MBA & Master Degree (Distance Learning)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA : Any Graduate

Following MBA programme can be studied in distance learning mode :

1. Master of Business Administration
2. Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
3. Master in Business Administration in Human Resource Management
4. Master of Business Administration in Insurance
5. Master of Business Administration in Project Management
6. Master of Business Administration (Global Business)
7. Master of Business Administration in Oil and Gas
8. Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
9. Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management

Other Master Degree programme:

1. Master of Public Administration
2. Master of Finance
3. Master of Tourism Management
4. Master of Economics
5. Master of Science in Psychology
6. Master of Education
7. Master of Science in Public Health
8. Master of International Relations and Policies
9. Master of Communication
10. Master of Social Work
11. Master of Arts in Teaching English as Second Language
12. Master of Computer Science
13. Master in Construction Management
14. Master in Railway Infrastructure Management

Semester Structure : 4 semester each of 6 months

Lincoln Global Academy will provide the study material and Examination will be conducted at Lincoln Global Academy campus. Student has to attain Semester Examination at Lincoln Global Academy Campus.
Examination only after 1st semester & 2nd semester in 1st year.
2nd Year only dissertation & report submission & final presentation & viva voce

Master of Business Administration :

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) course focuses on the development of the self-reflective mindset, the analytic mindset, the collaborative mindset, the worldly mindset and the action mindset of the graduates. The MBA course is designed for mid-career professionals, whose careers and management responsibilities transcend a single functional specialty and require a broad array of specialized knowledge and skills. The emphasis of this interdisciplinary, integrated and applied program is on the significant organizational as well as management processes of the public or private institutions doing business on a global scale.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The aim of the programme is to prepare the students for senior management and executive-level positions, as it helps them to acquire managerial competencies including critical thinking skills, systems thinking skills, team building skills, decision-making skills and ethical leadership skills, required for managing the affairs of a business enterprise. An MBA degree would prove to be beneficial for those, who work in senior managerial and executive positions in business organizations.

An MBA programme offers a range of benefits for the successful applicants, including:

Business Knowledge: The MBA programme educates the students about business and all its related aspects. Students also gain an understanding of the business strategies, business concepts and business skills. This learning will also help the students to manage the day-to-day operations in their respective professional sphere of work, in the future.

Leadership Abilities: An MBA program includes rigorous training sessions, assignments, presentations, group projects and discussions. Students thus acquire the essential skills, which will help them to administer the business affairs, in the professional field. It will also help the students to emerge as leaders in their chosen field.

Networking: The alliances that the students form with fellow students and the network that the students build up, is deemed as one of the most important and valuable aspects of an MBA program. MBA graduates have realized that the associations formed during the period of an MBA program, are resources that are invaluable and can be drawn upon for years after the MBA degree has been achieved.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

Degrees are acquired with the purpose of advancing career prospects. As far as an MBA degree is concerned, the only difference with other degrees is that an MBA degree is considered as the most valuable post graduate degree as it offers exciting and diverse job opportunities. This difference is also noticeable with respect to career prospects, pre-MBA and post-MBA. An MBA degree enhances the business knowledge of the students, which will enable them to prove their competency in the professional field and also help them to acquire senior positions in organizations.

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain and Logistics Management :

The MBA in Supply Chain and Logistics Management programme designed to equip learners with an in-depth insight into logistics and supply chain management. This has become a vital component of today's business environment where globalisation has led to supply chains becoming more complex. The programme not only attracts professionals already engaged in a logistics and supply chain management role, but also candidates from a wide variety of sectors (including finance, manufacturing, retailing, real estate, hospitality, healthcare and security) who are seeking to broaden their aviation skills. The all-inclusive broad based training in independent thinking, research and development, business planning and development, advocacy, technology deployment, manufacturing, societal aspects, and nation building would give LUC students considerable edge in adjusting to the new economy and within their future workplace.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The aim of the program is to prepare students for managerial positions in the private and government sectors in different areas of Supply Chain and Logistics Management. The other aims of the program includes producing future leaders who can handle the ever changing nature of the challenges and opportunities of the corporate sector, help students to increase their ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate key theoretical concepts and practical applications regarding the world of management.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

• Supply Chain Analysis
• Supply Chain Management Strategic Decision Making
• Global Procurement and Supply Management
• Global Logistics Management
• Domestic and International Transportation Management
• Technology and Product Innovation Management
• Operations Management

C. SUBJECTS :

Master in Business Administration in Human Resource Management :

The Master in Business Administration in Human Resource Management program to focus on the human resource elements of business and also help to develop the skills needed to contribute to the management. The program develops understanding of HRM practices across a variety of organizational settings; with an emphasis on strategic, international and comparative subject matter. LUC will provide the student the wide ranging and multi-level approach in Human Resource Management. The course appreciate and critically evaluate the latest theoretical concepts, principles,standards and frameworks of HRM practice and gain skills in solving complex scenarios related to improving the activities and functions of modern HRM.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The aims for the proposed programme are to create an environment of high-performance work systems in an organization. It helps to become a reflective practitioner in the field of Human Resource. The degree is acquired to develop themes by studying relevant theories, research and practices in managing people and the employment relationship. MBA in HR help the student in implementing the HR policy when and where required in an organization. Understanding of people's behavior at work station and generate the ideas to make the working environment tranquil for the employees once pursuing this course.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

Students after completing this course can pursue careers in general management also in specialist HR management positions or consultancy roles in all the fields of human resource management, capable of director level. MBA in HR can get a position in personnel administration, recruitment and selection, training and development, people and organizational development, employee relations and human resource development.

