I. Master Programs

1. Master of Business Administration (54 credits)
Master of Business Adminitration provides the following majors:
Finance, International Business, Public Policy, Management, HRM, Marketing, MIS, Development Economics, Tourism & Hospitality, and Engineering Management

2. Master of Arts in Economics (54 credits)
Requirements for MBA & MA
-Foundation Courses, 18 credits
-Basic Major Courses, 18 credits
-Core Major Courses, 12 credits
Thesis or Non-Thesis, 6 credits

3. Executive MBA (45 credits)
Requirements for Executive MBA
-Core Courses, 35 credits
-Internship, 4 credits
-Thesis or Non-Thesis, 6 credits

PUC tertiary education program is designed to provide solutions to industry’s needs for people who can manage people, technology and innovation in today’s business environment.

II. Doctoral Studies Programs

1. Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) OR DBA (Doctor of Business Administration)

Year 1: The first year of the program has the following:
Foundation Courses:
Advanced Research Methods, Advanced Corporate Finance, World Economics Development, International Entrepreneurship, Advanced Multivariate Analysis & International Economic Law.

Note (1): Ph.D. scholars must pass the Ph.D. screening exams to be fully admitted to the Ph.D. studies in year 2.

Year 2: Major Courses: Ph.D.: 21 credits/DBA: 18 credits
Major requirements: (a) Prior to Ph.D. dissertation/DBA research project, scholars must complete the major courses and two elective courses (six credits). (b)Ph.D./DBA scholars must pass the written & oral comprehensive exams.

Year 3: Ph.D. Dissertation/ DBA Research Project
(2).Ph.D. Dissertation Design and Implementation
(3).DBA Research Design and Implementation
DBA Research Project Completion and Defense: 12 credits

Year4: Ph.D. Dissertation Completion and Defense 12 credits
Note (2): Comprehensive Exams (after completing courses in DBA in Year 3; after completing courses in Ph.D. of major field studies in Year 3 & 4); *IP: In Progress
Note (3) :(1) A strong Ph.D. candidate can acquire a Ph.D. degree within 4 years but others can complete it from 5 to 8 years.(2) Applicants interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree from the PUC GSME can have an option for:Ph.D. in Economics, Ph.D. in Finance, Ph.D. in Management, and Ph.D. in Public Policy