We are the largest university in Cyprus, with more than 11,500 students from over 70 countries across the globe, coming together in an innovative and transformative learning space.
Located in Nicosia, the country’s capital, and with presence in 18 other cities worldwide, we are driven by our pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, innovation, research, technology, and a continually evolving academic environment.
Profile of the ProgrammeThe University of Nicosia MBA programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation of business education enabling them to become effective managers anywhere in today’s globally competitive fast changing environment. This programme is highly integrated in context and practical by remaining close to actual business practice. It aspires to assist students to develop their management and leadership skills, operate effectively in a multicultural environment and to adapt quickly to changing social, political, legal and economic conditions.More specifically the programme’s main objectives include:Equipping students with all necessary skills, attitudes and approach to guide their decisions as business executivesDeveloping students’ abilities to handle today’s problems and prospects for business organisations functioning in a competitive worldAllowing students to develop their theoretical and practical skills and knowledgeEnhancing intellectual development and student graduate maturityAssisting the students to analyse, examine, investigate and compose the new knowledge and competencies they will acquireEnsuring the highest possible penetration of each subject inquiry and exhaustion of conceptual academic as well as practical implications.Securing the necessary level of education for obtaining specialised knowledge and competencies and demonstrating mental independenceOffering insight into professional possibilities and modern organisations functioning in the context of today’s competitive worldProviding participating students with the skills necessary to guide both their short and long term decisions.Providing international management education to its participants that will enable them to become effective general managers anywhere in today’s globally competitive environmentProviding students with graduate level of business education focusing on both theories and research from a holistic business point of viewProviding students with the necessar
The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university (i.e. American, European) or another recognised equivalent qualification.In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:Proficiency in Greek for the Programme offered in the Greek LanguageStandardized Test Scores- The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required of all students with a minimum score of 400. Students with a COA of 2.5 or higher on the 4-point system or 2.2 for UK standards or equivalent, or three years of professional experience, will be exempted from the GMAT. A candidate without the GMAT may be provisionally admitted and allowed to take the foundation courses, but will need to submit their GMAT scores as stated above, in order to be accepted as MBA students.A Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating the applicant’s education, academic and professional experience, any publications, awards, etc.Letters of Recommendation – Two recommendation letters from individuals who have known the applicant in his/her educational and professional environment are requiredPersonal Statement – The applicant is required to submit a comprehensive outline highlighting his or her individual competences and strengths and providing their reflections regarding expectations and the value of the programme to their personal advancement and career development.English Language ProficiencyStudents satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score 550 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 213 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score 79-80 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above or IELTS of 6.5 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above or a score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University English Placement Test. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.