EMBA

EMBA CERTIFICATE

Program Description

The program leading to the EMBA Certificate at the KLC is designed to develop the student’s analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities to meet the challenges of leadership in professional management positions at present and in the ever-changing world of the future.

The curriculum provides a challenging and creative learning environment in an intensive program of study that has a broad-based administrative emphasis. Recognizing that management methods of tomorrow may bear little resemblance to techniques in current use, the program emphasis is on sound general principles and decision-making techniques that provide a basis for continued learning and professional development rather than upon business procedures which are subject to obsolescence.

KLC is committed to employing technologically advanced teaching delivery. Over time, most of the courses contained in the EMBA program will be offered by various means beyond traditional classroom instruction, including the Internet, videotapes, and audiotapes. Students will be encouraged to carry out-group exercises using “virtual teams” in which they will coordinate with each other using e-mail, web pages, and teleconferencing.

Admission Requirements/Application Procedure

Applicants must provide evidence of the following:

    1. Complete the Application for Admission and submit it with a non-refundable check or money order for £100.00 payable to Kensington London College (KLC).
    2. Graduation from a recognized college/university, or graduation with a B.S. degree (or equivalent) in business administration from an accredited or recognized institution.
    3.  Professional and/or academic competence in Business attested through a letter of recommendation.
    4. Submit official transcripts from the previous colleges and/or universities.
    5. Submit a 1-2 page Statement of Educational Purpose addressing topics such as future career objectives, issues in education important to the applicant, experience in a business field, experience with a second language or cultural diversity, and other interests.
    6. Provide two current color passport size photos.

EMBA Graduation Requirements 
A student is eligible for graduation in the EMBA program when the following requirements are met:

  1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements in the program of study developed in consultation with the faculty members
  2. Satisfactory completion 12 core course-sets (36 unites).
  3. A thesis that must be relevant to the student’s field of study (optional).
  4. Fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College.

COURSES

Prerequisite: 3 units

For students without appropriate undergraduate business course work or substantial business experience, a pre-requisite course is required. The student will be notified when they are admitted if this course is needed.

BU5001  Business Principles
Required Courses: 36 units (each course 3 semester credits unless noted)
BU6001 Effective Communication for Managers
BU6002 Financial Accounting for Managers
BU6003 Leadership, Ethics, and Organizations
BU6004 Information Technology
BU6101 Legal Environment of Business
BU6102 Economic Analysis
BU6103 Marketing Management
BU6104 Organizational Behavior
BU6105 Managerial Finance
BU6107 Management Information Systems
BU6108 Quantitative Business Analysis
BU6109 Business Policy
Total    36 units

Elective: Thesis (optional)

DBA Certificate Program

Overview

Kensington London College’s DBA is a professional certificate, designed for those who want a deeper understanding of business theory and its applications in their area of professional interest. Students may join online, on-campus and seminar classes as well. Upon successfully completing this degree, graduates will be prepared to help lead and grow their organizations in both profit and nonprofit organizations. Success in the program is judged by the student’s understanding of the issues and methodologies essential to the advancement of knowledge. DBA work is based on the achievement of academic and research competencies.

For those individuals who are interested in earning a DBA certificate, but have a master’s degree in a topic other than business administration, KLC offers a bridge program and prepares learners with the essential requisites needed to enter the DBA certificate program. After completing these graduate level courses, you will be prepared to enter the DBA certificate program.

Objective

 

The objective of the DBA is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore and

master business administration. The DBA to managers and executives working in a variety of industries including commerce, trade, non-profit, education or healthcare. Coursework and materials covered in the DBA certificate examine how companies make their money and how financial markets work and how effective marketing speaks to the customer and can be leveraged against the competition.

  1. Each major may specify different requirements for this category. Consult the program coordinator for a specific major.
  2. All DBA students are required to take two applied statistics courses. The major will specify other research tool courses.
  3. Each major will require some education related to teaching. It may take the form of classes, seminars, research, mentoring, or a teaching requirement.
  4. The student must successfully defend a written dissertation proposal in an oral examination conducted by the student’s dissertation committee. The final defense of the successful dissertation will require a final oral examination that concentrates on, but is not limited to, the student’s dissertation defense.

