Business Administration

INTRODUCTION

The demand for business management graduates with specialized skills on the different functions of management has increased with the mushrooming of both private and public sectors in Somalia. The globalization of production and market in the world economy has necessitated that business schools train and nurture business managers for emerging economies. SU business administration graduate is trained to go into a wide variety of careers including management, marketing, human resources management, entrepreneurship, organizational development, logistics management, among many others.

PROGRAM GOALS

The program seeks to promote knowledge and awareness of business principles, real world perspectives; analytical and logical thinking, problem solving, communication skills and team work; scholarship; foster excellence in teaching; acquire and disseminate business and management knowledge; and produce graduate in Business Administration who possess the attributes and skills that are needed to thrive in a technological and knowledge-based economy.

The business administration program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in government, business operations and managerial positions in Non-Governmental Organizations.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Students who successfully complete the SIMAD B.S. in Business Administration will be fully rounded skilled individuals prepared for the challenges of public sector and industry management. The Business Administration degree at SIMAD serves the following main objectives:

1.      To competently prepare, analyze, and interpret variety of information: environmental; financial; economic; socio-political; that impact the global marketplace.

2.       To apply sound management principles and practices to productivity challenges in both public and private areas and in an increasingly multi-cultural environment.

3.      Offer skills necessary to identify, measure, gather, analyze, interpret information and communicate competently, apply technology to public and private sector challenges.

4.      To challenge and inspire students to seek knowledge in order to seek viable solutions for challenges in today’s and future society.

5.      To develop public and business managers who serve society within sound ethical and moral boundaries.

6.      Be competent to pursue graduate and professional studies in business and management anywhere in the world.

JUSTIFICATION

The following constitute the justification for the courses that are included in the program;

1.      Written, analytical, critical thinking skills will be enhanced mainly by English and Arabic language.

2.      In order for the students to have quantitative and technological skills, IST and Mathematics courses have been introduced in the program in the general education section.

3.      The accounting courses provide a strong foundation for pursuit of a career in accounting, or for further education.

4.      Finance courses will give background of basic finance and investment knowledge

5.       Management courses will enable the graduates to understand the functions that managers perform within their managerial day-to day activities and manage change process in modern organizations

6.      Besides, an intensive internship in an organizational environment will enhance the students’ required knowledge, skills, experience and abilities.

7.      Research courses will provide research skills necessary to make management decisions

8.      Project management courses will provide hands-on knowledge to manage specific projects

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONAL

With a degree in business administration, students can pursue the following careers:

Business manager, Operations Manager , Executive director, Sales Manager, Customer Service Manager, Business analyst, Benefits administrator, Department administrator, marketing manager , Retail Manager , Billing Supervisor ,  human resources manager , entrepreneurship, Quality Control Manager,  organizational developer, logistics manager,  bank manager , among many others.

1. Completion of secondary school with a minimum overall average of 50%
2. Should bring the original and a copy of secondary school certificate
3. Should bring Six (6) passport size photos with white background
4. Should bring the original copy of a letter of good conduct issued by your secondary school
5. Should bring a sponsorship letter from your guardian
6. Should successfully pass an admission interview and/or test
7. Pay non-refundable Processing and ID card fees of USD $50 (bank draft)

COURSE STRUCTURE

The faculty of management sciences offers undergraduate programs, and the course structure includes university, faculty, interdepartmental and specialization courses,

UNIVERSITY COURSES

The aim of this program is to explore and analyze the vital role played in the successful running of a firm. Here is an overview detailing the university courses we have to offer:

• IML I
• Computer studies 
• Arabic Language I
• Islamic Studies I
• Study Skills
• IML II 
• CAT
• Arabic Language II
• Principle of management
• Communication Skills
•  ISL.STUDY II
• Research Methodology
• Graduation Project

Full time: 5 Years

STUDENTS FEES PAYMENT POLICY

This policy applies to all students, these include: part-time and full-time for both undergraduate and postgraduate and any other person enrolled as a student at the University:

1. Option one: At the beginning of the semester, all semester fees can be paid in full. 

1. Option two: At the beginning of the semester, students should pay 30% of semester fees before he/she registers for the class. In the second installment, 40% of the semester fees should be paid before the midterm exam. The remaining 30% of the semester fees should be paid before the final exam. 
2. After payments of second and third installments, students are eligible to get their clearance cards for midterm and final exams. 
3. Fees Collector officer will be responsible to check fees default when he/she gets a report from the head of the cash unit. 
4. SU will not refund any fees paid unless the student has no remaining semester. 

1. Students and sponsors who unintentionally or intentionally deposit fees will not be refunded but will be forwarded to the next semesters. 
2. Upon graduation period, all extra fees balance should be refunded to the students. 
3. Any student who temporarily or permanently breaks his/her study can request an extra fee refund. 
4. Head of Cash Unit should check the activities of the sponsors.

Bank Accounts

Premier Bank: 20300001001
Dahabshiil: 1822
Salam Bank: 30027598
Idman Community Bank: 7401005
IBS Bank: 1820

The SU academic year consists of 42 weeks split into two semesters of 18 weeks each, the first beginning in August.