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American School of Management
Program Code
FASASMMASBUS001
Units
Min. 50.0 GSCH
Methods of Delivery
Online
Modes of Study
½-time
Expected Length
Online Learning
Live, Online, Scheduled Sessions at ¾-Time Pace: 1.0 Year
Last Update
June 4, 2026
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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a graduate program designed for professionals, managers, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders who seek advanced competence in strategy, organizational leadership, financial judgment, research, and global enterprise management. The program prepares students to understand complex organizational environments, evaluate strategic choices, and lead evidence-informed action in competitive, international, and rapidly changing professional contexts.
The curriculum begins with a rigorous core in enterprise strategy, managerial finance, organizational behavior, leadership development, strategic execution, and research methodology. Through these courses, students strengthen their ability to analyze internal and external business conditions, interpret financial and organizational evidence, assess leadership and workforce dynamics, and design strategic responses that support long-term institutional performance.
Students then select one specialization aligned with their academic interests and professional goals. Specialization pathways allow focused study in international strategic finance and accounting, international strategic marketing and communication, international strategic human capital and enterprise leadership, or international strategic enterprise management. Each pathway develops advanced expertise in a defined area while remaining integrated with the program’s broader strategic-management foundation.
Graduates are prepared for leadership, management, consulting, entrepreneurial, and advancement opportunities across business, public, nonprofit, and international settings. The program is especially suited for learners who seek to strengthen executive judgment, guide organizational transformation, communicate strategic direction, and make responsible decisions in complex professional environments.
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Graduates of the Master of Business Administration are prepared to pursue leadership, management, consulting, and advancement opportunities across business, government, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, and international organizations. The program develops strategic judgment, financial awareness, organizational insight, research capability, and leadership practice, supporting professional pathways that require analytical decision-making and the ability to guide complex institutional priorities.
Career opportunities may include roles in strategic management, business development, corporate planning, organizational leadership, management consulting, operations management, international business, financial strategy, marketing strategy, corporate communication, human capital management, and organizational transformation. Graduates may also apply their learning to entrepreneurial ventures, executive advancement, policy-oriented management roles, or further academic and professional development.
Depending on the selected specialization, students may strengthen preparation for focused pathways in international finance and accounting, strategic marketing and communication, human capital and enterprise leadership, or global enterprise management. Across all pathways, the program supports professionals who seek to lead responsibly, communicate strategic direction, manage change, and make evidence-informed decisions in complex organizational environments.
2025–2026 Graduate Tuition Overview
The AUS 2025–2026 tuition policy reflects fairness, transparency, and academic excellence, ensuring predictable investment for a globally diverse student body. All tuition is standardized to eliminate geographic disparities and provide clarity in financial planning.
For this year, the graduate tuition rate is 1,000 USD per Graduate Semester Credit Hour (GSCH), applied uniformly across all programs unless designated under a flat-rate model.
AUS also offers flat-rate tuition for select programs, establishing a fixed fee for the entire degree—supporting affordability, stability, and long-term planning. Programs under this model are clearly identified in admissions materials and enrollment agreements.
This framework upholds four principles: equity, affordability, transparency, and sustainability, ensuring access, predictable costs, clear communication, and uncompromised academic quality.
Through uniform pricing and transparent policies, AUS affirms its mission as a private university delivering exceptional education with fairness, clarity, and enduring value.
Tuition and fee information for this program is managed through UX. Please visit the UX program site for current tuition, fees, and payment information.
Scholarships
AUS offers a diverse portfolio of merit- and need-based scholarships, with awards extending up to 100% of tuition costs. All applicants are automatically considered for scholarship eligibility upon submission of their application, ensuring equitable access without requiring a separate process.
