MBSC Prospectus 2017

Transforming Great
Thinkers into Great Leaders
Prospectus

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Introduction
World Class Education
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A Global Partnership
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Highly Talented & Diverse Global Faculty
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Life at KAEC
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Programs Offered
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Introduction
Prince Mohammad Bin Salman College of Business & Entrepreneurship (MBSC) is the birthplace to the
next generation of Saudi entrepreneurial leaders. A private college for both men and women, MBSC has
been established to provide world-class education and deliver the next generation of transformative
business leaders in Saudi Arabia, who think creatively and act boldly.
It was established through an International partnership between Emaar The Economic City, Babson Global
(a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babson College, USA) and MISK.
The college is located on the naturally preserved coastline of the Red Sea, 100km north of Jeddah in King
Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), in the Bay La Sun district.
Unlocking Potential.
Creating Opportunities.
The college will offer both degree and non-degree business programs focused on entrepreneurial principles
and practices. The programs have been developed in collaboration with Babson Global, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Babson College, the #1 entrepreneurship college in USA for 23 consecutive years,
and with Babson’s singular philosophy of Entrepreneurial Thought and Action® at their core. The curriculums
are extensively evaluated by leading international accreditation bodies to ensure quality.
The programs are unique not only in KSA but in the entire MENA region, because they engage students
in a signature set of experiential courses that teach and apply Babson’s unique teaching methodology of
Entrepreneurial Thought and Action®. This kind of project-based learning is aided by a network of mentors,
advisers, and not-for profit experts. The advisors work with student teams, creating a network of
relationships for graduates that will keep them connected to knowledge and practice leaders after graduation.
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Vision
To be the preeminent higher learning
institution supporting economic
transformation in the kingdom and the
region by fostering entrepreneurial
innovation.
To empower entrepreneurial leaders
who, by creating social and economic
value, will transform their societies.
Mission
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Inline to Achieve
Vision 2030
Prince Mohammad Bin Salman College is inspired by Vision 2030 and its
goal to increase entrepreneurial activities and ecosystems in the Kingdom.
MBSC is a committed and active partner with the government of Saudi
Arabia in the realization of Vision 2030 by providing world-class education
that is based on the latest pedagogical methodologies and techniques,
adapted to the local reality of the Kingdom.
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MBSC will help bridge the gap between education and the job market through experiential
learning and hands on practical knowledge. Graduates are heavily trained on critical
business and job skills that can be implemented from day one on the job, skills that allow
them to adapt to new, unpredictable situations with ease.
How is MBSC inline with
Vision 2030
MBSC brings in the best international curriculum and faculty to create an educational
experience uniquely relevant to the needs of Saudi youth. We want to unlock their hidden
talent and develop them into globally competitive individuals who enhance Saudi Arabia’s
economic, social and cultural status.
MBSC will be a nexus of opportunities, connecting many communities that revolve around
entrepreneurship: entrepreneurs, investors, angels, banks, the government, and a variety
of local and international agencies interested in entrepreneurial innovation, entrepreneurs
and their ideas. We connect students and working professionals to changes in information
technology, the global economy, new business models, and emerging industries, creating
entrepreneurial professionals who are ideally equipped to succeed in the fluid working
environments of the future. This unique collaboration with Babson will support Saudi society
at all levels.
MBSC will contribute towards the growth and establishment of SME(s) by supporting local
entrepreneurs through its unique educational programs and centres of excellence.
Every aspect of MBSC is designed to meet stringent quality standards with the goal of
meeting international accreditation standards of both NEASC and AACSB as well as local
accreditation standards of NCAAA. The purpose of MBSC is to advance Saudi education
towards global standards allowing the College to compete on a global scale with at least the
Top 200 universities worldwide.
MBSC brings in the best modern educational curriculum from the No. 1 Entrepreneurship
College in the world making the best global education available locally.
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What
Differentiates
MBSC
Word Class
Educational
Experience
Unique
Location at
KAEC
Value
Beyond the
Classroom
Highly
Talented
& Diverse
Faculty
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World Class
Educational Experience
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World-Class Educational Experience
Babson
Global
Partnership
MBS College will give the Saudi
Youth access to global education
standards and experiences within
the local Saudi market through
collaboration with Babson Global,
a wholly owned subsidiarity
of Babson College, the No. 1
entrepreneurship educator in the
world.
Unique
Curriculum
Focused on entrepreneurial
principles and practices, MBSC’s
programs have been designed
by the worlds leading experts in
action based, experiential and
entrepreneurially driven education;
Babson College, ranked the No. 1
College for over 20 years.
Teaching
Model
A pedagogical model based on an
emphasis on experiential learning
– i.e. learning by doing and not just
rote learning through lectures and
textbooks and one that integrates
the theoretical with the practical.
Quality &
Standards
Every aspect of MBSC is designed
to meet the most stringent quality
and accreditation standards,
including NEASC, AACSB and
NCAAA. MBSC is following
uncompromising quality standards
in all aspects of its development;
from curriculum, faculty, facilities,
technologies and students.
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A Global
Partnership
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Highly Talented
& Diverse Global Faculty
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Highly Talented
& Diverse Global
Faculty
Global Talent
Our distinguished teaching staff are thought leaders in entrepreneurship,
finance, accounting, economics, management, and marketing. They are all
industry experts from around the world, who not only contribute to the
design of MBSC’s unique programs, but also give the College its distinctive
entrepreneurial character.
Real Value
A research active faculty who not
only disseminate existing knowledge
but actively contribute to the
creation of new knowledge in their
disciplines and to the community
around them.
