Description
On this detailed data explicate master of business administration entrepreneurship in action.
Master of Business
Administration
E n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p i n Ac t i o n
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Nolan Bushnell
Entrepreneur and Inventor
A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide
to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not
next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer,
not a dreamer.
The Abu Dhabi School of Management is offcially licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientifc
Research of the United Arab Emirates to award degrees in higher education and all of its academic programs
have been accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation.
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Master of Business Administration
3
The Abu Dhabi School of Management
The Abu Dhabi School of Management’s vision is to become the leading internationally benchmarked institute of higher learning in the UAE
and Gulf region, offering undergraduate and graduate management degrees within an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As we have globally entered into an entirely new economy, it logically follows that we need an entirely new approach to management. Where
the old economy relied on production and labor, the new economy relies on knowledge and innovation. As such, managers will have to learn
to create, optimize, adapt, and innovate. In other words, managers will have to become entrepreneurs. By educating students to become
entrepreneurial managers, we aim to indoctrinate graduates with a unique mode of thought and action which is cross-applicable to any
sector or initiative.
The Abu Dhabi School of Management seeks to produce a new cadre of entrepreneurial managers – highly talented graduates equipped in
the science of management who take the lead in innovating, improving, and enhancing their environments - whether they fnd themselves in
a start-up venture, a corporation, a governmental organization, or whether it is the community at large.
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Master of Business Administration
ADSM’s MBA program is one of the critical links in fulflling ADSM‘s mission to develop entrepreneurial managers who can enhance the
existing managerial capacity and also to encourage the growth of entrepreneurial ventures in the UAE.
Aimed at prospective MBAs who demonstrate entrepreneurial behaviors, we develop global leaders with both a strong business foundation
as well as an entrepreneurial mindset. We do this by combining a holistic integration of the traditional business disciplines interwoven with
our approach to teaching the entrepreneurial thought process.
As a result, our graduates succeed across the entire spectrum of global organizations needing leaders with: a relentless bias for action, an
ability to create opportunities in a variety of context, and the entrepreneurial skill to ultimately drive results and run businesses. The MBA
program curriculum transforms students into entrepreneurial managers through:
• A focus on innovation, transcending boundaries, and discovering potential.
• Courses that cover business foundations.
• An integrated and applied holistic management perspective.
• A thorough exploration into general business management areas.
• Work-related, real-world application of knowledge gained throughout the MBA experience.
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Program Learning Outcomes
For its MBA program, ADSM is endorsing the following
six program learning outcomes. Through these learning
outcomes, the ADSM MBA will create managers who employ
Entrepreneurial Thought and Action™, will increase the UAE‘s
cadre of innovative managers, and will increase the number of
entrepreneurial ventures within the UAE.
Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking
ADSM MBA graduates can identify, assess, and shape
opportunities in a variety of contexts. They use creative and
innovative approaches to develop and act on opportunities to
create value for stakeholders and society.
Ethics and Social Responsibility
MBA graduates demonstrate the ability and inclination to make
decisions based on values and take action that shows an
awareness of and attempt to serve all stakeholders.
Integration
MBA graduates draw upon multiple functional perspectives
concurrently to shape comprehensive responses to business
challenges and opportunities.
Global Perspective
MBA graduates recognize and evaluate global opportunities
while incorporating cultural context and complexities associated
with managing in a global environment.
Business Acumen
MBA graduates generate and synthesize information, then apply
functional business skills to make and implement timely and
informed decisions.
Teamwork
MBA graduates recognize the importance of effective team
work, value diverse perspectives and skills, and willingly assume
a variety of roles to accomplish team goals.
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Signature Learning Experiences
ADSM’s MBA program incorporates Signature Learning Experiences (SLEs) into the curriculum to develop entrepreneurial leaders. These
education experiences occur throughout the program, giving students the opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained in the classroom
and apply it to entrepreneurial decision making.
The focus is not only on the development of the business skills necessary to be successful in an ever changing global environment, but also
to give the students the skill sets necessary to manage themselves and others in this context. The SLEs also emphasize the importance of
strong communication skills, an ethical and societal approach to decision making, all in the context of a global economic environment. Here
are a few examples of how these experiences are brought to life:
Idea Creation
Creating is the frst step in Entrepreneurial Thought and Action. Students will explore and experience something new as they are challenged
to take risks, make a difference, and to be innovative and unconventional. Student groups will deliver a creativity presentation for their MBA
peers, faculty, and the ADSM community.
Team Building
Students tackle the question of how to build effective teams. Through indoor and outdoor activities, students gain insights into their own
and into their peers’ behavior in teams. Students also have an opportunity to practice giving and receiving feedback, and use tools to help
others contribute positively to team endeavors.
Feasibility Analysis
Once students have an idea in mind, the next step is to analyze its feasibility. Feasibility is critical, whether one is interested in new venture
creation, corporate or social entrepreneurship, or any new project or process. In this project, students work to understand the customer
group and its needs, assess the durability of the opportunity, understand the competitive landscape and identify possible business models
that provide value to both the business and its stakeholders.
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Program Structure
The MBA program can be completed in 19 months of curricular work plus two months of summer vacation/independent work.
Pre-MBA Program
Students who are admitted to the MBA program will be required to assess their profciency and confdence in three areas:
Statistics, Math, and IT Fluency. Based on the student‘s self assessment, Admissions counselors will help each student to
determine if they would beneft from completing some form of online pre-work modules or attending four hour face-to-face
mini classes the week prior to the start of the program. These classes are not required but offer the student the opportunity
to brush up on materials learned during their undergraduate degree or to get a head start on materials they may have learned
but have forgotten.
Signature Learning Experience
The SLE is an experiential course where students defne, design, develop and launch a new business or create and pilot a
solution to an existing organizational problem. The SLE begins, runs throughout and ends the MBA program. It is a living
laboratory where students apply and integrate the materials learned during the program.
Common Body of Knowledge
Students take twelve two- unit and one one-unit core courses in sequence. Each core course takes approximately one month
in the program. These courses provide the functional area concepts and skills that are expected from all MBA students.
Summer Assignments
Students have approximately a two-month break during the summer. During this time, students are expected to go over
selected readings such as articles, reference books, case studies and continue to develop the team/individual project for the
successful completion of the MBA program..
Elective Courses
Students take four, three-unit electives once they have completed their core materials. Each of these classes takes
approximately fve weeks.
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The MBA program consists of a total of 46 credit hours. Students admitted into the program will be required to assess their profciency in
Statistics, Business Mathematics and IT fuency. Based on this self-assessment, some students may choose to participate in ADSM’s Pre-
MBA development program either through online pre-work modules or through four-hour face-to-face mini classes one week prior to the
start of the program.
Once the program commences, students will complete 25 credit hours of core courses. The duration of each course is approximately one
month. In addition, students will simultaneously enroll in the Signature Learning Experience course, which is a 9-unit experiential course that
runs throughout the entire program. Once students complete the core set of courses, they must also complete 12 credit hours of electives.
During the summer, students will be given special assignments involving research, development and other learning activities.
Course Requirements
Core Courses Electives
Entrepreneurship 02 Students choose 12 credits from the following list:
Marketing 02 Strategic Cost Analysis for Entrepreneurial Ventures
Leadership/Organizational Behavior 02 Negotiations
Decision Analysis 02 Mergers & Acquisitions
Financial Accounting 02 Measuring & Achieving Strategic Results
Global Connections Through Technology 02 Managing a Growing Business
Law 01 Strategic Corporate Investment
Finance 02 Brand Management
Operations Management 02 Equities
Managerial Economics 02
Innovation 02
Strategy 02 Total Elective Credits 12
International Economics, Business & Government 02 Signature Learning Experience (SLE) 09
Total Core Credits 25 Total Program Credits 46
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Degree Completion Sequence
The MBA degree plan calls for completion of all course work in 16/17 academic months. Cohorts typically start in March and September of
each year. The program begins with an intensive session which introduces students to the program structure and curriculum, to faculty and
staff, and to each other. The class begins working in teams through a series of exercises, including cases and a dynamic business simulation
which incorporates key concepts and skills they will build upon in the months ahead. A typical course schedule is given below.
