MBA ONLINE PROGRAM

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Prospective Student:

The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Digital University (TAG-DU) was organized as an education service provider to offer highly accredited online academic, language, and professional programs to all students wherever they may be. TAG-DU is based on the belief that education is a human right and not a privilege to the few who can afford to travel to seek quality education abroad or to those who can afford to stay out of the workplace and attend local universities on a full time basis. Our mission is to make accredited educational programs accessible to everyone, everywhere.

We have taken advantage of the latest developments in digital information technology to bring quality education to your fingertips. We believe that the democratization of knowledge is a key to economic growth, social development, cultural enrichment, and political empowerment for the advantage of all who seek it.

In our attempt to offer an MBA program to those who cannot afford a formal graduate education, we are providing a unique opportunity to students to complete a set of required MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) courses and obtain an MBA degree from the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh DigitalUniversity.

Students who enroll in our program will benefit from being able to complete a comprehensive program offered by elite universities and taught by highly qualified faculty and gain exposure to the various business disciplines and at the same time pay minimal fees. Our MBA program is structured to provide students with a general management degree. We will in the future add other specific areas of concentration.

We are looking forward to your participation in our programs.

Talal Abu-GhazalehPresident

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MBACurriculum

Our professional faculty and advisors structured the following curriculum leading to an MBA degree with emphasis on general management.

BASIC COURSES - Level I:MBA 501 Introduction to Financial AccountingMBA 503 Organizational AnalysisMBA 505 Principles of MacroeconomicsMBA 509 Statistics

BASIC COURSES – Level II:MBA 511 Financial Accounting IIMBA 512 Managerial AccountingMBA 515 Corporate FinanceMBA 517 Marketing ManagementMBA 519 Human Resources Management

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES:MBA 521 Operations ManagementMBA 523 Strategic ManagementMBA 525 Financial MarketsMBA 533 Management Information SystemsMBA 543 Supply Chain ManagementMBA 545 Project ManagementMBA 551 Business Law and EthicsMBA 661 Inclusive Leadership TrainingMBA 665 Managing Responsibility: Responsibility, Sustainability, Ethics

ELECTIVES (Any 2 courses):MBA 506 Economics of Money and Banking - Part 1MBA 507 Economics of Money and Banking - Part 2MBA 524 Risk and OpportunityMBA 547 International Organization ManagementMBA 553 Successful NegotiationsMBA 663 Leading Strategic Innovation in Organizations

Other courses suggested by students may be considered as part of the Electives requirement.TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 20 courses

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ADMISSION & Registration Policies

EligibilityThe program is available to students who hold undergraduate degrees from recognized universities regardless of their undergraduate field of study. As such, no specific background in any of the business disciplines is required.

To apply for admission, the following minimum requirements must be met:1. Academic Requirements: The applicant must hold an undergraduate degree in any field of study from a recognized university and must have attained a minimum average of C or its equivalent which is generally an average of “Good”.

2. English Language Requirement:All courses are delivered in English, and as such, one of the admission requirements is proficiency in English, which can be evidenced by:a. Minimum TOEFL score of 79 out of 120 on an internet-based test (iBT), which is equivalent to 550 on a paper-based test (PBT), orb. Minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.50, which is equivalent to Aptis C level.

Students who do not meet one of the above requirements will not be admitted to the program and are encouraged to pursue English language courses to improve their proficiency in English prior to re-application.

3. Proficiency in Basic Computer SkillsSince all programs are offered online, students are expected to be proficient in basic computer skills that will allow them to access the internet, register, and study for courses.

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ApplicationStudents interested in applying to TAG-DU have to complete an online application (http://registration.tagiuni.com/) and provide all the necessary information. Every effort will be made to contact applicants soon after their application is received.

Registration ProcessThe TAG-DU website will show the starting dates of the various courses included in the curriculum. Students will register for courses following the instructions that will be provided.

Sequence of CoursesTAG-DU students are advised to follow the sequence of courses outlined in the curriculum starting with Level 1 courses proceeding to Level 2 courses prior to completing the other required courses.

Competency ExamStudents enrolled in the MOOC MBA program are to provide a certificate of completion from each course provider for each course attended. Upon the completion of the required curriculum students will be given a competency exam to test them on the basic elements of each of the courses taken. An MBA degree will be awarded upon the successful passing of the competency exam.