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Business Administration in Insurance :

Master of Business Administration in insurance program is designed to teach students in various methods for identifying, measuring and managing corporate risk. In these programs, students primarily concentrate on current legal, financial, and ethical issues facing insurance professionals. It is targeted at professionally experienced, ambitious students who aspire to leadership positions in insurance companies and contexts. The outcomes of the proposed program, as envisaged, would certainly contribute significantly towards a societal outlook and responsibility to improved quality of Insurance and Management. The curriculum Master of Business Administration in Insurance introduces student into the knowledge and skills in areas relevant to the field of insurance management, such as 'business Economics', business accounting and finance', 'marketing management', 'insurance and risk management', 'mutual funds and portfolio management' and 'fundamentals of infrastructure project financing'. After completion of this course, the students can opt for research pursuing further Ph.D. programmes in the related fields, can work as a successful managers of risk management in insurance industries.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The Master of Business Administration in Insurance programme is designed to give students academic and technical skills in broad areas to enable them to find their niche in, government sector, public advocacy, legislation, academics, and research. The students will graduate with fundamental knowledge related to the science of insurance management with enhanced understanding in virtually all the aspects that are necessary for making transition into economy and to compete head on with the global workforce. This programme is intended for those, who desire to pursue a career in the Insure industry and would learn in detail about the varied aspects of Insurance Management and Administration. Knowledge acquired through this programme, would help the students to implement effectual policies in the business context.

The aims of this programme are:

• To train the students with the effective written and oral communication skills and their functions in a business context.
• To make understand the purpose and design of different insurance products, and how these products are distributed
• To describe the basic quantitative skills that are essential in actuarial analysis and how to manage an insurance company in a local, global and multi-cultural environment
• To build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of business, the global environment and the analytical tools for the insurance sector needed for students for intelligent decision- making.
• To provide the knowledge and application of the social, ethical and legal responsibilities of insurance companies and key theoretical concepts and practical applications regarding insurance management.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

Insurance sector provides numerous opportunities for candidates every year. Job in the insurance sector is always target oriented. Job as an insurance officer requires patience and involves making the public aware about the positive aspects of insurance. Post-graduates can work as Assistant Administrative Officers through the employment exam conducted by the insurance companies. They may also proceed with applied research, product development, teaching or management professions. The programme teaches students a wide range of skills that are valuable for careers in government, and international organizations.

Some careers that graduates can attain once they complete the course are

1. Actuary
2. Administrative Officer (AO)
3. Insurance Underwriter
4. Customer Service Representative
5. Asset Manager/IT Manager
6. Management Analyst
7. Composite Agent
8. Financial Manager
9. Development Officer
10. Financial Advisor
11. Sales Representative
12. HR Manager
13. Insurance manager/agent
14. Insurance Group Representative
15. Life Insurance Agents
16. Insurance broker

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Business Administration in Project Management :

In the current market dynamism and fast-changing business environment, projects are being used more frequently to plan and to manage multiple projects at once. The MBA in Project Management is to train professionals with systemic vision who are able to perform in both public or private organizations in any branch of economic activity, using techniques, technological tools and best market practices, based on the knowledge and encompassing steps of initiation, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects. The program would also encourage entrepreneurship so that new infrastructure businesses are developed within the country in order to contribute to the country's development and economic prosperity. This program provides the foundation of a master’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis on leadership and problem-solving. In a rapidly globalizing economy, there is an increased call for the skills needed to successfully create and implement a business plan in real time. The program prepares students to act decisively and strategically in real world scenarios.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The Master of Project Management aims to produce graduates who have appropriate skills and knowledge to be capable of managing small, medium and large-sized projects either as a senior team leader, a project manager or project director.

The program of Master of Business Administration in Project Management will produce Project Managers who are:

• Knowledgeable to apply project management skills in order to handle the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly evolving project management sector.
• Capable of working successfully as a professional who practices appropriate values and ethics in different projects by taking into consideration the societal benefit.
• Able to communicate in a team to initiate, execute and evaluate a project plan for the development and practice of critical thinking and effective managerial skills to solve problems as a leader.
• Able to be engage in independent and life-long learning in the broader context of technological change for project management in the public, private and international spheres.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

Project management offers exciting career prospects. They are very important for successful business in sectors like engineering, manufacturing and in numerous service-based areas. Project managers play a pivotal role in IT, telecoms, health services and education, local and national government, media, sport, and leisure. MBA of Project Management can get jobs in large construction companies, oil and gas exploration companies, mining companies and federal or state bodies. Experienced professionals in this field are frequently put in charge of projects in foreign countries and work independently with local contractors. After completion of this course individuals may find positions as:

• Program managers
• Project cost estimators
• Project procurement managers
• Project risk managers
• Project quality managers

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Business Administration (Global Business) :

Lincoln Global Academy offers the program MBA in Global Business to students, who are willing to make an entry into the field of global business. We make sure that the students acquire basic knowledge about the essential management concepts.