Semester 1
MBA 8300
SLE - Ideation, Selection and
Refnement of Ideas
EPS 6110 Entrepreneurship
MGT 6410 Strategy
IT 6210 Global Connections Through Technology
ECN 6310 Managerial Economics
LAW 6210 Law
Semester 3
MBA 8300
SLE - Public Launch of Venture or
Solution
QTM 6210 Decision Analysis
ECN 6420 Intl. Economics
ACC 6320 Managerial Accounting
MKT 6210 Marketing
Elective 2 Elective 2
Semester 2
MBA 8300
SLE - Planning and Reshaping the
Venture or Solution
INN 6410 Innovation
FIN 6310 Finance
OPS 6310 Operations
LDC 6310 Leadership and Change
Elective 1 Elective 1
Semester 4
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 4 Elective 4
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Admission Requirements
MBA students are required to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, with a
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a
TOEFL score of 550 (CBT of 213, or iBT of 80 or its equivalent).
In order to apply, students must:
• File a completed Graduate Student Application including a
personal statement.
• Participate in an interview.
• Submit an attested Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited
college or university.
• Provide an offcial college or university transcript from all
institutions of higher education attended.
• Submit the results of a standardized English test or another
standardized, internationally-recognized test that is
approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation. If
the primary language of instruction was English, a TOEFL is
not normally required. Applicants with a TOEFL score of less
than 550 (213 CBT, 80 iBT) will be required to take an English
Profciency Exam.
• Provide 2 letters of recommendation from university
professor or employer.
• Provide a copy of National ID (if Emirati) or a copy of a valid
passport (if non-Emirati) & 4 passport photos.
• Pay a non-refundable application fee of 500 Dhs.
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Eligibility for Award
In order to be eligible for an MBA Degree at ADSM, a student
must:
• Satisfactorily complete a minimum of 46 credit hours
of coursework including a 9 unit SLE.
• Attain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
on all credit earned at the School, based on a 4.0
scale.
• Satisfactorily complete all core course requirements;
• Satisfactorily complete a majority of his or her fnal
year credits at the School (no more than 6 units not in
residence).
• Be enrolled at ADSM for a minimum of 1 year and
shall receive a maximum period of 3 years from the
date of enrollment for degree completion.
PO Box 6844
Abu Dhabi, UAE
T +971 2 691 7811
F +971 2 665 1318
[email protected]
www.adsm.ac.ae
doc_188160737.pdf
On this detailed data explicate master of business administration entrepreneurship in action.
Master of Business
Administration
E n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p i n Ac t i o n
2
Nolan Bushnell
Entrepreneur and Inventor
A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide
to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not
next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer,
not a dreamer.
The Abu Dhabi School of Management is offcially licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientifc
Research of the United Arab Emirates to award degrees in higher education and all of its academic programs
have been accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation.
3
Master of Business Administration
3
The Abu Dhabi School of Management
The Abu Dhabi School of Management’s vision is to become the leading internationally benchmarked institute of higher learning in the UAE
and Gulf region, offering undergraduate and graduate management degrees within an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As we have globally entered into an entirely new economy, it logically follows that we need an entirely new approach to management. Where
the old economy relied on production and labor, the new economy relies on knowledge and innovation. As such, managers will have to learn
to create, optimize, adapt, and innovate. In other words, managers will have to become entrepreneurs. By educating students to become
entrepreneurial managers, we aim to indoctrinate graduates with a unique mode of thought and action which is cross-applicable to any
sector or initiative.
The Abu Dhabi School of Management seeks to produce a new cadre of entrepreneurial managers – highly talented graduates equipped in
the science of management who take the lead in innovating, improving, and enhancing their environments - whether they fnd themselves in
a start-up venture, a corporation, a governmental organization, or whether it is the community at large.
4
Master of Business Administration
ADSM’s MBA program is one of the critical links in fulflling ADSM‘s mission to develop entrepreneurial managers who can enhance the
existing managerial capacity and also to encourage the growth of entrepreneurial ventures in the UAE.
Aimed at prospective MBAs who demonstrate entrepreneurial behaviors, we develop global leaders with both a strong business foundation
as well as an entrepreneurial mindset. We do this by combining a holistic integration of the traditional business disciplines interwoven with
our approach to teaching the entrepreneurial thought process.
As a result, our graduates succeed across the entire spectrum of global organizations needing leaders with: a relentless bias for action, an
ability to create opportunities in a variety of context, and the entrepreneurial skill to ultimately drive results and run businesses. The MBA
program curriculum transforms students into entrepreneurial managers through:
• A focus on innovation, transcending boundaries, and discovering potential.
