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2022-2025

GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

BULLETIN

Masoro Hill, City of Kigali

PO Box 2461, Kigali Rwanda

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FOREWORD

The Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) is delighted owing to the fact that you

have decided to undertake your graduate studies at this university. The University mission

and Vision emphasize on a high priority for the quality of Education to advance its

graduates in the area of economic, social and technological development through

excellent teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange.

This Master's Program policy provides important information on the programs offered at

AUCA. A major part of this document provides you with brief information on the policy

and Module /modules offered at AUCA.

The aim of AUCA is to provide the best possible environment for teaching, learning,

research and public services. The University is also committed to maintaining high quality

of education which is well known nationally, in the Eastern African region and across the

world. Besides, the university will continue to ensure that students gain world–class

knowledge in the respective fields of specialization.

The university therefore encourages students to join and actively participate in all

activities for the betterment of their academic life. The world has men and women of

giant intellect and vast knowledge. But there is one who stands higher than them for in

him are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Ellen G White said it well when

she stated, “We have nothing to fear except as we forget how the Lord has led us in the

past”. Higher education means more than academic pursuit. It is the communion

between the finite mind of man and the infinite mind of God. Its result is the restoration of

the image of God in man and the ideal is Godliness – Godlikeness in man.

True education should not ignore the value of scientific knowledge or literary

achievements for the above information, true education is power; above power,

goodness and above goodness, character. True higher education produces men and

women who are strong to think and act, individuals who are masters and slaves to

circumstances, individuals who possess breathe of mind, clearness of thought and

courage of their convictions. Silver and gold cannot buy it, it cannot be found in the

deep sea, and it is hidden from the eyes of human eyes. God is the only one who knows

where it is found. It is our hope that you will find this document worthwhile.

Once again, we warmly welcome you to the Adventist University of Central Africa and

look forward to working with you towards the realization of your ambitions.

May God bless you as you get ready to join the AUCA community!

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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AUCA : Adventist University of Central Africa

HRM : Human Resource Management

IG : Incomplete Grade

MBA : Masters in Business Administration

Med : Masters in Education

MSc : Masters in Science

SDA : Seventh Day Adventist

USA : United States of America

 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................... 2 
CHAPTER ONE...................................................................................................................................... 1 
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 1 
1.1 AUCA Historical Background ................................................................................................. 1 
CHAPTER TWO ..................................................................................................................................... 2 
ACADEMIC INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 2 
2.2 Academic Calendar for Graduate Studies........................................................................ 2 
2.3 Academic Program/ Graduate Program ........................................................................... 2 
a. Evaluation System ...................................................................................................................... 8 
a. Mean/Average....................................................................................................................... 9 
b.Examinations Periods .............................................................................................................. 9 
e.Module Audit ......................................................................................................................... 10 
2.11 Incomplete Grade (IG) ................................................................................................... 10 
2.12 Claim on Grades .............................................................................................................. 10 
2.14 Adding or Withdrawing a Module (Modification)..................................................... 12 
2.15 Change of Faculty/Concentration/Option................................................................ 12 
2.16 Medium of Instruction ......................................................................................................... 12 
2.18 Student Status ....................................................................................................................... 12 
a. Regular Student .................................................................................................................... 12 
b. Auditee .................................................................................................................................. 12 
2.19 Credit Transfer ................................................................................................................... 13 
2.20 Official List of Enrolled Students ..................................................................................... 13 
2.21 Suspension ......................................................................................................................... 14 
2.24 Completion of Graduate Program .................................................................................. 15 
GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ............................................................................................ 16 
3.1 Class Attendance and Academic Requirements .......................................................... 16 
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) ........................................... 18 
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 18 

 
 
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4.2 Goals for MBA Programs ................................................................................................... 18 
4.3 General Objectives............................................................................................................ 19 
4.5 Modules Categories .......................................................................................................... 21 
Module Core Description ........................................................................................................... 23 
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR MASTERS OF EDUCATION (MED) .............................................. 46 
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 46 
5.2 MEd Program Goal ................................................................................................................ 47 
5.3 General Objectives............................................................................................................ 47 
5.5 Role and Scope of the Program ..................................................................................... 48 
5.6 Modules .................................................................................................................................... 50 
Option in Educational Administration ...................................................................................... 50 
Concentration in Curriculum, Teaching and Supervision .................................................... 58 
ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN BIG DATA ANALYTICS ...................... 62 
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 62 
6.2 Educational Aims ................................................................................................................... 64 
Concentrations for MSc Big Data Analytics ............................................................................ 65 
 
 

CHAPTER ONE

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 AUCA Historical Background

The Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) was founded in 1978, but the official

opening was held on October 15, 1984. The University was located at Mudende, former

Mutura Commune, Gisenyi Prefecture, and North-East of Rwanda. In 1994, just before the

genocide, the University had seven (7) faculties:

▪ Faculty of Business Administration (Accounting and Information Management)

▪ Faculty of Sciences (Mathematics and Physics, Biology and Chemistry, Human

Biology and Public Health)

▪ Faculty of Education (Educational Psychology)

▪ Faculty of Technology

▪ Faculty of Agriculture

▪ Faculty of Languages (French and English)

▪ Faculty of Theology

Following the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, AUCA temporarily suspended its activities

until May 7th 1996, during which time the University reopened a transition Campus at

Gishushu, in Kigali City. From that time the University had been running only four faculties:

▪ Faculty of Business Administration, with four departments: Accounting,

Management, Marketing and Finance; and MBA programs.

▪ Faculty of Science in Information Technology, with three departments:

Information Management, Networking & Communication Systems, and

Software Engineering and Masters of Big Data Analytics (Msc);

▪ Faculty of Education, with six departments: Educational Psychology, English

Language and Literature, Accounting, Information Technology,

Mathematics and Geography; and Masters Programs.

▪ Faculty of Theology

Currently, the university main campus is located at Masoro Cell, Ndera Sector, Gasabo

District in Kigali City. The University also has two other campuses namely, Gishushu

Campus located in Remera Sector, Gasabo District, in Kigali City and Ngoma Campus

located in Gishyita Sector, Karongi District, in Western Province. The University is

committed to achieve its complete development and expansion.

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CHAPTER TWO

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

2.1 Directorate of Graduate Studies

The directorate of graduate studies has the main function of administering and

coordinating graduate studies at the Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA).

2.2 Academic Calendar for Graduate Studies

Graduate studies academic year is made up of three (3) regular semesters of 15 weeks

each for MBA and MED and two semesters for Big Data. The University observes official

public holidays which appear on the academic calendar and those which may be

announced by the Rwandan Government. The graduate programs are offered in

evenings and weekends.

2.3 Academic Program/ Graduate Program

Currently, AUCA offers two graduate programs:

a. Masters in Education

✔ Master of Education (MEd)with Option in Educational Administration;

✔ Master of Education (MEd) with Option in Curriculum, Teaching and

Supervision.

b. Masters in Business Administration

✔ Master of Business Administration (MBA)Option in Accounting;

✔ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Option in Finance;

✔ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Option in Management and;

✔ Master of Business Administration (MBA)Option in Human Resource

Management;

✔ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Option in Project Management.

c. Masters Science (M.Sc.)

✔ Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Big Data Analytics.

Note: The postgraduate school also applied for the following new MBA programs:

✔ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Option in Taxation;

✔ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Option in Procurement;

✔ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Option in Economics;

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2.4 Duration of Program

Graduate students will be awarded a Master’s Degree upon completing two academic

years of five semesters for MBA and MED. Where each academic year has three (3)

semesters of four months each. While for M.Sc. Big data analytics, they will be for (5) five

semesters including internship and thesis.

2.5 Admission Requirements

I. MBA and MED Requirements

a. A student is required to have a degree recognized and offered by an institution of

higher learning in order to qualify for admission in a master's program.

b. A student can be accepted on transfer basis, by transferring a maximum of 50

percent of credits from an accredited university offering a master’s program, if

those modules are the same as what AUCA offers.

c. International applicants will be required to fulfill the aforementioned requirements

and obtain a student visa from the Government of Rwanda as well as the

equivalence of the Bachelor’s Degree from the High Education Council (HEC) in

Rwanda.

d. All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Thirty

Thousand Rwandan Francs (Frw 30,000) for national students and Fifty Dollars ($50)

for the international applicants. The fees are subject to revision from time to time,

based on fluctuations of the national currency.

e. Students shall be registered by names appearing on the academic documents

(Degree/certificates) of the previous program. No change of names by students

shall be accepted unless supported by a document from the recognized

government official. Furthermore, after graduating from AUCA no change of

names on degree and transcript is allowed. However, upon documents from

governmental institutions officials allowing change of names, AUCA graduates will

only receive A To Whom It May Concern, due to the fact that an issued degree

does not change.

f. No student will be allowed to start the module if not registered. Any module

studied without registering it will automatically be subject to the repeat.

g. No student shall be allowed to suspend studies after one month of effective

commencement of a semester except under special circumstances. Permission to

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suspend studies shall be considered after producing satisfactory evidence of the

reason for suspension. Besides, the suspension after one month of commencement

of the semester will not require funds reimbursement.

II. Masters of Science in Big Data Analytics

The following are admission requirements:

a. Academic Specific Entry Requirements

1. To be admitted to a Master of Science in Big Data Analytics program at AUCA, an

applicant is required to have a recognized degree in Computer Science,

Information Technology (IT), Applied Mathematics, Statistics with at least a

cumulative GPA of 2.4 on a 4 points scale or on 12/20 or 60% at undergraduate

level offered by an accredited Institution Of Higher Learning.