Our qualified educators impart practical as well as theoretical training in techniques and aspects related to modern management. With the help of this learning, our students will thus be able to effectively manage global business operations, in the future.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

We aim towards the development of decision making ability and intellectual skills of the students, so that they are able to implement effective business strategies to excel in their professional field.

We also emphasize on providing systematic knowledge related to global business concepts. This learning would help the students to function effectively as managers in the near future or in senior level positions with competence and efficiency.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

• Bank Manager.
• Security Firms.
• Financial Institutions.
• Investment Companies.
• International Business Consultancy.
• Export/Import Companies.

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Business Administration in Oil and Gas :

MBA Oil & Gas Management program is designed to produce future managers and leaders who can handle the ever changing nature of challenges and opportunities of Oil & Gas sector. This course provides a thorough understanding of strategies of business issues across the entire hydrocarbon value chain from exploration to the retailing of petroleum and petroleum products. Our program also allows the students to develop understanding of petroleum economics, fiscal designs and finance and become competent using appropriate negotiating tactics to secure more meaningful commercial deals within the sector. As Oil & Gas is the fast growing sector, its demands domain focused professionals who can create and implement strategies and contribute to the growth of this sector.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The aim of this programme is to equip graduates through a challenging and attractive academic process for appropriate analysis and application of key management theories in the practical arena of the oil and gas industry. This would determine developing the student’s intellectual ability, firming the knowledge in the field of oil and gas resources.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

• Refinery Management
• Loyalty Program Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Brand Management
• Gas Business and Marketing
• Corporate Planning & Strategy
• Operations Management
• Business Analysis
• Financial Management

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management :

The MBA in Health Care Management provides students with the most relevant business skills to be effective and efficient decision makers who will improve the quality and access to health care at appropriate cost. The programme has a business management orientation, drawing on a broad base of management theory and examples to explain and analyze the healthcare sector. It is designed to provide with the concepts, models, techniques and examples, which will enable the students to improve the provision of care to patients. It is based on specially-designed modules that will provide a grounding in the basic management disciplines, followed by specialist modules in particular aspects of health care management. Our programme is unique in providing the opportunity to work with, and learn from, other students with first-hand experience of health care systems from around the world.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The concentration focuses on filling needs for clinical leadership, innovative approaches to industry challenges, health analytics and health informatics. The primary aim of the programme is-

• To provide the students with knowledge based on scientific principles, for leading the health sector taking into account different aspect of healthcare management.
• To develop deeper understanding of multi disciplinary and multi dimensional nature of health management along with providing basic insight into practical application.
• To develop professional skills in health care services through the growth of appropriate ability at the proper level to facilitate further research or study in the relevant field.
• To provide scientific management approach and adequate managerial tools and improve managerial skills.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

After completion of this course the students will develop skills in business fundamentals with main focus on health care management. The graduates would be qualified to find work in middle and senior management positions in various hospitals and health care organizations, and be involved in the analysis of various activities in the organizations. A degree in healthcare management enables professionals to thrive in this growing market and to take advantage of numerous job openings. Healthcare facilities recognize the need for skilled workers to fill management and planning roles. The students of this stream will enjoy high salaries, attractive benefits and international mobility related with healthcare sectors.

They can find jobs in

• Nursing homes
• Hospitals
• Large medical related corporations
• Outpatient surgical centres
• Eye surgery centres
• Pharmaceutical establishments
• Insurance companies
• Specialized technical groups
• Drug companies and corporations

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management :

MBA in Hospitality program focuses on the acquiring of the basic essential knowledge as well as practical skills, by the students as it would help them to emerge as entrepreneurs or marketing leaders in this fast-growing hospitality industry.

Our program also allows the students to acquire information about strategic business and marketing skills, operational issues, service issues and other relevant aspects related to the hospitality industry.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

Our primary aim is to emphasize on the aspects of management, so that the students can cope up with the changing and adverse circumstances, which are integral part of the hospitality industry. We also give importance to group projects, field work and seminars, as such kind of training would help the students to prove their merit in the professional service field.

The primary aims of the MBA in Hospitality Management programme are:

1. To provide thorough knowledge of global management or the services industry with useful management and business tools so that they can contribute efficiently to the organizations in the chosen field.
2. To provide students with the most excellent professional education and learning experience so as to gain a prominent position in the industry as competent managers.
3. To develop professionals and effective individuals appropriate for position as senior managerial placement.
4. To offer industry relevant curriculum so that they become thoughtful individuals, capable of meeting the challenges of ambitious and varied career aspirations.
5. To provide opportunities for higher learning and research, with due regard to the changing needs of the present time and the new millennium.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

• Hotel/Resort Managers.
• Restaurant Managers.
• Property Managers.
• Assistant Managers.
• General Managers.
• Human Resource Managers.
• Marketing and Sales Professionals.
• Front Office Managers.
• Food and Beverage Directors.
• Group Travel Facilitators.
• Special Event Planners.
• Conference Planners.

