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General Information

The main goal of BHOS Business Administration Centre (MBA) is to train highly qualified world-class managers.

The MBA (Master of Business Administration) program was developed on the basis of basic and elective subjects. The training is conducted by well-known administrators of the country and managers of various companies. The MBA program is offered in both Azerbaijani and English. The main subjects taught within the program include capital investment and financial strategies, management and organizational behavior, statistics for business and economics, marketing concepts, strategic management, financial management, human resource management, and accounting for managers, etc. In addition to these subjects, the program also includes elective subjects to expand students' knowledge in various fields, including international management, business communication, risk management, market research, and international business and other such topics.

The MBA program is offered in two formats: 90-credit and 120-credit education programs. Students enrolled in the 120-credit program are required to complete a research internship in their final year and submit a master’s thesis to develop their academic research skills.

The Master of Business Administration program is an innovative and competitive curriculum developed in accordance with the latest world standards, which allows students to master various areas of business and management, as well as gain theoretical and practical knowledge.

Learning outcomes

• Apply and integrate advanced knowledge from management, finance, accounting, marketing, economics, operations, supply chain, statistics and digital technologies to diagnose complex organizational problems and design innovative, evidence-based solutions.

• Analyze and critically evaluate financial, market, operational and international business data to support strategic decisions in dynamic and uncertain business environments.

• Develop, justify and evaluate business, financial and strategic plans by using competitive intelligence, value chain analysis, corporate valuation and innovation tools aligned with organizational objectives.

• Plan, manage and improve organizational processes, operations, projects and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency, resilience and long-term competitiveness.

• Make and defend ethical, responsible and risk-aware decisions by integrating CSR, ESG, corporate governance and sustainability principles into strategic and operational contexts.

• Lead, motivate and coordinate diverse teams by applying advanced leadership models, change management approaches and negotiation strategies in multicultural and complex organizational settings.

• Demonstrate and apply advanced corporate finance, risk management and international finance techniques to support long-term value creation and strategic financial planning.

• Apply and evaluate project and program management in local and international project settings to achieve successful and sustainable outcomes.

• Apply and evaluate management styles and organizational development tools to drive transformation, foster innovation and support sustainable organizational growth.

Areas of study

The main mission of the MBA Center at Bakı Ali Neft Məktəbi is to educate highly qualified and globally competitive managers. The MBA program at BANM is offered in both Azerbaijani and English sections.

The MBA program in the Azerbaijani section is offered in the following specializations:
• Business Organization and Management (Project Management)
• Business Organization and Management (Finance)
• Business Organization and Management (Human Resource Management)
• Business Organization and Management (General Management)

The MBA program in the English section is offered in the following specializations:
• Business Organization and Management (Project Management)
• Business Organization and Management (Finance)
• Business Organization and Management (Human Resource Management)

Advantages of BHOS MBA Program

Advantages of BHOS MBA Program

BHOS MBA Program program affords students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in various areas of managment and business.

BHOS applies the successful experience it has gained from the implementation of other programs to the MBA program. Our courses are very practical and comprehensive. The MBA classes are conducted by senior employees of SOCAR and other large transnational companies.

Competitive career opportunities

BHOS Career Center can make the most unattainable dreams come true. This team connects students and graduates with the world's fastest growing transnational companies. In addition, upon completion of this English taught program, students receive an International Master of Business Administration degree. The curriculum includes Strategic Management, Marketing, Statistics, Investment and other subjects. Those who acquire this academic and practical knowledge will be able to further develop their business.

Favorable class schedule

Given that the majority of applicants for the MBA program of Baku Higher Oil School work in various areas, classes are planned to be held in the evening, 3 days a week.

Academic excellence

The MBA program promises students a wealth of innovative and practical knowledge. Thus, the curriculum and textbooks for the program were developed by world-renowned academic staff exclusively for Baku Higher Oil School. MBA students are provided with specially designed textbooks and other aids.

Opportunity to study at the most advanced university in Azerbaijan

BHOS is a leader in the country in terms of employment of graduates. Thus, a majority of university graduates are employed. This success was achieved thanks to the efforts of rich academic and administrative staff. BHOS intends to further expand its reputation through the MBA program.

Extensive professional business connections (networking opportunities)

MBA students have the opportunity to expand business contacts by joining the network of graduates and teachers of Baku Higher Oil School working in the world's most famous transnational companies.

Opportunity to get practical knowledge from the most famous specialists of Azerbaijan

Well-known specialists and senior officials working in leading organizations in Azerbaijan and across the world (SOCAR, BP, government agencies, etc.) have been invited to BHOS to teach MBA students. In this way, students acquire not only theoretical, but also practical knowledge about real experiences.

Magnificent campus equipped with high-tech laboratories

MBA students have the opportunity to benefit from BHOS’s new state-of-the-art campus, which offers a wide range of modern facilities. It includes a rich library, high-tech laboratories, gyms, swimming pools, playgrounds and other facilities.