MBA Booklet for Business Graduates

1PageMBA Student Guide 2015

Department ofManagement Sciences


Table of Contents

Introduction.........................................................................................................Kardan MBA Overview.......................................................................................Why Kardan MBA?.............................................................................................Program Details.................................................................................................Roadmap for MBA.............................................................................................Specialization Courses for MBA Program..........................................................Admission Requirements...................................................................................Application Process............................................................................................Fee Structure....................................................................................................Tuition Fee Comparison Across Private Universities in Afghanistan.................. Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)....................................................................

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Introduction

This guide offers detailed information on Kardan University MBA program, including admissions criteria, program structure, faculty and frequently asked questions. We thank you for your interest in our MBA program, we look forward to welcoming you at Kardan University.


Kardan MBA Overview

As the leading private university in Afghanistan, Kardan University is uniquely positioned to embark upon the MBA program. Through the mobilization of highly experienced faculty,exceptional and new learning facilities as well as application of international learning and teaching standards, Kardan University’s MBA is among the most competitive and rigorous graduateprograms.

Building on our 12 year track record in business education, Kardan University remains committed to building a new generation of talented and globally minded Afghan professionals, leaders and managers.

The program provides advanced management education in an environment that encourages students to strengthen their leadership capabilities, expand their intellectual disciplines, and acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills required to become successful entrepreneurs. Our program is built on the premise that up-to date expertise is what gives business leaders avalue-added capacity in a knowledge-based economy. Since the start of MBA program at Kardan University, over 300 students have already enrolled in this competitive program.


Why Kardan MBA?

As the first and leading private university, Kardan is uniquelypositioned to address the complex business environment inAfghanistan and beyond. We pride ourselves in our consistent ability to produce the country's finest professionals through innovation,excellence and creativity.

Kardan University promotes global partnerships as a strategicimperative. Our international partners include the International City/Country Management Association (ICMA), GES network (Pairs), IACBE, AIESEC and Girne American University, North Cyprus.

Kardan University offers innovative and quality-oriented education in an inspiring environment. For over 12 years, we have built areputation for the promotion of hands-on experience, practicalknowledge and national and international best practices.


Why Kardan MBA?Kardan's faculty members are experts anddistinguished scholars in their respective fields. We tap into national industry specialists and leading national and internationalacademics to better prepare our students for success.

We offer our students the most exceptional learning experiences. Through the provision of responsive services, including careerdevelopment centers, libraries and student services, scholarships, and a wide range ofcultural and academic initiatives, we ensure a thriving learning environment for our students.


Program Details

Kardan University MBA admissions are competitive and challenging. Classes will be held at KardanGraduate School of Business.

Students can specialize in thefollowing two streams overone and a half year of fulltime studies:

Admissions and Location

Specializations

Finance

Management and Leadership


Road Map for MBAKardan University applies a rigorous and industry oriented approach towards its courseselection and modifications. The MBA courses are approved by the Ministry of HigherEducation and respond to the contemporary national and international business contexts.

Semester I

Semester II

Course Code Course Title

MBA

MBA

MBA

MBA

-501

-510

-530

-520

Contemporary Administrative Systems

Managerial Economics

International Marketing

Managerial Accounting


MBA

MBA

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-540

Advanced Research Design

Policy Analysis & Implementation

Specialization-I

Specialization-II


Road Map for MBASemester III


MBA -550 Research Project


Course Code

Course Code

Area of Specialty: Finance

521

522

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527

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MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

Risk Management & Insurance

Commercial & Development Banking

Funds Management

International Financial Management

Taxation Ma

Islamic Banking nagement

Investment & Portfolio Management

Specialization Courses for MBA Program

Area of Specialty: Management

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MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

MBA-

Training & Development

Disaster Management

Production & Operations Management

Strategic Management

Compensation Management

Environment Impact Assessment

Conflict & Negotiations Mgt

Environmental Aesthetics



Admission RequirementsKardan University takes a holistic approach towards the admissions into the MBA program.Applicants are assessed based on their academic background, on the leadership and managerial promise as well as on their career ambitions and communication skills.

Undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (Bcom), Bachelor in Economics or a related field from a recognized university;

Completed application form for entry into the MBA program, applicants can apply online through the university website or visit the MBA admissions section;

Proof of English language proficiency test. For students who haven’t taken English TestKardan University will administer an aptitude test.

A minimum 2.25 CGPA from a recognized university;

Completed Letter of Intent;

Take a pre-admission aptitude test administered by the Kardan University.