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Public Administration:

The programme Master of Public Administration deals with the fundamental knowledge of power and resources distributed in the world, and impact of political decisions on societies. The programme combines intellectual diversity and analytical aspect to provide a stimulating environment for students for a refined understanding of the complex interaction between the realities of international politics and the requirements of a global morality. The curriculum for the Master of Public Administration has a mechanism to built students learning, to continue gathering new information and making use of the information to improve upon the use of strategies, to broaden the sphere of study, developing novel means of improving the administration, contributing to sustainable economy and improving the quality of life of less fortunate, to make new inventions for the betterment of the society, and to utilize the learning to bring prosperity to the masses. It combines the precise training in international relations theory and practice with the analytical and quantitative tools of policymaking. The students after completing the course are equipped to solve the complex political and social problems of the present times. The programme is designed as a transformative program, which offers students the education, training, and first-hand experience essential for successful international careers.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The objective of the programme is to produce knowledgeable individuals with the awareness of the laws, rules, norms, and traditions that shape the internal structure, efficiency, and innovativeness of public sector organizations so as to formulate creative solutions to problems confronting government agencies and not-for-profit organizations.

The aims of this programme are,

1. To prepare civil servant to serve the wide population in political activity and decision making into actions or public programmes for the well-being of the society and the citizens.
2. To teach democratic values like equality, security and justice for analytical thinking skills, knowledge in public administration and state organization principles, public administration theory and ethics.
3. To offer careers roles that require good articulation, clear thinking individuals with an idea of the contemporary events, including government, international organizations, business, finance and the media.
4. To provide concepts and principles of public policy and administration to equip students with skills necessary for managing the public sector as well as civil society organizations.
5. To train professionals to work in international market to gain brilliance for further leadership responsibilities in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors to deal with critical social problems including hunger, poverty, disease, joblessness, and powerlessness.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

Careers in public administration require administrative skills, a solid understanding of accounting and finance, knowledge of government workings and organizational proficiency. There are career opportunities in non-profit agencies and local government bodies, state government, public service organizations such as animal welfare and healthcare agencies and large non-profit organizations at the national level. Some careers that professionals can attain once they complete the course are:

• Fed Career
• Civil Service
• Education Administrators
• Administrative Services Managers
• Public Administration Consultant
• Executive Director
• Director of Development
• Program Analyst
• Program Director
• City Manager
• Mayor
• Foreign Service Officer
• Criminal Investigator
• Labour Management Relations Specialist
• Customs Inspector
• Social Worker
• Teacher

C. SUBJECTS :

Master in Construction Management :

The Master in Construction Management Programme under faculty of Business and Accountancy is designed to give students’ academic and technical skills in broad areas. The programme encompasses a wide range of educational field which helps to be construction experts to bring a project through to successful completion and helps to became specialized in management techniques to manage the planning, design and construction of a project, from management to end (close out). The programme is designed as a trans formative programme, which offers students the education, training,and first-hand experience essential for successful international careers. This enables the programme to meet its broader objectives to touch every aspect of project delivery systems including design-bid-build, design-build, construction management at-risk, and other related areas.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The programme of Master in Construction Management will produce Construction Managers who are:

• Knowledgeable and able to practice global construction theories and concepts competently.
• Capable of designing construction project professionally by taking into consideration factors like value, ethics and take the responsibility to contribute to the global society
• Efficient in multilevel communication skills and demonstrate good leadership qualities as well ashaving the ability to work as a team in construction management.
• Competent in problem solving with scientific skills in technology of the building industry to assess the consequences of construction management.
• Able to practice effective information management and recognize the need of lifelong learning for developing managerial and entrepreneurship skills in construction management.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

This course help students to be competent in problem solving with scientific skills in technology of the building industry to assess the consequences of construction management. The job description of a construction manager is varied and may include many different types of work. Key areas of employment include beneficial plan constructor to global society, chief leader to plan and control construction project with effective communication, problem solving expert by using technical and critical thinking skills to solve construction related project management and quantity surveyor problems, infrastructure and construction manager,entrepreneurship skill developer.

Jobs related to this program include:
1. Building control surveyor.
2. Building services engineer.
3. Building surveyor.
4. Construction manager.
5. Estates manager.
6. Estates manager.
7. Quantity surveyor.
8. Site engineer.
9. Sustainability consultant.

C. SUBJECTS :

Master in Railway Infrastructure Management :

The Master in Railway Infrastructure Management program is designed to help the students to develop knowledge and skills for professional careers in railway infrastructure studies. The curriculum of this course is structured in such a way so that the students can enrich their capacity in this field in order to broaden their sphere of opportunities in the job market. This program has a mechanism to broaden the sphere of study, developing novel means of improving the railway infrastructure, contributing to sustainable economy and making new inventions for the betterment of the society, and to utilize the learning to bring prosperity to the masses.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The program will produce potential managers who are able to:

1. Evaluate and apply theories and concepts of principles of railway infrastructure management skills.
2. Exhibit social awareness in a responsible manner to develop legal values and professional skills for Railway Infrastructure Management.
3. Perform leadership communication for team infrastructure using scientific and critical thinking skills to solve problems in Railway Infrastructure Management.
4. Identify entrepreneurial opportunities in railway infrastructure management along with lifelong learning and managerial skills.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

Through this course the students will develop skills in business fundamentals with focus on railway infrastructural development. The graduates will be able to direct their own career path in railway service organizations. As future managers or high-level employees, the student will implement organizational policy referable to financial, human resource and quality policy pertinent to railway infrastructural projects.

