About the Department of Business Administration
About the Department of Business Administration
The Department of Business Administration was established in 2001 within the Faculty of Literature and Humanities at the University of Kurdistan, admitting its first cohort of undergraduate students to the full-time program in the same year. The department progressively expanded its offerings, introducing an evening program in 2004 and a semi-presential program in 2006. In 2013, the department advanced into postgraduate education with the launch of the Master's program in Business Administration. This was followed in 2015 by the introduction of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Bachelor's program in Tourism. Currently, the department offers programs at the undergraduate level (Business Administration, Tourism Management, Tourism) and the graduate level (Business Administration, MBA) across full-time, evening, campus-based, and international formats. The academic staff comprises 8 full-time faculty members and over 30 adjunct lecturers, who deliver teaching and research services across 8 active majors and concentrations.
Mission and Vision
Management plays an indispensable and vital role in achieving organizational goals and advancing society. In today's complex world, managers serve as the drivers of development, innovation, and strategic response to challenges, leveraging their knowledge and insight to pave the way for progress. The Department of Business Administration is proud of its significant achievements in areas such as sustainable development, entrepreneurship, and process optimization—successes attributable to the relentless efforts and high aspirations of its faculty and students. In fulfillment of our academic and social mission, our future plans are focused on developing new specialized programs, strengthening ties with industry and the community, and supporting innovative research. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate a generation of capable and responsible managers equipped to create positive and lasting transformations in both national and international arenas.
Educational and Professional Objectives
The management and business programs are designed to develop competent managers to lead economic, social, manufacturing, and service organizations. These programs aim to produce graduates who possess the following capabilities:
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To administer and lead an organization effectively and efficiently.
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To drive transformation and innovation within specialized departments of an organization.
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To design, direct, and lead large-scale organizational change processes after gaining practical experience.
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To engage in entrepreneurship by initiating new ventures within an organization or by establishing new enterprises.
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To provide specialized consulting and research services to managers of economic and social organizations.
Graduates of these programs, equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical management skills, will be able to integrate their professional expertise with managerial acumen to play a significant role in enhancing the nation's management systems. The sustainable development of the country and the improvement of living standards depend on enhancing the quality of management in organizations. It is through optimal management that productivity can be increased, existing capacities can be utilized to generate more goods and services, and a foundation for future growth and development can be established.
