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MBAMaster in Business AdministrationYour path to successfull leadership starts here!

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Welcome to BURCH? The Best Private University in BiH 4 years in a Row

We at Burch believe that the Master in Business Administration is a turning point in your career as it reconciles the enriching experience of the master with your professional and personal activities.

Modern managers are no longer only expected to possess the technical knowledge to be great decision makers, but are also required to have developed the necessary soft skills that will allow them to succeed. Resources such as leadership, strategic thinking, and team management are part of the requirements of a modern leader. The Burch's Master in Business Administration works on this set of skills to help your career evolve and allow you to progress to senior management positions and higher.

I WHO IS RIGHT FOR A BURCH MBA? The Burch Master in Business Administration is designed for the aspiring individuals with industry experience, mid to top management and executives with recently acquired or significantly expanded management responsibilities.

The program is also appropriate for those who have important cross-functional and/or cross-organizational responsibilities, who need to broaden their perspec-

tive on company operations, or who will soon become business unit, divisional or regional leaders.

Those who need to develop a more comprehensive, integrated perspective and desire to sharpen their strategic, financial and leadership skills will surely benefit most from Burch Master education.

I Sanel Halilbegovic, PhD Department Head of Banking and Finance, Master Program Coordinator

'. . .BURCH MBA will open new doors to you with the acquisition of marketable skills, giving you a chance for a professional network and a chance for a true personal and business development. Your career has no limitations, except the ones you make ... •

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mersid PoturakMBA Program Coordinator

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Welcome to BURCH? The Best Private University in BiH 4 years in a Row

We at Burch believe that the Master in Business Administration is a turning point in your career as it reconciles the enriching experience of the master with your professional and personal activities.

Modern managers are no longer only expected to possess the technical knowledge to be great decision makers, but are also required to have developed the necessary soft skills that will allow them to succeed. Resources such as leadership, strategic thinking, and team management are part of the requirements of a modern leader. The Burch's Master in Business Administration works on this set of skills to help your career evolve and allow you to progress to senior management positions and higher.

I WHO IS RIGHT FOR A BURCH MBA? The Burch Master in Business Administration is designed for the aspiring individuals with industry experience, mid to top management and executives with recently acquired or significantly expanded management responsibilities.

The program is also appropriate for those who have important cross-functional and/or cross-organizational responsibilities, who need to broaden their perspec-

tive on company operations, or who will soon become business unit, divisional or regional leaders.

Those who need to develop a more comprehensive, integrated perspective and desire to sharpen their strategic, financial and leadership skills will surely benefit most from Burch Master education.

I Sanel Halilbegovic, PhD Department Head of Banking and Finance, Master Program Coordinator

'. . .BURCH MBA will open new doors to you with the acquisition of marketable skills, giving you a chance for a professional network and a chance for a true personal and business development. Your career has no limitations, except the ones you make ... •

I WHAT MAKES US DISTINCTIVE?

• Your career is your business, and investingin yourself by acquiring the necessarytools, knowledge and skills will transformit. We put this within your reach.

• You will have many opportunities to workon real-life business projects during your coursework.

• You will develop a life-long professionalnetwork.

• We will give your career the boost it needsthrough the professional evolution and the supreme applicative education.

• We pride ourselves in one-on-onementorship approach and personalizedsupport.

• Our professors are accessible andpassionate scholars with industryexperience.

• We have a collaborative culture that cultivates a unique and dynamic team approach.

• You will have an opportunity to obtain certified ERP (Business software solutions)education.

• We are a different business school - as we promote and encourage constructive andcreative thinking with an emphasis on thedevelopment of an entrepreneurial spirit.

• We are constantly improving and adaptingour curriculum in order to build a balanced and dynamic skill-set.

Master in Business Administration

You will develop your intellectual competency You will gain confidence and professional respect You will create invaluable connections through networking You will discover your new talents and the talent of others

• You will be recognized in an academic andprofessional community

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I PROGRAM STRUCTUREOne program, three options

The BURCH Master in Business Administration is designed to provide those wishing to accelerate their management careers with the knowledge and capability to think and work strategically.

I COMPULSORY COURSES

Scientific Research Methods - The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of research design and methodology and to train the student in writing a study plan and critically reviewing scientific literature. After this course you will be able to formulate and further develop a solid research plan.

Managerial Finance - this course introduces enrollee to financial statement analyses, forecasts, the concept of time value of money, valuation. the cost of capital and capital budgeting process. The end result of this course will be a formation of solid foundations of an effective financial manager.

In addition to the formal taught sessions, significant learning will take place through an independent guided study and will involve applying theoretical knowledge to practical work place situations.

Marketing Management - this course will present you with the theory and practice of modern marketing management. The end result will be a significant improvement of your ability to develop effective marketing strategies and assess market opportunities, as well as design marketing strategy implementation plans and programs.