After completion of this course the students are expected to find jobs and work as:

1. Project Managers
2. Management Consultants
3. Infrastructure Managers

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Finance:

The Master in Finance is a well-balanced program designed to impart knowledge in finance along with specialization in Economics for Finance and Investment Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Wealth Management, Financial Statement Analysis etc. The finance courses cover a comprehensive range of topics to develop skills and knowledge in applying financial principles to complex financial transactions. The students will be equipped with fundamental knowledge related to the legal aspects of finance along with the strategies of financial management to compete head on with the global workforce. The all-inclusive broad based training in independent thinking, research and development, business planning and development, advocacy, technology deployment, manufacturing, societal aspects, and nation building would give LGA students a considerable edge in adjusting to the new economy within their future workplace.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The primary objective is to ensure propagation of appropriate administrative skills to the managerial people across the globe working in the field of finance. This would help in developing the student’s intellectual ability with the foundation knowledge in the field finance. The program would further contribute in the advancement of the better business by offering a blend of knowledge of business and professionalism.

The primary aim of the programme is to:

1. Develop an updated knowledge on both theory and analytical practice in national and international financial contexts.
2. Strengthen the ability to apply the tools used for financial analysis and also in the decision making processes in corporations, financial institutions and other organizations.
3. Demonstrate ability to apply appropriate innovative effective research techniques to form their own views on the lifelong learning and its application in practice.
4. Develop an understanding of abroad range of financial concepts and their application to a range of management and organizational contexts contributing to industry development.
5. Prepare students for executive positions in financial field inculcating professionalism and entrepreneurial qualities.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

A Masters in Finance could be a stepping stone to one of the most sought-after careers in the international business and finance sectors. Whatever the economic climate, there is always huge worldwide demand for experts in fields such as banking, fund management, multinational companies, securities firms and financial consultancy.

Our graduates work for,

• Commercial Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Planning
• Insurance
• Investment Banking
• Money Management
• Real Estate

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Tourism Management:

Master in Tourism Management program prepares professional with advance knowledge of the tourism business to encompass best practice management strategies, ecotourism and sustainable business perspectives. The tourism industry is a rapidly growing industry and contributes highly to the economic enhancement of the country and generates employment opportunities, besides contributing to the growth. This program provides students with the fundamental knowledge concerning tourism marketing communication, human resources management, financial management, destination planning, and prospects in the tourism industry. Core modules included in this program are: Tourism Principle & Practices, Destination Planning & Management, Tourism Marketing Communication and International Tourism Business. It encourages students for leadership positions with the development of systematic understanding, decision making and communication skills in the international tourism and hospitality industry that empowers them with management skills to implement sustainable tourism strategies and corporate social responsibilities.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The program aims to enrich operational and strategic insights of the tourism and hospitality world;train participants to act and manage in a multicultural, global environment. The programme will produce potential Managers who are:

1. Knowledgeable and skillful in tourism planning, policy formulation and management of tourism enterprises.
2. Able to be responsible of the welfare of society with great values, attitudes and maintain professional ethics in the tourism industry.
3. Efficient in communication skills, solving tourism related problem and demonstrate good leadership qualities as well as having the ability to work as a team.
4. Qualified adequately to demonstrate business expertise and entrepreneurship skills in order to engage in life-long learning for improved performance of tourism management.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

The world is an amazing place, and people love to explore. But international travel often requires support, planning, and guidance. Tourism management offers exciting career prospects. They are very important for flourishing business in various sections of the hospitality industry, travel and tourism enterprises and in numerous service-based areas. Tourism managers play a pivotal role in hotels and resort, tourism destinations and attractions, accommodation industry. Master in Tourism Management will help to get a job as travel agents, hospitality industry, cruise industry, travel agencies and tour operators, management consultancies in the state and government sector.

Jobs related to this program include:

• Holiday representative
• Tour manager
• Tourism officer
• Tourist information centre manager
• Travel agency manager
• Customer service manager
• Event manager

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Economics:

Master of Economics program is designed to equip students with the tools of the professional economist to tailor with the global economic workforce. The program offers comprehensive instruction in a wide range of areas related to economics, including Economic Development, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Islamic Economics and Econometric. The program curriculum guide focuses on developing an understanding of key theoretical concepts and on practicing skills associated with the areas of Economics studies. There is a balance of personal and work-based skills promoted throughout the guide. Professionals can assess the needs, define the problems, evaluate goals, relate to the theory, opt for quantitative analysis and evaluate policies. The solid mathematical,quantitative and analytical skills that students acquire in an economics degree program are highly in demand in the market that makes one of the highest paid degrees in the job market.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