2. Applicants from Physics, Education with IT, Economics, Geography, will be

admitted upon completion of prerequisites.

3. Applicants with foreign academic qualifications shall obtain an equivalence of

their degree certificates from Rwanda High Education Council.

4. An applicant can be accepted on transfer basis by transferring a maximum of 50%

credits from accredited universities offering M.Sc. in Big Data Analytics, if those

modules are equivalent to modules offered by AUCA.

b. Required documents for application:

1. A well filled in application form;

2. Official receipt of application fee payment (Frw 50,000 for Rwandan applicants and

USD 100 for international applicants);

3. Certified photocopies of college or university diplomas or degree certificates;

4. Two recent passport-size photos;

5. Three letters of recommendation from referees in sealed envelopes;

6. Two certified copies of the official transcript from each college/ university attended

(certified by the institution or Commissioner of Oath);

7. Certified photocopy of secondary school certificate;

8. Updated curriculum vitae (CV);

9. A proof/copy of health insurance certificate;

10. Essay (Explaining educational goals, career objectives, work experience, awards,

and/or extracurricular activities;

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Note: An international student will need to apply for a study visa within two weeks (15

days) upon arrival. To do this, he/she will produce the following documents to Rwanda's

Immigration Services: a Police Clearance from the home country; a valid passport, a

CV and an application letter.

2.6 Prerequisite Modules Requirements

The following undergraduate modules or the equivalent are the prerequisites/remedial

modules to the MBA programs:

● Financial Management 10 credits

● Principles of Accounting I 10 credits

● Principles of Management 10credits

● Microeconomics 10 credits

For Masters of Education the following are the prerequisites:

● Foundation of School Administration 10 credits

● Principles of Teaching 10credits

● Educational Psychology 10credits

● Foundations and Curriculum Development 10credits

● Descriptive Statistics 10credits

For MSc Big Data Prerequisites to be taken at AUCA Undergraduate IT Programs are:

● Introduction to Computer Programming 10credits

● Applied Mathematics 10 credits

● Statistics and Probability 10credits

● Data Structure 10Credits

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II.7 Program Design

A. MBA & MED Programs

i. Modules are evaluated in terms of semester credits. According to the

international convention, 1 semester credit equals 1.5 quarter credits

(Reference. One semester credit equals 15 hours).

ii. For the graduate program, students are allowed to take a maximum of 12

credits per semester.

iii. At least four (4) semesters of 12 credits each are required for completing the

Master’s module work.

iv. A minimum of 54 semester credits are module work required for the student to

be awarded a Master’s Degree.

v. Master’s students should pass a comprehensive exam of 4 four selected

modules such as (2) core modules and (2) specialization modules, plus writing

a Master’s thesis of 6 Credits.

vi. Two senior faculty members in the department will advise the student where

one will be main and second will be co-advisor.

vii. Three panel members will attend to the final defense of the students and will

evaluate the candidate and approve the edited final bound thesis. One will

be an external examiner.

B. M.Sc. in Big Data Analytics Program

i. Modules are evaluated in terms of semester credits. According to the international

convention, 1 semester credit equals 1.5 quarter credits (Reference. One semester

credit equals 15 hours).

ii. For the M.Sc. in Big Data Analytics program, students are allowed to take between

16 credits in semester one, 18 credits in semester two and 15 credits in semester

three. At least three (3) semesters are required for completing the Master’s module

work. The students are also given an internship of 15 credits.

iii. A minimum of 54 semester credits are module work required for the student to be

awarded a Master’s Degree.

iv. Master’s students should pass a comprehensive exam of 3 selected modules such

as (2) theoretical and (1) applied modules, plus writing a Master’s thesis of 6

Credits.

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v. The student will take an internship in industry to acquire experience with the

working environment under supervision of experienced personnel in the company.

The internship will take 2 months in companies that deal with big data. The student

will be required to write a final report known as thesis and be presented to the

examiner. Senior faculty in the department will guide the student.

vi. Two senior faculty members in the department will advise the student where one

will be main and second will be co-advisor.

vii. Three panel members of which one will be external examiner, will attend the final

defense of the students and evaluate the candidate as well as approve the

edited final bound thesis.

2.8 Module Length

Module offered at AUCA Master’s programs is expected to be delivered over a period

of four to five weeks.

2.8Academic Progress

● The normal load for a Master's program is 12 credits per semester for MED and

MBA, and between 15 -18 for M.Sc. in Big Data Analytics.

● A passing mark of a module is 10/20 or 50%. However, to graduate at AUCA a

master’s student is required to have a minimum of 13/20 or 65% as overall average

or GPA.

● Once a student completes the program with less than 13/20 or 65% of overall

average, he or she is required to repeat some modules of his/ her choice in order

to increase the GPA and as a consequence the previous mark will be cancelled.

Note that a repeat is only done once per module.

● A student who fails to complete his/her master thesis within two academic years

after completion of module work will be required to register again the thesis and

change the topic title and be given a new advisor.

● The master’s program lasts for two years minimum and four years maximum; failure

to finish in four years leads to the student's dismissal from the university.

● Immediately after the topic defense, each student will be assigned an academic

advisor to assist him/her in the process of proposal thesis writing.

● After defending the topic, a student has a minimum of two (2) months to defend

the thesis proposal.

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● After successfully defending the thesis proposal, a student has 3 months to finish

his/her research work under the supervision of his/her advisor and publicly defend

it.

● Final defense cannot be allowed unless a student has successfully completed the

module work evaluations, and has financially and academically cleared for

defense.

● Before registering for thesis writing, a student must have completed and

succeeded in all modules and has a required GPA.

2.10 Evaluation and Grading Systems

a. Evaluation System

The evaluation system of the University is based on a multi-dimensional way of evaluating

the performance of students. The grades obtained from the Adventist University of

Central Africa are thus based on various methods of continuous assessment:

1. The final grade of a module is the weighted average of the cumulated grades of the

quizzes, tests, assignments, research projects, practical work, field trips and

examinations of the whole semester.

2. The weighting of the semester assessment totals 100%, which is distributed as follows:

Table 2: Evaluation Scales

Assessment Item

Weighting in %

Invigilation

Assignments & Quizzes*

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Monitored by the lecturer

Mid-Semester Exam

30

Monitored by the lecturers and

Invigilators

Final Exams (Formal)

40

Monitored by the lecturer,

faculty and Invigilators

*Individual evaluation is a must in every class work

3. Each assessment meets the following objectives:

● To help and motivate the students to study more effectively;

● To evaluate the progress of the student and the effectiveness of the lecturer;

● To determine if the student meets the minimal requirements of the module;

● To help the lecturer ascertain the achievement of the module objectives.

Lecturers submit soft copies and signed hard copies of their grade reports to the

Registrar’s Office. 5 days after the examination day. Before the final exam takes place,

students should be aware of their performance. Besides the submission of grades to the

Registrar’s office, the hard copies must be approved by the Director of Graduate studies.

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The grade reports are kept in a file in the registrar’s office vault. Once all the grades are

entered into the AUCA registration system, the grade transcripts are uploaded online and

can be accessed by the students before they can register for the next semester.

The grading system in force at AUCA is a numerical one. The final maximum score is out

of 20 or out of 4 as GPA. The table of conversion indicates the average and the GPA

grading as presented below:

b. GPA Grading system at AUCA

The AUCA graduate program is based on the grading system which is described here.

Table 3: GPA Grading System at AUCA

Our System

(Out of 20)

Class

Letter

Grade

Percentage

GPA

(Out of 4)

16 – 20

Grand

Distinction

First Class Honors

A

80-100%

3.20 - 4.00

14–15.99

Distinction

Second Class

Honors Upper

Division

B

70-79.99%

2.80 – 3.19

13–13.99

Satisfaction

Second Class

Honors Lower

Division

C

65-69.99%

2.60– 2.79

a. Mean/Average

The University determines one mean/average for the grades of the students.

b. Examinations Periods

The period of examinations is scheduled in the middle and at the completion of each

module. The attendance of each student must strictly be respected. These are mid-

semester and final exams. No other examinations may be conducted unless they are

officially approved.

c. Missing out on Exams

A student who misses out on examinations (final or mid-semester exam) will be allowed

to take the missed exam in the next semester or whenever the module is offered next

when the module is scheduled. The student will be required to fill in a form for the make-

up exam, provide justification for missing the exam and pay 25% of the cost of the Module

d. Module Repeat

The repeating of a module in case of failure is allowed but it must be done during the

next semester or when the module is rescheduled. Otherwise, the grade of the failed

Module is retained. Once the repeated Module is successfully passed, the previous grade

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is retained on the transcript but does not count in the calculation of the mean. What

counts in the calculation of the mean is the highest grade.

e. Module Audit

A student can audit a module as many times as he/she would like at his/her own

discretion but without a grade at a cost of 50% of the module credit. Auditing a module

can be done before a student (1) is registered in the module officially and (2) repeats

the failed module.

2.11 Incomplete Grade (IG)

If at the end of the semester a student fails to sit for examinations or does not meet all the

academic requirements, the lecturer gives an incomplete grade (IG). In such a case the

student has a maximum period of one semester, provided the module is offered, ahead

to complete the requirements of the full grade with financial implications, plus authentic

justification. Failure to meet the requirements of the grade by the end of the given period,

the grade will be recorded as a zero (0).

