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How can I Obtain an MBA degree from Carleton University while living and working in Iran?
As a result of a contract signed in August 2000, Qeshm Institute of Higher Education (QIHE) and Carleton University have arranged for eight of the ten courses required for the MBA degree to be taught in Iran. Professors from Canada will fly to Iran to give the eight courses for the MBA, begining in November each year. When four of these courses are completed, all students in the MBA program will fly to Canada to complete two research courses at Carleton University for a period of three months. Following these two courses, students will return to Iran to complete the final four courses, again taught by Carleton University professors. |
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Why should I take the MBA program in Iran and not in Canada?
Cost and convenience. Most executive MBA programs in Canada have raised their fee by 10 to 15% this year moving in the range of 45 to 50,000 US$ while Us programes run around 75 to 100,000 US$. It also costs about $15,000 CDN ($10,000 US) each year for a single person to live in Ottawa, about $24,000 CDN ($16,000 US) per year for a family of four. Canadian goverment regulations prohibit international students from working off the campus, and on-campus scholarships and assistantships are rare. So an international student studying in Canada must expect to survive on saving alone. This has become unaffordable for many good international students. By offering the MBA in Iran, we provide an opportunity for students to receive a Master`s degree from an internationally recognized Canadian business school more quickly and at greatly reduced cost. MBA courses are given one at a time in intensive sessions approximately two weeks, with about four weeks in between courses. So students can return to work and home with minimal disruption. Yet the program does provide one summer of study in Canada in order to expose students to the Canadian business environment. |
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What is the language of instruction?
The language if instruction is English. All lectures will be given in English. All papers and assignments must be completed in English. |
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Is an English language skills exam required for entrance to the MBA program?
Yes. Carleton University has developed its own English language test: the Carleton Academic English Language (CAEL) exam. The CAEL is a substitute for the TOEFL exam, and is considered a superior predictor of academic performance in graduate courses.
The CAEL is normally given in Tehran several times a year. All applicants for the MBA program whose first language is not English must pass the CAEL exam before they can be admitted to the program. For more information click here. |
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How long must I study to complete the MBA degree?
It should take about 16 months for those students who have a previous undergraduate degree in business. Students whose undergraduate degree is not in business will require 20 months to complete the degree. |
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When will I be admitted to the MBA program and when will I be considered as a Carleton University student?
Upon submitting your application form along with all the relevant documents to QIHE, the administration committee will process your application form and will make recommendations to Carleton University accordingly. Carleton university will in turn process your application and will make the final decision as to whether you have been rejected or accepted to the program. This letter will be sent to QIHE in Tehran and you will be contacted immediately. If you have been accepted you will be asked to pay the tuition fees to be formally registered. As from this date you will be issued an Identification Number and you will be classed as a Carleton University student. |
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I have a Bachelor`s Degree with high grades, but it is not a degree in Business. May I still apply?
Yes. The normal requirement for entry into the MBA program is a Bachelor`s Degree in Business. However, honors students with very good grades with a degree in another discipline are welcome to apply. If you are accepted to the MBA program, you will be considered as a Carleton student but you are expected to complete a series of Preparation Courses. The Preparation Courses are designed to give you the equivalent of an undergraduate specialization in business in a short time. These courses will be offered at QIHE office in Tehran. |
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How will I know which Preparation Courses to take?
After you apply for the MBA program, your application will be sent with all other applications to Carleton University. A committee of Carleton University professors will review your undergraduate records, looking for high grades and for courses in business. The committee will then decide what, if any, preparation courses you need to take. Here are the titles of the undergraduate business courses the committee will look for. Click here for course descriptions.
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Management Science
- Introduction to Information Systems
- Introduction to Business Finance
- Business Statistics
- English Language
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Who will teach the Preparation Courses, where and when?
All Preparation Courses will be taught by qualified professors from Iran, selected by the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. All courses will be taught at the QIHE office in Tehran. The delivery of the preparation courses will commence as from early August each year.The Preparation Courses in Iran will parallel as closely as possible the equivalent courses at Carleton University. Each Preparation Course will use the same text-book and course materials as the equivalent course at Carleton University. Each professor in Iran will have electronic mail contact with the Carleton University professor teaching the same course to coordinate lectures and assignments. And all final exam from the Preparation Courses will be developed and graded by Carleton University professors. |
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Is it necessary to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)?
No. Although all applicants to the MBA program at Carleton must successfully complete the GMAT, Carleton University is aware that the GMAT is not given in Iran. As a result, Carleton University has Waived the GMAT requirement for students applying to the MBA program in Iran. |
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Where will the MBA courses be given in Iran?
The first four courses of the MBA will be given at the QIHE Management Centre in Qeshm. The next two courses will be given at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada with the final four courses held at the QIHE Management Centre in Qeshm. |
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How long will each course last?
In Canada, a normal MBA course is given over a 12-week term, meeting one day each week for three hours, and MBA students take three courses each term. The MBA program courses in Iran will be condensed to accommodate the work schedules of students and professors. Each MBA course will last two weeks, meeting 24 hours each week. Only one course will be given at a time, but the work will be intense. Professors will be available after class hours each day to guide students through their assignments. There will be four weeks between each two courses. |
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How will I arrange accommodation in Qeshm and in Ottawa?
Accommodation in Qeshm will be arranged by the QIHE office in Tehran. Accommodation in Ottawa will be arranged by Carleton University. Costs of the flights to Ottawa and back, to Qeshm and back, accommodation, food, local transportation, study materials, health insurance, telephone, etc. are additional to tuition costs. |
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How do I obtain a visa to study in Canada?
Carleton University and QIHE will assist MBA students to obtain and complete visa applications. All normal regulations set by the Canadian Department of Immigration for obtaining a visa will apply. Although we are optimistic that visas will be granted, neither Carleton University nor QIHE can guarantee that every MBA student will receive a visa. |
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How much will the MBA program cost?
Inaddition tuitton fees for the full MBA program and preparation corses students are expected to anticipate the following approximate costs:
- Flights to Qeshm for the full program: 7,200,000 Rials.
- Accomodation at Qeshm for the full program: 9,600,000 Rials.
- Return Flight to Ottawa: 10,000,000 Rials.
- Accomodation in Ottawa: 15,000,000 Rials.
- Corse materials, etc.: 6,500,000 Rials.
- Students are expected to obtain a personal Laptop.
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How can I obtain more information?
For information related to the MBA program in Iran, please contact QIHE office in Tehran.
If you need additional information from Carleton University, please contact Sprott School of Business
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