Examination

The student may complete a comprehensive Examination. This examination has written and oral parts, and covers the candidate’s program of study. Students are admitted to candidacy after satisfying all general certificate requirements, passing the comprehensive examination, fulfilling the residency requirement, and successfully defending a written dissertation proposal in an oral examination conducted by the student’s advisory or dissertation committee.

Admission Requirements/Application Procedure

Priority to the DBA program is given to graduates of accredited master’s degree programs in business administration. Individuals admitted with a bachelor’s degree in business administration are required to complete a program of master’s courses in business administration at the Kensington London College as a requisite to entry into DBA courses. Applicants must provide evidence of the following:

  1. Complete the Application for Admission and submit it with a non-refundable check or money order for £100.00 payable to Kensington London College
  2. A Master’s degree in Business Administration (or equivalent); or a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from an accredited or recognized institution.
  3. Submit official transcripts from the previous colleges and/or universities.
  4. A statement of educational objectives, specific focus of research, and program and career goals.
  5. Provide two current color passport size photos.

DBA Graduation Requirements
A student is eligible for graduation in the DBA certificate program when the following requirements have been met.

  1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements in the program of study developed in consultation with the faculty members.
  2. Satisfactory completion of 60 credit hours, including four research foundation courses, seven concentration subject courses, up to four elective courses, and a dissertation.
  3. Maintain a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher.
  4. Satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination.
  5. Successful completion and defense of the dissertation.
  6. File a petition to graduate.
  7. Fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College.

DBA Course Requirements (60 units):

Research Foundation Requirements: 12 units (each course 3 semester credits unless noted)
Students choose four of the following courses:
BUS7001           Business Research Writing
BUS7002           Advanced Research Methodology
R7032                Experimental Research Methods
R7034                Advanced Statistical Methods
R7103                Business Research Methods

Concentration Requirements: 24 hours
Students are required to choose a concentration. Students must take at least six courses from within their concentration.

 

Accounting Concentration (each course 3 semester credits unless noted)

Students are required to take the following six courses:
BUS7251           Research Methodology in Accounting*
BUS7252           International Accounting and Taxation
BUS7253           Advanced Seminar in Managerial Accounting
BUS7254           Advanced Seminar in Financial Accounting
BUS7255           Development of Accounting History and Theory
BUS7261           Advanced Seminar in Auditing

Students choose two of the following courses:                                                                     
BUS6202            Corporate Taxation
BUS6205            Advanced Accounting
BUS6252            Accounting Theory and Policy
BUS6253            Auditing
BUS6254            Accounting Information Systems
BUS7258            Selected Accounting Topics
BUS7259            Independent Study in Accounting

Health Care Management and Leadership (each course 3 semester credits unless noted):                                                               
Students are required to take the following five courses
BUS 7501     Healthcare Industry Trends and Analysis
BUS 7502     Healthcare: Political and Social Environment
BUS 7503     Seminar in Healthcare Management and Leadership t
BUS 7504     Healthcare Ethics and Issues
BUS 7511     Independent Study in Healthcare Management and Leadership

Students choose three of the following courses:                                                                       
BUS6303       Marketing Research
BUS6502       Legal Perspectives in Healthcare Organizations
BUS6501       Finance and Accounting in Healthcare Organizations
BUS6509       Special Topics in Management and Leadership
BUS7101       Seminar in Leadership
BUS7403       Management Science

Information Systems Concentration (each course 3 semester credits unless noted)
Students are required to take the following five courses:
BUS7403       Management Science
BUS7704       Information Resource Management
BUS7706       Systems Analysis, Design, and Implementation
BUS7709       Research in Information
BUS7710       Advanced Information Systems Seminar*

Students choose three of the following courses:
BUS7701       Advanced Data Base Management
BUS7702       Decision Support Models
BUS7703       Artificial Intelligence
BUS7705       Telecommunications and Computer
BUS7711       Independent Study in Information