In case of sickness and loss of direct family members(parent, child or spouse), the student

who missed the exam will be allowed, after presenting required documents, to sit for a

special exam upon recommendation from the faculty having studied the case based on

his/her exam make- up form.

In addition, a student who has not successfully completed his/her thesis during an

academic session is required to register for a zero credit the following semester or

academic year for his/her student’s eligibility.

2.12 Claim on Grades

● In case of claims, the student will fill in a form to be analyzed by a team of lecturers

appointed by the faculty. For a case of non-satisfaction the marked examination

booklets should be available to the students by the Faculty. These booklets will be

kept for a period of one year.

● The student who is not satisfied with the awarded grade will start the claim process

using the Claim Forms - first with the Director of graduate studies then with the Deputy

Vice Chancellor for Academics if not satisfied. From this level, if the student is still not

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satisfied, he/she may appeal to the academic committee by writing an official letter,

with a copy to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics.

2.13 Registration Procedures

Before registration, a one-day orientation program is organized to allow new students to

get acquainted with the academic program, library, internet, laboratories facilities, and

other matters pertaining to the life of the student at the University.

For a new student:

1. The new students must sign a declaration form stating that he/she will comply

with the University rules and regulations governing the academic, social, and

spiritual life at AUCA.

2. Get the provisional student identification number from the Registrar’s office.

Admitted students should present an admission letter. In case a student does

not report, the admission letter will be valid for two years.

For both the new and returning student:

3. Attend orientation and consult with the faculty Dean.

4. Select modules online considering the prerequisites and advice from Dean.

5. Print 3 copies of the registration form (the first copy for the finance office, the

second for the student him/herself and the third one for the Registrar’s office).

6. Present the 3 registration forms to the Faculty for approval.

7. Pay the tuition fees at the bank.

8. Present the bank payment slip and the 3 copies of the registration form to the

accounting office and get the receipt.

9. Get class cards.

10. Attend classes (attendance is mandatory), a student that misses more than 25%

of attendance repeats the module. Benchmark from HEC.

11. A student both new and ongoing who has not completed the registration is not

an officially registered student of AUCA and cannot attend classes.

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2.14 Adding or Withdrawing a Module (Modification)

The addition or withdrawal of a module is permitted in exceptional cases that are

approved by the Directorate of graduate studies and, for the period indicated in the

academic calendar.

Note: Registration and modification forms must bear three stamps that show approval by

the graduate coordinator, finance and the registrar’s office.

2.15 Change of Faculty/Concentration/Option

A student is required to remain in the concentration/specialization and the program of

his/her initial registration until the completion of his/her studies. However, for a genuine

reason and on recommendation of the faculty, a student wishing to change the program

completes a change of faculty/concentration/ specialization form to be allowed to

change the program. The student can be advised by the faculty to change the faculty

or concentration/specialization, if the student shows poor performance.

All Module s/modules passed that apply to the new major will automatically be

transferred wholly. The probation in the former program is to be dropped. Major Module

s/modules done in the previous program become complementary and do not count for

the degree requirement unless they are also in the new program.

2.16 Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction at the Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) is English

language.

2.17 Reintegration after Dismissal

A student who has been dismissed from AUCA because of his/her poor academic

performance could still apply for reintegration into AUCA as a fresh student. All Module

s/modules done before dismissal shall not be considered for graduation.

2.18 Student Status

a. Regular Student

A student is considered regular after applying, meeting the requirements for admission,

receiving an admission letter (for new students) and then registering and paying for

Module s/modules in a semester (all students). The student is allowed to take between 9

and 12 credits per semester.

b. Auditee

An auditee is someone (student or not) who is auditing a Module /module. This person is

not allowed to do any assignment or examination. The auditee does not receive an

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academic grade nor document at the end of the Module /module. The auditee pays

half the cost of credit. In Information Technology such a student must have his/her own

laptop. The auditee is allowed to register only with the approval of the Dean of the

Faculty and the lecturer responsible for the Module /module.

2.19 Credit Transfer

A student may request to transfer credits obtained from other accredited institutions of

higher education to AUCA, provided that such credits are not more than four years old,

starting from the last year of enrollment. A student cannot transfer more than 50% of the

credits for the program. For an internal transfer, an AUCA student who has successfully

completed a particular major, wishing to pursue another major, the transferrable credits

will be 75% which will be calculated in the cumulative average.

Credits that have led the student to a certain degree in his/her former school are

acceptable even if they are more than four years old. This also applies to the case of

validation of the credits obtained from AUCA. A student who has a transcript from

another academic institution must present an official document from the government

proving that the institution is chartered.

If an applicant has not yet obtained a transcript, his/her transcript should be mailed from

the former University’s Registrar to AUCA Registrar’s office. Transferable credits shall be

only those passed with 13/20 or above.

However, for a graduate from AUCA who changes faculty or option, Module s/modules

passed with 10/20 may be transferred internally. A transferring student shall be admitted

after the examination of his/her application and transferrable credits shall be written on

his/her transcripts with the same passed Module s that are general or core Module s that

are crosscutting in all the specializations. However, for internal transferred Module s the

respective marks will be recorded on the transcript as they were and the students will

receive the same ID number as getting a new student Identification number to facilitate

internal transfer.

2.20 Official List of Enrolled Students

The provisional list of students enrolled in each Module is made definite by the end of the

first week of classes in the semester. The student whose name is not on the list is not

allowed to attend the Module and should be suspended.

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2.21 Suspension

Students wishing to suspend/withdraw the Module must complete a

suspension/withdrawal form obtainable from the Registrar’s office/coordinator’s office. If

the suspension/withdrawal is carried out during the first week of the first month of the

current semester, the student receives a refund of 75% of tuition. There is no refund if the

suspension occurs after the first week of the first month of the semester and all academic

work previously carried out no longer counts.

A student who does not follow the official procedures for suspension is considered as

having abandoned the Module /module. He/she automatically receives the score of

null. If a student suspends classes from AUCA, he/she must, prior to his/her departure,

settle all the accounts and return all AUCA property in his/her possession, including the

student ID card. The suspension period is limited to two years.

Intermediate form for missing a single module out of the four semester Module s.

2.22 Dropout/abandoning School

For a student who abandons/drops out the Module /module, readmission is possible

under the following conditions:

1. The student who chooses to drop out must not exceed 2 years out of AUCA.

2. On return, he/she pays a penalty fee set by the AUCA administration.

3. A student who would wish to return after a drop out period of more than two

years shall be considered as a dismissed student and may be readmitted as a

new student.

2.23 Thesis Writing

The student is required to finish his/her studies with thesis writing. The thesis writing is taken

towards the successful completion of the program. If the student fails to comply with the

thesis writing regulations, his/her topic will be canceled. He/she will restart the thesis with

a new topic. As previously mentioned, a student who has not successfully completed

his/her thesis during an academic session is required to register for a zero credit the

following semester or academic year for his/her student’s eligibility. After his/her

completion of thesis before graduation, a student and his/her supervisor are compulsorily

required to publish at least one article from the thesis and office of graduate studies is

mandatorily required to implement this.

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2.24 Completion of Graduate Program

The student of AUCA is required to complete his/her graduate studies in 2 years minimum.

Due to some circumstances, a student who does not finish in 2 years will be allowed to

continue her/his studies at AUCA for only 2 more academic years maximum.

2.25 Graduation Requirements

The following are the graduation requirements for Master’s program:

1. Complete all prescribed Master’s Module s/Modules.

2. Must have successfully completed a minimum of credits of Master’s Module work

with at least a cumulative average of 13/20.

3. The candidate must have defended orally and successfully his/her thesis.

4. The candidate must have published at least one article from his/her master’s

thesis/research project. The AUCA Journal (JIDA) is for free publications for

students and their supervisors. However, any other referred journal is also

accepted provided that the article is from AUCA Defended thesis.

5. Apply for graduation by filling the available form in the registrar's office.

6. Submit 4 edited and bound copies of the thesis duly accepted and signed by the

supervisors, members of the panel, and the director of graduate studies.

7. Clear all financial obligations.

8. A graduate who does not attend graduation weekend at AUCA while has filled

the graduation form can graduate in absentia if he/she presented the reasons

before graduation date. However, the graduate who does not attend the

ceremonies with or without convincing reasons will need to pay a fine of Twenty

Thousand Rwandan Francs (Frw 20,000) before collecting his/her degree.

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CHAPTER 3

GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

3.1 Class Attendance and Academic Requirements

The student whose absences in a Module are 25% of the maximum class hours will be

suspended from the Module /module. Any grade the student has obtained in this Module

will be canceled. Coming late for more than 15 minutes automatically excludes the

student from the class. Attendance at the academic activities of the University is

compulsory for all students.

3.2 Academic Behaviors

a. Christian Values

AUCA counts on human values that help to achieve the academic excellence of its

students. When students leave the university, AUCA wants the world to know they are

Adventist University graduates.

b. Honesty

This is a set of guidelines and principles which govern the AUCA excellence and integrity.

It is a fundamental principle that governs life in all Adventist institutions, including AUCA.

Any deviation from this standard, however small, is a serious compromise of AUCA

standards.

The reinforcement of academic honesty is key for academic performance. This is only

possible if students are completely honest and do all the assignments to the best of their

ability while at the AUCA. For this reason, the AUCA disciplines students who show

academic dishonesty in any form.

