About the Program

Strive the Saudi Electronic University and the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences to be an effective part in achieving the Kingdom's vision 2030. From this point of view the Executive Master of Business Administration program has been launched to increase human competencies that meet the requirements of the labor market and achieve the goals of the vision by graduating distinguished entrepreneurs and business leaders

This program aims to prepare students for executive positions in the government and private sector and helps them acquire the skills that are much needed in the 21^st century institutions. The program provides a balanced skill set that includes both job and interpersonal skills. This program focuses on enhancing the analytical and creative thinking capabilities that are critical to the success of managers and leaders.

The Executive Master of Business Administration program closely matches the curricula and characteristics of the current Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a change in the delivery process so that the courses are offered on weekends, allowing a larger segment of those wishing to complete their graduate studies to join this program.

 

Program Goals

Providing high academic courses capable of producing effective scientific outcomes in stimulating development and innovation

Contributing to achieving quality and excellence and creating a culture of creativity and critical thinking in business

Providing modern training and learning methods that contribute to raising the skills and quality of work for graduates

Providing and developing the administrative capabilities and professional leadership of graduates and enabling them to lead in the private and public sectors

Implementing locally and internationally recognized quality assurance standards

Developing students' creative thinking skills through synthesizing, analyzing, and enhancing the value of teamwork

Admission Requirements

General Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a MOE-recognized university. If the certificate is obtained from abroad, it must be accredited according to the equivalency program provided by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
• Applicant's cumulative GPA in the bachelor’s degree should not be less than (2.00 out of 4.00 or 3.00 out of 5.00) or its equivalent based on the available seats and shortlisting results. The College Council may waive this condition provided that the applicant's GPA is not less than (1.5 out of 4.00 or 2.5 out of 5.00) or its equivalent based on the available seats and shortlisting results.
• Submit the result of one of the approved English language tests:
  • IELTS-Academic only: with a score of no less than 5
  • STEP: with a score of no less than 76
  • TOEFL_IBT: with a score of no less than 45.
• SEU graduates are exempted from this condition provided that their bachelor’s program was taught in English, and a with a cumulative GPA of no less than (3.5 out of 4.00) or higher.
• Students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree from universities in countries where the native language is English* and the universities are recognized by the Ministry of Education are exempted.

* USA - Canada – UK - Australia - New Zealand.

• The validity period of the approved English language tests:
• TOEFL_IBT: 2 Years
• STEP: 3 Years
• IELTS Academic only: 3 Years
• Applicants need to submit only one English language test.
• The applicant must be a Saudi or non-Saudi (residing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a valid Iqama)
• Applicants who have been initially accepted, are required to pay the full amount of first semester tuition to get final admission.

 

Executive Master of Business Administration

Program-specific Requirements:

• Graduate assessment tests such as GMAT or GRE are not required, but they can be attached as support for acceptance when preference is given to applicants.
• Students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than business administration are required to pass the Pre-MBA semester before the final admission to the program.
• Must submit documents of Work experience no less than 3 years in a Leadership position.

Branches:

Riyadh (Male – Female) , Dammam ( Male – Female)