Upon successful completion of this Program, you should be able to:
1. Acquire basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles and theoretical approaches in the essential business disciplines.
2. Apply state-of-the-art analytical methods and modelling techniques and use case-studies to analyse and provide solutions to real-life business problems.
3. Demonstrate decision making and managerial skills to think strategically and operate globally as a well-rounded business professional and leader.
4. Analyse a variety of business perspectives and market insights to stimulate innovative and competitive thinking.
5. Develop knowledge and skills in using state-of-the-art online tools and technologies.

MBA is a degree that demonstrates skills and ambition giving you a strong competitive advantage in the job market. The MBA experience will equip you with the toolkit to become a multi-functional leader, enable you to analyse the market and develop innovative strategies to meet emerging business challenges. You will be given the opportunity to develop the necessary skills required by senior executives or consultants in large, medium or small organizations or to start your own business.

Minimum Academic Requirements
An undergraduate degree from a recognized university or the equivalent international qualification in any scientific discipline, such as Accounting & Finance, Economics, Maritime and Transport, Engineering, Law, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences.

English Language Requirements
If you have completed your entire degree in a non-English speaking Program of Study, you must demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of the English language. Suitable qualifications may include:
- TOEFL, or IELTS, or GCSE, or IGCSE, or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, or equivalent, or
- High school leaving certificate from a High School where the language of instruction is English, or
- Satisfactory performance (>50%) at the English Placement Test offered by Frederick University.

Work experience
A two-year work experience or a good GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score would be considered an advantage.

Recognition of Prior Learning
There are no specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning for this Program. You can be granted transfer credits according to the general arrangements for recognition of prior learning of the University.

General Criteria for Distance Learning
All Distance Learning Programmes are offered using E-Learning methods. Therefore, students applying to enter DL Programmes, additionally to the academic requirements of each program, must have a good level of digital literacy: 

The list of prerequisite digital literacy and equipment that the student should have available in order to participate and be an active member of the program include: 

1. Access to reliable broadband internet 
2. Computer with camera and microphone capacity 
3. Smartphone 
4. Ability to send and receive emails and files 
5. Ability to operate within a web digital environment such as the learning platform 
6. Ability to manage word processing, presentation, and other basic office application functions. 

How to Apply
Application forms can be downloaded by clicking the button below:

Application Form: Click here to download (pdf)

As part of the application you will need to submit the following supporting documents:
- Full and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement: A short written statement (around 1-2 pages) outlining your suitability for the MBA program and your reasons for applying. You may highlight your professional and research interests and any relevant work experience.
- Degree transcripts and any other supporting documents. Please ensure that you submit copies of official transcripts of all degrees or relevant qualifications to date (including any not yet completed).
- Any other supporting documents: copies of certificates of relevant examinations such as language test results, GMAT results, etc.
- Two recommendation letters from people familiar with your work (at least one of them must be provided by an academic referee, the other one can be academic or professional). References can be submitted directly by your referee to the MBA Admissions Team in two ways:
     - Your referee must provide the reference using a professional e-mail address or
     - You can request your referee to provide a hard copy reference on headed paper, signed and posted to the address of the University Admissions Office.

Successful candidates may be invited to an interview which can be attended in person or via phone or Skype in order to further assess their suitability for the MBA.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
There are no specific examination regulations, assessment and grading methods employed by this Program. The examination regulations, assessment methods and grading system for this Program are the same as the relevant general university regulations.

Graduation Requirements
Students are eligible for graduation after successfully completing 90 ECTS credits in the courses listed in the Program Structure.

Furthermore, a student can graduate only if their CGPA is greater or equal to 5.00 out of 10.00. Graduating students with a CGPA less than 5.00 might have to take extra courses or repeat a number of courses in order to improve their grades.

Access to Further Studies
The graduates of the program will be able to proceed to further professional or academic qualifications, such as, have access to PhD studies (3rd Cycle) in disciplines related to those offered by the School of Economic Sciences and Administration.