TUA & AU Dual Degree

Technological University
of the Americas

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University Partnerships

Dual Degree Options between TUA & AU
University Partnerships Degree Programs Outlined Here
Master of Business Administration,
Doctorate of Philosophy in Management

Under the Direction of
Professor Hubert Rampersad, Ph.D, Chairman,
Technological University of the Americas (TUA),
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Paramaribo, Suriname,
hubertrampersad@gmailcom / [email protected], www.tua.university,
Phone: 1.305.399.2116 / Skype: h.rampersad

Suriname Campus: Bindastraat 68, Paramaribo, Suriname.
USA Campus: 4280 SW 125th LN, Miramar, Florida, USA.
The London UK: Bedford ,United Kingdom.
Dubai UAE: Sultan Business Centre Dubai UAE.
PHONE:

New Students , General Inquiries & Existing Student Support:
AU-TUA Dual Degree Program Director Contact
Professor Hubert Rampersad
[email protected] / +1.305.399.2116

AU - TUA Dual Degree Core Faculty

Professor Dr. Hubert Rampersad
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TUA Faculty Team
Associate Professor Dr. Nirmal Shasvien

Professor Dr. Johan Potgieter Academic Dean TUA

Professor Dr. Satish Visavadia, Vice Chancellor at TUA

TUA Faculty

QUALIFICATIONS OF TUA FACULTY
The number and qualifications of TUA faculty needed to teach an educational program varies from program to program. The minimum criteria for teaching courses at TUA’s undergraduate, master's and doctoral level are:

A master’s or doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from a leading accredited university.
A minimum of five years of work experience in the field.
Contributes regularly to scholarly publications in his/her field. Has published at least 2 articles in the field in refereed journals.
Didactical skills and being passionate.
Flexibility to prepare coursework anytime, day or night, and post classroom presentations from any place that has an Internet connection.
Through online education, can connect with — and make an impact on —students. TUA employs advanced educational technologies that make connections seamless.
Lead classes that become like interactive online communities, with rich discussion that stems from students having the opportunity to think about their written contributions rather than in-class comments.
Have valuable online communication and instruction skills while sharing important information that impacts students’ lives.
Experience working in a vocational education setting

FACULTY Click here to see a list of the faculty.
TUA has 50 distinguished faculty members with a Ph.D. and with outstanding reputations for their teaching, research and service. TUA continues its focus on quality by maintaining strict guidelines on the selection, support and development of our faculty members. Most faculty members have previous online and on-campus teaching experience, and all are trained thoroughly on our platform so they are prepared to create an exceptional online experience for our students.

Our faculty members possess strong academic credentials and also bring a wealth of professional experience to the university. All faculty teaching undergraduate courses have a relevant graduate degree, and majority hold a Ph.D. from accredited universities. 95% of faculty teaching graduate courses hold a terminal degree (Ph.D.), and the remainder hold a relevant non-terminal graduate degree and are well-qualified to teach graduate classes due to exceptional professional expertise, exceptional graduate-level teaching experience, or both. About 70% of our professors are award winning academics, authors of many books and articles in refereed journals, keynote speakers at international conferences, and have at least 10 years’ experience in the Industry related to their field of interest and at least 7 years’ experience in Education. Professor Hubert Rampersad, Ph.D., for example, is a Harvard Business School endorsed best-selling author, former MIT Sloan guest professor, author of 15 books in 15-22 languages published by leading publishers, author of 25 articles in refereed journals, award winning academic, 25 years’ experience in his field globally and 20 years’ experience in education and he was featured in Fortune Magazine and BusinessWeek several times.

Several elements are utilized to connect TUA students to their faculty members, allowing for greater and more frequent communication and availability. Our faculty members interact with their students regularly to answer questions, participate in classroom discussions, and provide expert guidance on coursework. Our online environment also provides a space for one-on-one faculty assistance as well as an area for faculty-led chats in real time to promote class discussion and student inclusion.

