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METH3A Quantitative Methods for Research I – Design 3 METH1
METH3B Quantitative Methods for Research II – Analysis 3 METH3A
MGMT1 Management of Change and Innovation 3 COMM1
MGMT2 Seminar in Strategic Management 3 COMM1
MGMT3 Leadership 3 COMM1
MGMT4 Seminar in Organization Theory and Behavior 3 COMM1
MGMT5 Managerial Decision Making 3 COMM1
MGMT6 Global Issues in Business 3 COMM1
RSCH1 Research Proposal 3 METH2B + METH3B
Phase II: Dissertation 27 Total Credit Hours

Course
Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)

COMM2 Dissertation Writing 3 Completion of Phase I** or
Department Consent
RSCH2 Dissertation 24 Admission to Phase II***

*Only required if course work not taken at the undergraduate level.
** Successful completion of all the course in Phase 1 with a minimum CGPA of 3.5
*** Completion of Phase 1 and COMM2
Eligibility for Admission:

Admission to Phase I: Coursework including Research Proposal
1. Candidates must hold either a master’s degree in business or business related area with a CGPA of 3.5 or above
2. Fluency in English at a TOEFL level of 550, iBT min 79 / ITP min 550 (taken at ADUKG or Amideast only) / Academic
IELTs 6.0 or equivalent
3. Professional Recommendations
4. Evidence of at least 2 years of work experience at the middle to upper management level
5. Panel Interview

Admission to Phase II: Dissertation
1. A CGPA of 3.5 or above in the coursework requirements in Phase I
2. A “Pass” grade in the Research Proposal Defense.

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