Riverton University malawi Courses Offered
Undergraduate Courses
The undergraduate degree program will comprise of general education and specialization courses. Students will have to complete 21 General Education Courses and 11 Major Courses for their specialized degree program.
There are seven specialized fields of under graduate degrees offered at Riverton University (RU). However, it is important to realize that for a student to graduate with a particular degree, s/he is expected to study and pass all compulsory courses in their respective specialty. In other words, no student shall graduate if the compulsory courses are not successfully done.
Also the students shall be required to do their final research project/term paper to graduate. This project paper shall
constitute 6 credits of the final grade. It will be the exercise of research, innovative, creative and entrepreneurial skills learned throughout their studies at Riverton University. It is also the required part for graduation; hence, it cannot be compromised or overlooked. All 1st year students are required to take Business Communication and Technical Writing Skills in the very 1 st Semester of study. The purpose of these courses is to prepare and orient students to University level of critical and professional writing and research skills that will be expected throughout their studies at Riverton University.
The undergraduate degree program will comprise of general education and specialization courses. Students will have to complete 21 General Education Courses and 11 Major Courses for their specialized degree program.
There are seven specialized fields of under graduate degrees offered at Riverton University (RU). However, it is important to realize that for a student to graduate with a particular degree, s/he is expected to study and pass all compulsory courses in their respective specialty. In other words, no student shall graduate if the compulsory courses are not successfully done.
Also the students shall be required to do their final research project/term paper to graduate. This project paper shall
constitute 6 credits of the final grade. It will be the exercise of research, innovative, creative and entrepreneurial skills learned throughout their studies at Riverton University. It is also the required part for graduation; hence, it cannot be compromised or overlooked. All 1st year students are required to take Business Communication and Technical Writing Skills in the very 1 st Semester of study. The purpose of these courses is to prepare and orient students to University level of critical and professional writing and research skills that will be expected throughout their studies at Riverton University.
- Bachelor of Accountancy
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Arts Community Development
- Bachelor of Arts Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts Human Resources Management
- Bachelor of Arts International Business
All undergraduate degrees require a successful completion of 99 credits of coursework, including 30 credits for the major; 63 credits in general education requirements and 6 credits for the dissertation.
Post Graduate Courses
Riverton University also offers postgraduate degrees in almost all undergraduate degree programs that it offers. The Master’s Degree programs will comprise of both Course Work and Dissertation. Students will be required to pass all course work before starting their dissertation. They will take 11 Courses (33 Credits) for their course work and adissertation (9 Credits) making a total of 42 Credits. Therefore, this Master’s Degree will be a 42 Credit Hour program.
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Master of Business Administration – General:
Whether you are interested in taking an accelerated path to earning your MBA or enrolling in our standard online MBA track, Riverton University’s Master of Business Administration degree program will challenge and prepare you for even higher levels of leadership.
Master of Business Administration – International Business:
The course is designed to provide a strong foundation of business knowledge, skills and attitudes to support ethical, global business management of organisations including private sector business organisations, not-for-profit organisations and public organisations. Through experiential learningtechniques students will develop knowledge and skills to conduct independent research, carry out industry and discipline related projects, with an emphasis on international business, and relate their learning to their individual business experience.
Master of Business Administration – Accounting Major:
MBA Accounting provides a study in advanced accounting systems, ethics and professional skills required for those in managerial positions of both public and private sector. Managers require certain skills in their distinct accounting positions in order to guide the entire operations to a successful achievement
Master of Business Administration – Marketing:
The marketing management major is designed to build deep competency in the art and science of: (1) choosing which customers to serve, and (2) getting, keeping and growing them through delivering superior customer value. Marketing majors will gain a proficiency in the latest methods and concepts for understanding customer behavior and for devising effective marketing strategies.
Master of Business Administration – human Resource Management:
This MBA (Human Resource Management) has been designed for those ready to make the leap into management roles from an existing job and those who are aspiring to become managers. The course has a particular focus on the human resource elements of business and will help you to develop the skills needed to contribute to the management and development of staff to further the organization’s goals..
Master of Arts Community Developement:
Community Development is an integrated study of social, economic and political science disciplines. Itprovides a precise understanding of various issues related to the community that affect development of that particular community. Thus, this course provides advanced case studies in community development, policy interaction, formulation and implementation.