Al Yamamah University

Saudi Arabia

MBA

Master Classroom

Aspires to be the foremost Saudi educational institution renowned for its effective preparation of creative and entrepreneurial professionals who are consistently in high demand by leading public and private sector organizations.

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Al Yamamah University’s Postgraduate Studies

Al Yamamah University (YU) had been in a forefront in the field of its executive programs with an aim of preparing highly qualified graduates to become leaders of the Saudi economy. With this in mind, YU’s Master Programs have been created in addition to the existing programs to answer global demands in helping and nurturing young minds to be an excellent frontrunner in their chosen career and at the top of their professional lives. According to our Alumni, YU has been a great choice for them for the following reasons:

International Partners: Al Yamamah University pursues from day one to build academic partnerships with highly reputed academic institutions worldwide. In addition to the joint delivery of the EMBA with our partner, The Washington State University (WSU), Al Yamamah operates the EMBA degree program through a dual degree partnership with a noted French graduate school of business, INSECC of Paris
Evening Classes: Keeping in mind that most PGS students are working professionals, all courses are offered on the YU campus in the evenings and/or on weekends.
Experiential Learning: The “case method” experiential approach utilized in the PGS programs links text book theory to work place practice.
Networking advantage: Students build their network with their peer classmates who come from diverse backgrounds in the industry
Alumni connection: Being an alumnus of the PGS programs positions our students among C-level alumnus who graduated from this program and influencing professionals who lead the Saudi Market Today.
Accreditation: In May 2015 Al Yamamah University got accredited by the Education Evaluation Commission with 12 Saudi Universities and Colleges among 75 University and College in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Master programs offered at Al Yamamah University are:

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) - Dual Degree
- Length of Program: 20 Months.
- Program Structure: Core & Electives.
- Format: Weekends & Modules base.
- Students: Entrepreneurs and Executives with intensive experience.
- Dual Degree options:
  - Dual Degree:
    - Executive Master of Business Administration from Al Yamamah University.
    - Master of Business Administration from INSEEC.
  - Graduate Diploma degree from Washington State University.
- Language: English
- Intake: Septmeber
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Length of Program: Two Years (4 Semesters).
- Program Structure: Core & Electives.
- Format: Evening Classes.
- Student: Non Business majors & fresh graduates.
- Dual Degree options: Graduate Diploma degree from Washington State University.
- Language: English
- Intake: Septmeber
Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) - Only HR master program in KSA.
- Length of Program: Two Years (4 Semesters).
- Program Structure: Core & Electives.
- Format: Evening Classes.
- Student: Human Resources Professionals.
- Dual Degree options: Graduate Diploma degree from Washington State University.
- Language: English
- Intake: Septmeber
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
- Length of Program: Two Years (4 Semesters).
- Program Structure: Core & Electives.
- Format: Evening Classes.
- Student Body: Computer-related area professionals, engineers, MIS professionals, or mathematicians.
- Dual Degree options: Graduate Diploma degree from Washington State University.
- Language: English
- Intake: Septmeber

Postgraduate Student Profile

Demographics:

Average Age: 30 years
Male Students 60%
Female Students 40%

Work experience:

EMBA students average years of experience : 8 years
MBA students average years of experience: 2-5 years
MHRM students average years of experience: 2-5 years
Students currently work in private sector: 70%
Students currently work in public sector 30%

Students industries background:

Banking: 30%
Government/Military/Non-Profit: 14%
Telecommunication: 18%
Family business: 8%
Consultancy: 11%
Real Estate Development: 5%
Other: 14%

Admission Requirements for EMBA, MBA, and MHRM

•TOEFL score of 513 is a minimum requirement for a candidate to demonstrate his English proficiency for MBA and MHRM programs, whereas TOEFL 530 score is the minimum for EMBA.

•Candidates for admission to the YU Master programs must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0.

•Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in business administration may be admitted to the program with a deficient CGPA (as low as 2.5/4.0) provided that they achieved grades of 3.0/4.0 or above in their business coursework.

•Individuals who fall short of these requirements may be considered for provisional admission upon the basis of a particularly strong work record or the prior successful completion of a graduate degree program. These students will be required to register for a full load of foundation courses (12 credit hours) and to complete them with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or they will be dismissed from the program.

•Entering students without undergraduate education in business administration or whose preparation was in a language other than English are required to register for foundation semester courses as a condition of admittance to the program.

•The admissions committee will decide which of the applicable courses—Principles of Management, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Finance, Principles of Marketing, Introduction to Economics, and Introduction to Statistics—will be required for each candidate, based upon transcript analysis as well as a consideration of any relevant professional training.

Admission Requirements for MSIS

•Students are expected to have a Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related area, Engineering, MIS, or Mathematics with minimum grade of “Good” from a university accredited by Saudi MOE, to pass the MSIS interview, and to possess the prerequisite knowledge as follows:

•Proficiency in English language for fulfilling the TOEFL (513)/IELTS (5.5) requirements.

•Basic understanding of computer systems and working knowledge of at least one of the known programming languages.

Tution Fees

Admissions fees (one-time)

Admissions Fees (non-refundable) SAR 500

Seat Reservation Fees (non-refundable) SAR 3000

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Foundation semester (one semester- if required) SAR 24000

EMBA program (4 semesters) SAR 189000

EMBA program + Washington State University Postgraduate diploma (4 semesters) SAR 197000

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Foundation semester (one semester- if required) SAR 24000