How to Apply
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What’s on an application to The OBIC College? Below, we’ve laid out all of the questions on the application so that you know what to expect when you go to fill it out online. Items with an asterisk are required. The application form saves your progress, so don’t worry about completing it in one sitting!
Apply
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Complete Application Form
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
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Confirmation of Application
Once you have submitted your application, QRC will acknowledge receipt of your application by phone or email within two working days.
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Application Review
QRC will review your application to confirm you meet our requirements. If so, you will then be asked to complete an interview as part of the review process.
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Application Interview
Interviews are usually completed over the phone with a member of the Academic Team. The purpose of the interview is to get to know you better, hear about your future plans, understand why you are interested in the course, any particular papers you like and your understanding of the internship program.
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Payment of Fees
OBIC College will issued an invoice for the balance of your first year tuition fees, due prior to the commencement date. On payment of this invoice you will be issued with a receipt of payment.
Requirements
Graduate Program Requirements:
Duration of the Study (all graduate Programs)
The normal duration of the study for all graduate programs is two years (4 semesters) for regular program and 3 years (8 semesters including 2 summer semesters) for extension program. A total of 36 credit hours of course including the thesis are considered as a full load of the program. A student can complete the program in a minimum of two years but can take a maximum of up to five years.
Master Program Requirements:
Masters of Business Administration
Admission Requirement
To obtain admission to the MBA program, applicants should fulfil the following admission requirements:
- A minimum of BA degree from accredited institution in any field;
- The applicant must pass the written examination set by the Department of Management to assess the individual’s competence and preparedness to pursue a graduate program. The exam will be an aptitude test containing Mathematics and English;
- Applicants who have attended study abroad should bring certificates equivalence approved and authenticated by Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA);
- Foreign applicants, have to have valid passport and entry visa to Ethiopia, with residence permits and preferably student visa.
1.2 Msc in Project Management, analysis and evaluation
Admission Requirement
The prospective candidate to join the MSc in Project Management, analysis and evaluation must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree. The program is normally designed for those who have followed relevant and appropriate undergraduate studies at recognized Ethiopian Universities/Colleges or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar international.
Admission Requirement
To obtain admission to the MSc in Accounting and Finance program, applicants should fulfil the admission requirements
- A minimum of BA degree from accredited institution in Accounting and Finance, Cooperative Accounting, cooperative accounting & auditing, banking and insurance, Banking and Finance, Commerce (accounting/finance major), and Business Education (accounting or banking or insurance major).
- The applicant must pass the written examination set by the Department of Accounting and Finance to assess the individuals’ competence and preparedness to pursue a graduate program. The entrance exam will be prepared to measure the candidate’s subject area knowledge, English language proficiency and computational skill.
- Foreign applicants, have to have valid passport and entry visa to Ethiopia, with residence permits; preferably student visa.
- Applicants who have attended study abroad should bring certificates equivalence approved and authenticated by Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA).
1.5 Master of art in logistic and supply chain management
Admission Requirement
To obtain admission to the MA in logistic and supply chain management applicants should fulfil the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies of OL-bright international college. The program is open to any applicant with a minimum of BA/BSc. The
- The applicant must pass the written examination set by the department of logistic and supply chain management to assess the individuals’ competence and preparedness to pursue a graduate program. The entrance exam will be prepared to measure the candidate’s subject area knowledge, English language proficiency and computational skill;
- Foreign applicants, have to have valid passport and entry visa to Ethiopia, with residence permits; preferably student visa.
Undergraduate Program Requirements:
Admission Requirement
Applicants for admission to the BA Degree in Business Management program must satisfy any of the following criteria:
- He/she must complete the two-year Preparatory School education and obtain the necessary pass marks in the Ethiopian University Entrance Examination (EUEE) or when the student completed his Secondary Education abroad, he/she must be with of equivalent academic achievements as determined by the Ministry of Education (MoE).
- An applicant who has successfully completed diploma program (12+2 and 10+3) and Level 4 TVET program from an accredited university/college must satisfy the following criteria
- Two-year relevant work experience after graduation
- Certification of occupational competency (COC) assessment from Level I to IV.
- Pass the college’s entrance examination;
- A degree program student from other accredited Higher Education Institutions with
- Legal withdrawal and/or
- Transferred in case of institutional preference or field choice;
- An applicant who has successfully completed a degree program at any level (BSc/BA/MSc/MA/PhD) from an accredited university/college. Applicants who have attended a degree program at any level abroad should bring higher education equivalence letter from HERQA
- Foreign applicants should have valid passport and entry visa to Ethiopia, with residence permits; preferably student visa.
- In case of high competition for admission, the result from entrance examination of the college will be taken in to account. The entrance exam will be an aptitude test containing Mathematics and English
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and Finance
Duration of the Study
The normal duration of the study for BA Degree in Accounting and Finance is four years (8 semesters) for regular program and five years (14 semesters including 4 summer semesters for extension (evening and weekend) program. A total of 149 credit hours of course and research project work (the final year research project) are considered as a full load of the program.
BA Degree in Marketing Management
Duration of the Study
The normal duration of the study for BA Degree in Accounting and Finance is four years (8 semesters) for regular program and five years (14 semesters including 4 summer semesters for extension (evening and weekend) program. A total of 149 credit hours of course and research project work (the final year research project) are considered as a full load of the program.
BA Degree in logistic and supply chain management
Duration of the Study
The normal duration of the study for BA Degree in Business Management is four years (8 semesters) for regular program and five years (14 semesters including 4 summer semesters for extension (evening and weekend) program. A total of 147 credit hours of course which include the research project work (the final year research project) are considered as a full load of the program.
institution. To obtain admission to the program, applicants should fulfil the following entrance requirements accordingly:
- A successful completion of at least a Bachelor’s Degree in business studies, social sciences, technology, health science etc.
- The applicants must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00.
- The applicant must pass the written examination set by the Department of Economics to assess the individuals’ competence and preparedness to pursue a graduate program. The entrance exam will be prepared to measure the candidate’s subject area knowledge, English language proficiency and computational skill;
- Foreign applicants, have to have valid passport and entry visa to Ethiopia, with residence permits; preferably student visa.
- Applicants who have attended study abroad should bring certificates equivalence approved and authenticated by Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA).
MA Program Requirements:
MA in Marketing Management
Admission Requirement
To obtain admission to the MA in Marketing Management program, applicants should fulfil the admission requirements
- A minimum of BA degree from accredited institution in business filed is expected.
- The applicant must pass the written examination set by the department of marketing management department to assess the individuals’ competence and preparedness to pursue a graduate program. The entrance exam will be prepared to measure the candidate’s subject area knowledge, English language proficiency and computational skill.
- Applicants who have attended study abroad should bring certificates equivalence approved and authenticated by Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA).
- Foreign applicants, have to have valid passport and entry visa to Ethiopia, with residence permits; preferably student visa.
1.4 Master of Science in Accounting and Finance
- Applicants who have attended study abroad should bring certificates equivalence approved and authenticated by Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA).