Program
Program Structure
This MBA Program sets itself apart from other MBA programs in the region through its unique combination of core courses and tracks that are designed to meet regional needs.
The program offers a dynamic learning environment delivered by AGU and ESSEC faculty as well as by AirBusiness Academy experts. The duration of the program is 18 months and includes a balanced mix of theory and practice through appropriately sequenced individual courses of instruction. Participants in the MBA learn from their peers and faculty. The learning environment is dynamic, participatory and application oriented. The language of instruction of the MBA is English. Professors use an interactive methodology that includes the use of study groups, simulations, business games, presentations, role playing and case analysis. The MBA follows a blended methodology which is formalized in the following scheme:
Program Outline
The program is designed to include 40 credit hours of instruction from all business related areas. This is broken down into 36 credit hours of course work divided into 32 modules. This totals 576 contact hours with the addition of a 4 credit hour consulting project. The program is divided into two parts as follows:
The first part of the program provides an in-depth examination of the tools and functions of organizations. An emphasis will be placed on the inter-relationships among these areas and it will provide a strong foundation for deeper analysis in the second part of the program.
The final part expands participants’ ability to deal with complex management challenges relating to PPP, aviation sector and the utility sector.
Specific Objectives
The program offers a dynamic learning environment delivered by AGU, ESSEC and AirBusiness Academy faculty which includes a balanced mix of theory and practice through appropriately sequenced individual courses of instruction. The first part of the program provides an in-depth examination of the tools and functions of organizations. The emphasis is placed on the inter-relationships among these areas and provides a strong foundation for the deeper analysis in the second part of the program. The final part expands participants’ ability to deal with complex management challenges relating to public-private partnerships (PPP), the utility management sector, or the aviation management sector.
Program Audience
The program caters to both holders of Business/Management bachelor degrees and to working executives with other backgrounds. Applicants with non-business / management backgrounds may have to enroll for Pre-MBA courses offered by FABS.