Thus, the following measures have been put in place:

1. Any grade obtained in a fraudulent manner is not recognized. Thus, the student

gets 0 in the Module he/she cheated. A student may be withdrawn from the

Module /module.

2. A student may be suspended from all the Module s/modules for one semester or

more. Each case will be examined individually.

3. Serious cases of cheating or fraud involve a dismissal of the student by the

administrative committee, on recommendations of the disciplinary committee.

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4. Other measures may be applied according to individual cases. For more

information on student indiscipline, see the student handbook.

5. Any student who is caught in plagiarism, he/she will be suspended or dismissed

from the University according to individual cases.

3.2 Dressing Code

AUCA dressing code should be followed by all students and staff on campus. These

include the kind of clothes to wear which are corporate dress, no use of earrings and

bracelets. AUCA has a team that reinforces these dressing codes, so all students and staff

are required to respect them.

3.3 Chapel Seminar or General Assembly

Every student is requested to attend the general meeting/chapel seminar where all

communications are announced and is required to attend all series of weeks of prayer

or spiritual emphasis as planned by the university.

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CHAPTER 4

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

4.1 Introduction

The number of trained, qualified professional and technical business workers and

practitioners in the industries and institutions of learning remains a profound challenge in

Rwandan industries, the Church, the public and private sectors. Although training sessions

are conducted within the country to strengthen capacity, the investment expansion in

the industries and the Church institutions proved that the number of needed workers

remains insufficient. It is from this observation that the AUCA- MBA curriculum aims at

fulfilling the aspirations and expectations of the Rwandans, the Church and the labor

market. The concentrations/majors are structured based on the labour market needs,

demand and the constraints within the Church.

The masters of Business Administration has following options:

⮚ Master’s Degree of Business with Option in Accounting

⮚ Master’s Degree of Business with Option in Finance

⮚ Master’s Degree of Business with Option in Human Resource Management

⮚ Master’s Degree of Business with Option in Management

⮚ Master’s Degree of Business with Option in Project Management

In progress AUCA has submitted new specialization programs to regulatory bodies

(Rwanda High Education Council- HEC and Adventist Accreditation Association- AAA)

once approved they will be run.

The MBA curriculum was designed in comparison with international school/faculty of

Business Administration degree program requirements within and outside the region. Also,

the standards and bulletins of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Universities around the

world were consulted as guidelines in designing the Module /module. AUCA’s Masters of

Business Administration has foundational Module s/modules, core requirement Module

s/modules taken by everyone enrolled for MBA regardless of the major areas), option

Module s/modules, and thesis writing. The student has the academic freedom of taking

more than one major, but it is not compulsory.

4.2 Goals for MBA Programs

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to respond to the demand of

the Church, Private Sector and the government of the Republic of Rwanda. Currently,

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qualified workers within the Church are in short supply and the labor market is constantly

seeking for higher degrees among potential recruits. Thus, the program of MBA is

envisaged to primarily produce competent qualified workers within the Church and

outside the Church organization. Upon graduation, the graduates will be qualified

candidates for self-employment and employees both within the Church institutions and

the labor market worldwide. Furthermore, the graduates will be capable of managing

corporate businesses, handle administrative and supervision roles or duties and actively

participate in the Rwanda and East Africa Community market. In addition, the degree is

a stepping stone in pursuing further studies in the respective subject area of

specializations and or subsequently feeding other PhD programs.

4.3 General Objectives

The main objectives of programs are to enable students to acquire Christian cutting-

edge education relevant to the business environment, inculcate professional ethical

competencies required for effective business management in a corrupt world, and to

initiate and undertake reforms and innovations in the practice of productive corporate

investments/management. The program is basically for graduate students with the

purpose of touching the learner’s social, economic, political, cultural, and spiritual

dimensions of life.

Generally, the Master’s degree of Business Administration seeks:

(i) To contribute to the Rwandan Government goals that seek to eliminate

ignorance and poverty in the society by preparing efficient, effective,

ethical, professional and committed managers who will enhance the

development of organizations and the nation;

(ii) To enhance and strengthen the human capacity towards contributing to the

development of human capital for Rwanda envisioned knowledge

economy;

(iii) To develop competent and professional God-fearing managers,

administrators, leaders, and teachers to serve effectively in public, private

and the Seventh-day Adventist institutions in and outside Rwanda;

(iv) To instill in graduate students the love for their fellow human beings:

educated or uneducated by being to them moral and spiritual models and

peace makers, in service to God and humanity for the joy of service now and

in the world to come;

(v) To ensure that each student masters and displays skills and knowledge in the

conduct of research, consultancy and business ventures. Hence, provides

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career opportunities for graduates of AUCA MBA program to seek further

education or development in their areas of specialization.

(vi) To instill in graduate the zeal for servant-hood in the discharge of duty to man

and God while eradicating social discrimination anchored on human social

and economic parameters

4.4 Specific Objectives

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) offers the students an opportunity to learn

management, human resource management, finance, big data analytics, project

management and accounting. Theories and concepts that are global and can fit into

the business organizations of the 21st century. This program ensures that the student is able

to perform in today’s economy and ever-changing business world. The program lays a

strong foundation of teaching skills in business studies in schools. The holders of MBA and

MSC are expected to work in both public and private sectors, including being able to

comfortably handle and teach in schools and colleges. Specifically, the program seeks:

i. To enable students to understand the nature of accounting as a discipline and

how accounting can be used to enhance sustainable development of their

organization and or national economy;

ii. To offer advanced employable skills that can be used in both the public and

private sector and industry or creators of jobs;

iii. To increase students’ knowledge and competencies to enable them fit into the

accounting, business, management and finance world;

iv. To prepare the students for advance education (PhD) in Accounting, Finance,

Management, Human Resource Management, and other post-graduate

studies;

v. To equip students with research, technical, and analytical skills essential for their

own development and also the development of the economy at large.

4.5 Competences

At the successful completion of MBA option in accounting major concentration, student

should be able to;

i. Address technical accounting aspects in life both in profit and nonprofit making

organizations

ii. Prepare and decisively analyze financial reports

iii. Critically assess the financing options available for the for organizational optimal

performance

iv. Explain how to conduct and interpret financial statements analysis using financial

ratios

v. Apply auditing practices and internal accounting controls

vi. Make rational decisions based on accounting information provided.

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FOUNDATIONAL MODULE S

The Foundational Module s are designed to give the student a broad view of knowledge

and the acquisition of relevant and useful skills in their respective areas of study.

Foundational Module s introduce students to a discipline or a Module of study and are

pivotal in their future career paths. Due to their size and the wide range of student

backgrounds, they present both unique instructional challenges and outsized

opportunities for impact across the University. Foundational Module s aim at fulfilling the

objective of the Adventist Education through the wholistic approach of training

individuals mentally, spiritually, physically and socially. Every student, unless exempted, is

required to take the following foundational Module s in addition to the major or

concentration and minor Module s.

4.5 Modules Categories

A. Foundation Module s /modules (40 Credits)

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Credit

Contact

Hours

SDL

Total

RELT 9111

Philosophy of Christian Ethics

3

10

45

55

100

STAT 9112

Applied Statistics

3

10

45

55

100

REMT9113

Advanced Research Methodology

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9114

Human Resource Management

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

Description of Foundation Modules

RELT 9111 Philosophy of Christian Ethics 10 Credits

This Module surveys Christian philosophy and beliefs in accordance with the Holy Bible. It

covers the wholistic philosophy of education which encompasses the development of

physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual aspects, the nature of man, the law of God,

and Christian life. In addition, the concept of Business philosophies and values was

passed from the early management thinkers: Tuz Sun, Machiavellian, Cato the Elder,

Code of Hammurabi, Peter Drucker, and some of the 20th century thinkers. The

aforementioned are infused with the philosophies of Kant, Plato, Aristotle, Socrates,

Jeremy, Thomas Aquinas, and Gandhi etc.

STAT 9112 Applied Statistics 10 Credits

This Module centers on a study of statistical procedures and techniques with particular

emphasis on treatment and analysis of educational and psychological data. The

following topics are discussed: need for statistics, statistical methods, frequency

distribution and their graphic representations, statistical notations, mean, mode, median,

standard deviation, measures of variations, skewness and kurtosis, scales and

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measurements, probability and binomial distribution, the normal curve. Linear regression

in terms of simple regression and multiple regressions, post estimation tests, Beta value, T-

tests, F-tests and ANOVA, P-value and individual coefficients of determination under

multiple regression models. All of these statistics are to be taught using statistical tools

such as Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) for primary data treatment, E-views

for Time Series Data and STATA for Panel Data and their interpretation as far as research

and thesis writing are concerned.

REMT 9113 Advanced Research Methodology 10 Credits

This Module examines principles that govern the methods and methodology of research,

planning and carrying out and reporting researches in a professional way. It uses scientific

research methods to solve the research problem. The format and style of research, the

statistical measures, types, designs and sampling in research and application of statistical

software packages are also covered. The student will learn various stages of the research

process and prepare a research proposal or project proposal. Students will put to use all

the research skills acquired and needed for personal research projects in the graduate

studies. Extensive business or educational research, written reports, and oral presentations

will be required in the development of project, thesis, and a case study. In addition,

students must demonstrate the ability to conduct independent rapid and intelligent

research work in an increasingly complex and changing world.