FeesThe total fees for obtaining an MBA from the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Digital University are $1,500 payable as follows:• $100 with the application to the program.• $1,400 prior to awarding the MBA degree

Description of CoursesThe pages that follow show for each course:• The description of the course• The university or institution offering the course• The provider of the course• The duration of the course• The link to access and register for the course

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PROGRAM Curriculum

CORE COURSES (18 courses)

BASIC COURSES – LEVEL 1MBA 501. Introduction to Financial AccountingBasic financial statements: the Balance Sheet, the Income Statement, and the Statement of Cash Flows, and the articulation of these statements. Basic accounting principles and accrual accounting.University Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 6 weeksWebsite or link access to the course:https://www.coursera.org/course/whartonaccounting

MBA 503. Organizational AnalysisMultiple theories of organizational behavior and their application to actual cases of organizational change.University Offering the Course: StanfordThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 10 weeks (Self-paced)Website or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/organalysis

MBA 505. Principles of MacroeconomicsExamination of the main bodies of economic theory used to guide the understanding of the macro-economy by economics and policy-makers. University Offering the Course: University of MelbourneThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 8 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/macroeconomics

MBA 509. Statistics OneSolid foundation of basic statistical concepts with examples of their application in business. University Offering the Course: Princeton UniversityThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 12 weeks (Self-paced)Website or link access to the course:https://www.coursera.org/course/stats1

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BASIC COURSES – LEVEL 2MBA 511. Financial Accounting IIThe course builds on the Introduction to the Financial Accounting course which should be completed first. In this course, student will learn how to measure and report assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity; and analyze most of the information provided by companies in their financial statements.University Offering the Course: Wharton UniversityThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 6 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/accountingmore

MBA 512. Managerial Accounting: Cost Behaviors, System, and AnalysisProcess management tools and techniques needed to analyze, evaluate, and drive operations across business functions at higher levels of efficiency and effectiveness. Topics include types of costs, cost behavior, costing system design, activity-based costing, and cost-volume-profit analysis.University Offering the Course: University of IllinoisThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 4 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/managerial-accounting

MBA 515. Introduction to Corporate FinanceThis course provides a framework, concepts, and tools for analyzing financial decisions based on fundamental principles of modern financial theory. Student will learn the language and key components of corporate finance and investments including calculating present values, the valuation of bonds and stocks, the NPV rule, measuring risk, capital budgeting and the capital asset pricing model. At the end of this course, students will be able to read, understand, and explain corporate financial management and investment decisions.University Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 8 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/whartonfinance

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MBA 517. Introduction to MarketingKey principles in:• Branding: brand equity is one of the key elements of keeping customers in a

dynamic world in which new startups are emerging constantly. • Customer centricity: not synonymous with customer service, customer centricity

starts with customer focus and need-gathering. • Go-to-market strategies: understand the drivers that influence customers and see

how these are implemented prior to making an investment.University Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 4 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/whartonmarketing

MBA 519. Human Resources ManagementGet introduced to more advanced topics in the HRM field; learn that identifying the best employees begins with identifying the firm’s needs and carrying out a proper recruitment and selection process. Training, development, and performance evaluations can then shape the selected employee into an ideal firm resource. Finally, adequate and incentivizing compensation can keep those resources with the firm. University Offering the Course: Saylor-org AcademyThe name of the Provider: Saylor.orgLength of course: 88 hoursWebsite or link access to the course:https://learn.saylor.org/course/bus301

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OTHER REQUIRED COURSESMBA 521. Introduction to Operations ManagementAnalysis and Improvement of business processes. Key topics include: Process analysis, Productivity, Quality.University Offering the Course: University of PennsylvaniaThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 4 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/whartonoperations

MBA 523. Strategic ManagementIntroduction to the field of strategic management with particular emphasis on identifying goals and formulating strategies and addressing implementation techniques.University Offering the Course: Saylor-org AcademyThe name of the Provider: Saylor.orgLength of course: 63 hoursWebsite or link access to the course: https://learn.saylor.org/course/view.php?id=54

MBA 525. Financial MarketsIntroduction to portfolio diversification; support of financial institutions; and discussion of the opportunities and vulnerabilities of risk management institutions.University Offering the Course: Yale University The name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 8 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/financial-markets

MBA 533. Introduction to Management Information SystemsSupport of tech infrastructures (Cloud, Databases, Big Data), the MIS development/ procurement process, and the main integrated systems, ERPs, such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics Navision, as well as their relationship with Business Process Redesign.University Offering the Course: University of MadridThe name of the Provider: edXLength of course: 7 weeksWebsite or link access to the course:https://www.class-central.com/mooc/4367/edx-im-1x-introduction-to-management-information-systems-mis-a-survival-guide

