The University of America MBA/AMBA MASTERY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR ADVANMCED MASTERY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(MBA/AMBA) PROGRAMME CATALOG 2011-2013 SCHOOL YEAR A THE UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA CAMBRIBGE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PROGRAMS 38397 INNOVATION COURT MURRIETA CA.USA 92563 EMAIL; info@ua-edu.us, Website; ua-edu.us . Tel;213-281-6952, 951-200-3320.ccreditation and Approval of Training and Qualifications Cambridge International College is recognised worldwide as an accredited British College, providing professional, accredited and vocationally oriented Study& Training for career development and career success. Cambridge International College has Members and Graduates (past and current students) in over 200 countries worldwide and has been providing professional, recognised and respected study and training for over 70 years. The current Principal of the College, Dr. Stephen M Lawson, has a remarkable career history, having been involved in the provision of high quality, accredited professional study and training internationally for more than 50 years. The College takes very seriously its accredited status, credibility and approval, and is proud of its high reputation and standards. Accreditation and Approvals of Cambridge International College include: Open & Distance Learning Quality Council - a British Accrediting body set up at the request of the British Government * Cambridge International College is ACCREDITED by the Open & Distance Learning Quality Council. The ODL Quality Council is the organization in Britain responsible for accrediting British colleges which provide either some or all of their study, training and education by open, distance-learning and correspondence methods. ODL Quality Council Accreditation confirms CIC’s high quality of administration, tutorial methods and educational materials, and ensures that CIC continues to meet high standards of service and quality. * The ODL Quality Council (previously named the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges) was set up under the directive of the British Government, to enhance quality in education and training, and to protect the interests of learners, through the accreditation of open and distance learning providers, reassuring the learner that support is available when they choose an accredited provider. * ODL Quality Council Accreditation includes a rigorous assessment of a College’s administrative and tutorial methods, educational materials and publicity. Accredited colleges are monitored to ensure that Colleges continue to meet the standards set by the Council and that students continue to receive good service and quality. ODLQC is listed in the U.S. council on higher education accreditation`s(CHEA) website as an as one of the approved UK accrediting agencies equivalent to the U.S REGIONAL and NATIONAL accrediting agencies recognized by U.S department of education. The British Institute for Learning and Development - a Membership of specialists in Learning * CIC is an approved Full Member of the British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD), formed under the guidance of the British Department for Education & Skills (Ministry of Education). BILD is recognised as a major force for quality, development and use of good practice in its field. BILD and its members are committed to innovation, excellence, best practice, professional performance, credibility, development and expertise in learning. * BILD Members are specialists in open, flexible and distance learning. CIC’s Membership of BILD is an assurance of CIC’s commitment to the BILD Code of Conduct, of CIC’s quality and good practice and standards of professionalism. BILD’s activity means that the Institute can offer an independent view, and comprises member organizations committed to excellence within a leading professional community. Education Development International - an Accreditation, Qualifications, Endorsement and Awards body * Cambridge International College Career Development Diplomas are accredited through EDI at Level 4, equated on the British National Framework at the same study level as HND and National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4. Level 4 is for professional development and recognises specialist learning and involves analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study. Learning at this level is appropriate for people working in technical and professional jobs, and/or managing and developing others. * Cambridge International College’s Higher Programmes, including Honours (Advanced) Diplomas and BA Business Administration - Programmes are accredited by EDI at Level 5, equated on the British National Framework as the same study level as NVQ 5. Level 5 qualifications recognise the ability to increase the depth of knowledge and understanding of an area of work or study to enable the formulation of solutions and responses to complex problems and situations. Learning at this level involves the demonstration of high levels of knowledge, work expertise in job roles and competence in managing and training others. * EDI verifies Endorsed Qualifications, providing external certification by an accredited awarding body. EDI (formerly ASET) is a British Awarding Body for the Department for Education, Universities and Skills (Ministry of Education) and Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and is accredited and regulated by the QCA to provide awards to the British National Qualifications Framework. CIC is approved to deliver Awards and meets quality assurance, content, structure and assessment standards for provision of vocational learning programmes, and is recognised for high quality training and learning provision. Department for International Development - the Department which leads the British Government’s fight against world poverty * Cambridge International College is a supplier of vocational and educational programmes for the British Government’s Department for International Development (DFID). United Kingdom Registry of Learning Providers - a Government register of verified learning providers in the UK * Cambridge International College is listed on the UKRLP as a verified UK learning provider. As a UKRLP provider, CIC has been verified and allocated a UK Provider Reference Number. The UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) is a Managing Information Across Partners project led by the Department for Education and Skills allowing the sharing of information between Government Departments and learning providers. British Qualifications - a Guide to Qualifications in the United Kingdom * Cambridge International College is listed in British Qualifications, the complete guide to Professional Vocational & Academic Qualifications in the United Kingdom. Specifically listed are CIC Diploma Programs and 2-year flexible BA Diploma learning programmes. The British Qualifications guide is a reference source for employers looking to verify job applicant’s qualifications, covering educational, professional, technical and vocational qualifications provided by colleges, universities, business schools and professional bodies and associations. Institute of Professional Managers & Administrators - a Membership body for managers, administrators and professionals * Cambridge International College is an IPMA Approved Provider of quality management training. CIC Diploma and higher award holders are eligible for IPMA Membership and qualify to take IPMA Advanced Certificate Examinations. IPMA is listed in ‘British Qualifications’, which is “A complete Guide to Professional Vocational & Academic Qualifications in the United Kingdom”. Membership of the Institute is open to those engaged in management or administration and those whose duties involve the supervision or management or administration of the work of others, covering all areas of commercial, industrial and governmental activity. British Council - an organisation for educational and cultural relations (the British Council does NOT accredit Colleges, Institutions or Universities) CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE UK MBA PROGRAMMES; you have option of earning this degree as MBA or as AMBA These Programmes are designed to develop the advanced business management and administration skills essential for senior level managerial positions. They cover key business and management subjects including marketing, business, finance and human resource in a practical, enjoyable manner; they then cover high-level subjects including corporate strategy and planning, and chosen specialisation subjects, and require the submission of a Project. The Programmes are intended to accelerate high level career development, and endow the holder with great personal confidence, belief and ability. CIC’s special MBA Programme is structured to take account of each applicant’s present level of existing qualifications and work experience. Therefore, although many people will need to proceed through all three ‘Study Years’, other people who are considered by CIC to be suitably qualified or experienced, may gain study exemptions from one or more Core Subjects in a ‘Study Year’. The deion ‘Study Year’ is used as a guide only. The flexible distance-learning study method of CIC’s AMBA Programme allows each individual to proceed and progress at his or her OWN pace. Some people might complete a ‘Study Year’ in less than a 12-month (one year) period; others might need to take longer. The average time taken to complete CIC’s full MBA Programme is 15 to 24 months - with shorter periods when Study Exemption is granted - but we allow student to take, if necessary, up to 36 months. Notes: 1. A Member’s Study and Training Period is calculated from the date on which that Member is actually enrolled or registered by the College for a Course, Program or Programme, and will be stated on the ‘Confirmation of Membership’ documentation issued by the College and sent to the Member to retain. 2. Members who - for personal reasons - find they need to take longer than normal, and study beyond the end of the normal maximum Study and Training Period allowed, may be permitted by the College to extend the Study and Training Period. A modest ‘Extension Charge’ (currently of £100 or US$160 or Euros 150) is made for any period up to 12 months after the end of the normal Study and Training Period. The Extension Charge should be paid to the College BEFORE the end of the normal Study and Training Period. CIC MBA/ AMBA HAS 6 MAJOR AREAS OF CONCENTRATIONS Project Management (MBA) Marketing Management (MBA) Financial Management (MBA) Human Resource Management (MBA) Organisational Management (MBA) Business Management (MBA) 1.0.MBA (PROGECT MANAGEMENT). Project Management (AMBA) Major Topics 'STUDY YEAR ONE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Theory & Commercial Practice. Business Economics & Commerce. Management & Administration of People in Business. Management and Administration Theory and Practice to an advanced level. 'STUDY YEAR TWO' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Finance & Accounting. Sales & Marketing. Human Resource Management. The commencement of a Project. 'STUDY YEAR THREE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Corporate Strategy & Planning. Managerial Economics. Business Finance & Investment. Project Management. Event Management. 2.0. Marketing Management (MBA) Major Topics 'STUDY YEAR ONE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Theory & Commercial Practice. Business Economics & Commerce. Management & Administration of People in Business. Management and Administration Theory and Practice to an advanced level. 