• Courses that cover business foundations.
• An integrated and applied holistic management perspective.
• A thorough exploration into general business management areas.
• Work-related, real-world application of knowledge gained throughout the MBA experience.
5
Program Learning Outcomes
For its MBA program, ADSM is endorsing the following
six program learning outcomes. Through these learning
outcomes, the ADSM MBA will create managers who employ
Entrepreneurial Thought and Action™, will increase the UAE‘s
cadre of innovative managers, and will increase the number of
entrepreneurial ventures within the UAE.
Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking
ADSM MBA graduates can identify, assess, and shape
opportunities in a variety of contexts. They use creative and
innovative approaches to develop and act on opportunities to
create value for stakeholders and society.
Ethics and Social Responsibility
MBA graduates demonstrate the ability and inclination to make
decisions based on values and take action that shows an
awareness of and attempt to serve all stakeholders.
Integration
MBA graduates draw upon multiple functional perspectives
concurrently to shape comprehensive responses to business
challenges and opportunities.
Global Perspective
MBA graduates recognize and evaluate global opportunities
while incorporating cultural context and complexities associated
with managing in a global environment.
Business Acumen
MBA graduates generate and synthesize information, then apply
functional business skills to make and implement timely and
informed decisions.
Teamwork
MBA graduates recognize the importance of effective team
work, value diverse perspectives and skills, and willingly assume
a variety of roles to accomplish team goals.
5
6
Signature Learning Experiences
ADSM’s MBA program incorporates Signature Learning Experiences (SLEs) into the curriculum to develop entrepreneurial leaders. These
education experiences occur throughout the program, giving students the opportunity to integrate the knowledge gained in the classroom
and apply it to entrepreneurial decision making.
The focus is not only on the development of the business skills necessary to be successful in an ever changing global environment, but also
to give the students the skill sets necessary to manage themselves and others in this context. The SLEs also emphasize the importance of
strong communication skills, an ethical and societal approach to decision making, all in the context of a global economic environment. Here
are a few examples of how these experiences are brought to life:
Idea Creation
Creating is the frst step in Entrepreneurial Thought and Action. Students will explore and experience something new as they are challenged
to take risks, make a difference, and to be innovative and unconventional. Student groups will deliver a creativity presentation for their MBA
peers, faculty, and the ADSM community.
Team Building
Students tackle the question of how to build effective teams. Through indoor and outdoor activities, students gain insights into their own
and into their peers’ behavior in teams. Students also have an opportunity to practice giving and receiving feedback, and use tools to help
others contribute positively to team endeavors.
Feasibility Analysis
Once students have an idea in mind, the next step is to analyze its feasibility. Feasibility is critical, whether one is interested in new venture
creation, corporate or social entrepreneurship, or any new project or process. In this project, students work to understand the customer
group and its needs, assess the durability of the opportunity, understand the competitive landscape and identify possible business models
that provide value to both the business and its stakeholders.
77
8
9
10
Program Structure
The MBA program can be completed in 19 months of curricular work plus two months of summer vacation/independent work.
Pre-MBA Program
Students who are admitted to the MBA program will be required to assess their profciency and confdence in three areas:
Statistics, Math, and IT Fluency. Based on the student‘s self assessment, Admissions counselors will help each student to
determine if they would beneft from completing some form of online pre-work modules or attending four hour face-to-face
mini classes the week prior to the start of the program. These classes are not required but offer the student the opportunity
to brush up on materials learned during their undergraduate degree or to get a head start on materials they may have learned
but have forgotten.
Signature Learning Experience
The SLE is an experiential course where students defne, design, develop and launch a new business or create and pilot a
solution to an existing organizational problem. The SLE begins, runs throughout and ends the MBA program. It is a living
laboratory where students apply and integrate the materials learned during the program.
Common Body of Knowledge
Students take twelve two- unit and one one-unit core courses in sequence. Each core course takes approximately one month
in the program. These courses provide the functional area concepts and skills that are expected from all MBA students.
Summer Assignments
Students have approximately a two-month break during the summer. During this time, students are expected to go over
selected readings such as articles, reference books, case studies and continue to develop the team/individual project for the
successful completion of the MBA program..
Elective Courses
Students take four, three-unit electives once they have completed their core materials. Each of these classes takes
approximately fve weeks.
