Executive MBA (EMBA)

Course details

Executive MBA programs are designed for full time employees of organizations or owners of businesses who have a significant investment in their careers and who cannot afford to give up their full time jobs. Rather than pursuing a traditional MBA degree on a part time basis, these professionals can complete an Executive MBA program while continuing their full time employment.

The PMU Executive MBA program is an MBA program designed for working professionals. These professionals have significant work experience after the undergraduate degree and will come from diverse educational backgrounds. The program is a significant part of the PMU’s mission to provide connections with and services to the surrounding business community in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

As it makes this vision a reality, the PMU Executive MBA program normally enrolled about 70% non-business undergraduate majors. All participants will have advanced to a point in their careers where an understanding of business concepts is essential to job performance and career advancement.

Program Charachteristics

• Each entering class must consist of approximately 30 program participants.
• Both male and female students shall be enrolled in the program.
• Instruction must be in the English language.
• The program should house physically and administratively within the College of Business Administration.
• The classroom environment should encourage discussion among the participants and the sharing of their business experiences.
• The PMU Executive MBA program should become one of the leading providers of Executive MBA education in the region.

Program Objectives

• To generate an awareness of the issues of doing business internationally and of competing in a global economy.
• To foster teamwork and leadership in the business environment.
• To develop and enhance business and organizational skills that is applicable to a wide range of organizations.
• To present and enhance skills in the use of information technologies to assist in the management of organizations.
• To enhance the business communication skills of the participants.

Student Outcomes

Program Duration

The Program is designed to be completed in 24 months. Lectures and classes are conveniently paced and are conducted in seventeen modules of nine or eleven days each. This enables the participants to be away from their jobs for only a minimum period of time.

Credit Hours

The Program consists of 80 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) that stands for:

1. One credit corresponds to 8 teaching hours (at 60 minutes per lecture hour).
2. Total study hours including teaching hours, examinations, assignment, and all study hours.

The Segements are:

1. Foundation Segment: 15 ECTS credits (5 courses @3 ECTS credits each course).
2. Integration Segment: 33 ECTS credits (8 courses @ 4 ECTS credits each course and 1 workshop @ 1 ECTS credit).
3. Focus Segment: 12 ECTS credit ( 4 courses @ 3 ECTS credits each course)
4. Master Thesis: 20 ECTS credits

Note: 80 ECTS equivalent to 45 credits at PMU.

In the continuous effort to improve their programs, PMU reserve the right to change the title and contents of a course due to evolving market trends.

Curriculum

Foundation Courses – Module 1

• Data Analysis
• Managerial Economics
• Financial Management
• Organizational Management
• Managerial Communication
• Accounting tor Managers I
• Accounting tor Managers II

The second module is focused on developing knowledge and skills in various functional areas to enhance the operational effectiveness of managers.

Functional Area Courses – Module 2

• Human Resources Management
• Project Management Management Information Systemsss
• Marketing in a Global Context
• Managing Cultural Diversity
• Legal Environment of Business
• Leadership, Change and Responsibility
• Business Environment
• Global Corporate Strategy

The third module is focused on developing strategic perspectives required for managerial decision making with the focus to broaden and deepen the participants' view of business.

Mandatory Courses

• Strategic Marketing and Management
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Economic Environment Analysis
• Corporate Governance
• Finance and International Business
• Business Development Plan
• E-commerce
• Research Methodologies/Thesis Workshop
• Innovation & New Business Ventures

The PMU EMBA delivers an accelerated learning experience that transforms highpotential managers into powerful leaders. The PMU EMBA is designed for promising executives who want to advance their leadership capabilities and provide immediate value to their organizations. The strategic courses are integrated through 4 conceptual business areas with personalized coaching and relevant CASE analysis and will equip the graduate with the confidence and skills needed to make critical decisions. You will return to your organization ready to take on a greater leadership role.