2025–2026 Graduate Fees and Expenses
The 2025-2026 indicative graduate-level fees and expenses:
Application Fee: $100.00
Matriculation Fee: $500.00 (Currently waived)
University Premium Fee: $5,000.00 (Currently waived)
Document Fee: $2,500.00 (Currently waived)
Graduation Fee: $2,500.00 (Currently waived)
Program Withdrawal Fee: $1,000.00 (Currently waived)
Course Late Registration Fee: $1000.00 (Currently waived)
Late Payment Fee: $100.00
Eligibility and Admission Standards for Master’s Programs
Admission to the Master’s programs at The American University of Science (AUS) is defined by uncompromising standards of academic merit, professional capacity, and linguistic proficiency. This framework ensures that every admitted student possesses the intellectual rigor, leadership potential, and cross-cultural fluency necessary to excel in a world-class graduate environment.
Academic Credentials – Applicants must hold a regionally or internationally accredited bachelor’s degree (minimum 120.0 credit hours or equivalent) to guarantee adequate preparation for advanced inquiry and innovation. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.3 on a 4.3 scale (or international equivalent) is required to uphold AUS’s academic integrity and meritocratic values.
English Proficiency – Non-native speakers must demonstrate at least CEFR B2 competence through IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, or AUS’s proprietary EPASS, with certification issued within the past two years.
Professional Experience – While not universally required, relevant industry experience is strongly preferred, and mandatory for select programs. Applicants must demonstrate leadership capacity, problem-solving ability, and evidence of professional maturity.
Holistic Evaluation – AUS admissions adopt a multidimensional review, assessing academic trajectory, professional contributions, communicative competence, and global impact potential.
Through this rigorous framework, AUS curates a diverse, future-ready graduate community positioned to advance knowledge, transform institutions, and deliver sustained global influence.
Eligibility and Admission Standards for English Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English is a mandatory admission requirement for all programs at The American University of Science (AUS), ensuring academic excellence, global engagement, and uncompromised quality of instruction. Applicants must demonstrate competence through one of four pathways:
Nationality-Based Qualification – Automatic eligibility applies to nationals of AUS-recognized English-speaking countries. Verification requires a valid passport or national ID.
Education-Based Qualification – Undergraduate applicants qualify by completing secondary education in an English-speaking country with English as the sole medium of instruction. Graduate applicants qualify by earning a bachelor’s degree or higher under the same conditions. Official transcripts and institutional verification are required.
Professional Experience-Based Qualification – Applicants may qualify with at least two consecutive years of full-time professional employment in the last ten years in an English-speaking country, where English was the primary language of communication. Employer verification and references are required.
Standardized Assessment – Applicants may meet requirements by achieving CEFR B2 through recognized exams: TOEFL iBT (72), IELTS Academic (6.0), or Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE (160). Alternatively, candidates may take the AUS EPASS, earning a Certificate of English Language Proficiency (CELP).
All evidence must be dated within two years. AUS reserves the right to request further verification.
Eligibility and Admission Standards for Program-Specific Requirements
Admission to the AUS MBA is governed by program-specific criteria that reflect the institution’s commitment to strategic leadership, executive education, and professional excellence. Four distinct eligibility routes ensure access for diverse high-potential candidates while upholding uncompromising standards of merit.
Route 1: Combined Academic and Professional Experience – Applicants with non-business undergraduate and graduate degrees must present at least three years of full-time management experience, demonstrating leadership capacity, organizational insight, and applied decision-making.
Route 2: Professional Experience Only – Seasoned executives without traditional academic credentials may qualify with a minimum of five years of managerial experience, preferably including supervisory responsibilities and operational leadership.
Route 3: Academic Pathway – Candidates with undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, management, or related disciplines are eligible. While professional experience is not mandatory, at least two years of managerial exposure is strongly preferred.
Route 4: Performance-Based Admission – Applicants may provisionally enroll by completing two designated core MBA courses (10.0 GSCH) with a minimum grade of B in each, thereby securing unconditional admission.
Through these pathways, AUS ensures that MBA cohorts are diverse, merit-based, and strategically prepared to lead institutions, industries, and global enterprises.
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Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) develops advanced capability in strategic leadership, applied management, financial analysis, organizational decision-making, research, and global business practice, preparing professionals to lead responsibly, think strategically, and make evidence-informed decisions in complex organizational environments.
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