Management and Organizations - This course helps students develop skills to understand management and organizations by analyzing some special and specific topics on the basis of theory and practice. After the successful completion of this course students will be able to understand basic organizational theories

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1. CURRICULUM: MBA 4+1/Project

1. Semester – Core Courses

CODE COURSE NAME T P ECTS

MAN 504 Managerial Economics 3 0 6

MAN 506 Human Resources Development 3 0 6

MAN 510 Business Reporting 3 0 6

MAN 511 Marketing Management 3 0 6

MAN 525 Statistics 3 0 6

Total 15 0 30

2. Semester – Concentration Courses + Master Project


MAN 540 Scientific Research Methods 3 0 6

MAN 528 Advanced Strategic Management 3 0 6

MAN 519 Applied Operations Management 3 0 6

MAN 542 Corporate Financial Policy 3 0 6

MAN 537 Master Project 0 0 6

Total 12 0 30

2. CURRICULUM: MBA 4+1/Thesis

1. Semester – Core Courses







Total 15 0 30

2. Semester – Concentration Courses + Master Project


XXX Elective I (from 3+2) 3 0 6

XXX Elective II (from 3+2) 3 0 6

MAN 500 Master Thesis 0 0 18

Total 0 0 30

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2. CURRICULUM: MBA 3+2

1. Semester







Total 12 0 30

2. Semester






XXX ### Elective (from the list) 3 0 6

Total 12 0 30

3. Semester


MAN 537 Master’s Thesis I 0 0 30

Total 0 0 30

4. Semester


MAN 538 Master’s Thesis II 0 0 30

Total 0 0 30

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CODE ELECTIVES COURSES TTheo. PRAC. ECTS


MAN 509 Management and Organizations 3 0 6






MAN 502 Financial Reporting and Analysis 3 0 6

MAN 512 Marketing Research 3 0 6


MAN 527 Total Quality Management 3 0 6

MAN 507 International Business 3 0 6

MAN 526 Supply Chain Management 3 0 6

MAN 529 Business Economics 3 0 6

MAN 517 Monetary Theory And Policy 3 0 6


MAN 518 Money and Banking 3 0 6

MAN 530 Current Issues in International Economics 3 0 6

MAN 531 Applied Business Ethics 3 0 6

MAN 534 Advanced Cost Accounting 3 0 6

MAN 501 European Economic Integration and Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 0 6

MAN 508 International Marketing 3 0 6

MAN 520 Project Management 3 0 6

MAN 532 Applied Entrepreneurship 3 0 6

MAN 516 Mathematical Programming 3 0 6

MAN 533 Advanced Decision Making 3 0 6

MAN 524 Special Topics in Management Science 3 0 6

MAN 535 Applied Econometrics 3 0 6

MAN 536 Auditing 3 0 6


MAN 505 Knowledge Management 3 0 6

MAN 514 Services Marketing Management 3 0 6

MAN 546 Marketing Analytics 3 0 6

MAN 545 Marketing of Non-Profit Organizations 3 0 6

MAN 544 Marketing Communications Management 3 0 6

MAN 543 Consumer Behavior 3 0 6

MAN 549 Enterprise Resource Planning 3 0 6

CEN 551 Management Information Systems (MIS) 3 0 6

CEN 552 Data Mining 3 0 6

CEN 559 Machine Learning 3 0 6

CEN 585 Advanced Computer Networks 3 0 6

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I BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK WITH BURCH BUSINESS CENTER

Burch Business Center serves as interface between BURCH university and business society in order to strengthen mutual cooperation, to enable networking between domestic and international companies as well as to contribute to development of entrepreneurship and economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

I Nedim Celebic, PhD Director of Burch Business Center

'. . .Master in Business Administration at Burch University enables better consolidated business network, better career opportunities, new skill and knowledge acquisition and higher salary ... '

Burch Business Center has more than 200 members, both domestic and international companies. During 2014, BURCH University has a signed agreement with two distinguished Business Associations operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Pro-In and the German Chamber of Commerce, including altogether more than 150 companies.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Nedim Čelebić Vice Rector for Planning and Development

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I ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND TUITION FEES

The main enrollment requirement for Burch Master in Business Administration is that the enrollee is the business professional with at least 2 years of professional experience.

Enrollee must have a GPA of at least 7.0/10, and a sufficient knowledge of verbal/written English language.

In order to graduate, students must meet the following criteria: • Complete all courses subject to the

program • Complete Master Project (for non-thesis

program) or Master Thesis (for thesis programs)

I ADMISSION

Candidates seeking admission to the BURCH Executive Master in Business Administration should present a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized educational institution. All candidates must have a proficiency in use of English language, spoken and written. The final decision concerning the acceptance into the program rests with BURCH faculty management.

Sanel Halilbegovic, PhD

E-mail: [email protected] Office phone : +387 (0)33 944 418

For admission please contact: [email protected]

• Complete the publication requirement for thesis programs

Tuition fee for Master in Business Administration is 6,000 KM per academic year for 3+2 and 4+1 programs.

Special conditions and discounts regarding the payment is offered to professional educators working in BiH as well as members of Burch Business Center (BBC). For more information please contact the master program coordinator.

How to Apply?

Applicants must provide the following documentation:

1. Completed application form2. Complete Curriculum Vitae indicating

professional experience3. Certified copy of bachelor's degree4. Official academic transcripts5. TOEFL, APTIS or BURCH English

Proficiency Results (if applicable)6. Two reference letters (professional or

academic)7. 5 passport-sized photographs

For more information regarding the application please check our website at www.ibu.edu.ba or send the email to [email protected]

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CONTACT USWe can help you with your decision!

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mersid PoturakMBA Program Coordinator

E-mail: [email protected]: +387 33 944 439

Contact usFaculty officeTel: +387 (0) 33 944 439

MBA Program CoordinatorE-mail: [email protected]

Student Affairs Office Tel: +387 33 944 456E-mail: [email protected]

AddressGeneral queries and post can be addressed to:

Faculty of Economics and Social SciencesDepartment of Management

Francuske revolucije bb, IlidžaSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tel: +387(0) 33 944 418

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