A SYNOPSIS FOR BUSINESS PROGRAMMES OF MOUNT KIGALI UNIVERSITY
This synopsis narrates the summary programmes for Mount Kigali University School of
Business and Economics. The School of Business and Economics has started with five
programs that are running now.
- MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (With options in Strategic management, Human resource management, Accounting, Finance, Logistics & Supplies, Project management, Marketing)
The Master of Business Administration program (with options) was developed in line with
the Rwanda Qualification Frame work and approved by Higher Education Council.
Program Highlights
➢ Train managers with appropriate knowledge and competence in efficient and effective planning, development and strategic focus in dynamic economic environments
➢ Enhance the essential knowledge, skills, competencies and tools for successful management and delivery of business goals
➢ Develop the ability and competence to use resources effectively to the satisfaction of customers and stakeholders in public and private firms
➢ Developing of strong analytic and critical thinking, knowledge, and related management skills
➢ Molding strong ethical principles, good interpersonal communication and team values
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to become:
➢ Professional managers in the field of banking, insurance, business, health, law, education, engineering and finance
➢ Qualified business and financial advisors
➢ Team players who can apply teamwork and management paradigms to attain business success in dynamic situations
➢ Promoters of quality, ethical and results-oriented management in Rwanda and region
Admission Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
▪ Minimum entry requirements to the program leading to the Master of Business Administration (With options in Strategic management, Human resource management, Accounting, Finance, Logistics & Supplies, Project management, Marketing) is the Bachelor’s degree in any related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of second-Class Honors or relevant qualifications - MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
The Master of Science in Finance was developed in line with the Rwanda Qualification Frame work
Program Highlights
➢ Enhance strong finance orientation and management knowledge for successful operational performance
➢ Design and implementation of organization finance and related management solutions
➢ Developing of strong analytic and critical thinking, knowledge, and related financial management skills
➢ Molding strong ethical principles, good interpersonal communication and team values
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to become:
➢ Professionals in the field of finance and business
➢ Investment and portfolio managers
➢ Qualified business and financial advisors
➢ Promoters of quality investments in Rwanda and region
Admission Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
▪ Minimum entry requirements for Master of Science in Finance are Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, with quantitative subjects like economics, finance, statistics or accounting from a recognized university with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours qualification
3. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Master of Science in Project management was developed in line with the Rwanda Qualification Frame work
Program Highlights
➢ Developing managers who can address complex projects that are challenging to the society
➢ Provides a detailed foundation in project management concepts, methods and techniques geared towards solving general and specific projects aims and objectives
➢ Developing of strong analytic and critical thinking, knowledge, and related project management skills
➢ Contribute to the design and development of project budgeting and costing and ability to differentiate various projects based on various criteria
➢ Subject-based practical skills will teach students to define and decompose a project work using project management tools
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to become:
➢ Project management experts in the private and public sector
➢ Project management professionals in various fields such as business, health, law, education, and engineering
➢ Managers to facilitate integration of project management with other business systems and processes within an organization in dynamic environments
➢ Facilitators of quality cost effective projects in Rwanda and region
Admission Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
▪ Minimum entry requirements for Master of Science in Project Management are Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, with quantitative subjects like economics, finance, statistics or accounting from a recognized university with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours qualification.
4. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (with accounting, banking, finance, international business, risk management, procurement and office administration options). The Bachelor of Business Management program (with options) was developed in line with the Rwanda Qualification Frame work and approved by Higher Education Council.
Program Highlights
➢ In a rapidly changing business world, Bachelor of Business Management graduates should be able to make informed and rational decisions about business matters
➢ Develop the student’s understanding of the vital role of business in society and the economy
➢ Develop the key competencies of Rwandan business manager’s core values and attitudes through the fostering of such qualities as initiative, resilience, and resourcefulness and the skills of problem solving, cooperation, decision making, negotiation, and communicating
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to become:
➢ Supervisors and managers in the field of banking, insurance, business, health, law, education, engineering and finance
➢ Managers who work in both government and non-government organizations
➢ Team players who can learn and use teamwork and management paradigms to attain business success in dynamic situations
➢ Practice the ethical and results-oriented management roles in Rwanda and region
Admission Requirements:
To be admitted to the Bachelor of Business Management program, the student must have two principal passes and one subsidiary in the General paper
5. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS
The Bachelor of Bachelor of Science Economics and Statistics program was developed in line with the Rwanda Qualification Frame work and approved by Higher Education Council.
Program Highlights
➢ Economic research and innovation, as well as a developing economy require skills in econometrics, data analysis, investment decision making, forecasting, risks and uncertainty assessment of the markets
➢ The need for economics and statistics will empower decision makers with requisite skills to manipulate data, make investment decisions, strategic planning and mitigate risks
➢ Changes in global economic and business trends require enormous data for decision making, policy formulation and management which the economics and statistics course meets
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to become:
➢ Economists and statisticians in the field of economic planning
➢ Economists and statisticians in both government and non-government organizations
➢ Team players who can learn and use teamwork and management paradigms to attain business success in dynamic situations
➢ Practice the ethical and results-oriented management roles in Rwanda and region
Admission Requirements
For Bachelors of Science in Economics and Statistics any student who has finished secondary school with background of mathematics, science and commerce can apply. Two principal passes and a subsidiary in any two subjects
6. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Without options)
The Master of Business Administration program (without options) was developed in line with the Rwanda Qualification Frame work and approved by Higher Education Council.
Program Highlights
➢ Train managers with appropriate knowledge and competence in efficient and effective planning, development and strategic focus in dynamic economic environments
➢ Enhance the essential knowledge, skills, competencies and tools for successful management and delivery of business goals
➢ Develop the ability and competence to use resources effectively to the satisfaction of customers and stakeholders in public and private firms
➢ Developing of strong analytic and critical thinking, knowledge, and related management skills
➢ Molding strong ethical principles, good interpersonal communication and team values
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to become:
➢ Professional managers in various fields
➢ Qualified business, strategic management and financial advisors
➢ Team players who can apply teamwork and management paradigms to attain business success in dynamic situations
➢ Promoters of quality, ethical and results-oriented management in Rwanda and region
Admission Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
Minimum entry requirements to the program leading to the Master of Business Administration is the Bachelor’s degree in any related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of second-Class Honors or relevant qualifications