PRE-MASTER in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Pre-MBA Program Description

The 2009 Graduate Summer School/Pre-MBA at the International University of Monaco (IUM) is an 90-hour non-credit program completed in approximately three weeks.

The Pre-MBA is designed to allow students of IUM MBA and Master Programs to be fully prepared to successfully undertake the intensive coursework at the graduate level. Given the wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and fields of study of IUM students it is generally acknowledged that they need to acquire an initial familiarity with the accepted concepts, methodology, and terminology in key business fields before they begin advanced studies in the area.

The Pre-MBA seeks to provide a basic understanding of business principles and the skills necessary for their efficient application. It also introduces the types of subject matter – and their particular challenges – students may encounter in their studies, while honing communication in the cross-cultural context.

Two tracks are proposed: the general business track and the finance track, specifically recommended to students who will study in a finance program or specialization. The two tracks have a common core comprising modules on business and strategy, economics and accounting, while they differ in the quantitative methods course.


Course Descriptions

  PMBA 601:
Introduction to Modern Business and Strategic Thinking
  PMBA 602:
Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Business, using Excel
  PMBA 603:
Introduction to Accounting
  PMBA 604:
Introduction to Economic Analysis
  PMBA 607:
Introduction to Finance

Further Information and Application Procedure

For more information, and to receive an application form, contact Ms. Leila Bello at:

info@monaco.edu or +377-97-986-986.


Tuition and Fees

APPLICATION FEE

Non-refundable application fee of €30 due when the application is submitted. This applies only to candidates who have not applied to one of the IUM Graduate Programs.

TUITION

The tuition cost of the 2009 Pre-MBA program is €3600, to be paid in two installments:
  The first €1800 installment is due within two weeks of a student’s receipt of notification that he has been accepted in the Pre-MBA (such notification will be sent by email and regular mail).
  The remaining €1800 of the tuition are payable no later than August 18, 2009.

Students also pay the following compulsory fees:
  IT Fee: € 50 payable at registration. (The IT fee provides access to the IUM computer system and Intranet.)
  Student Association Fees: € 50

REFUND POLICY

  Withdrawal no later than July 31, 2009: 75% refund of the first €1800 installment
  Withdrawal no later than August 18, 2009: 50% refund of the first €1800 installment
  Withdrawal after August 18, 2009: no refund

LIVING EXPENSES (ESTIMATE)

IUM’s estimate of living expenses for the August 19 – September 8 period is as follows:
  Housing: €1100
  Food and local transportation: €500

Note: Although IUM will assist students in finding suitable housing, securing accommodation is the student’s responsibility. The above figures are estimates only and represent an average; actual amounts can vary widely, especially with regard to housing.

IUM encourages applicants to carefully analyze their ability to finance their studies. The University will request all applicants to confirm their ability to meet such expenses.

For any information concerning the tuition and fees, please contact Mr David Cranman, our Registrar and Bursar Officer, by email at dcranman@monaco.edu.