Why an MBA?
There are many benefits of getting your MBA and the most significant one is the great career opportunities in today’s corporate world.
“According to a 2013 survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council, Ninety-two percent (92%) of class of 2012 alumni were employed at graduation—the highest
employment rate reported in this survey for any graduating class since 2003. Nearly 7 in 10 had
secured a job before leaving graduate business school. Оverall,
85 percent of alumni attribute the advancement in their careers
to their graduate business education. (...) Not only do MBA graduates
have better employment options, they also earn more money than people
who haven’t been awarded the degree.”
VUM is a top choice for getting your MBA degree. The institution is one of the very few places in Bulgaria where you can study international business in truly international environment. The courses are taught entirely in English. Classes are small and encourage cross-cultural dialogue and personal connections. As a top business school in Bulgaria, VUM gained the trust of Cardiff Met to award British degrees. We carry the exceptional privilige to award degrees without the usual requirement for students to spend a year in the UK.
Why an MBA at VUM?
- VUM is the number one business school in Bulgaria;
- education takes place in small groups so that every student receives individual attention and support. VUM adopts a case-based learning approach;
- one of the very few schools in the country where students can study international business in an international environment;
- we teach entirely in English;
- VUM is the only higher education institution in Bulgaria, which provides the prestigious MBA programme of Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met), UK;
Career Opportunities
As
an MBA graduate, you can add not
only banking,
financial management, accounting, and economics to your long list of
possible career option but you can use this as a start point for higher-level
positions in other fields as well. An MBA can open doors for
management positions in any
field.
Some
of the top MBA careers include positions
in
public relations, advertising, sales, marketing, and event management.
The
Career Center at VUM has solid contacts with multinational companies
which is
a great opportunity for a brilliant start in the field of business administration. Many students,
upon
successful graduation,
earn the chance of being on a top executive position
in companies worldwide.
VUM
prepares its masters for the highly competitive labour market and
provides them practical advice and expertise.
VUM
maintains excellent connections with the businesses field and
place
its students in
different agencies, governmental institutions,
NGO
and other organisations
in
the UK, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Lithuania,
Latvia,
etc.
Course Content
Location: Varna campus or Sofia campus, Bulgaria;
Language of instruction: English;
Duration: 3 - 4 semesters;
Double Degree: British Master Degree issued by Cardiff Metropolitan, UK and Bulgarian Master Degree awarded by Varna University of Management;
Core Modules:
People & Organisations; Accounting for Decision Makers; Marketing; Supply and Operations Management; Strategic Management; Dissertation/Start-up a business/Proposed;
Project Elective Modules:
Project Management Theory and Practice; Project Management Case Studies; Finance for International Business; Capital Markets and Derivatives; Managing People in a Global Context; Leadership and Developing People; Product Development Management; Managing the Product ; Development Process; Buyer Behaviour and Relationships in a Global Context; Strategic Global Marketing; Health Cognitive Informatics; Health Sector Project Management.
- education takes place in small groups so that every student receives individual attention and support. VUM implements a case-based learning approach;
Start date: October 2015
For further information: please use the contact form below or go to our old website
vumk.eu (the website is still active but the information inside may be outdated).
Scholarships and Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees:
Home/ EU* students - 1350 euro per semester;
International students - 1650 euro per semester.
Scholarships:
Both EU and International students can apply for a scholarship at the amount of up to EUR 1000 applicable to the full period of study. The amount of the scholarship for the first year depends on both the score received at the particular language exam, which the student has held (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, etc.) and the required application documents.
The scholarship is awarded in two equal parts during the second in third semester if the student shows good academic performance (in the first semester).
- VUM can provide financial aid for accommodation as a part of the scholarship for those who apply;
- EU students can also apply for state-guaranteed low-interest student loans.
For further information: please use the contact form below or go to our old website
vumk.eu (the website is still active but the information inside may be outdated).
* (If you hold an EU passport or Bulgarian birth certificate or an EU ID Card, you classify as a Home/ EU student; all other students classify as International.)
Admissions
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- posses, or expect to obtain, a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
- the programme is conducted in English, and therefore international candidates are expected to have an IELTS
qualification. The IELTS score should be no lower than 6,5. If a candidate does not posess an IELTS certification, he/she can take a language exam at VUM.
The following criteria will be considered as a competitive advantage:
- relevant management experience;
- a relevant professional or other qualification;
For further information: please use the contact form below or go to our old website
vumk.eu (the website is still active but the information inside may be outdated).
Accommodation
Our students can take advantage of our modern dormitory. The flats consist of both single and double rooms furnished suitably for students.
For further information: please use the contact form below or go to our old website
vumk.eu (the website is still active but the information inside may be outdated).
Why a Master’s Degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management?
This course has been designed to meet the needs of tourism industry managers, executives and other professionals both for the present and the future.
Our intensive and wide approach prepares you for a vast range of possible careers in hospitality, travel and tourism. The International Hospitality and Tourism Management (IHTM) students study a synchronized curriculum with Cardiff Metropolitan University and have to meet the same high standards in examinations.
Career opportunities
VUM`s graduates become managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs within all the sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry in different parts of the world. After graduation our graduates take up employment opportunities in official tourist organisations, transportation companies, hotels, tour operating and travel agency companies, governmental institutions and other organisations where knowledge of tourism management is highly important.
VUM maintains excellent connections with businesses in the field of hospitality and tourism industry in the UK, Spain, Malta, South Africa, USA, etc.
Course Content
Location: Varna, Bulgaria;
Language of instruction: English;
Duration: 3 - 4 semesters;
Double Degree: British Master Degree issued by Cardiff Metropolitan, UK and Bulgarian Master Degree awarded by Varna University of Management;
Modules Include: Managing People and Marketing across Cultures Tourism, Hospitality and Events Industries in Context, Industry Project Management, Internship, Exploring Hospitality and Tourism Landscapes, Research Methods, Dissertation / Enterprise Project / Consultancy Project.
Start date: October 2015
For further information: please use the contact form below or go to our old website
vumk.eu (the website is still active but the information inside may be outdated).
Scholarships and tuition fees
Tuition fees:
– home/EU* students: € 1100 per semester;
- international students: €1300 per semester;
Scholarships:
Both EU and International students can apply for scholarships. The size of the scholarship for the first year depends on the score on the particular language exam the student held (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, etc.). For every year after the first, the size of the scholarship is based on academic results.
For further information: please use the contact form below or go to our old website
vumk.eu (the website is still ative but the information inside may be outdated).
Admissions
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- possess, or expect to obtain, a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- the programme is conducted in English, and therefore international candidates are expected to have an IELTS qualification. The IELTS score should be no lower than 6,5. If a candidate does not posess an IELTS certification, he/she can take a language exam at VUM.
For further information: please use the contact form below or go to our old website
vumk.eu (the website is still active but the information inside may be outdated).
* (If you hold an EU passport or Bulgarian birth certificate or an EU ID Card, you classify as a Home/ EU student; all other students classify as International.)
Accommodation
Our students can take advantage of our modern dormitory. The flats consist of both single and double rooms furnished suitably for students.
For further information: please use the contact form below or go to our old website
vumk.eu (the website is still active but the information inside may be outdated).
