THE MBA PROGRAM
WELCOME NOTE
Ms. KATALIN KOVACS, MPA, Director Global Education Programs
Course
ECTS
Lecture hours
3
3
3
24
24
24
3
3
3
3
3
3
27
24
24
24
24
24
24
216
3
1
16
20
23
70
24
28
32
84
200
522
MSM is absolutely delighted to bring an internationally accredited Global MBA to
Macedonia in collaboration with such an excellent institute as the American University
College in Skopje. We are excited that the program is launching so soon, allowing us to
contribute to higher education and to the development of management education in the
country. I would like to encourage candidates to apply to the program now in order to
gain acceptance to the inaugural MBA class. I am certain that our international faculty
portfolio, the interactive classes and the flexible delivery will provide for a dynamic, yet
challenging program exceeding your expectations. Information of the application process
is provided in this brochure and we look forward to welcoming you to our classes soon!
Functional Core
Foundation
Finance
Accounting for Managers
Economics for Managers
Core
Global Corporate Strategy
Marketing in the Global Context
Global Supply Chain Management
Innovation and New Business Ventures
Leadership, Change and Organization
Corporate Responsibility and Ethics
Total for Functional Core
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Duly filled application form
• A current CV in English
• A motivational letter for MBA studies
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• Three or more years of relevant working experience
• Applicants are either required to take a GMAT (Graduate
Management Admission Test) and obtain a score of 600,
or take leveling courses specified by MSM
• English proficiency: TOEFL (88 internet-based test or 570
paper-based test) or IELTS (6.5 academic test, 6.0 in all
bands) or take leveling courses specified by MSM
Integration
Managing Cultural Diversity
3 Global Business Landscape workshops
Master Thesis
Total for Integration
Specialization
TOTAL FOR THE MBA PROGRAM
SPECIALIZATIONS
Banking and Finance
Course
Statistics
Research
Methods
Finance in
International
Markets
International Business
ECTS
4
L/H
32
4
48
3
24
Advanced
corporate finance
3
24
Retail banking
3
24
Investment
banking
3
24
Course
Statistics
Research
Methods
Finance in
International
Markets
International
Business studies
International
Strategic
Alliances
Globalization
and Economic
development
Corporate Strategy and
Economic Policy
Course
ECTS L/H
Statistics
4
32
Research
4
48
Methods
Finance in
International
3
24
Markets
Advanced
Organizational
3
24
Behavior
ECTS
4
L/H
32
4
48
3
24
3
24
3
24
Strategic
Marketing
3
24
3
24
Strategic HRM
3
24
HOW TO APPLY
To apply directly for this program,
please visit www.uacs.edu.mk/mba
to apply online
or download an application form.
Enquiries can be made directly:
By email: globalmba@uacs.edu.mk
By telephone: +38922463159
or by completing the enquiry form
on our website msm.uacs.edu.mk
All applicants will be interviewed by a faculty or staff member.
This interview will give the applicant a chance to highlight any
motivation or skills beyond the CV and letter of motivation.
It will also give UACS/MSM a chance to learn more about
individual motivations for joining the MBA program.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
University American College Skopje
Address: Treta Makedonska Brigada 60,
1000 Skopje, Macedonia
Phone: +389 2 2463 156
E-mail: globalmba@uacs.edu.mk
Web: msm.uacs.edu.mk
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Maastricht School of Management
Address: Endepolsdomein 150,
6229EP Maastricht, the Netherlands
Phone: +31 43 387 08 08
E-mail: admissions@msm.nl
Web: www.msm.nl
GLOBAL MBA
ABOUT
MISSION
PROFESSORS
WIM A. NAUDE, PhD
The MEUSE-Institute was established in early
2014 by Maastricht School of Management, one
of the oldest and most international business
schools in the Netherlands, through fusion of its
international projects and research departments,
and outreach MBA portfolio.
MSM promotes the MBA programs in emerging
economies and in other developed economies,
where the emphasis is on emerging economies.
These internationally accredited and time-tested
qualifications are offered as a consortium MBA,
only with selected partner organizations.
