Master of Business Administration MBA - MRU

Master of Business Administration MBA

Field of study Business Management
National Code 6215LX001
Degree awarded Master of Business Administration
Duration 1 year
Language English
Tuition fee €5500 per one academic year (2024-2025)

Are you leading a division, a project, or a team for at least 3 years? Do you have a university or college bachelor degree? Do you want to study through practice and choose the final thesis in virtual environment (competitive game), instead of paper master’s thesis, and to be graduated in 1 year? Want to study at one of the best universities for business management in Europe? Interested in networking between leaders? Choose Master of Business Administration (MBA) studies developed with USA (American) experts and learn from the USA, European and Lithuanian business players. Would you like to get a higher position and earn up to 50% more?

If you found yourself answering yes to all of the above, a master degree in Business Administration is exactly what you’re looking for. Study in English and turn your university experience into a true international studies and networking between leaders from different sectors!

At MRU, we value our students’ careers. That is why we have designed our business study programmes so you can both work and study at the same time. Don’t sacrifice your career for your master studies. Improve and embolden both at the same time. Studies are fully adapted for the full-time working students: lectures are organized in the evenings, every second Saturday, online and live.

Get your MBA in Europe, in the biggest social sciences university in Lithuania. In just 1 year, improve your knowledge of business process and human resource management, marketing, organizational behavior, management of global supply networks, risks and cybersecurity management, and so much more. Learn from  experts in business studies from USA, Europe and Lithuania. Conduct your studies in English and turn your university experience into true international studies ( English at B2 level required). 

Choose to study in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and the centre of Europe! Here, the headquarters of your potential employers are clustered and filled with alumni from MRU. MBA graduates work at the highest leadership positions in top Lithuanian and international companies. You can have a chance to become one of them with top-rated education from MRU.  

Program uniqueness:

  • The one and unique study programme in Lithuania based on the USA experience.
  • Capstone final project (competitive game in virtual environment) instead of a paper master’s thesis.
  • Content of study subjects in line with market trends:
    • neuromarketing and artificial intelligence (AI),
    • professional and personal leadership,
    • an innovative financial management model of the organization,
    • project management success formula, peculiarities of teamwork,
    • development and management of global supply networks (logistics, cybernetics and risk management aspects),
    • efficient human resource management.
  • Professional international lecturers (USA, Europe): from 10 to 25 years of experience.
  • The duration of studies: 1 year.

After 1 year of intense studies you will receive your master degree in the field of business and public administration. You will also be awarded of 60 ECTS credits for your future studies. 

After completing the MBA you will get strong management (leadership) abilities to lead the organization/department/project in any field. MBA graduates can work not only as managers of small and medium-sized companies, but also manage teams and departments of large companies/corporations in business and public organizations. MBA graduates will be able to work in today’s innovation and change-driven environment, with knowledge and practical skills in marketing management, human resource management, project management, leadership, financial management, supply chain development and management. After completing the MBA program, graduates will be able to work in a company/institution of any field or in own business enterprises as middle level and top managers, senior managers, project managers, Team Leads, operational strategic analysts and advisors, etc. You will be capable of making right strategic decisions, manage financial risks and make financial decisions based on a complex data analysis, create a maximum value for one’s business, employees, partners and society, lead teams of interdisciplinary professionals. 

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Study Content

STUDY PROGRAMME PLAN

Course units

ECTS credits

1st YEAR

60

1 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Marketing in Global Environments of Businesses

8

Leadership and Organizational Behavior

8

Human Resource Management

8

Development and Management of Global Supply Networks

6

2 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Finance Management for Leaders

8

Project Management

8

Final Project in Virtual Environment – Capstone

14

Learning Outcomes

General competence and learning outcomes of the study programme:

  1. Competence in creativity, critical thinking, analysis and synthesis of facts and processes
  • Ability to manage organizational resources (physical capital, human capital, social capital, psychological capital) for growth, competition and satisfy the stakeholders of the organization.
  • Ability to develop organizational capabilities of discovering and applying innovative solutions to complex situations.
  1. Lifelong learning competence
  • Ability to continue the process of autonomous lifelong learning for both personal and professional growth and development.

