School of economics and management

BSA 210 Computer Applications in Business 3 MATH 225 Mathematics for Economics and Business 3 FIN 310 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3... MGT 310 Management and Organization 3MGT 4

The School’s graduate programs are specifically designed to meetacademic requirements of successful and experienced business people,

as well as those coming to business for the first time, and to provide anin-depth understanding of business and management

R a t i o n a l e a n d O b j e c t i v e s

To manage successfully in the modern market economy specialists withvarious business background and majors are required The SEM iscommitted to teaching and research in various areas of Economics,Business and Information Technology

The School maintains very close contacts with the local businesscommunity, international organizations and financial institutions

The objectives of the school are to:

 create an educational platform upon which the graduates can buildbusiness and social capability through a lifetime of continuing growthand development

 provide career opportunities in a wide variety of professional fields

 provide a general understanding of managerial processes that apply

in both private and public sectors

A c a d e m i c P r o g r a m s

The SEM offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degreeprograms The language of instruction is English All of the programsattain international standards due to faculty members’ research andteaching activities, and a broad scope of personal experience andcontacts with international scholars and higher learning institutions.Highly qualified experts and managers from local and internationalcompanies, as well as visiting professors of partner universitiesparticipate in teaching

U n d e r g r a d u a t e P r o g r a m s

Bachelor of Science Degree Programs

The SEM offers the Bachelor Degree Programs majoring in Finance,Accounting, International Business, Management, Marketing,International Economics and Information Technology The programswere developed through close cooperation with American and Europeanbusiness schools

The requirements for the Bachelors degree at the SEM are composed ofthree main components that total 128 credits:

 University Requirements

 General Education Requirements

 Business Foundation and Major Requirements

The University Requirements include two main components and give

the total number of 27 credits:

English Language includes 15 semester credits of:

 Listening/Reading 1 (3 credits)

 Speaking/Writing 1 (3 credits)

 Listening/Reading 2 (3 credits)

 Speaking/Writing 2 (3 credits)

 English for Special Purposes (3 credits)

Azerbaijani Studies includes 12 semester credits of:

 Azerbaijani (Azeri) Language and Composition (3 credits)

 Azerbaijani Literature (3 credits)

 Azerbaijani Culture (3 credits)

 History of Azerbaijan (3 credits)

The General Education Requirements provide students with a

minimum of 21 credits

The Humanities courses division of the program includes particular

courses in Literature, Language and Linguistics, Philosophy, History, Culture and Civilization, Fine Arts and Art History Students must take at

least two courses with a minimum of 6 credits, 3 credits for each course

The Social Sciences group in general contains courses in Geography,

Political Science, International Relations, Law and Government, Anthropology, Economics, Sociology and Psychology Students must take

at least two courses with a minimum of 6 credits, 3 credits for eachcourse School recommends as a Social Science course Principles ofMacroeconomics

The Science and Technology component of the General Education

Program unites three divisions Students must take at least threecourses with a minimum of 9 credits:

 Physical Sciences and Mathematics

 Life Sciences

 Computer Sciences

Major Requirements for each major are divided into two groups: Required and Elective courses.

Open Electives: students must take at least two additional courses with

a minimum of 6 credits These courses can be taken from any major ornon-major divisions without any restriction

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance

The program in Finance is designed for students who are interested incareers in the fields of finance, financial analysis, financial managementand banking The program provides a strong awareness of the problemsand methods related to financial operations in financial and non-financialinstitutions

BSA 210 Computer Applications in Business 3 MATH 225 Mathematics for Economics and Business 3

FIN 310 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3

MGT 310 Management and Organization 3

MGT 415 Information Technology and Systems 3 MGT 440 Production Operations Management 3 MGT 465 Capstone: Strategic Management and

Business Policy

3

Major

FIN 450 Multinational Financial Management 3

Electives (Students select electives from a list of SEM

courses in consultation with adviser)

12

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting

The Accounting program is designed to provide the basic accountingknowledge and skills required for the accounting professionals The prog-ram encompasses such areas as financial auditing, operational auditing,financial reporting, corporate tax planning, cost analysis andcontrol.

BSA 210 Computer Applications in Business 3 MATH 225 Mathematics for Economics and Business 3

FIN 310 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3

MGT 415 Information Technology and Systems 3 MGT 440 Production Operations Management 3 MGT 465 Capstone: Strategic Management and

Business Policy

3

Electives (Students select electives from a list of SEM

courses in consultation with the adviser) 12

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management

The program in Management is designed to develop the basic skillsrequired by managers in business and other organizations The programdevelops the ability to analyze and resolve administrative andorganizational problems in manufacturing and service organizations.

BSA 210 Computer Applications in Business 3 MATH 225 Mathematics for Economics and Business 3

FIN 310 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3

MGT 415 Information Technology and Systems 3 MGT 440 Production Operations Management 3 MGT 465 Capstone: Strategic Management and

Major

MGT 455 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management 3 MGT 480 Managing Multinational Corporations 3

Electives (Students select electives from a list of SEM

courses in consultation with adviser) 12

BSA 210 Computer Applications in Business 3 MATH 225 Mathematics for Economics and Business 3

FIN 310 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3

MGT 415 Information Technology and Systems 3 MGT 440 Production Operations Management 3 MGT 465 Capstone: Strategic Management and

Electives (Students select electives from a list of

SEM courses in consultation with adviser) 12

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing

The Marketing program is designed to provide the basic knowledge in general marketing, markets and customers relationships, product development, pricing, advertising, promotion and distribution.