The Babson DNA
Our faculty go through a rigorous
immersion program at Babson College.
This program allows faculty to adapt
our curriculum and teaching style to the
reality of the Kingdom and the region. In
turn, this helps participants develop an
ambidextrous thought process, learning
to balance action and experimentation
with rigorous analysis and a deep
understanding of business fundamentals
and to distinguish when a thought mode
is more adequate than the other.
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Life at
KAEC
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Unique
Location
in KAEC
KAEC Live, Learn & Work
The location is another unique factor.
KAEC is one of the largest Greenfield
projects in the world and students do
not only get to be part of a college,
but they get to be part of a city that
is being created from scratch. This
grants them the opportunity to be part
of a unique community and be part of
building a city from the ground up. The
city offers residential, social and career
opportunities through an integrated
network which is not offered anywhere
else.
Access & Opportunity
MBSC is located in an ideal
entrepreneurial ecosystem in KAEC
establishing exclusive connections to
over 30 local and global industries
along with a strategic connection with
ECA offering a supportive regulatory
environment. KAEC also provides
graduates with unique access to
incubators, funding, plug and play
solutions, mentors, office space and
future employment opportunities.
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Graduate
Building & Facilities
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Networking Hub
BLS Hotel and Conference Center has become one of the most popular
destinations in the region for corporate off-site meetings and corporate
team building retreats. This makes MBSC one of the best avenues in the
country for corporate networking and for creating a bridge between our
students and their potential employers, partners, and customers.
The
Graduate Building
Centers of Excellence
MBSC will be home to the first Babson Global Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership in
the region which will support the College’s educational programs by giving students an
opportunity to incubate their entrepreneurial ideas through its specialized training and
development programs as well as its venture lab.
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MBSC Amphitheater
The Amphitheater is one of the most iconic elements of MBSC. The amphitheater
is the heart of the campus and is the hub for student teacher interaction as well
as college events and seminars. Located under a vast skylight bringing in natural
light, the amphitheater will be the most fresh and vibrant spaces in the college. As
the center of the college space, the amphitheater will host events, speakers and
shows to create a truly dynamic and exciting college experience.
Design with Students in Mind
Our classrooms have been designed in consultation with world-class designers,
researchers, and teachers to create a unique learning and mentoring environment.
With multiple designs and set ups, each classroom is unique in its approach and
vision. From Stepped Classrooms to Flexible Classrooms, each room has been
designed to create a dynamic and interactive teaching and learning environment,
where mentoring is equally important as teaching.
Smart Technologies & Environment
MBSC is supported by the latest teaching and learning technologies. The college
is a fully wireless community supported by fully automated classrooms and
presentation technologies. The network infrastructure has been intelligently
designed to offer full flexibility and advanced security with its own dedicated
data center. Students will get to experience and work on virtual desktops.
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MBSC
Academics
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MBSC
Full-Time
MBA
MBSC
Part-Time MBA
The MBSC Executive MBA program
provides the flexibility to earn a degree
while you work so you can continue
to meet y​our professional and
personal demands. It is a 47 credit
hour program and students should be
able to complete it within 22 months.
Students will meet Thursday to Saturday,
every two weeks.
Executive &
Continuing Education
Classes for the
The Executive & Continuous Education
Full-Time MBA program
at MBSC offers open-enrollment as
start in September and you will
well as bespoke/customized programs
complete your degree 15 months
designed through highly collaborative
later in December. Students typically
partnerships and personalized focus
meet throughout the week. A typical
Programs
resulting in an integrated learning experience
that is effective and efficient.
day for Full-Time MBA students will include
attending classes, meeting with groups to
Our programs are designed to develop
Offered
work on projects, participating in clubs and
leaders at every level.
organizations you are part of, and connecting with
other MBA students through elective courses and
immersion projects.
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An intentionally created set of co-curricular experiences
that will reinforce and build the entrepreneurial leadership
skills of students. MBSC is committed to ensuring that life
at MBSC is stimulating in every way, emotionally, spiritually,
physically, academically and professionally. To this end,
students will benefit from services, facilities and networks
at their disposal that will support their learning journeys at
MBSC in a myriad of ways.
Value
Beyond
the
Classroom
Students will Benefit from:
BGCEL
• A highly customized and immersive Orientation Program for each cohort.
• Career Advisory & Development.
• Leadership Coaching opportunities for all students.
Babson Global center for entrepreneurial leadership for the professional
• Workshops.
development and incubation of professionals and entrepreneurs.
• Internships.
• Mentoring.
The center will bring in leading industry experts and scholars to perform national
• Career Seminars and fairs.
research and case studies to enhance business practices, support national
• Live Case Competitions.
policy making, and design regulatory environments that empower and support
• Networking Opportunities.
entrepreneurship. standards, (3) government and public policy to train and equip
• Clubs, Societies, and Activities.
the public sector with global standards.
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9,000
SQM
State of the art
graduate campus
including centers
for entrepreneurial
excellence.
83,000
SQM
Undergraduate campus
overlooking the Red sea
(Development Phase).
300
Students
Capacity in
the graduate
building.
2,000
Students
In the campus.
100%
PhD Holders
Recruited internationally
from leading institutions in
the world.
Case
Studies &
Research
Through industry leading
scholars and practitioners
to enhance business
practices, support national
policy making, and design
regulatory environments that
empower and support the
growth of SME’s.
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Keep In Touch
For more information about
MBSC please visit our website:
www.mbsc.edu.sa
Or
Send an email to
info@mbsc.edu.sa
@mbsckaec
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