HREM 9114 Human Resource Management 10 Credits

This Module covers human resource management (HREM) history, functions, theories and

practices from a strategic perspective. It focuses on how to attract, recruit, maintain and

strategically develop human resources in order to optimize stakeholders’ satisfaction. The

concepts of human capital, knowledge management, and organizational learning are

covered. This Module further explores other elements of supervision, emotional

intelligence, human and social capital, and leadership that are crucial factors in

managing people in the workplace. Using a case study format, the Module examines

various approaches to job development/enrichment, quality of work life, motivation,

evaluation, recruitment, research, and supervision.

Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration

B. Core Module s/modules (60 credits)

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Credit

Contact

Hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9121

Management Information System

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9122

Operations and Total Quality Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9123

Advanced Financial Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9124

Managerial Economics

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9211

Quantitative Techniques and Simulation

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9212

Strategic Management & Modeling

3

10

45

55

100

Total

18

60

270

330

600

Core Modules

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It is a series or selection of Module s that all masters’ students are required to complete

before they can move onto the next level in their education’s specialization. Each of

these modules is carefully put together to provide the fundamentals in order [to prepare]

the student for the specializations which are offered in the second half of the program.”

These core Module s/modules are necessary for students to be able to achieve greater

understanding of later, specialization Module s. Employers will expect MBA graduates to

be ready, from day one, to add value to their organizations.

Module Core Description

BUAD 9121 Management Information System 10 Credits

This Module is designed to enable students to comprehend computer-based information

systems and their role in business organizations. It covers elements of information systems,

type of information systems, integration of office applications systems, system

development cycle (CDLC), database management systems (DBMS), decision support

systems (DSS), and management of communication network systems.

BUAD 9122 Operations and Total Quality Management 10 Credits

Quality and operations management is the management of production systems and

processes for creating quality goods and services. This Module introduces students to

methods and analysis related to the design, planning, control, and improvement of

production of goods and services. It includes decision theories, quality management,

ISO, forecasting techniques, capacity planning, firm allocations, aggregate planning,

system design, process design, facility layout work environment design, six sigma, critical

path method, work scheduling, queue management, material management, and

project management.

BUAD 9123 Advanced Financial Management 10 Credits

The Module examines advanced concepts and methods of financial management.

Topics include risk and return, assets valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure,

business financial planning and working capital management. The module is designed

to provide students with key financial management concepts, ratios, analysis, and

interpretations. The objective is to ensure each student is familiar with the language,

dynamism, and resources of financial management so that they have a solid

understanding of financial management's role in the business environment.

This Module is designed to expose students to various methods, practices and standards

used in financial management and to develop the relevant skills to fit into the broad

scheme of today’s business environment.

Topics include risk and return, assets valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure,

business financial planning and working capital management. This Module aims to

enable the student to craft effective financial plans, investment decisions, and controls

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in business operations based on accounting information and reports. It involves cost

analysis, operational leverage, discounted cash flow, ratio analysis, operational budgets,

variance analysis, financial performance measures, analysis and interpretation of

financial statements, management control systems, activities-based accounting, and

responsibility accounting.

BUAD 9124 Managerial Economics 10 Credits

Economics is about allocative efficiency in the face of scarce resources in an efficient,

effective and ethical manner. It is in fact the study of decision making on the allocation

of scarce resources of the organization in order to achieve optimization curve.

Managerial Economics Module involves the study and application of economic theory

to decisions made by individuals or organizations in order to achieve their goals. It is

designed to enhance the strategic decision-making capacity of a candidate's business

management. It focuses on production, theory, cost theory, price theory and game

theory (business strategy or competitive strategy). Specifically, it covers demand, supply,

elasticity, consumer theories, market systems and structure, cost of the firm, pricing,

labour market and international trade theories. This Module covers micro- and macro-

economic theory, models, quantitative concepts and their application to forecasting,

production, budgeting, and government regulations in managerial decision-making. The

Economics module will provide an overview of micro & macro-economic with an

emphasis on the practical managerial application of economic thought and theory to

firm, national, and international business activities.

BUAD 9211 Quantitative Techniques and Simulation 10 Credits

This Module provides an overview of essential, practical and quantitative techniques that

have been used to solve management problems. It offers the opportunity to apply

mathematical models and tools to the analysis of business problems and management

decision-making. The Module focuses on optimization. The simulation module provides

an opportunity for students to apply business theory and principles in an actual,

competitive environment created through computer simulation. Students will operate

software (SPSS, e-view, DAP), analyze, and make all business decisions in a competitive

environment.

BUAD 9212 Strategic Management and Modeling 10 Credits

This Module introduces the concept of strategic management through case analyses,

and considers the basic direction and goals of an organization, the environment (social,

political, technological, economic, and global factors), industry and market structure,

and organizational strengths and weaknesses. The emphasis is on the development and

successful implementation of strategy in different types of firms across industries. Strategic

man\agreement is concerned with those aspects of general management that have

material effects on the survival and success of business enterprise. It deals with methods

that help to handle challenging situations. This Module is designed to enable a student

to understand the art of strategic thinking, business environment analysis, to identify

business opportunities, threats vis-à-vis strength and weaknesses, formulation of strategies

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and policies, implementation of strategies and evaluation. The Module will focus on

corporate strategy, business (competitive strategy and functional strategy) BCG,

balance score card, VIRO, Diamond model, and the competitive forces.

BUAD 9311 Thesis 30 Credits

This Module introduces the concept of design research projects, write proposals, collect

and analyze data, and write up research findings. Topics addressed include the

relationship between theory and method, defining researchable questions, participant

observation, writing field notes, interview techniques (unstructured, semi-structured,

structured), transcription, sampling, designing questionnaires, coding data, data analysis,

and research proposal evaluation criteria. The module also examines the ethical issues

involved in social science research more broadly, from informed consent to ownership of

data and responsible use of research results. Practical exercises provide students with

hands-on opportunities to practice techniques of collecting, coding, analyzing and

interpreting qualitative and quantitative data. Additionally, students acquire the

research skills necessary for developing an Apa-style research proposal and applying for

IRB certification.

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Master’s of Business Administration Option in Human Resource Management

Competences

At the successful completion of this MBA Human Resource Management major

concentration, students should be able to;

● To carry out job analysis and identify the main sources of recruitment selection and

placement of personnel

● Identify various human resource career development opportunities; manage

competency based on-job-learning and training processes

● Plan and manage the remuneration of employees

● Develop and maintain motivation for workers intrinsically and extrinsically

● Apply effective employment relations, resolving differences and gaining

commitment.

Summary of Module s

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration 40

Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration 60

Thesis Writing 30

Major (Concentration) in Masters of Business Administration 60

TOTAL OF CREDITS 180

Structure and Degree Requirements for Graduation

In order for an AUCA student to graduate with the master’s degree of Business

Administration (Option: Human Resource Management), he/she should complete the

requirements as outlined in the table and as described below.

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the general education Module s, check the section of foundational Module

requirements for details.

Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the core Module s in Business Administration, check the section of core

Majors Module s/ (Options)

1. Human Resource Management (15 credits)

Code

Module

Credits

Modul

e

credit

Conta

ct

Hour

SDL

Total

HREM 9214

Performance & Motivation Management

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9222

Labour Laws and Employee Relations Management

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9223

Compensation and Benefits Management

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9223

Organizational Development

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT9224

Organizational Behavior

3

10

45

55

100

Total

18

50

225

275

500

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DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR MODULE S IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

HREM 9214 Performance and Motivation Management 10 Credits

This Module is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the motivation; concepts

and theories, development, and implementation of a "total compensation" program of

both direct and indirect forms of compensation. It identifies issues in designing traditional

and alternative reward strategies, administering retirement, health and deferred

compensation plans as well as communication strategies for such an integrated

compensation system. In addition, the Module examines the importance of an effective

performance management system in helping organizations define and achieve long-

term and short-term goals vital to its overall success. It explains and reinforces the

concept that performance management is not a one-time supervisory event, but an

ongoing process of planning, facilitating, assessing and improving individual and

organizational performance. A focus on practical learning will give students the

knowledge and skills needed to direct and support supervisors in this important

management function.

HREM 9221 Labor Laws and Employee Relations Management 10 Credits

This Module provides knowledge on theories of human relationship at workplace, ethical

behavior, Labour relations laws, employment laws, equals employment issues, and

discrimination. Many employment laws (e.g., minimum wage regulations, employment

discrimination, workers’ compensation, workplace safety, human trafficking, and

Whistleblower) were enacted as protective Labour legislation. It further looks at the

International Labour Organization (ILO) Laws, the rights and privileges of workers, and the

structured remedies available to employees and employers during Labour disputes. The

process workers unionism, collective bargaining process, fair Labour practices, and unfair

labour practices will be discussed.

HREM 9222 Compensation and Benefits Management 10 Credits

This Module examines the full range of compensation topics with emphasis on how

compensation systems will likely impact productivity, equity, and the firm's ability to recruit

and keep highly skilled and motivated employees. Topics include: job description,

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analysis and evaluation systems; equity issues and requirements; design and use of wage

and salary surveys; performance, merit and incentive pay systems; statutory and no-

statutory employee benefit packages and systems; and administration of compensation

systems.

MGMT 9223 Organizational Development 10 Credits

The Module examines the general introduction to organizational development, nature of

planned change, the process of organizational development, human process

intervention, techno-structural interventions such as restructuring organization, employee

involvement, performance management, developing talents, managing workforce

diversity and wellness, strategic change interventions such as transformational change,

continuous change and trans-organizational change and organizational change in

global settings.

