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master with your professional and personal activities.

succeed. Resources such as leadership, strategic thinking, and team management are part of the requirements of a modern leader.

2 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 perspective 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. ISanel 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 investing in yourself by acquiring the necessary tools, knowledge and skills will transform it. We put this within your reach.

We will give your career the boost it needs through the professional evolution and the supreme applicative education. We pride ourselves in one-on-one mentorship approach and personalized support.

3 I WHAT MAKES US DISTINCTIVE? Your career is your business, and investing in yourself by acquiring the necessary tools, knowledge and skills will transform it. We put this within your reach. You will have many opportunities to work on real-life business projects during your coursework. You will develop a life-long professional network. We will give your career the boost it needs through the professional evolution and the supreme applicative education. We pride ourselves in one-on-one mentorship approach and personalized support. Our professors are accessible and passionate scholars with industry experience. 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 and creative thinking with an emphasis on the development of an entrepreneurial spirit. We are constantly improving and adapting our 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 and professional community

I PROGRAM STRUCTURE One program, three options The BURCH Master in Business Administration is designed to provide those wishing to accelerate their management careers with the knowledge and

4 I PROGRAM STRUCTURE One 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. 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. 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. 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

5 BURCH University offers three academic programs for Master in Business Administration: 5 Project program First Semester Marketing Management Management and Organizations Managerial Finance Statistics Second Semester Corporate Financial Policy Advanced Strategic Management Master Project Thesis program First Semester Marketing Management Management and Organizations Managerial Finance Statistics Scientific Research Methods Second Semester Master Thesis Thesis program First Semester Marketing Management Management and Organizations Managerial Finance Statistics Scientific Research Methods Second Semester Corporate Financial Policy Advanced Strategic Management Third Semester Master s Thesis I ELECTIVE COURSES* Financial Reporting and Analysis Marketing Research Human Resources Development Total Quality Management International Business Supply Chain Management Business Economics Monetary Theory And Policy Operations Management Money and Banking Current Issues in International Economics Business Ethics Advanced Cost Accounting European Economic Integration and Bosnia and Herzegovina International Marketing Project Management Entrepreneurship Mathematical Programming Advanced Decision Making Fourth Semester Master s Thesis II Global Comparative Management Risk Management in Participation Banking Special Topics in Management Science Applied Econometrics Auditing Business Law Managerial Economics Knowledge Management Services Marketing Management Marketing Analytics Marketing of Non-Profit Organizations Marketing Communications Management Consumer Behavior Management Information Systems (MIS) Data Mining Machine Learning Advanced Computer Networks Computer and Network Security Scientific Research Methods * Elective courses will be opened based on demand.

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

6 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. 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. 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... '

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

7 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. 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 form 2. Complete Curriculum Vitae indicating professional experience 3. Certified copy of bachelor's degree 4. Official academic transcripts 5. 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 or send the to sanel.halilbegovic@ibu.edu.ba Sanel Halilbegovic, PhD sanel.halilbegovic@ibu.edu.ba Office phone : +387 (0) For admission please contact: student-affairs-office@ibu.edu.ba

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8 INTERNATIONAL BURCH UNIVERSITY Francuske revolucije bb, Ilidža Ilidža, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina Phone: +387(0) Fax : +387(0) sanel.halilbegovic@ibu.edu.ba

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