'STUDY YEAR TWO' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Finance & Accounting. Sales & Marketing Administration. Human Resource Management. The commencement of a Project. 'STUDY YEAR THREE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Corporate Strategy & Planning. Managerial Economics. Business Finance & Investment. International Marketing. Marketing Strategy. 3.0. Financial Management (MBA) Financial Management (AMBA) Major Topics 'STUDY YEAR ONE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Theory & Commercial Practice. Business Economics & Commerce. Management & Administration of People in Business. Management and Administration Theory and Practice to an advanced level. 'STUDY YEAR TWO' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Finance & Accounting. Sales & Marketing. Human Resource Management. The commencement of a Project. 'STUDY YEAR THREE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Corporate Strategy & Planning. Managerial Economics. Business Finance & Investment. Money, Banking & Financial Systems. Financial Strategy & Policy. 4.0.Human Resource Management (MBA). HMajor Topics 'STUDY YEAR ONE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Theory & Commercial Practice. Business Economics & Commerce. Management & Administration of People in Business. Management and Administration Theory and Practice to an advanced level. 'STUDY YEAR TWO' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Finance & Accounting. Sales & Marketing Administartion. Human Resource Management. The commencement of a Project. 'STUDY YEAR THREE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Corporate Strategy & Planning. Managerial Economics. Business Finance & Investment. Management of Human Resources. Management Effectiveness & Leadership. 5.0. Organisational Management (MBA) Organisational Management (AMBA) Major Topics 'STUDY YEAR ONE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Theory & Commercial Practice. Business Economics & Commerce. Management & Administration of People in Business. Management and Administration Theory and Practice to an advanced level. 'STUDY YEAR TWO' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Finance & Accounting. Sales & Marketing Administration. Human Resource Management. The commencement of a Project. 'STUDY YEAR THREE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Corporate Strategy & Planning. Managerial Economics. Business Finance & Investment. Organisational Design & Behaviour. Organisational Understanding & Development. 6.0. Business Management (MBA). Business Management (AMBA) Major Topics 'STUDY YEAR ONE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Theory & Commercial Practice. Business Economics & Commerce. Management & Administration of People in Business. Management and Administration Theory and Practice to an advanced level. 'STUDY YEAR TWO' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Business Finance & Accounting. Sales & Marketing Administration. Human Resource Management. The commencement of a Project. 'STUDY YEAR THREE' OF THE AMBA PROGRAMME: The CORE subjects which will be studied are: Corporate Strategy & Planning. Managerial Economics. Business Finance & Investment. Plus TWO of these selected subjects Organizational Design & Behaviour. Management Effectiveness & Leadership. Financial Strategy & Policy. Marketing Strategy. CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Heron House, St Peter, Jersey JE3 7BY, Britain. MBA/AMBA APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION You can only be enrolled/registered when your actual Fee payment is received at the College in Britain together WITH your Enrolment/Registration Form. Therefore always post, fax, or scan & email, your Fee payment details or proof that your payment has been sent to the College, WITH your Enrolment/Registration details. All enrolments/registrations are accepted by the College on the terms and conditions stated on the Terms and Conditions page. YES 3 108 6 Please enrol me on to the CIC MBA Programme which I have ticked. Business Management (MBA) Financial Management (MBA) Human Resource Management (MBA) Marketing Management (MBA) Organisational Management (MBA) Project Management (MBA) 4 For new CIC MBA Members enrolled after 1st April 2009 Paid in Full on Registration 10 monthly payments of £9,340 or US$11,990 or €10,000 £900 or US$ 1000 or €900 each The Fee amounts stated above INCLUDE the cost of despatch of your Materials and Examinations, and of your MBA award and Transcript, by registered airmail post. I enclose herewith the sum of (Select which option applies) $11,999 being the FULL cost of the Programme $2000 being the first instalment of the cost of the Programme, and I shall make a payment every month until the instalment fee is completed. If you choose to pay by 10 monthly instalment payments you MUST pay an instalment EVERY month to keep your Membership "valid". Please choose your payment method: Currency Notes BY CHECKS; MAKE ALL PAYMENTS TO ``The University of America FOR CIC MBA REGISTRATION’’.