MGMT 9224 Organizational Behavior 10 Credits

The Module examines the understanding of organizational behavior, and how is done,

managing demographic and cultural diversity, understanding people at work: individual

differences and perception, individual attitudes and behaviors, theories of motivation,

design of a motivating work environment, managing stress and emotions,

communication, management of teams and groups, conflict and negotiations, decision

making, leading people within organizations, power and politics, and organizational

culture.

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MBA-HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROPOSED MODULE SEQUENCE PER SEMESTER

Year I SEMESTER I

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Credit

Contact

Hours

SDL

Total

RELT 9111

Philosophy of Christian Ethics

3

10

45

55

100

STAT 9112

Applied Statistics

3

10

45

55

100

REMT9113

Advanced Research Methodology

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9114

Human Resource Management

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR I SEMESTER II

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9121

Management Information System

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9122

Operations and Total Quality Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9123

Advanced Financial Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9124

Managerial Economics

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR I SEMESTER III

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9211

Quantitative Techniques and Simulation

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9212

Strategic Management & Modeling

3

10

45

55

100

RELT 9213

Advanced Managerial Accounting and

Control

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9214

Performance & Motivation Management

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR II SEMESTER IV

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Credit

Contact

Hour

SDL

Total

HREM 9221

Labour Laws and Employee Relations

Management

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9222

Compensation and Benefits management

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9223

Organizational Development

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9224

Organizational Behavior

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

Year II Semester V

Code

Module

Credit

Module

Credits

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9311

Thesis

6

30

90

210

300

BUAD 9312

Written Comprehensive Exam

1

5

0

40

Total

7

35

90

250

340

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MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPTION IN MANAGEMENT

Major Module s of MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPTION IN

MANAGEMENT

Summary of Module s

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration 40

Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration 60

Thesis Writing 30

Major (Concentration) in Masters of Business Administration 50

TOTAL OF CREDITS 180

Competences

Structure and Degree Requirements for Graduation

In order for an AUCA student to graduate with the master’s degree of Business

Administration (Option: Management), he/she should complete the requirements as

outlined in the table and as described below.

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the general education Module s, check the section of foundational module

requirements for details.

Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the core Module s in Business Administration, check the section of core

Majors Module s/ (Options)

2. Management (18 Credits)

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Contact

hr

SDL

Total

MGMT9214

Leadership

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9221

Project Management and Entrepreneurship

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9222

Change, Innovation and Crisis Management

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9223

Organizational Development

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9224

Organizational Behavior

3

10

45

55

100

Total

18

50

225

275

500

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR MODULE S IN MANAGEMENT

MGMT 9214 Organization Leadership 10 Credits

The Module examines leadership from the techniques, behavior, personality, and styles

for successfully managing organizations. A contract is made between managers and

leaders in relation to vertical and horizontal approach to management and building

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teams, conflict management, mentoring and coaching followers. The organizational

leadership question in Africa is examined from the past and current heads of government

of different nations from the post-colonial era, conflicts, poverty and the unending post-

election violence in Africa.

MGMT 9221 Project Management and Entrepreneurship 10 Credits

The module of project management in practice covers conceptual meaning of project,

program and portfolio management, initial projects, project planning in terms of

integration and scope management, time and cost management, project quality,

human resource, communications, and project stakeholders. It also gives insights to

students on execution of projects, and best practices in project management. It

exposes the learners on project stakeholders, project management process groups and

knowledge areas, project management tools and techniques.

MGMT 9222 Change, Innovation & Crisis Management 10 Credits

The Module x-rays different techniques for successfully managing change, innovation

and crisis in today’s complex world and organizations. Change management models,

theories, and change implementation tools as a response to socioeconomic,

technological, ethical, environmental factors are examined. The content analyzes the

forces inducing change, organizational barriers to change, human behavior and

demographic diversity, strategies for overcoming resistance to change, and intervention

techniques of effective organizational change programs. Innovation and its concepts,

theories and models are looked into as managers’ deal with crises both within the

organization and others the managerial parameters.

MGMT 9223 Organizational Development 10 Credits

The Module examines the general introduction to organizational development, nature of

planned change, the process of organizational development, human process

intervention, techno-structural interventions such as restructuring organization, employee

involvement, performance management, developing talents, managing workforce

diversity and wellness, strategic change interventions such as transformational change,

continuous change and trans-organizational change and organizational change in

global settings.

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MGMT 9224 Organizational Behavior 10 Credits

The Module examines the understanding of organizational behavior, and how is done,

managing demographic and cultural diversity, understanding people at work: individual

differences and perception, individual attitudes and behaviors, theories of motivation,

design of a motivating work environment, managing stress and emotions,

communication, management of teams and groups, conflict and negotiations, decision

making, leading people within organizations, power and politics, and organizational

culture.

MBA-MANAGEMENT PROPOSED MODULE SEQUENCE PER SEMESTER

YEAR I SEMESTER I

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

RELT 9111

Philosophy of Christian Ethics

3

10

45

55

100

STAT 9112

Applied Statistics

3

10

45

55

100

REMT9113

Advanced Research Methodology

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9114

Human Resource Management

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR I SEMESTER II

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9121

Management Information System

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9122

Operations and Total Quality Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9123

Advanced Financial Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9124

Managerial Economics

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR I SEMESTER III

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9211

Quantitative Techniques and Simulation

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9212

Strategic Management & Modeling

3

10

45

55

100

RELT 9213

Managerial Accounting and Control

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9214

Leadership

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR II SEMESTER IV

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

Hour

SDL

Total

MGMT 9221

Project Management & Entrepreneurship

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9222

Change, Innovation and Crisis Management

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9223

Organizational Development

3

10

45

55

100

MGMT 9224

Organizational Behavior

3

10

45

55

100

33

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR II Semester V

Code

Module

Credit

Module

Credits

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9311

Thesis

6

30

90

210

300

BUAD 9312

Written Comprehensive Exam

1

5

0

40

Total

7

35

90

250

340

34

MAJOR MODULES IN ACCOUNTING

DEGREE: MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPTION IN ACCOUNTING

Summary of Modules

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration 40

Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration 60

Thesis Writing 30

Major (Concentration) in Masters of Business Administration 50

TOTAL OF CREDITS 180

Competences

At their successful completion of this MBA- Accounting program major concentration,

students should be able to;

Address technical accounting aspects in life both profit and not for profit making

organizations.

Prepare and decisively analyze financial reports

Critically analyze and assess financial options available for organizations optimal

performance

Apply auditing practices and internal accounting control

Make rational decisions based on financial and accounting information provided.

Structure and Degree Requirements for Graduation

In order for an AUCA student to graduate with the master’s degree of Business

Administration (Option: Management), he/she should complete the requirements as

outlined in the table and as described below.

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the general education Module s, check the section of foundational module

requirements for details.

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Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the core Module s in Business Administration, check the section of core

Majors Module s/ (Options)

3. Accounting (18 Credits)

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

ACCT 9214

Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting

3

10

45

55

100

ACCT 9221

Advanced Taxation

3

10

45

55

100

ACCT 9222

Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services

3

10

45

55

100

ACCT 9223

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

3

10

45

55

100

ACCT 9224

Advanced Managerial Accounting & Control

3

10

45

55

100

Total

18

50

225

275

500

ACCT 9214 Advance Financial Accounting & Reporting 10 Credits

This Module covers intermediate financial accounting practices and principles. Emphasis

is given to the measurement, valuation and reporting of liabilities and stockholder’s

equity and their effect on earnings determination. Complex topics considered include

leases, pensions and other employee retirement benefits, deferred income taxes and

earnings per share. Other topics include preparation of financial statements such as

income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement according to international

accounting standards. It helps students to understand, interpret and analyze the general

purpose of financial reports; understand differing accounting policies and their impact

on financial statements; evaluate different types of performance measurement systems

in accounting and commonly used financial control systems; demonstrate knowledge of

management accounting concepts and techniques; and make sound financial

decisions in real world settings. It highlights the understanding of International Accounting

Standards Board Conceptual Framework in which the global norms of accounting are

discussed, in terms of International Accounting Standards and International Financial

Reporting Standards (IFRS) are majorly discussed.

ACCT 9222 Advanced Taxation 10 Credits

This Module will cover topics such as theory of taxation, taxation of income of persons,

capital deductions, tax administration-administration of income tax, administration of

value added tax, administration of customer taxes and excise taxes, taxation of specific

sources of income and other revenue sources. This Module will also cover advanced

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aspects of the taxation of business income, taxation of special activities and tax

investigation.

ACCT 9222 Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services 10 Credits

This Module provides knowledge and understanding of the audit techniques and

processes and their application to both the public and private sectors. Auditing theory,

audit standards as well as professional ethics are also covered in the Module /module.

The analysis and interpretation of the financial statements to facilitate decision making

in the organization will also be discussed, as well as strategic approach and service

assurance.

ACCT 9223 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination 10 Credits

This Module examines the introduction to forensic accounting and fraud examination,

fundamentals of accounting information systems, roles of auditing in fraud investigation,

fraud detection, evidence collection process and financial statements fraud

examination. It highlights the auditors' liability for detecting fraud, fraud schemes, red

flags and fraud detection, fraud prevention and control, fraud risk assessment, computer-

related fraud and the role of forensic accountant as an expert witness.

