Internationally Recognized Degrees and Certificates 

Through our partnership with MIC, the degrees and certificates earned by KUMSA students are recognized by international accreditation organizations such as the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) www.iacbe.org and the European Council for Business Education (ECBE) www.ecbe.eu of which MIC is a member.  Students will receive a degree or certificate from both KUMSA and MIC once they complete their program. 

Whether the obstacle is time, money and/or location, we understand the various challenges many Afghan students face in trying to pursue their higher education.   Thus we have design ed flexible programs that meet your budget, time and educational goals.   We are working hard to bring more options and more program offerings to our students everyday, so if currently we do not have the program you are interested in, please check back with us in a few months to view our new programs.  Feel free to give us feedback on what your interests are.

Our main objective at KUMSA is to prepare our students to be competitive globally as well as locally.  Therefore, it is vital that our students have access to the latest information and technology.  As English has become the international language of commerce and trade, then it makes sense that our students should be able to communicate effectively and proficiently in English.  For that reason, most of our courses are taught only in English and students must pass a basic English and math proficiency exam before being admitted to our degree and diploma programs.

One Year Diploma Programs 

Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)

Whether you want to work in the private or public sector, having the right managerial skills and knowledge will make you a more effective and efficient team member and will help you advance in your career.  The Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) is a one-year (three semester) program that allows students to learn the fundamentals of management, leadership and team work with lots of practical examples.   

First Semester

1. Business English Composite and Grammar
2. Introduction to Management
3. Office Automation (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)
4. Basic Accounting

Second Semester

1. Principles of Management
2. Principles of Marketing
3. Basic Communication and Public Speaking

Third Semester (Specialization)

Group A

1. Project Management
2. Leadership
3. Human Resource Management
4. Strategic Management

Group B

1. Financial Accounting
2. Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting
   
3. Banking System 

Diploma in English Language (DEL)

English has become the international language of the business world.  Thus the ability to communicate in English is an important element to successfully compete in a global marketplace.  The Diploma in English Language (DEL) is a one-year (3 semester) program specifically designed for a beginning student.  Whether you know very little English or you just want a good review, KUMSA provides the best curriculum and supporting audio and visual materials to its students in enhancing their conversation, grammar and writing skills. Courses are offered every day for 1.5 hours.  

First Semester - Beginning Level

1. Grammar
2. Conversation
   
3. Reading and Writing

Second Semester - Intermediate Level

1. Grammar
2. Conversation
3. Reading and Writing

Third Semester - Advanced Level

1. Grammar
2. Conversation
   
3. Reading and Writing

Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

In today's world, almost everything is done now with computers, from creating documents to communicating with email.  The diploma in Information Technology is a one-year (3 semester) program that is designed specifically designed for students who want to learn the basics of Information Technology, computer programming and how to perform basic administrative tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and the internet.  Courses are offered every day for 1.5 hours.   KUMSA provides students with Pentium 4 computers and 24-hour electricity so that the student's learning and education is not disrupted.

First Semester

1. Introduction to Programming (C++)
2. Office Automation (word processing, spreadsheet, presentations)
3. Data Communication (internet, email, instant messaging)
   
4. English Comprehension

Second Semester

1. Internet Programming (HTML)
2. Database Management System (DMS)
3. Data Networks
4. Visual Programming (VB/VCS)

Third Semester (Specialization)

Group A 

1. Web Design
2. Network Servers (IICSI)
3. Network Security
4. Software Engineering

Group B

1. Databases
2. E-Commerce
3. Software Engineering
4. Software project management
   

Four Year Bachelor Degree Programs 

Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program provides students with an opportunity to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills related to the basic business functions. Students also have an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a specific business function. The BBA program is focused on the areas of Accounting, Finance, Strategic Management, Operations Management, Marketing or Information Systems, as well as in other areas such as Human Resource Management, Banking, Insurance and Management of Non-Profit Organizations.

Objectives

The BBA Program prepares students for challenging professions in any industry. We provide our students with concentrations that reflect the diverse needs of their potential employers as well as the interests of students. In addition, the program enables our students to sit for professional examinations in the areas of Management, Human Resources and Marketing.

The objectives of the BBA degree program are:

1. To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and function effectively in a business and administrative organization;
   
   
2. To familiarize students with both theoretical and applied knowledge of business represented in the core courses;
   
   
3. To provide students with an opportunity to concentrate their learning in areas such as Marketing, Management and Human Resource Management, as represented in higher level courses;
   
   
4. To enable students to integrate formal academic learning with their business-related experiential learning, resulting in meaningful, personalized learning that relates to their personal or professional needs;
   
   
5. To encourage students to experience self-improvement and professional growth;
   
   
6. To expose students to the global business environment.

To meet these objectives, students are required to pass courses in the following three areas:

1. Core Business Courses
2. General Education Courses
3. Elective Business Courses

 
Major (Concentrations)

To earn a concentration that will be recorded on their transcript, students need to complete a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) in any one area. If they do not want a concentration, they can select courses from several areas that interest them. Currently, the University offers 3 majors for the BBA Program:

1. Major in Strategic Management
2. Major in Human Resource Management
3. Major in Marketing

Bachelors in Economics (local non-MIC degree) 

Two Year Master Degree Programs 

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Coming Soon

Short-term Corporate Training

Management and Leadership Development (MLD)