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Introduction
About the programme
The MBA specialisation is a fast-paced, dynamic programme designed to provide participants with a global view of Business Management, Economics, Executive MBA, Financial Management, International Business Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality management.
In today’s fast-changing environment, we seek to give our students the edge in the business world, through a programme that promotes creativity, entrepreneurship and ideas from around the globe.
The Specialisation MBA
The business world is changing exponentially creating a demand for leaders with updated skills and knowledge. The Westford MBA attracts professionals from a varied range of occupations, geographical boundaries, and different cultural backgrounds, to participate in an incredible journey of learning and fun. The programme is a once in a lifetime experience for all participants as it creates strong bonding, positive vibes, sparkling ideas, team debates, strong alliances and new business partnerships.
About Girne American University - GAU
GAU was founded in 1985 and has grown from its humble beginnings with just seven students to being the 20,000 strong universities that it is today 33 years later. From its very inception, GAU has maintained close contractual ties with universities in North America and Europe. GAU was one of the first universities in Cyprus to receive recognition from YOK (Turkish Higher Education Council). This was followed by recognition from YODAK (Higher Education Council of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus).
These required national accreditations were followed by a number of programme accreditations and
international recognitions. This year is our 33rd graduation ceremony that will occur in June of 2018 when more than 1500 graduates will earn their degrees and go on to advanced studies or to excellent jobs in Europe, the region and the World.
Throughout its 33-year history, GAU has sought to optimize its use of the latest in technology and teaching methods. While we have one of the highest PhD to student ratios, we also have the highest computer to student ratio. For the past five years, the GAU library has been at the forefront of the revolution in library science; the implementation of digital library resources. Many classes now include PowerPoint presentations and MP-4 download versions of the lectures. The entire campus and all dormitories have Wi-Fi throughout. GAU TV and Radio also broadcast selected lectures and seminars for student and faculty viewing.
GAU is continuing its global activities at an incredible pace today in light of its founding mission. As a member of the Universal Education Group and the American Education Consortium, GAU is moving firmly in achieving its targets while heading towards its 50th year in education.
The specialisation MBA offered by Girne American University
- MBA in Business Management
- MBA in Marketing
- MBA in Human Resource
- MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics
- MBA in Project Management
- MBA in Engineering Management
- MBA in Public Administration
- MBA in Public Health Management
- MBA in Digital Marketing
- MBA in Sports Management
- MBA in Management Information System
Curriculum
Program Structure
The MBA program is structured to have 13 modules with a total of 120 credits. 10 modules are core modules and common to the MBA programs, 3 modules are the specialization modules of each program.
Below are the details of the Core modules.
| S.No | Module Name | ECTS |
| 1 | Human Resource Management & Leadership | 8 |
| 2 | Sustainable Business | 8 |
| 3 | Finance for Business Leaders | 8 |
| 4 | Strategic Management | 8 |
| 5 | Socio-economic and Legal framework | 8 |
| 6 | Operations Management | 8 |
| 7 | Organisational Psychology | 8 |
| 8 | International Marketing Management | 8 |
| 9 | Introduction to Analytics for Business | 8 |
| 10 | Research Methods | 8 |
GAU MBA Specialisations
MBA in Business Management
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Legal Environment of Business | 8 |
| 2. | Digital Marketing Fundamentals | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Marketing
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Digital Marketing Fundamentals | 8 |
| 2. | Product Design and Development | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Human Resource
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | International Human Resource Management | 8 |
| 2. | Human Resource Analytics | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Supply Chain and Logistics Management | 8 |
| 2. | International Supply Chain Planning, Design and Implementation | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Project Management
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Project Management- Theory and Practice | 8 |
| 2. | Strategic Project Management and Implementation | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Engineering Management
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Engineering Management | 8 |
| 2. | Engineering Optimisation and Technology Management | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Public Administration
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Public Sector Governance in a Global Context | 8 |
| 2. | Personnel Management in the Public Sector | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Public Health Management
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Public Health Administration | 8 |
| 2. | Healthcare Operations Management | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Digital Marketing
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Digital Marketing Fundamentals | 8 |
| 2. | Social Media Marketing | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Sports Management
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Global Sport Marketing | 8 |
| 2. | Ethics in Sport Management | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
MBA in Management Information System
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | Finance and Risk Management | 8 |
| 2. | Information Analysis & System Design | 8 |
| 3. | Advanced Database Management Systems | 24 |
MBA in International Business
| S.No | Specialisation Module Names | ECTS |
| 1. | International Human Resource Management | 8 |
| 2. | International Business Operations | 8 |
| 3. | Graduate Research Project | 24 |
Program Outcome
Aimed at experienced professionals seeking flexible and multicultural learning interaction, the MBA provides the practical knowledge and innovative management tools needed to maximize professional potential and success.