Master of Economics program is intended to train professional economists with the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career. The student will have acquired practical and conceptual skills in research, consultancy, planning, design, development,operation and maintenance founded on principles, economic theory and various applied fields. The program of Master of Economics will produce Economists who are:

1. Knowledgeable to identify the complex economic mechanism and policies regarding utilization and allocation of resources and capital.
2. Capable of inculcating systematic, rigorous and ethical social responsibility through value and attitudes.
3. Capable to communicate effectively and develop solutions to economic problems.
4. Proficient of having lifelong learning skills of modern economics resources and information management by pursuing advanced educational opportunities.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Economics has high utility and tremendous demand in the job markets. Economics is a very important discipline both for career as well as job point of view. Job opportunities have increased manifolds post liberalization, privatization and globalization and after merging of world economy. Moreover,the master graduates can work as an economic analysts, researchers and consultants and also for the civil services. Master’s degree in Economics would provide opportunity for the posts of Accountant financial manager in bank and Insurance companies and in Government Economic Service. Possible job titles could include:

• Industrial economists
• Micro economists
• Financial economists
• Macro economists

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Science in Psychology:

The Programme is unique in providing professionally qualified researchers capable to lead and apply advanced development of research skills to the rapidly changing field of Psychology.

Employment of psychology is projected to grow in the next ten years, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The programme provides an excellent preparation for further psychological research.And also provides a more diverse and wider field for graduates to expand in their professional development. A psychology profession will stress on disciplines that focus on offering a particular set of skills for a specific type of occupation. These types of studies will provide necessary practical knowledge and training for graduates to succeed in the chosen subject. As opposed to broader scientific studies, psychology professions focus more on practical training rather than on theory and conceptual knowledge.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The programme aim of Master of Science in Psychology (by research) will produce Psychologist who are:

1. Knowledgeable in Psychology field and implement as well as adopt the integral part of research processes
2. Conduct empirical research to perform critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of complex ideas in psychology
3. Combine ideas with peers, scholarly communities and society to expand the technological, social, and cultural progress in academic contexts.
4. Acquire information of Psychology by literature review for lifelong learning.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The field of psychology is expected to grow by 12% over the next 10 years, resulting in approximately growth of new jobs. Growth in this field will be driven by greater demand for these services in schools, hospitals, mental health centers, and social services agencies. However, one area of the field, industrial-organizational psychologists, is one of the fastest growth areas. The demand for psychological services is increasing, because as people face more difficulties, they are unable to cope and need professional help. The Master of Science Psychology by Research program is unique in providing professionally qualified experts and technicians for the mental health sector in Malaysia and overseas.Job prospects exist in the Government and Private research organizations as Clinical Psychologist, Social Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Industrial Psychologist, Research psychologist, Developmental psychologist, Vocational rehabilitation provider, Employment counselor, Psychology program manager, Lecturer & Professor to contribute to the profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research.

C. SUBJECTS :

Master of Education :

The Master of Education is a well-balanced programme designed to impart knowledge in Education along with specialization in Human Behaviour and Community organization. Individuals looking to work in the field of education but outside of the traditional classroom may opt for the specialization for more information. The programs prepare students for advanced positions in a variety of educational fields which will be not limited to the traditional K–12 classroom environment.Through flexible format of the course the student can learn their schedule easily on their own. The multimedia tools have the potential to enhance curriculum engagement that allowing students to participate in the creation outside the classroom will encourage creativity and increase excitement. The programme prepares the students to understand and formulate education policy and its practice, while developing a better understanding of contemporary issues and challenges, and future directions in the field of education. The programme is an advanced degree, both in and outside the classroom, which provides greater career options and the opportunity for a higher salary. There are many specialty areas available in education at the master's degree level and choosing one will determines the jobs graduates can expect when they complete their degree.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The primary objective of Master of Education program is to prepare critically reflective teachers who are able to understand educational research and leverage it to improve the effectiveness of their teaching practice through the creation of optimal teaching environments for all students.

1. To demonstrate knowledge of teaching and research techniques in field of specialization.
2. To provide social skills and responsibilities to work as engaged professional educators in building learning communities into the future.
3. To built students as professional Educators which will help them to conduct research professionally and ethically in the field of education.
4. To develop leadership and team work within the learners which will help them to built communication skills for educational developmental theory in problem solving and scientific skills in the field of education.
5. To provide the students with information management and lifelong learning skill to sustain with encyclopedic general knowledge and diverse individual talents and potentialities.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Master of Education programme under the Faculty of Social Science, Arts & Humanities is designed to give students highly developed knowledge and skills that are required to enhance quality of their education system. The program would equip the students with the opportunity to undertake advanced practice in specialization areas such as Educational Leadership & Management, and Curriculum and Instruction organization.