Current partners include:
• ADA University, Azerbaijan
• CENTRUM Católica Graduate Business School,
Peru
• FHR Lim A. Po Institute for Social Studies,
Suriname
• GISMA Business School, Germany
• International Academy of Business (IAB),
Kazakhstan
• MSM Romania, Romania
• Nanjing University (NJU), China
• Regional Information Technology Institute (RITI),
Egypt
• Sana'a University – Center for Business
Administration (SU-CBA), Yemen
• School of Industrial Management (SIM), Vietnam
• University of Economy, Poland
• University American College Skopje (UACS),
Macedonia
UNIVERSITY AMERICAN COLLEGE SKOPJE
University American College Skopje is a leading
higher education institution that offers high
quality accredited programs in a variety of fields. It
combines the best of both American and
European educational practices. UACS is one of
the few universities, if not the only, in Macedonia
that incorporate the Harvard Business School
teaching models and concepts into its MBA
program, making it a unique and valuable
academic experience.
The Maastricht-EU Institute for the Study of
Emerging Economies (MEUSE-Institute) is an
institute of Maastricht School of Management
(MSM). The institute's Mission is to promote
sustainable and ethical business, business
education and business innovation in emerging and
developing economies for inclusive global
development, in both the EU and emerging and
developing countries. This Mission is crucial given
the need for better understanding and supporting
the evolving nature of business, management and
entrepreneurship in emerging and developing
economies (henceforth 'emerging economies') and
how this impact on the EU. The position of the EU
vis-à-vis new rising world powers is highly topical
as continued growth and prosperity, in both
emerging economies and the EU stand to gain
much from new ideas, knowledge and information.
The MEUSE-Institute's Portfolio include
• Collaborative Global Programs
• Capacity Development and Consulting Services
• The MSM Management Lab and Mentoring
Program
• Applied Research and Policy Advocacy
As a partner, the UACS mission is to provide
excellence in higher education by combining the
best of European and American educational
standards, by offering quality education at all
levels, undergraduate and graduate, for local and
foreign students, and preparing students for
employment positions in esteemed institutions
such as governments, international and European
organizations, businesses and industries. UACS
strongly supports: Participant Centered Learning,
learning through doing, internships, teaching that
links students closer with real life situations, and
lectures taught by experienced professionals.
UACS is guided by the 3I principles
- International faculty
- International student body
- International curricula, textbooks and
teaching materials
A graduate of the University of Warwick (UK) he is, and has been, member of a number
of international networks and advisory bodies including the International Council for
Small Business, the Club de Madrid and the Households in Conflict Network. Before
joining MSM he was Senior Research Fellow at the United Nations University in Helsinki,
Finland, a full-time professor and research director at North-West University, South
Africa; a council member of Statistics South Africa; and a lecturer and research officer
at the University of Oxford. According to IDEAs/RePEc, Wim is ranked amongst the top 5%
of economists in Europe.
See more at http://www.msm.nl/people/prof-wim-a-naude-phd/
MARJAN BOJADJIEV, PhD
Professor of Retail Banking. He holds PhD in economics from Institute of Economics
and EECPCL certificate from Harvard Business School. Formerly was CEO and Managing
Director of various financial institutions. He has also served on the Boards of various
organizations such as American Chamber in Skopje and Macedonian Stock Exchange.
As of 2005 he has been associated with UACS: 2005 Dean (SBEM), 2006 Vice Rector
and 2010 Rector. In 2012 he received the award: “Teacher of the Year
for Baccalaureate/Graduate Programs for ACBSP Region 8”.
See more at http://www.uacs.edu.mk/ or www.marjanbojadjiev.info
AAD VAN MOURIK, PhD
Professor of Economics. Graduate of the economics department of the Free University
of Amsterdam. PhD in economics from Maastricht University. Formerly among others
employed as associate professor at the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA),
academic director at Maastricht University's Centre for European Studies, as dean of the
Cologne Business School (Germany) and as academic director at Hoge School Zuyd's Hotel
Management School.
See more at http://www.msm.nl/people/prof-aad-van-mourik-phd/
NIKICA MOJSOSKA-BLAZEVSKI, PHD
Prof. Nikica Mojsoska Blazevski started her professional career at the Ministry of Finance
at the Government of the Republic of Macedonia in 2000 and became the Head of the
Macroeconomic and Development Department in 2006. Since 2009, she is the Dean of
the School of Business Economics and Management at University American College
Skopje. She holds a PhD in Economics from Staffordshire University Business School, UK
(2006), a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods, Staffordshire University (2003)
and BA in Economics from St. Cyril and Methodius University, Republic of Macedonia