ACCT 9224 Advanced Management Accounting 10 Credits

The Module examines the role of management accounting in decision making, types of

decision making in an organization, cost-volume-profit relationships (CVP)/break even

analysis, budgeting and budgetary control, dropping a segment and making or buying

decision, decision making under risk and uncertainty. It discusses the issues of activity-

based costing systems, project costing, among others.

MBA-ACCOUNTING PROPOSED MODULE SEQUENCE PER SEMESTER

YEAR I SEMESTER I

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

RELT 9111

Philosophy of Christian Ethics

3

10

45

55

100

STAT 9112

Applied Statistics

3

10

45

55

100

REMT9113

Advanced Research Methodology

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9114

Human Resource Management

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

37

YEAR I SEMESTER II

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9121

Management Information System

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9122

Operations and Total Quality Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9123

Advanced Financial Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9124

Managerial Economics

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR I SEMESTER III

Code

Module

Cre

dits

Module

credit

Contac

t Hour

SDL

Tota

l

BUAD 9211

Quantitative Techniques and Simulation

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9212

Strategic Management & Modeling

3

10

45

55

100

RELT 9213

Advanced Managerial Accounting and Control

3

10

45

55

100

ACCT 9214

Advanced Financial Accounting & Reporting

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR II SEMESTER IV

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

ACCT 9221

Advanced Taxation

3

10

45

55

100

ACCT 9222

Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services

3

10

45

55

100

ACCT 9223

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

3

10

45

55

100

ACCT 9224

Advanced Managerial Accounting & Control

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

Year II Semester V

Code

Module

Credit

Module

Credits

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9311

Thesis

6

30

90

210

300

BUAD 9312

Written Comprehensive Exam

1

5

0

40

Total

7

35

90

250

340

38

MAJOR MODULE S IN FINANCE

DEGREE: MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPTION IN FINANCE

Summary of Module

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration 40

Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration 60

Thesis Writing and comprehensive 30

Major (Concentration) in Masters of Business Administration 50

TOTAL OF CREDITS 180

Competences

Use finance theory/ concepts, techniques and models for qualitative and quantitative

analysis

Communicate complex financial information and analysis effectively both in speaking

and writing

Apply financial knowledge/skills and an ethical compass to guide business decisions in

academic simulations or real-world professional environments. Academic simulations or

real-world professional environments

Structure and Degree Requirements for Graduation

In order for an AUCA student to graduate with the master’s degree of Business

Administration (Option: Accounting), he/she should complete the requirements as

outlined in the table and as described below.

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the general education Module s, check the section of foundational Module

requirements for details.

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Core Module in Masters of Business Administration

For the core Module s in Business Administration, check the section of core

Majors Module s/ (Options)

4. Finance (18 Credits)

Code

Module

Credits

SDL

Total

FNCE 9214

Investment Management and Security Analysis

3

10

45

55

100

FNCE 9221

International Trade and Finance

3

10

45

55

100

FNCE 9222

Financial Strategy Management

3

10

45

55

100

FNCE 9223

Portfolio Management and Market Analysis

3

10

45

55

100

FNCE 9224

Advanced Corporate Finance

3

10

45

55

100

Total

18

50

225

275

500

FNCE 9214 Financial Institutions and Instruments 10 Credits

This Module covers theories and practices of investments including capital markets, risk

and return, securities, asset allocation and diversification. It begins by describing the

investment environment, various developments in investment theory, and the principles

and practices of valuation. The analyses of fixed-income securities, equity securities,

derivative securities, together with other securities such as unit trusts, will then be

discussed. Theories, principles, and techniques of portfolio management will also be

presented. Topics covered include the portfolio investment process, asset allocation,

portfolio construction, and portfolio performance evaluation. Throughout the Module

/module, a global perspective will be emphasized.

FNCE 9221 International Trade and Finance 10 Credits

This Module deals with the theory and practice of international trade and trade-related

policies. It focuses on analyzing the gains from trade, the changing patterns of trade, the

income distributional consequences of liberalizing foreign trade, the relationship

between trade, investment, and economic growth, and the reasons for and

consequences of trade policies.

The purpose of this Module is to provide students with a thorough grounding in the theory

of international trade as well as international trade policy and to demonstrate the

relevance of the theory in the analysis of (a) existing patterns of international trade and

what determines them, (b) the conduct of trade policy and (c) the economic

implications of international trade and trade policy both for individual economies and

the wider international community.

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FNCE 9222 Financial Strategy Management 10 Credits

This Module focuses on the theoretical and practical knowledge required for the

management of financial and investment functions of multinational corporations.

Students will discover how the international capital markets, foreign exchange markets,

and the derivatives market can be used to manage transaction and operating risks

facing the multinational firm. Students will learn, through hands-on case studies and

empirical evidence, how to manage multinational companies' investment and financing

activities. The relevance of country risk and international corporate governance in cross-

border investments will also be examined. The general emphasis is on the identification

and management of opportunities and risk relating to international investments,

exchange rate fluctuations, international financial markets and government policy

changes.

FNCE 9223 Portfolio Management and Market Analysis 10 Credits

The students are provided with capital market meaning and theory, importance of the

time value of money, future value determination, present value mathematics, number of

compounding period, loan amortization, interest rates, principles of valuation, financial

ratios analysis, use of cash flows, financial assets, and instruments, financial intermediaries,

regulators of financial activities, classification of financial markets, financial market

participants, basics of derivatives, assets valuation: basic bond and stock valuation

models, asset valuation: the theory of asset pricing. Capital Structure, financial

engineering, asset securitization and project financing and financial risk management.

FNCE 9244 Advance Corporate Finance 10 Credits

This Module provides students with an understanding of the current state of financial

reporting practices and the manner in which corporate financial statements published

in annual reports, prospectuses and proxy statements influence our economic system. It

is designed for students who wish to enhance their ability to understand and use

corporate financial statements. It provides students with financial risk management, use

of stock index futures and treasury futures contracts in portfolio.

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MBA-FINANCE PROPOSED MODULE SEQUENCE PER SEMESTER

YEAR 1 SEMESTER I

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

RELT 9111

Philosophy of Christian Ethics

3

10

45

55

100

STAT 9112

Applied Statistics

3

10

45

55

100

REMT9113

Advanced Research Methodology

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9114

Human Resource Management

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR 1 SEMESTER II

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Contact

Hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9121

Management Information System

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9122

Operations and Total Quality Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9123

Advanced Financial Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9124

Managerial Economics

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR 1 SEMESTER III

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9211

Quantitative Techniques and Simulation

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9212

Strategic Management & Modeling

3

10

45

55

100

RELT 9213

Advanced Managerial Accounting and Control

3

10

45

55

100

FNCE 9214

Investment Management and Security Analysis

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

Year II Semester IV

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

FNCE 9221

Portfolio Management and Market Analysis

3

10

45

55

100

FNCE 9222

Advanced Corporate Finance

3

10

45

55

100

FNCE 9223

International Trade & Finance

3

10

45

55

100

FNCE 9224

Financial Strategy Management

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR II Semester V

Code

Module

Credit

Module

Conta

ct hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9311

Thesis

6

30

90

210

300

BUAD 9312

Written Comprehensive Exam

1

5

0

50

Total

7

35

90

250

340

42

MAJOR MODULE S IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

DEGREE: MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPTION IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Summary of Module s

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration 40

Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration 60

Thesis Writing and comprehensive 30

Major (Concentration) in Masters of Business Administration 50

TOTAL OF CREDITS 180

Structure and Degree Requirements for Graduation

In order for an AUCA student to graduate with the master’s degree of Business

Administration (Option: Project Management), he/she should complete the requirements

as outlined in the table and as described below.

Foundational Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the general education Module s, check the section of foundational Module

requirements for details.

Core Module s in Masters of Business Administration

For the core Module s in Business Administration, check the section of core

Majors Module s/ (Options)

Project Management (18 Credits)

Code

Module

Credits

Module

Credit

Contact

Hour

SDL

Total

PROM 9221

Project Planning and Design

3

10

45

55

100

PROM 9222

Project Risk Management

3

10

45

55

100

PROM 9223

Project Financing, Procurement and Contract Management

3

10

45

55

100

PROM 9224

Project Monitoring and Evaluation

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

MODULE DISTRIBUTION

PROM 9214 Principles of Project Management 10 Credits

The module of principles of project management covers conceptual meaning of

project, programme and portfolio management, initial projects, project planning in

terms of integration and scope management, time and cost management, project

quality, human resource, communications, stakeholders. It also gives insights to students

on execution of projects, and best practices in project management. It exposes the

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learners on project stakeholders, project management process groups and knowledge

areas, project management tools and techniques.

PROM 9221 Project Planning and Design 10 Credits

This module introduces the students with project identification, project preparation,

project implementation planning as design phase, project start up, project execution,

and project sustainability as implementation phase. Topics include project activity

planning, building and cost estimate, scheduling project life cycle, risks in building

projects, conceptual and design phase, organization of the design department, design

process and risk management, risk and experience feedback in practical use in building

projects, innovation in business start-ups, project delivery methods, building information

modelling (BIM), project process, project design for diverse facilities. Resource

allocation, project control, project auditing, project termination, etc.

PROM 9222 Project Risk Management 10 Credits

This module contains the basics of project risk management which includes a risk

management approach, establishing the risk context, risk identification, qualitative risk

assessment, semi quantitative risk assessment, risk treatment, monitoring and review,

communication and reporting. It equips students with extending the basic process such

as tender evaluation, contracts and risk allocation, market testing and outsourcing,

public-private partnerships and private financing, technical tools and techniques and

environmental risk management. Finally, it ends by dealing with quantification of project

risks, where cost-estimation is done, and capital evaluation for large resource projects,

risk analysis and economic appraisal by using risk management checklist worksheets

and evaluation tables.