Subject specific competences and learning outcomes of the study programme:

  1. Competence in conducting research and independent as well as team-work
  • Ability to analyze, synthesize, assess and integrate research knowledge for innovation driven enterprise management under conditions of uncertainty. 
  • Ability to foster an environment that emphasizes principles of organizational ethics and citizenship.
  1. Competence in problem identification and resolution
  • Ability to analyse, interpret, systematize various types of operational data that can be helpful to make effective decisions based on the latest knowledge to ensure the successful continuation of the enterprise.
  1. Competence in communication and cooperation
  • Ability to communicate by selecting and using a variety of traditional, digital tools and virtual platforms for enhancing business intelligence. Ability to motivate followers by presenting clear and reasoned information for individual follower‘s improvement and development.
Study Organization

Full-time studies on Campus are organized on weekdays from 18:00 to 21:00 twice a week in the evenings, and depending on the possibilities – every second Saturday (duration about 6 hours). Once a week studies will be held on the virtual learning platform “Moodle”.

Studies for the academic year 2024-2025 will start from September 1st and will be held physically on campus. If some students will not be able to arrive on time due to serious reasons (ex. prolonged TRP application procedure), they will be able to join the courses online for the first semester.

Admission Steps
  1. Choose a study programme
  2. Fill in the application form at apply.mruni.eu
  3. Pay the non-refundable application fee (for non-EU citizens – 100 euros, for EU-citizens and MRU alumni – 50 euros)
  4. Receive your application evaluation results
  5. Confirm your acceptance by paying the first-year tuition fee and 50 euros registration fee (non-refundable)
  6. Sign the study contract
  7. Start Temporary Residence Permit application procedure
  8. Register to studies
Admission Requirements

Required documents:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent first university degree diploma (3-years study duration minimum)
  • Academic transcripts of each study year
  • Document proving English language level
  • Proof of at least 3-years work experience in a leading position
  • Motivational letter
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Passport copy

Additional requirements:

  • Interview with the admission committee

Additional educational documents might be required depending on the country of residence.

Provided documents must be in color, have no cut corners (high quality scan).

By submitting the documents applicant agrees for one’s information to be shared with other institutions that the University might refer to while processing the academic verification.

Applicants might be asked to participate in additional knowledge evaluation.

English Language Requirements

Required level – B2

Assessments of English language proficiency certificates equivalent to level B2:

  • TOEFL IBT 65-78
  • IELTS 5.0-6.5
  • DUOLINGO 100-125

If you do not have a certificate proving your English language proficiency level, you can take the University Online English language level test. You will be able to choose this option while filling in the application. The test is free of charge.

Certificate is not required if your native language is English or if your previous studies were conducted fully in English language.

Documents Legalization
  • If the original educational documents/transcripts are in English, Lithuanian or Russian with an apostille (if required) on the scanned original, no translation needed.
  • If original educational documents/transcripts are not in English, Lithuanian or Russian languages, then they have to be supplemented with an official translation.
  • The official translation has to be confirmed with the sworn translator’s signature or official notarization.
  • Accepted students shall present their original educational documents/transcripts to the International Office upon arrival to begin their studies.
Country Specific Requirements

Detailed information here.

Country Documentation requirements
Armenia Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat

 

  1. Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat
  2. Document of Unified State Examination Results (Единые госэкзамены) for admission to higher education institutions in Armenia
Azerbaijan                 Orta təhsil haqqżnda attestat

 

  1. Orta təhsil haqqżnda attestat
  2. Official results of the state examination for admission to higher education institutions in Azerbaijan organised by TQDK or DIM
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate

 

  1. Higher Secondary Certificate
  2. Academic Transcript of the Higher Secondary Certificate
  3. Secondary School Certificate
  4. Academic Transcript of the Secondary School Certificate
Belarus Atestat

 

  1. Atestat (атэстат аб агульнай сярэдняй адукацыi);
  2. a letter issued by the school providing information on the results of the passed school leaving examinations.
Cameroon

General Certificate of Education

 

  1. original General Certificate of Education (ordinary and advanced levels)
  2. the official statement of General Certificate of Education (ordinary and advanced levels) scanned and e-mailed from official GCE Board email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to Mykolas Romeris University, Ateities str. 20 LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania, Lithuania by Cameroon General Certificate of Education Board in a sealed and stamped envelope
  3. documents attesting to any periods of post-secondary education (if any)