TUA faculty members are our most important contributors to the quality of the student learning experience. As part of our process of continuous improvement of our students’ learning we actively support all our faculty members as they strive to make even greater contributions to the learning and the lives of their students. We do this through regular classroom observation and feedback, and through student, peer and faculty self-review.

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Detailed CV and list of publications of these faculty members are available. https://tua.university/faculty.html

Degree Programs at TUA
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BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)

DESCRIPTION AND OUTCOMES
The objective of the upper level Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration program is to prepare you with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue positions in a variety of business fields. The curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in management and helps you develop teamwork and leadership skills as well as the ability to motivate people and communicate effectively. Decision-making and problem solving skills are also emphasized.

CAREER FOCUS AREAS
You can personalize your degree in business administration by focusing electives on a particular career focus area. Career focus areas consist of a minimum of four 300- or 400-level courses and allow you to concentrate on your career interests. Career focus areas in the Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Business Administration program are not available to students enrolling in the advanced start version of the program.

PROGRAM LENGTH
The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration program consists of a minimum of 92 quarter credits. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

Evaluate information management, planning, and control in business environments.
Analyze organizational processes and procedures in a variety of business settings.
Synthesize appropriate principles, concepts, and frameworks for making ethical decisions.
Assess the roles that structure, management, and leadership play in organizational performance.
Evaluate how economics, government, and law affect value creation in the global context.
Evaluate career skills in the field of business and management.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the below admissions requirements in addition to TUA’s general admissions requirements.

Completed Application
Academic Records. Applicants must submit an official transcript indicating successful completion of an associate’s degree program from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency. Transcripts should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from all schools previously attended.
The student must have earned 60 transferable semester credits, or 90 transferable quarter credits as an undergraduate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Of the credits earned, 30 transferable semester credits, or 45 transferable quarter credits must be in general education. Minimum requirement is 6 semester credits, or 9 quarter credits in English, Plus 6 semester credits, or 9 quarter credits in college level math. Plus 6 semester credits, or 9 quarter credits in physical or biological sciences. Plus 6 semester credits, or 9 quarter credits in History. Plus 6 semester credits, or 9 quarter credits in Social Sciences. The balance may be in general education courses of your choice. Note: you must have basic accounting and economics as part of the transferable credits.
For those required to take the TOEFL exam, a minimum score of 600 is required.
Selection is based on high promise of success in graduate study in business administration, as indicated by a combination of:
- Prior academic performance;
- 2 letters of recommendation from employers or professors;
- A current resume

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

DESCRIPTION AND OUTCOMES
The objective of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) program is to help you pursue leadership positions in competitive business environments. The curriculum is designed to address this through a portfolio of practical, resume-building projects that satisfy your intellectual curiosity and help build the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make sound business and management decisions. Beyond these practical skills, the program is also designed to foster thought leadership, innovation, and corporate social responsibility in a global context.

The online Master in Business Administration is a comprehensive program designed to provide bright and practical learners with a global business perspective and tools for intelligent problem solving by using best practices and contemporary methodologies. It emphasizes innovation and application, and it is designed to develop the strong critical thinking you need to become a business leader who can create and communicate solutions to diverse groups of stakeholders. The TUA MBA program will prepare you to face the challenging, competitive and dynamic business world. Students will use our online learning platform in discussion with faculty, submit assignments, and engage in other learning activities. We offer concentrations that let you tailor your program to your area of interest.
The MBA program is designed for business leaders, from the recent college graduate to the seasoned executive. If you are looking to advance, re-brand, change industries, or start your own business, an MBA will open the doors to new possibilities. The educational leadership courses teach you to consider how to most effectively promote student learning and development and school achievement, and demonstrate your understanding of the program's four knowledge goals: diverse learners, academic content and pedagogy, assessment, and professional responsibilities and relationships.

CAREER FOCUS AREAS
In addition to the core program requirements, you may add a specialization to your degree plan, for which you are required to take a minimum of three courses from one of the chosen specializations. Students have the opportunity to specialize with an Advanced Core in Business Management, Brand Management, Personal Branding, Authentic Governance, Leadership, Educational Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Hospitality Management, Logistics Management, Technology Management and Finance.