(USA RESIDENTS ONLY) Postal Orders(US RESIDENTS ONLY) EVERY STUDENT IN AFRICA SHOULD SEND MONEY VIA WESTERN UNION QUICK PAY ,PAY TO; O. GAMALIEL PRINCE O. Western Union 'Quick Pay' service - 10-digit money transfer no: Western Union 'Will Call' service - 10-digit money transfer no: MoneyGram - 8-digit transfer reference no: Credit Card Credit Card Holder's Name: You will need to send to CIC, by post or scanned email (e.g. a tif or pdf) a copy of the front and back of your credit card, for security and verification purposes, before a Fee payment will be charged to your credit card - see the 'Fees & Payment' section under 'Quick Links' for full details. If you are able to attach a scanned copy of your Western Union receipt, MoneyGram receipt, Bank transfer receipt, or credit card (front and back of signed credit card with signed letter of authority), you may do so by clicking this "Browse" button: File: My particulars are: Full Name: Full Postal Address (including Country): Email address: Date Of Birth: Level of education: If you are a CIC, CPM or CTC Diploma holder, state your Diplomate No: Practical experience of the subject(s), if any: Present employment/post held: If you have fully completed this Form and have made fee payment arrangements, then you can click on the "Send Form" button below. You should also print out and post a copy of this Application Form to CIC especially if you have a C.V., copies of qualifications, or the fee payment to send as well. Note, CIC can only enrol you when your fee payment is actually received by CIC and matched to your Application. We look forward to your success on the AMBA Programme. Other relevant information or special needs: CIC MBA APPLICATION CHECK LIST 1.0 . Well -filled MBA application form. 2.0 . Term and conditions of enrolment form duly signed by the student. 3.0. Curriculum vitae of the student included. 4.0. All transcripts and/or diplomas of all the college attended is included in the application. 5.0. Two copies of most recent passport photographs. 6.0. Two professional recommendation letters. 7.0. A WESTERN UNION TRANSFER of MINIMUM $ 2000 usd addressed to ` O. GAMALIEL PRINCE O. CIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR STUDENT `S ENROLMENT MUST BE READ AND SIGNED BY THE STUDENT With Cambridge International College you study in your country of residence; you do NOT come to the College premises in Britain. You may enrol on ANY DAY or DATE of the year. By submitting an Enrolment/Registration Form you accept the following Terms & Conditions of Enrolment and agree to abide by all Rules and Regulations of Cambridge International College of College House, Leoville, Jersey JE3 2DB, Britain. 1. On receipt of your Fee payment at the College in Jersey, Britain, and on your acceptance onto the MBA Programme you have chosen, you will be registered with Cambridge International College as a CIC MBA Member. Should CIC judge that you do not meet the requirements for entry onto the MBA Programme, CIC may utilise the Fee received to provide training and study which will help bring you to the level at which you will accepted onto the MBA Programme. 2. On registration onto the MBA Programme you will be rapidly sent: Module One for appropriate Core Subjects by email accompanied in most cases by a Self-Assessment Test with Recommended Answers if you have clearly stated an email address on your Application for Registration Form. CIC printed Study Manuals/selected Publications for Core Subjects by registered airmail post, with Self-Assessment Tests and Recommended Answers as appropriate. Full Study & Training Instructions on how you can learn and progress rapidly with CIC - with all of which you agree to comply fully. 3. Your Study Period in which to complete Training on the AMBA Programme will be up to 48 months from your registration date - provided you have completed payment of the agreed Fee. However, you will be permitted to complete the AMBA Programme in a shorter period of time if you devote sufficient time to studies and produce satisfactory Examination Work. Examinations will be sat under ‘Approved Invigilation’ in your own area (see below ). 4. You may be set a Mid-Training Test and an End-of-Training Test for Core Subjects in ‘Study Year One’ and ‘Study Year Two’. You will have the OPTION of whether or not to submit your Work for the Tests for marking and assessment by qualified CIC Tutors in Britain as Examination practice, and receiving any additional guidance, assistance and instruction from the Tutors on your Work. If you choose to submit your Work, there is an additional ‘Tutorial Charge’ for each Test. 5. On successfully completing the CIC MBA Programme you will be awarded the CIC MBA certification for the Programme completed, and a Transcript & Grade sheet. 6. I acknowledge that I may be required to evaluate my CIC MBA through a foreign credential evaluation agency by an employer or another college where I am seeking employment or admission, since CIC is not a U.S college but a duly accredited UK college. As soon as you are enrolled you will be permitted to visit the College’s special Member Services Website to see Examination Results, Transcripts, CIC Newsletters & Literature, FREE Study Modules, study & training information, your Membership Details and much more . ‘Approved Invigilation’ means you will sit the Final Examination under ‘true examination conditions’ supervised by an ‘Invigilator’ (or ‘Proctor’) appointed by the College - in your local area (wherever you are resident at the time you are ready to sit the Examination). Arrangements for you to sit the Final Examination under Approved Invigilation/Supervision in your local area can only be made: (1) once you are an enrolled Member of the College; and (2) when you have made sufficient progress in your Studies and Training. Arrangements cannot be made before your enrolment. The ‘Tutorial Charge’ is £25 or US$50 or E40 for each set of Test Work you submit. You do NOT have to pay any more than the Fee stated on the Enrolment Form if you do NOT use the optional Tutorial Service. You may pay the Tutorial Charge in advance on registration, OR wait until you have answered a Test to decide whether you want or need to submit the Work (and pay) for marking and assessment. PLEASE ATTACH - IF AVAILABLE - TWO PASSPORT-SIZE COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE NOT, HOWEVER, ESSENTIAL, AND NEED NOT DELAY THE COMMENCEMENT OF YOUR CIC STUDY & TRAINING. STUDENT SIGN AND DATE_____________________________________ FULL NAME OF THE STUDENT__________________________________