Educational studies prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities including

1. Lead Teacher
2. Learning support teachers
3. Guidance counsellors
4. Secondary teachers
5. Middle years teachers
6. Science teachers
7. Educational administrators
8. School Administrator
9. Curriculum Developer

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Master of Science in Public Health :

The Master of Public health program under the Faculty of Science is designed to give students academic and technical skills in broad areas. This program prepares professionals to work on a wide range of public health initiatives;policy advocacy, health education, institutional administration, treatment delivery and disease prevention. The program combines the precise training in international relations theory and practice with the analytical and quantitative tools of policy making. The program teaches students a wide range of skills that are valuable for careers in government, business, and international organizations. Global health concerns such as AIDS, avian bird flu, SARS, malnutrition, global warming and the recent Ebola virus have significantly increased awareness and understanding of the critical importance of public health in today’s global society. The program would train students in a breadth of research and practice intended to improve population health across the life course. The program is designed as a trans formative program, which offers students the education, training, and first-hand experience essential for successful international careers.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The program would aim to progress the health of the entire population and to reduce health inequities among population groups by examining, studying, and acting upon the broad range of factors and conditions that have a strong influence on health. The program of Master in Public health will produce Health Professionals who are:

1. Knowledgeable and skillful in the field of Public health, to provide basic idea about the health principles, values and adapt protocols and procedures for progressing theory and practice that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of public health services.
2. Able to manage information related to public health with competencies and thus be able to relate to public health sectors that reduces the discrimination in health access and health outcomes.
3. Capable of solving problems related to public health in using scientific skills.
4. Competent professionals with ethical conducts and perform social responsibilities for facing challenges of the global employment market to work internationally in health departments, with non-government organizations, and with different business cultures.
5. Able to develop leadership role with good teamwork, and communication, for the planning and implementing tasks like teaching of public health professionals to understand about the global health care perspectives to enhance their employ ability.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The course will prepare students with the knowledge and skills so that these professionals could enhance health in human populations, through organized community effort to assure services essential to protect and promote the health of populations. These public health programs would focus on preparing individuals who will serve as practitioners,researchers and instructors, competent to carry out broad public health functions in local, state, national and international settings.Potential career positions include:

1. Food safety inspector
2. Health inspector
3. Public health advisor
4. Director of health
5. Health communications specialist
6. Counselor
7. Psychiatric and medical social worker
8. Research consultants and trainer
9. Entrepreneur

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Master of International Relations and Policies :

Master of International Relations and Policies under the Faculty of Social Science Arts and Humanities is a program grounded on political principles and processes as well as foreign affairs and relations between different countries along with learning of languages and world cultures that helps professionals to think globally and become a successful leader on the international platform. Professionals systematically explore themes such as government and private policies, political behavior, economic issues in local and international government systems. Current global market dynamism and today’s fast-changing business policies, project environments are difficult to manage without having the knowledge of updated international policies to take key decisions. The survival of both private and public sectors in an increasingly competitive national and international environment is dependent on the availability of skilled human resources with the necessary competencies to steer, lead and manage organizations through these complex and highly competitive scenarios. Skilled, competent, sophisticated and market sensitive professionals can work in public and private sector as managers, policy-makers and captains of industries to thrive in the new globalized world.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The program of Master of International Relations and Policies will produce masters in the field of public policy, economics, international law, cultural studies and much more who are:

Knowledgeable and skillful, competent in deep understanding of international relations and policies.

Proficient in conducting original research, components or processes to meet specified needs with responsibility for the international system, as well as cultural, societal, ethical considerations in the formulation of foreign policy.

Capable of providing solutions with effective communication skill among team members and protrude leadership in services to frame the policies of Malaysia and other Central Asian states in a global context.

Appraise available information and strategies needed in political movements for lifelong learning to plan and perform further research with the field.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The successful completion of Master of International Relations and Policies can cover broad categories. LUC student can find positions that affect the functioning of national and global political, economic, social, and cultural system in a wide variety of ways. Students also may establish themselves as an employee of Foreign Service, Civil Service Positions in both Government and Private Sectors. After completion of this course individuals may find positions as:

1. International marketing manager
2. International organizational policymaker
3. Diplomatic leader
4. International banking manager
5. International trade manager
6. Journalism

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Master of Communication :

The science of Communication changes every time and has the power to bring equal possibility to change course of events in the world. A Master programme in Communication at LGA aims to imbue the ‘rich content’ to construct views, communicate ideas, bridge communication gaps in all spheres as in media, development sectors, organizations, public and advanced research set in local and international market. This programme believes in ‘content will always be the king’ and such content construction and delivery can really be interesting and fascinating. Come and create your signature and carve a way to communicate with the modern world.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The program of Master of Communication will produce Media Professionals who are

Knowledgeable about the organization of media industry, its functioning and aware of the scope and career opportunities in communication and media studies; trained in practical skills like reporting and writing.

Qualified for employment in the media industry and know their role, social responsibilities and also aware on the values and ethics by practicing professionalism towards media, audience and the society.

Possess values and attitudes related to media profession and follow media laws; specialized in precise areas based on individual talents and aptitude thereby ensuring better communication standards, leadership & team skills needed to produce quality media content.

Trained to think systematically in a scientific method making use of communication theories and models and empowered to suggest solutions using problem solving skills.

