University of Technology, Malaysia

Dr Samina BashirPhD Mathematics,University of Ottawa, Canada.

Dr Shabbir AhmedPhD Management,Universiti of Teknologi, Malaysia

Dr Shaista RashidPhD Computer Science,University of Bradford, UK

Dr Sufian MunawarPhD Mathematics,Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan

Dr Sun Ho ChoiPhD Finance,University of Georgia, USA

Dr Tahir IqbalPhD Operations Management,University of Bradford, UK

Dr Tarig EltayebPhD Supply Chain Management,Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr Yusuf AkinwalePhD Economics,Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Dr Sun Ho ChoiPhD Finance,University of Georgia, USA

Dr Tahir IqbalPhD Operations Management,University of Bradford, UK

Dr Tarig EltayebPhD Supply Chain Management,Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr Yusuf AkinwalePhD Economics,Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

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We welcome you to contact us:MBA Programs Admin.Vice Deanship for Postgraduate Studies & Scientific Research,College of Business Administration,Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University,P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441Office: +966 13 333 3222Twitter: @MBAIAUEmail: mba@iau.edu.sa