BSA 210 Computer Applications in Business 3 MATH 225 Mathematics for Economics and Business 3

FIN 310 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3

MGT 415 Information Technology and Systems 3 MGT 440 Production Operations Management 3 MGT 465 Capstone: Strategic Management and

Electives (Students select electives from a list of SEM

courses in consultation with adviser)

12

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in International Economics

In a competitive business environment, effective decision-making withlimited resource allocation has become the key factor of organizationalsuccess and prosperity of the society The BS in International Economicsprogram offered by SEM covers activities related to quantitativeeconomic analysis, monetary policy and economic performance,globalization and international relations.

Core 50

BSA 210 Computer Applications in Business 3 BSA 215 Statistical Methods for Economics and

Business

4

MATH 225 Mathematics for Economics and Business 3FIN 310 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3

MGT 415 Information Technology and Systems 3

ECON 425 Environmental Economics and Policy 3

ECON 480 International Economics/Trade and Finance 3

Electives (Students select electives from a list of SEM

courses in consultation with adviser)

12

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

The School understands the need in well-trained specialists ininformation technology fully capable of keeping the pace with rapiddevelopments in this field and able to tackle complex managementissues by utilizing modern computer science

The program integrates contemporary information technology andmanagement systems

Students successfully completing the four-year program are awarded the degree of BS inInformation Technology

IT 200 Programming Principles and Languages 4

BSA 210 Computer Applications in Business 3

ACC 220 Accounting for Financial Decisions 3

IT 310 Multimedia Systems and Computer Graphics 3

MGT 415 Information Technology and Systems 3 MGT 440 Production and Operations Management 3

IT 480 Selected Topics in Emerging Technologies 3

Electives (Students select electives from a list of SEM courses in consultation with adviser)

12

Note: The School may also offer alternative courses to those listed above.

G r a d u a t e P r o g r a m s

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

The MBA program develops general management abilities and providesadvanced knowledge and skills in various areas of business activitiesdepending on concentrations and majors Professionals with MBA degreedemonstrate significant competitive advantages in all types oforganizations The qualifications gained by the program graduates arecrucial to become a leader in the business community

At the highest level of business qualifications, Khazar University MBAprogram offers an intensive management development path The skillsand knowledge developed in the MBA program are applicable to all forms

of organization and are useful both to professional managers and tothose with entrepreneurial ambitions

The Khazar University MBA program was developed through close ration with Western business schools To strengthen their instructionalskills, almost all SEM faculty members have had in-service training andfaculty development at leading European universities and US

coope-The university’s strong academic and professional networks offertremendous opportunities for intellectual exchange and practicalexperience within Azerbaijan and overseas

It is due to this background that the Khazar University MBA programenables the faculty and students to explore business problems from a

multidisciplinary perspective that emphasizes interpersonal skills andteamwork, develops leadership and entrepreneurial talents, increasesglobal awareness and improves technological knowledge.

Program outline

The full-time MBA program runs over a two year period, with a variety ofteaching and learning methods being used - a combination of lectures,seminars, case studies, discussions, business simulations and groupactivities For assessment, the program considers a combination offormal assignments, group presentations and written examinations,together with a major project

Part-time enrollment is designed for students who cannot enroll on a time basis To be eligible for the part-time enrolment students must earn

full-in each semester at least six credits Part-time students can opt to enroll

in full-time MBA classes when available

Experienced MBA students are provided with the opportunity to use theirprevious employment experience and relate this to the program material.The key advantage of the program is that the class scheduleaccommodates students with full-time employment

Degree Requirements

The Khazar University MBA Program students must follow the generalmaster-level degree requirements described at Khazar UniversityCatalog

The Program duration depends on the applicant’s performance and can

be scheduled for 3 or 4 academic semesters Therefore, the program can

be completed in 3 semesters for full-time students with businessprerequisites, and in 4 semesters for students without businessprerequisites

Program Curriculum

A Basic Prerequisites

 College Algebra and Calculus

 Basic Computer Skills

 Communication Skills

B Foundation courses

These are optional make-up courses for students without business oreconomic background or students who decided to strengthen theirbackground They include:

The School offers six MBA degree options: the MBA with specialization inFinance, Accounting, Management, International Business, EnergyManagement and the general MBA.

The MBA specialization in Finance is designed to provide graduates withadvanced knowledge and skills in fields of corporate and internationalfinance, financial markets, institutions and policy needed to successfullyfunction as financial managers in competitive financial environment.The MBA specialization in Accounting is designed to furnish graduateswith advanced analytical and technical skills needed to find professionalaccounting positions in business and public organizations and to design,prepare, use, and audit accounting information

The MBA specialization in Management is designed to provide graduateswith advanced knowledge and skills needed to perform the role ofmanager and leader in various functional areas of business

The MBA specialization in International Business provides graduates withprofessional and cultural knowledge and functional skills needed tosuccessfully perform the role of managers in global business environment.The MBA specialization in Energy Management provides graduate studentswith advanced knowledge and skills in such fields as energy economics,energy markets, technology and environmental aspects of energymanagement, geopolitics of energy and supply security, etc Specificenergy-related issues in the Caspian Basin area are also dealt with The general MBA provides students with core business knowledge and atthe same time allows them to design a concentration according to theirjob expectations and area of interest

MGT 810 Strategic Business Communication 3