Efficient in information management of new media and lifelong learning, to start media organizations like an advertising agency and event management programs.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The successful completion of Master of International Relations and Policies can cover broad categories. LUC student can find positions that affect the functioning of national and global political, economic, social, and cultural system in a wide variety of ways. Students also may establish themselves as an employee of Foreign Service, Civil Service Positions in both Government and Private Sectors. After completion of this course individuals may find positions as:

1. Consultants in Corporate Environment
2. Public and Labour Relations Specialists
3. Communications Managers
4. Marketing Specialists
5. Media Buyers
6. Media Relations Specialists
7. Promotions Managers
8. Advertising Consultants
9. Press Secretaries
10. Speechwriters
11. Community Affairs Specialist
12. Crisis Communication Experts
13. Online News and Entertainment
14. Social Media Content Writers

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Master of Social Work :

Social work is a professional and academic discipline that describes the application of social theory and research methods to study and improve the lives of people, groups, and societies. It incorporates and utilizes other social sciences as a means to improve the human condition and positively change society's response to chronic problems. The programme deals with the fundamental knowledge of power and resources distributed in the world, and impact political decisions on societies. The purpose of the programme is to assist students to develop knowledge and skills for professional careers in international policy studies. The curriculum for Master of Social Work is also structured such that the students from social science, arts and humanities department from Lincoln University College and from outside of the Lincoln University College could enroll in the program to enrich their capacity in this particular field in order to broaden their sphere of opportunities in the marketplace.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The programme lays emphasis on fundamentals of social work practice which communicates to individuals, families, small groups, organizations and communities. It is designed to provide specific knowledge and practice skills in the concentrations of Interpersonal Practice or Innovation in Community, Policy, and Leadership.

1. To comprehend and interpret the history of the social work profession and its contemporary structures and issues
2. To evaluate research studies, apply research findings to practice, and evaluate their own practice interventions
3. To draw on theoretical frameworks supported by empirical evidence to identify with individual progress and conduct across the life span and the communications among individuals and between individual and families, groups, organiza-tions, and communities.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Social workers are concerned with social problems, their causes, their solutions and their human impacts. Career pros-pects for social workers are strong. In a volatile and constantly evolving economy, social work is also a profession built for flexibility. Opportunity in the governmental sector is mainly in the community development projects pertaining to health, education, rural development, child, woman and tribal welfare etc. Work in NGOs’ can be specific to either urban or rural area. Most popular social work careers: Medical Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, Child Welfare Case Worker, School Social Worker.

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Master of Arts in Teaching English as Second Language :

The Master of Arts in Teaching of English as Second Language (MATESL) programme under the Faculty of Social Science Arts and Humanities is a noble calling, empowering students to take their places in the global community and become active participants in the teaching environments. The programme combines the precise training in methods of teaching English and practice with the analytical tools of education. The programme teaches students a wide range of skills that are valuable for careers in government schools, private schools, and international educational organizations. This programme is taught by experts by using a variety of formats (lectures, seminars, workshops,) as well as multimedia by language labs to make the program highly interactive and stimulating to the students. MATESL program has an excellent reputation worldwide and will open the door for graduates to teach in a variety of ESL settings. The programme is designed as a transformative program, which offers students the education, training, and first-hand experience essential for successful international careers.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

The MATESL program at LUC will provide graduates with a solid grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching English as a second language. The aims of this programme are,

1. To enhance English as Second Language (ESL) teachers knowledge to offer a high quality and outstanding English language teaching experience for the students.
2. To provide ESL teachers with an understanding of the latest English language theories and practices so that they can contribute efficiently in the teaching ESL classroom.
3. To develop ability in critically choosing, using and evaluating different language teaching materials, procedures and approaches.
4. To encourage skills in conducting independent research in areas of second language learning and teaching, so that the candidates will be equipped with the latest ESL teaching approaches.
5. To provide opportunities for higher ESL learning according to the changing needs of the present time and the new millennium.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

TESL is one of the topmost growing and largest in the world with an international possibility. The acquired knowledge and skills after completing this program will be widely sought-after to enable all the different departments in an ESL teaching organization to work together for the profit of the entire system. The graduate students in ESL program will enhance the career prospects of people not only from an ESL point of view, but also from different backgrounds like Travel and Tourism Sectors who wish to enhance their career prospects.

Our graduates work for

1. Universities and other public and private schools
2. International corporations,
3. Nonprofits,
4. Governments,
5. NGOs and in private practice in the United States and abroad. They teach English to people of all ages and circumstances, administer ESOL programs, create new programs, and develop new teaching methods.

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Master of Computer Science :

The program, Master of Computer Science, provides students with the fundamental knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the computer systems and information technology. Our highly qualified lecturer introduces the students to the techniques and concepts related to application, design as well as programming of computing systems. It is thus intended for those, who are willing to pursue a career in this field or students can also opt for advance research studies upon the completion of this program.

A. PROGRAM AIM :

Thus this program, offers the students with the scope to advance their knowledge in foundational as well as applied areas of Computer Science. Thus we aim to prepare Computer Science graduates, who will be professionally as well as academically well equipped to explore the field of information technology that offer a diverse range of research and job opportunities.

B. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

1. System Design
2. System Analysis
3. Senior Software Engineer
4. Software Engineer
5. Software Development
6. Software Test Lead
7. Senior Technical Consultant
8. Technical Architect
9. Project Manager

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