International Business Concentration (each course 3 semester credits unless noted)
Students are required to take the following five courses:
BUS7601       Multinational Marketing Strategy
BUS7602       Global Management Models*
BUS7603       International Financial Management
BUS7606       International Monetary Economics
BUS7607       Comparative Economic Systems

Students choose three of the following courses:
BUS7407       International Human Resource Management
BUS7604       Seminar in International Business
BUS7605       International Trade Law
BUS7609       International Project
BUS7611       Independent Study in International Business
BUS6601       International Trade Practice
BUS6602       International Economics
BUS6604       International Marketing
BUS6608       International Organizations
BUS6609       Special Topics in International Trade

Management Concentration (each course 3 semester credits unless noted)
Students are required to take the following five courses:
BUS7401       Advanced Organizational Behavior
BUS7402       Advanced Human Resource Management*
BUS7403       Management Science
BUS7404       Stress Management Control
BUS7405       Business Policy Seminar

Students choose three of the following courses:
BUS6401       HRM/Personnel Administration
BUS6402       Personnel Law & Regulations
BUS6404       Compensation Management
BUS6405       Training & Human Resources Development
BUS7101       Seminar in Leadership
BUS7406       Ethics in Business and Management
BUS7407       International Human Resource Management
BUS7410       Selected Management Topics
BUS7411       Independent Study in Management
BUS7602       Global Management Models

Marketing Concentration (each course 3 semester credits unless noted)
Students are required to take the following five courses:
BUS7301      Marketing Decision Models
BUS7302      Marketing Management Seminar
BUS7303      Advanced Consumer Information Processing
BUS7304      Advanced Marketing Research*
BUS7305      Advanced Marketing Seminar

Students choose three of the following courses:
BUS6301      Promotion Management
BUS6302      Consumer Behavior
BUS6303      Marketing Research
BUS6604      International Marketing
BUS7310      Selected Marketing Topics
BUS7311      Independent Study in Marketing
BUS7601      Multinational Marketing Strategy
* These courses should be taken after the student has completed some research foundation courses and concentration courses.

Dissertation:                                       15 units

Electives                                             9

Students choose three of the following courses:

Electives Courses (each course 3 semester credits unless noted) 
BUS6201        Investment/Portfolio Management
BUS6203        Money and Banking
BUS6204        Advanced Finance
BUS6208        Case Studies in Finance
BUS6210        Special Topics in Finance
BUS6290        Directed Independent Study (Finance)
BUS6309        Special Topics in Marketing
BUS6390        Directed Independent Study (Marketing)
BUS6403        Labor and Management Relations
BUS6409        Special Topics in Human Resources
BUS6490        Directed Independent Study (Human Resources)
BUS6503        Risk Management
BUS6504        Quality Assurance in Healthcare Organizations
BUS6505        Government Regulation in the Healthcare Industry
BUS6509        Special Topics in Healthcare Administration
BUS6590        Directed Independent Study (Healthcare Administration)
BUS 6690       Directed Independent Study (International Trade)
BUS 6821       Advanced Topics in International Business

MBA 

Prerequisite: 3 units

For students without appropriate undergraduate business course work or substantial business experience, a pre-requisite course is required. The student will be notified when they are admitted if this course is needed.

 

BU5001            Business Principles

 

Required Courses: 39 units (each course 3 semester credits unless noted)
RE600              Research Methodology

BU6001            Effective Communication for Managers

BU6002            Financial Accounting for Managers

BU6003            Leadership, Ethics, and Organizations

BU6004            Information Technology

BU6101            Legal Environment of Business
BU6102            Economic Analysis

BU6103            Marketing Management

BU6104            Organizational Behavior

BU6105            Managerial Finance

BU6107            Management Information Systems
BU6108            Quantitative Business Analysis
BU6109            Business Policy

Elective            6 units

Total                45 units
Students choose two elective courses. Elective courses are chosen from available courses within one of the professional graduate business concentrations and a Master’s Thesis (optional).