PROM 9223 Project Financing, Procurement and Contract Management 10 credits

This module equips the learners with the meaning of project finance, types of project

finances, benefits and disadvantages of project finance, participants in project

financing, risk sharing, dimensions of project finance, project selection and feasibility. It

deals with procurement dimensions where there is contract negotiation stage, money

raising stage in which there is securing lowest financing costs, achieving highest risk-

reward trade-off possible, and minimizing exposure to the project, avoiding financial

statement consolidation, tax efficiency and negotiating for highest degree of

management control. It gives insights on theory and practice of project finance, project

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characteristics, risk analysis and risk management, role of advisors in a project finance

deals, valuing the project and project cash flow analysis, financing the deal and legal

aspects of project finance.

PROM 9224 Project Monitoring & Evaluation 10 Credits

Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is about collecting, storing, analyzing and

finally transforming data into strategic information so it can be used to make informed

decisions for program management and improvement, policy formulation, and

advocacy. This module covers the definition of the project baseline, its purpose,

principles, and baseline schedule. It deals with performance reporting, evaluation and

recording of project progress, variance analysis methods of progress monitoring,

performance analysis methods of progress monitoring, cost control, short- term

planning, record keeping and learning, record keeping, document management,

handover and closeout, documenting lessons learned among others.

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MBA-MANAGEMENT PROPOSED MODULE SEQUENCE PER SEMESTER

MASTER’S DEGREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

YEAR I SEMESTER I

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

Hours

SDL

Total

RELT 9111

Philosophy of Christian Ethics

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9112

Operations and Total Quality Management

3

10

45

55

100

REMT 9113

Advanced Research Methodology

3

10

45

55

100

HREM 9114

Human Resource Management

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR I SEMESTER II

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

Hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9121

Management Information System

3

10

45

55

100

STAT 9122

Applied Statistics

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9123

Advanced Financial Management

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9124

Managerial Economics

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR I SEMESTER III

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

Hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9211

Quantitative Techniques and Simulation

3

10

45

55

100

BUAD 9212

Strategic Management & Modeling

3

10

45

55

100

RELT 9213

Advanced Managerial Accounting and Control

3

10

45

55

100

PROM 9214

Principles of Project Management

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

Year II Semester IV

Code

Module

Credits

Module

credit

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

PROM 9221

Project Planning and Design

3

10

45

55

100

PROM 9222

Project Risk Management

3

10

45

55

100

PROM 9223

Project Financing, Procurement and Contract

Management

3

10

45

55

100

PROM 9224

Project Monitoring and Evaluation

3

10

45

55

100

Total

12

40

180

220

400

YEAR II Semester V

Code

Module

Credit

Module

Credits

Contact

hour

SDL

Total

BUAD 9311

Thesis

6

30

90

210

300

BUAD 9312

Written Comprehensive Exam

1

5

0

40

Total

7

35

90

250

340

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CHAPTER 5

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR MASTERS OF EDUCATION (MED)

5.1 Introduction

The Faculty of Education at Adventist University of Central Africa offers a Master of

Education degree in Educational Administration, and Curriculum Development and

Instruction to applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from recognized

institutions of higher learning.

The number of trained, qualified professional and technical business workers and

practitioners in the industries and institutions of learning remains a profound challenge in

Rwandan industries, the Church, the public and private sectors. Although training sessions

are conducted within the country to strengthen capacity, the investment expansion in

the industries and the Church institutions proved that the number of needed workers

remains insufficient. It is from this observation that AUCA MEd curriculum aims at fulfilling

the aspirations and expectations of the Rwandans, the Church and the labor market. The

concentrations/majors are structured based on the labour market needs, demand and

the constraints within the Church.

The MEd major/concentrations and specializations are:

⮚ Educational Administration

⮚ Curriculum, Teaching and Supervision

Today’s Rwandan Education system is posing profound challenges and constraints which

can somehow be overcome through consistent training, self-employment, and workers’

competency enhancement. Also, the density of the graduates in need of capacity

strengthening is compelling the Rwandan Higher Education Council to encourage

private and public universities to be strategic and creative in addressing societal needs

through value-based education. Compounding this noble call is the dwindling nature of

Church allocation and undergraduate enrollment, and the university's urgent need to

strategically discover other financial solutions to sustain AUCA’s financial operations.

These, among others, prompted AUCA to diversify her financial means and to process

the offering of Masters’ degrees in Business Administration, since regional integration,

expansion, and Church growth require managerial competency and skills upgrade.

The MEd curriculum was designed in comparison with international school/faculty of

Education degree program requirements within and outside the region. Also, the

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standards and bulletins of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Universities around the world

were consulted as guidelines in designing the Module /modules. AUCA’s Masters of

Education has a foundation requirement Module /module, core requirement Module

/modules/modules (Module taken by everyone taking MEd regardless of the major

areas), concentration Module, comprehensive examination and thesis writing. The

student has the academic freedom of taking more than one concentration, but it is not

compulsory. In summary, the program was triggered by proactively responding to the

labor market demand, the needs of the church, and the government of the Republic of

Rwanda.

5.2 MEd Program Goal

The Masters of Education (MEd) is designed to respond to the demand of the Church,

Private Sector and the government of the Republic of Rwanda. Currently, qualified

workers within the Church are in short supply and the labor market is constantly seeking

for higher degrees among potential recruits. Thus, the program of MEd is envisaged to

primarily produce competent qualified workers within the Church and outside the

Church organization. Upon graduation, the graduates will be qualified candidates for

self-employment and employees both within the Church institutions and the labor market

worldwide. Furthermore, the graduates will be capable of managing schools, become

inspectors of education in public and private institutions, handle administrative and

supervision roles or duties and actively participate in the Rwanda and East Africa

Community market. In addition, the degree is a stepping stone in pursuing further studies

in the respective subject area of specializations and or subsequently leading to other PhD

programs.

5.3 General Objectives

The main objectives of the program are to enable students to acquire Christian cutting-

edge education relevant to the education system, inculcate professional ethical

competencies required for effective educators in a corrupt world, and to initiate and

undertake reforms and innovations in the practice of education management. The

program is basically for graduate students with the purpose of touching the learner’s

social, economic, political, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of life.

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5.4 Specific Objectives

The Master of Arts in Education degree seeks:

1. To equip students with necessary skills and methods of administering and improving an

academic institution or a system of education in either the public or private sector.

2. To prepare personnel for administrative and supervisory positions in educational

institutions, religious organizations, religious institutions in East and Central Africa and

beyond, by equipping them with relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for

effective leadership and appraisal of the teaching-learning process.

3. To develop educators who will improve and update the curriculum of educational

institutions of the changing needs of society in the third millennium.

4. Topreparepersonnelfornationalandregionaldevelopmentintheeducationsector.

5.5 Role and Scope of the Program

One of the reasons for which the University was established is to foster Christian quality

education that focuses on equity and fairness through teaching, research, community

extension services, consultancy and providing a holistic education program that gives

each student an opportunity to develop mentally, physically, spiritually, socially and a

relationship with God.

These pillars mirror on Adventist philosophy of education which AUCA and the Rwanda

Union have jointly pursued over the years. Rwanda Union covers five Provinces with a

population of one Adventist to ten non-Adventist spread over a densely populated

country. The Union runs primary (elementary) schools, secondary schools, and

hospitals/clinics. This poses a need to strengthen the workers in education who will assist

these institutions to systematically expand and grow both in size and in the ministry.

Therefore, the program assists in spreading the message of God, prepares, strengthens

educational managers of Adventist existing/new institutions, and the public institutions.

Furthermore, the educationalists of various Adventist Fields schools within the Union have

the opportunity to upgrade in the areas of managing, planning and evaluating their

workers in order to improve the institutions’ performance.

The mission of AUCA is achieved by developing new programs that attract and develop

men and women for the gospel ministry. As mentioned before, the current MEd programs

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constitute one among others, the vision of Rwanda government in the area of education.

The common MEd curriculum in AUCA is generic with a minimum of 45 credits.

The infusion of religious education and hybrid education Module s/modules in the MEd

curriculum gives the program an exceptional advantage to reach out to the world. The

program quality centers on the fact that the moral values that humanity needs are mostly

found around what the Bible teaches. With the current Module /modules/modules in the

MEd, AUCA meets Rwanda government and SDA needs for resilience and survives in a

competitive labor market. Some of the graduates of this program find employment in

public institutions and become witnesses for Christ as they plan, market and evaluate the

performance of the educational institutions for both the public and private sectors.

AUCA MEd provides ample opportunities for upgrading manpower within the university

and the provision of educators, school administrators, and curriculum/ program

developers. As a fully registered University to offer undergraduate programs, the history

of AUCA shows a fulfillment of that mandate. Also, the recent increase in enrolment and

scope of Module offered by the university are indications that new grounds were

explored. The nature of trust placed on the university by the government of Rwanda is

evident from previous contribution and quality of graduates.

Besides, graduate students in MEd could be used as graduate assistants to teach

students in the undergraduate program. Furthermore, the faculty interact and

collaborate to broaden and cross-breed their knowledge outlook and update their

analytical skills and research skills.