 

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Diploma
  2. Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.
China Senior Secondary School

 

  1. Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate issued jointly by the school and local department of education
  2. Academic transcript for the last three years issued by the school
  3. Verification report in English for the Huikao or the new Academic Proficiency Test (Xueye Shuiping Ceshi/Kaoshi) results issued by CHESICC (www.chsi.com.cn/en/)
  4. Verification report in  English for the Chinese National University Entrance Examination (GaoKao) issued by CHESICC (www.chsi.com.cn/en/)

 Please refer to General Documentation Requirements for more information.Please note that all documents issued in Chinese should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.
Higher Education

  1. Degree Certificate (original or certified true copy)
  2. Graduation Certificate (original or certified true copy)
  3. Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy)
  4. Verification reports in English for the degree certificate issued by the China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Centre (http://cqv.chinadegrees.cn/ )

Please refer to General Documentation Requirements for more information.Please note that all documents issued in Chinese should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.

Congo (Democratic Republic of)

Secondary Education

 

  1. Diplome d’Etat (original)
  2. Bulletin for the last 3 years of schooling with examination results included (original)

 

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Diploma
  2. Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.
Denmark Secondary EducationBevis for Studentereksamen orBevis for Højere Teknisk Eksamen orBevis for Højere forberedelseseksamen orBevis for Højere handelseksamenPlease note that all documents issued in Danish should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.
Egypt Thanawiyya al-A’aamaI

 

  1. General Secondary Education Certificate (Thanawiyya al-A’aamaI) as issued in Arabic
  2. official General Secondary Education Certificate examination results completed after 12 years of education indicating all the subjects and grades earned issued in English and by the Ministry of Education and legalised by the Lithuanian Embassy in Egypt https://eg.mfa.lt/en (original)
Estonia Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus

 

  1. Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus
  2. Hinneteleht
  3. Riigieksamitunnistus

Please note that documents issued in Estonian should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.There is no need to apply for recognition of credentials issued starting from 2019 as they are recognised automatically.

France Baccalauréat 

 

  1. Diplôme du Baccalauréat
  2. Relevé de Notes

Please note that all documents issued in French should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.

Ghana

Senior Secondary Certificate

 

  1. original WAEC Senior Secondary Certificate (please note that we do not accept certificates issued by third parties, such as schools)
  2. Result Checker Card’s serial number and pin code for us to be able to check your examination results online at ghana.waecdirect.org

 

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Diploma
  2. Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.
India

Senior Secondary Examination Certificate

 

  1. Secondary school (X) certificate with mark sheet
  2. Apostilled original senior secondary (XII) examination certificate with mark sheet

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Apostilled original degree certificate of 4 years minimum
  2. Apostilled original consolidated mark sheet of 4 years minimum
International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate

 

  1. Diploma of the International Baccalaureate
  2. International Baccalaureate programme results certificate
  3. The login details to enable SKVC to check the examination results online at http://www.ibo.org/
Ireland  Leaving Certificate 

 

  1. Leaving Certificate (Provisional certificates are accepted only for current graduates)  
Italy Diploma

 

  1. Diploma
  2. Certifica (Esame di Stato)
  3. A document issued by the school and providing information on the following:
  • detailed grades of final examination (grades by subjects)
  • marks obtained at the end of the last year of schooling (e.g.Pagella scolastica)
Kazakhstan Аттeстат жалпы орта білім туралы   

 

  1. Аттeстат жалпы орта білім туралы
  2. Жалпы орта білім туралыаттeстатка косымша
  3. Ұлттық бірыңғай тестілеу Сертификат (Unified National Testing Results Certificate) or Кешенді тестілеу Сертификат (Complex Testing of applicants Results Certificate)
Kyrgyzstan Жалпы орто билим женунде аттестат (аттестат о среднем общем образовании)

 

  1. Жалпы орто билим женунде аттестат (or other equivalent document)
  2. Appendix (жетишкен бааларынын жыйынтык) to the Жалпы oрто билим женунде аттестат
  3. Document on Results of National Test (Жалпы республикалык тестирлөө/Общее тестирование) rganized by Центр оценки в образовании и методов обучения
Latvia Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību 

 

  1. Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību
  2. Sekmju izraksts
  3. Vispārējās vidējās izglītības sertifikāts

There is no need to apply for recognition of credentials issued starting from 2019 as they are recognised automatically.

