Master of Business Administration (MBA)


 

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is a master’s degree program that provides academically qualified individuals the basic fundamental core business administration and management knowledge necessary to become future leaders in an ever-changing national and global industry. The Program has a primary focus on preparing managers and professionals who are already working in industry, but desire to become a leader and are willing to use and apply their previous experience in fields such as healthcare, venture capital, as well as business in general, to the study of managing and operating successful organizations.

Mission

To develop the new breed of business leader, who is ethically conscious, socially responsible, has critical-thinking ability, is able to analyze the business aspects of delivery of specialised knowledge, such as healthcare or environmental management, and is dedicated to the commitment of the advancement of all Peoples and populations.

Values

Because technical knowledge is complex and inherently multi-disciplinary, the values that guide MBA Program include the following:

  • the awareness of goods and services as both private and public goods;
  • the promotion of diversity in culture and political thought;
  • the promotion of academic excellence and scholarship;
  • the promotion of critical-thinking and creative analysis.
Download the full program pdf file

(AUSN MBA Description)

 

Curriculum
To complete the MBA program, students must satisfy the MBA course curriculum, which requires a minimum of 32 semester credit hours. The MBA program can be completed by either full-time or part-time study, and accordingly, can be completed within one to two years of study (480 clock hours of instruction).

The program draws upon the wide international experience of the faculty of AUSN, as well as their multidisciplinary qualifications. The program was certified by the American Academy of Financial Management and Analysts (AAFMA) in 2013.

Compulsory Courses (14 credit hours)

  • Essentials of Public Health (3 Credit Hours)
  • Healthcare Finance and Economics (2 Credit Hours)
  • Healthcare Management (3 Credit Hours)
  • Public Health Law, Ethics and Policy Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
  • Strategic Management (3 Credit Hours)
 

Follow the link to view some example video lectures from many of these courses.  ,

 

 

 

Elective Courses (select at least 13 credit hours)

  • Applied Business Administration Research Seminar (2 Credit Hours)
  • Bioethics and Genetics (3 credit hours)
  • Core Concepts in Bioethics and Cultural Frameworks (3 credit hours)
  • Corporate Finance Management (2 Credit Hours)
  • Essentials of Community Health (3 Credit Hours)
  • Environmental Ethics (3 credit hours)
  • Ethics of Science and Technology (3 credit hours)
  • Global Public Health and Peace (2 credit hours)
  • Healthcare Financial Management and Accounting (3 Credit Hours)
  • Healthcare Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
  • Healthcare Organization Strategy and Marketing (3 Credit Hours)
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Health Care (3 Credit Hours)
  • Indigenous Traditions and Bioethics (3 Credit Hours)
  • International Business and International Taxation (2 Credit Hours)
  • International Development and Sustainability (3 Credit Hours)
  • Master’s Thesis and Public Defense (6 Credit Hours)
  • Quality and Information Management Systems (2 Credit Hours)
  • Operations Management (3 Credit Hours)
  • Organizational Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
  • Public Health Preparedness and Bio-terrorism (2 Credit Hours)
  • Sustainability and Business (3 Credit Hours)
  • Sustainability Science (3 Credit Hours)
Required Core Competencies and the Syllabus of Courses are provided in the course description linked pdf file (AUSN MBA Description). Further information on Admissions, Scholarships, other Degrees, dissertation titles, the Modality of the Lectures, Credit Transfer, and general information are provided on this website and in the Catalog. Inquiries to provost@ausovereignnations.org

 

Featured alumni from this program
 

Ms. Masoumeh Jalilian, USA