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MBA 543. Supply Chain Management: A Learning PerspectiveCreation of maximum value through effective supply chain management, in particular, from a dynamic learning perspective. Understanding fundamental principles of value creation for the consumers or the market, and learning how the product or service is made; coordination of value-creating activities or functions and determination of who should play what leadership roles in realizing all these objectives.University Offering the Course: Korea Institute of Science and TechnologyThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 8 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/supplychain

MBA 545. Project ManagementExamination of the steps in organizing and planning the processes that a business uses to address tasks and meet deadlines, with particular attention to the role of project managers as they initiate, plan, execute, control, and terminate projects. University Offering the Course: Saylor-org AcademyThe name of the Provider: Saylor-orgLength of course: 137 hoursWebsite or link access to the course: https://learn.saylor.org/course/view.php?id=69

MBA 551. Business Law and EthicsIntroductory course to the laws and ethical standards that managers must abide by while conducting business. Explores the legal framework designed to protect both consumers and businesses and outlines the legal and ethical environment in which businesses operate. University Offering the Course: Saylor-org AcademyThe name of the Provider: Saylor-orgLength of course: 8 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://learn.saylor.org/course/bus205

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MBA 661. Inclusive Leadership TrainingLearn what successful 21st-century leaders look like and how to adopt their inclusive leadership style, using research and best practices, as well as stories from great leaders and everyday people, practice empowerment, accountability, courage, and humility-key leadership skills linked to inclusive, successful teams, meet people who want to be the best leaders they possibly can by incorporating inclusive leadership into their everyday lives.University Offering the Course: CatalystThe name of the Provider: edXLength of course: 4 weeksWebsite or link access to the course:https://www.edx.org/course/inclusive-leadership-training-becoming-catalystx-il2x-0

MBA 665. Managing Responsibility: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility, and EthicsIntroduce the context of the trend towards responsible management practices, explore the basics of each set of issues, sustainability, responsibility, and ethics, work on an own responsible management issue/task and explore responsible management practices in an area of professional interest, try to understand and experience what managing responsibly means in practice, including opportunities and challenges, and with a focus on transformative change. University Offering the Course: The University of ManchesterThe name of the Provider: Coursera Length of course: 5 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/responsiblemgmnt

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ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose 2 courses)MBA 506. Economics of Money and Banking, Part 1Provides an introduction to a “money view” of economic activity for modern times, building on the intellectual traditions of British central banking and American institutionalism, explores the economics of payment systems and money markets.University Offering the Course: Columbia UniversityThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 6 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/money

MBA 507. Economics of Money and Banking, Part 2Extends the basic ideas of the money view in two directions, to foreign exchange and to capital markets, essential for understanding money markets in the modern financially globalized world, present a money view of shadow banking, and connect the money view with modern economics and finance.University Offering the Course: Columbia UniversityThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 6 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/money2

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MBA 524. Risk and Opportunity: Managing Risk for DevelopmentLearn how risk management can be used to unlock development opportunities, and handle risks proactively, guide students, through expert videos, a game, and several animations, to identify critical gaps in risk management and to move from being a “crisis fighter” to becoming a proactive and systematic risk manager.University Offering the Course: World Bank GroupThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 4 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/managerisk

MBA 547. International Organization ManagementProvide students with (1) basic notions of the practice of international relations (2) a general overview of the management challenges international and not-for-profit organizations are faced with as well as key theoretical frameworks and practical tools for managers to excel in this environment.University Offering the Course: Universitè De GenèveThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 5 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/interorg

MBA 553. Successful Negotiations: Essential Strategies and SkillsLearn about and practice the four steps to a successful negotiation, with one module for each step:1. Prepare: Plan Your Negotiation Strategy2. Negotiate: Use Key Tactics for Success3. Close: Create a Contract4. Perform and Evaluate: The End GameUniversity Offering the Course: University of MichiganThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 7 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation-skills

MBA 663. Leading Strategic Innovation in OrganizationsLearn to improve one’s ability to manage creativity, innovation, and change in business, government, and other institutions.University Offering the Course: Vanderbilt UniversityThe name of the Provider: CourseraLength of course: 9 weeksWebsite or link access to the course: https://www.coursera.org/course/innovation

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