PROGRAM LENGTH
The MBA program requires a total of 54 quarter credits. All courses are 3 quarter credits. The credits are allocated as follows: 33 quarter credits of 11 core courses, MBA Capstone Course of 3 quarter credits, MBA thesis of 9 quarter credits, and 9 quarter credits of 3 advanced core courses.

Doctor in Business Administration (DBA)

DESCRIPTION AND OUTCOMES
The objective of the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program is to help you pursue leadership positions in competitive business environments. The curriculum is designed to address this through a portfolio of practical, resume-building projects that satisfy your intellectual curiosity and help build the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make sound business and management decisions. Beyond these practical skills, the program is also designed to foster thought leadership, innovation, and corporate social responsibility in a global context.
The Doctorate of Business Administration program is a professional and innovative doctorate that enables students to develop in-depth expertise in a specific business area. It prepares highly experienced professionals for teaching and research positions or for advanced research positions in consulting, government or industry. It also provides students a strong theoretical understanding of business disciplines and the necessary preparation to contribute to organizational knowledge and effectiveness through required coursework and interaction with academics and practitioners at the leading edge of their fields. DBA students will also need to complete a dissertation that contributes to business practice.

SPECIALIZATIONS
In addition to the core program requirements, you may add a specialization to your degree plan, for which you are required to take a minimum of three courses from one of the chosen specializations. Specializations are not required for completion of the general program. Students have the opportunity to specialize with an Advanced Core in Business Management, Brand Management, Personal Branding, Authentic Governance, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Hospitality Management, Logistics Management, Technology Management and Finance.

PROGRAM LENGTH
The DBA program requires a total of 90 quarter credits. The credits are allocated as follows: 63 quarter credits consist of 10 courses of 6 quarter credits each and one course of 3 quarter credits and 27 quarter credits for dissertation courses

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Prepare highly experienced professionals for teaching and research positions or for advanced research positions in consulting, government or industry.
Apply knowledge related to fundamental business processes to make effective business decisions in a global context.
Integrate business knowledge to take well-reasoned action in diverse situations.
Innovate to address business issues and opportunities in dynamic environments.
Demonstrate the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance.
Evaluate the ethical and social implications of business decisions in a global context.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the below admissions requirements in addition to TUA’S' general requirements.
DBA programs are open to those who have earned an equivalent of a Master’s Degree in a business discipline from accredited universities and whose graduate academic records, scores on the required standardized examination, and prior work experience indicate that they have the capability to complete the program. Admission is reviewed by the DBA Admissions Committee. The DBA Admissions Committee reviews all applications.

The required and preferred criteria are:

Completed Application
Earned graduate degree in one of the following: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), MS in Information Systems, or MS in Management Information Systems.
In addition to the degree requirement above, applicants must have completed a minimum of 18 hours in business courses (undergraduate and graduate courses count in the 18-hour requirement).
A Cumulative GPA of 3.00 for entrance into the program.
Two professional reverences
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). A minimum score of 470 on the GMAT is required.
Academic Records. Applicants must submit an official transcript indicating successful completion of a bachelor’s and acceptable master’s degree program from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency. Transcripts should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions from all schools previously attended.
For those required to take the TOEFL exam, a minimum score of 600.
A minimum of three years of professional experience preferred, including significant management experience.
A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
Selection is based on high promise of success in graduate study in business administration, as indicated by a combination of:
1. Prior academic performance;
2. Prior work experience;
3. 2 letters of recommendation from employers or professors;
4. A current vita

CONTACT INFORMATION
AU-TUA Dual Degree eMail Program Director
Contact: Professor Hubert Rampersad / [email protected]
Phone: 1.305.39.2116
https://tua.university/contact.html

ADDRESS:
Suriname Campus: Bindastraat 68, Paramaribo, Suriname.
USA Campus: 4280 SW 125th LN, Miramar, Florida, USA.
The London UK: Bedford ,United Kingdom.
Dubai UAE: Sultan Business Centre Dubai UAE.
PHONE:
New Students , General Inquiries and Existing Student Support: +1-305-399-2116