The MBA at the Antonine University (UA) gives you a more balanced curriculum than other programs in the region. The new curriculum incorporates courses that aim at building some of the people's leadership skills alongside the business ones.

We have been working on an innovative practical program alongside major business leaders in the country and the region. New students go through a comprehensive four-hour leadership simulation. You have then evaluated a range of leadership skills, including many of the soft skills or people skills. Upon completion of the assessment, you are given face-to-face feedback on your performance. Then you will kick start your MBA program with a highly interactive workshop on Leadership Effectiveness and Development. You then participate in a series of leadership courses and workshops that augment the MBA curriculum and focus on peoples' skills areas throughout the two-year program.

The MBA at UA strives to produce more well-rounded business leaders, the kind of leadership that organizations in Lebanon and the region will need in the future.

The Antonine University (UA) admits new students into the MBA program in the fall and spring semesters. Candidates have to sit for the MBA Entrance Exam unless they have a GMAT score over 500. Remedial courses may be offered to students who do not pass the MBA Entrance Exam or who do not meet the GMAT requirement.

Candidates must provide the following documents:

• A letter of intent.
• Two recommendation letters.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified Transcripts of their Bachelor Degree.

The Antonine School of Business (ASB) at UA has adopted the Case Method Teaching Approach throughout its re-designed MBA program. The Harvard School of Business developed case Method Teaching where the main goal is to immerse students into realistic business situations. Cases provide the reality of managerial decision making, which includes incomplete information, time constraints, and conflicting goals, as you learn how to analyze business situations.

The case method packs more experience into each hour of learning than any other instructional approach. It stimulates your thinking and encourages class discussions. It is the most practical way to learn managerial skills and it’s very exciting.

Practical Learning will define every aspect of your learning experience at UA. The entire MBA program focuses on real-world cases. You will be engaged in, energized by, and challenged by class discussions of dozens of cases. You will discover, articulate, and develop critical insights not through regular lectures but through case method learning, where instructors act as moderators and leaders of the process.

Experiential Learning will guide you in the connection between theory and practice. Testing the skills and knowledge you've gained in a realistic setting will stretch and prepare you for the real world of business and business leadership.

The modules and courses in the MBA program refer to an evaluative device, which allows the students to progress at their own pace. The courses are based on evaluations organized continuously throughout the semesters. The tests give students the possibility to reframe their evolution and adjust their academic performance according to the results obtained.

In addition, most courses include cases, projects, and research to be prepared individually or through groups. Thus, students are also evaluated based on papers, case write-ups, and group projects. The majority of courses utilize traditional final exams as well. The final exam, considered as the comprehensive evaluation exam concluding the apprenticeships, takes place at the end of each academic semester. The Secretariat coordinates exam dates and distributes the final exam schedule before the start of the semester.

Upon completion of the Master in Business Administration for non-business students, graduates will be able to:

• Employ analytical skills and knowledge to become effective decision-makers
• Develop Intra and interpersonal skills to become active and ethical social communicators
• Demonstrate leadership skills appropriate for the local and regional market
• Define innovative business development approaches and strategies by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing relevant data and information
• Evaluate business knowledge and integrate managerial techniques to formulate effective solutions in the different functional areas of a firm
• Apply business concepts in the analysis of real-world business situations

There is no one career trajectory when it comes to MBA graduates. MBA graduates can work in a number of fields – from health care to technology, financial services to government. Potential career paths and job opportunities for MBA graduates are as follows:

• Management Consultant.
• Marketing Manager.
• Investment Banker.
• Business Operations Manager.
• Financial Advisor.
• Financial Manager.
• Health Services Manager.
• Sales Manager.
• Human Resources Manager.
• Entrepreneur.