11
The MBA program consists of a total of 46 credit hours. Students admitted into the program will be required to assess their profciency in
Statistics, Business Mathematics and IT fuency. Based on this self-assessment, some students may choose to participate in ADSM’s Pre-
MBA development program either through online pre-work modules or through four-hour face-to-face mini classes one week prior to the
start of the program.
Once the program commences, students will complete 25 credit hours of core courses. The duration of each course is approximately one
month. In addition, students will simultaneously enroll in the Signature Learning Experience course, which is a 9-unit experiential course that
runs throughout the entire program. Once students complete the core set of courses, they must also complete 12 credit hours of electives.
During the summer, students will be given special assignments involving research, development and other learning activities.
Course Requirements
Core Courses Electives
Entrepreneurship 02 Students choose 12 credits from the following list:
Marketing 02 Strategic Cost Analysis for Entrepreneurial Ventures
Leadership/Organizational Behavior 02 Negotiations
Decision Analysis 02 Mergers & Acquisitions
Financial Accounting 02 Measuring & Achieving Strategic Results
Global Connections Through Technology 02 Managing a Growing Business
Law 01 Strategic Corporate Investment
Finance 02 Brand Management
Operations Management 02 Equities
Managerial Economics 02
Innovation 02
Strategy 02 Total Elective Credits 12
International Economics, Business & Government 02 Signature Learning Experience (SLE) 09
Total Core Credits 25 Total Program Credits 46
12
Degree Completion Sequence
The MBA degree plan calls for completion of all course work in 16/17 academic months. Cohorts typically start in March and September of
each year. The program begins with an intensive session which introduces students to the program structure and curriculum, to faculty and
staff, and to each other. The class begins working in teams through a series of exercises, including cases and a dynamic business simulation
which incorporates key concepts and skills they will build upon in the months ahead. A typical course schedule is given below.
Semester 1
MBA 8300
SLE - Ideation, Selection and
Refnement of Ideas
EPS 6110 Entrepreneurship
MGT 6410 Strategy
IT 6210 Global Connections Through Technology
ECN 6310 Managerial Economics
LAW 6210 Law
Semester 3
MBA 8300
SLE - Public Launch of Venture or
Solution
QTM 6210 Decision Analysis
ECN 6420 Intl. Economics
ACC 6320 Managerial Accounting
MKT 6210 Marketing
Elective 2 Elective 2
Semester 2
MBA 8300
SLE - Planning and Reshaping the
Venture or Solution
INN 6410 Innovation
FIN 6310 Finance
OPS 6310 Operations
LDC 6310 Leadership and Change
Elective 1 Elective 1
Semester 4
Elective 3 Elective 3
Elective 4 Elective 4
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Admission Requirements
MBA students are required to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, with a
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a
TOEFL score of 550 (CBT of 213, or iBT of 80 or its equivalent).
In order to apply, students must:
• File a completed Graduate Student Application including a
personal statement.
• Participate in an interview.
• Submit an attested Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited
college or university.
• Provide an offcial college or university transcript from all
institutions of higher education attended.
• Submit the results of a standardized English test or another
standardized, internationally-recognized test that is
approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation. If
the primary language of instruction was English, a TOEFL is
not normally required. Applicants with a TOEFL score of less
than 550 (213 CBT, 80 iBT) will be required to take an English
Profciency Exam.
• Provide 2 letters of recommendation from university
professor or employer.
• Provide a copy of National ID (if Emirati) or a copy of a valid
passport (if non-Emirati) & 4 passport photos.
• Pay a non-refundable application fee of 500 Dhs.
15
Eligibility for Award
In order to be eligible for an MBA Degree at ADSM, a student
must:
• Satisfactorily complete a minimum of 46 credit hours
of coursework including a 9 unit SLE.
• Attain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
on all credit earned at the School, based on a 4.0
scale.
• Satisfactorily complete all core course requirements;
• Satisfactorily complete a majority of his or her fnal
year credits at the School (no more than 6 units not in
residence).
• Be enrolled at ADSM for a minimum of 1 year and
shall receive a maximum period of 3 years from the
date of enrollment for degree completion.
PO Box 6844
Abu Dhabi, UAE
T +971 2 691 7811
F +971 2 665 1318
[email protected]
www.adsm.ac.ae
doc_188160737.pdf