Admission Requirements

Payment of a non-refundable application fee of 1,000 Afghanis;

Submission of an updated resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV);

Two professional recommendation letters from an employer or a university professor;


Application Process

Submit onlineapplication

Submission oforiginal transcriptsand documents

Aptitude test

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Complete the Kardan University MBA online application and attach the required supportingdocumentation to your application.

Pay the registration fee

Submit original documents and transcripts based onMBA requirements

A pre-admission aptitude test administered by the Kardan University


Application Process

Interview stage

Stage 4

Interviews are conducted in Kardan University

You will be advised by letter and email of the final decision on yourapplication.

Admission committeeevaluation

Final decision

Stage 5 Stage 6

Once the Admissions Office receives feedback from the interviewers, your application will be re-evaluated and then presented to the AdmissionsCommittee. The Admissions Committee and comprised of faculty, decides whether to accept or reject eachcandidate.


Kardan University also accepts Afghanis based on the daily USD conversion rate.

Fee Structure

Program Duration

Semesters

Semester Duration

Total Credit Hours

Admission Fee

Semester Tuition Fee

Total Program Fee

18 Months

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6 Months

36 Credit hours

$ 300 (To be paid over 3 semesters equivalent to 100$/semester)

$ 1500 (To be paid during the semester in 5 installments)

$ 4800

Credit Based Fee Structure


Students who have successfully graduated from Kardan University are exempted from the

admission fees.

Each semester is for a period of six months. Students must complete three semesters of

studies to be eligible for graduation.

Classes will be offered in the mornings and evenings to accommodate those students who have

full time work commitments.

Kardan University will offer merit-based scholarships to the top candidates. The admissions

committee will determine the nature, percentage and type of scholarships. We will grant

scholarships only to those candidates who have exceptional academic background, extensive

professional experience and demonstrate leadership and managerial potential. See Kardan

website for details.

Fee StructureImportant Information:


Tuition Fee Comparison Across PrivateUniversities in Afghanistan

No Total FeesUniversity Programs Duration

Fee structure for Master’s Programs at Private Universities in Afghanistan

Note: The fees has been converted to USD and rounded off

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Kateb university

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USD 17,000

USD 11,000

USD 6,000

USD 4,000

USD 3,000

USD 4,800

USD 5,000

MBA

MBA

MBA

MBAMCS

International Relations

General LawPolitical SciencesInternational RelationsInternational LawCriminology

LawPolitical sciences EconomicsSociology

2 years

2 years

2 years

2 years

1.5 year

2 years

1.5 year


Note: The information for the above graph has been collected from the websites of theuniversities and/or as part of initial surveys in 2014. Kardan University takes no responsibility for the accuracy and authenticity of this information. Students are encouraged to collect the data from the respective institutions. If there are any inconsistencies, please write us an email at [email protected]. We will update our information accordingly.

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$ 16,000

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Students who have successfully graduated from Kardan University are exempted from theadmission fees.Kardan University will offer merit-based scholarships to the top candidates. The admissionscommittee will determine the nature, percentage and type of scholarships. We will grantscholarships only to those candidates who have exceptional academic background, extensiveprofessional experience and demonstrate leadership and managerial potential.

Yes Please refer to the MBA for Non Business graduates information available on Kardan MBA website.

Does Kardan University offer scholarships for MBA students?

Can students who have done their Bachelor in other fields do MBA?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Classes will be held at the Kardan graduate School of business in Parwan II.

In which times MBA classes will be held?

The MBA classes will be held in the Mornings and Evenings depandeng at the class size.

In which times MBA classes will be held?


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The application deadline is April 9,2015 . Late submissions and incomplete applications will result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to start their application process early on, ensuring a timely submission.

Kardan University brings together highly experienced international faculty members andaccomplishes industry expert members to be part of the MBA program, each of our faculty has at least a PHD degree or above over ten years’ experience of teaching and extensive international research publications.

When is the application deadline?

What are profiles of the MBA faculty members?

We are providing our students with state of the art learning facilities. including specializedclassrooms, conference facilities, break out room, information desk and research facilities for our MBA cohorts.

What kinds of facilities are provided to MBA students?

No, Kardan University doesnt offer distance learning at the time.

Does Kardan University offer distance learning for MBA Program?

Yes, Please see our admission criteria.

Does Kardan University accept transfer students?

MBA Student Guide 2015

Kardan Graduate School of Business, Parwan II, Kabul, Afghanistan

0781 52 83 83 [email protected] www.kardan.edu.af/mba

Documents

MBA Booklet for Business Graduates