Master in Business Administration-Prospectus September 2021-October 2022

12 M a s t e r i n B u s i n e s s A d m i n i s t r a t i o n SECOND TERM Accounting and Financial Analysis The course introduces students to the main principles of accounting, including the accounting equation, the double entry system, the financial statements (i.e. Income Statement, Balance Sheet) and ratio analysis. Additionally, students learn about making decisions on planning, acquiring, and allocating funds for “their” business. Upon completion of the course students are able to understand the way firms finance, invest and manage themselves in the real market, how they analyse investment decisions and understand the choice of capital structure and its implications for the value of the firm. Management Principles and International Business The objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of management theory and practice, the current trends and issues of management, as well as to explain and analyse the key management functions (Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling). In addition, the course aims to introduce students to the international dimension of management examining topics such as, Globalization of Markets and Competition, Multinational Flexibility and learning and Factors affecting International Business Operations. Research Methodology & DissertationWriting The major objective of this course is to render students capable of designing, carrying out and completing a research project. Basic research concepts and practices applied in solving business problems are studied, and practical advice, guidelines and instructions are given, to assist students in writing and presenting their final dissertation. Topics covered include research ethics, selecting samples, using secondary data, collecting primary data and analysing quantitative and qualitative data.