Nepal Higher Secondary Examination Certificate

 

  1. Original Higher Secondary Examination Certificate attested by the National Examinations Board (NEB) and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal
  2. Original Higher Secondary Examination Academic Transcript attested by the National Examinations Board (NEB) and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal
  3. School Leaving Certificate
  4. School Leaving education academic transcript
Nigeria

Senior School Certificate

 

  1. WAEC or NECO Senior School Certificate; Please note that we do not accept certificates issued by third parties, such as schools;
  2. Scratch Card serial number and pin code for us to be able to check your examination results online. Your results have to be available at www.waecdirect.org or www.mynecoexams.com/results/
  3. Official Academic Transcript of Higher Education Qualification (post- secondary ND or Bachelor studies of at least one year workload).
  4. Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.

 

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Diploma
  2. Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.
Pakistan Higher Secondary Certificate:

 

  1. Higher Secondary School Examination Certificate attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (original)
  2. Higher Secondary School Examination Certificate Statement of Marks attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (original)
  3. Secondary School Examination Certificate attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC)
  4. Secondary School Examination Certificate Statement of Marks attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC)

Higher Education Qualifications:

  1. Diploma attested by the Higher Education Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  2. Full Academic Transcript attested by the Higher Education Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Poland Świadectwo Dojrzałości

 

  1. Świadectwo Dojrzałości
  2. Świadectwo ukończenia
Philippines Secondary Education

 

  1. Diploma supplemented with an Authentication Certificate issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs
  2. Secondary Student’s Permanent Record (Form 137-A) supplemented with an Authentication Certificate issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs
Russia Attestat 

 

  1. Attestat (Аттестат о среднем (полном) образовании)
  2. Appendix to attestat
  3. Certificate Unified State Examination Results Certificate (Свидетельство о результатах единого государственного экзамена)
Georgia (Sakartvelo) Secondary education

 

  1. Secondary School diploma (Sashualo Skolis Atestati) or General Education Diploma (Sruli zogadi Ganatlebis Atestati)
  2. Results of the Unified National Examinations (Ertiani Erovnuli Gamocdebi)
South Korea Secondary Education

 

  1. Certificate of Graduation and Academic Transcript issued in English and sent directly to our office in a sealed and stamped envelope by the school;
  2. Results of the Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (if you have not taken the test, you should notify us).

Higher Education

  1. Certificate of Graduation and Transcript posted directly to our office by the higher education institution in a sealed and stamped envelope.
Spain Título de Bachiller

 

  1. Título de Bachiller
  2. An examination certificate (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad) (if taken)
  3. Academic Certificate (Historial Académico de Bachillerato/Certificación official)

Please note that documents issued in Spanish should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.

Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)

 

  1. Official statements of General Certificates of Education (Ordinary Level and Advanced Level) posted directly to Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education, A. Goštauto g. 12, LT-01108, Vilnius, Lithuania by the Department of Examinations in a sealed and stamped envelope
Sweden Examensbevis

 

  1. Examensbevis
Tajikistan Шаходатнома дар бораи тахсилоти миёнаи умумй (свидетельство об общем среднем образовании)

 

  1. Шаходатнома дар бораи тахсилоти миёнаиумумй
  2. Appendix (табели чамъбасти бахохои азхудкунй) to the Шаходатнома дар бораи тахсилоти миёнаи умумй
  3. Official results of the centralized examination for admission to higher education institutions in Tajikistan organised by National Testing Centre (Маркази миллии тестӣ)
Turkey Lise Diplomasi

 

  1. Lise Diplomasi
  2. Transcript providing information on the last 4 years of study
  3. Results of taken YKS (from 2018), YGS and/or LYS examinations or previously organised centralised admission examinations
Turkmenistan            Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda (Аттестат о полном среднем общем образовании)

 

  1. Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda (or other equivalent document)
Ukraine Aтeстат прo повну загальну серeдню освiту

 

  1. Aтeстат прo повну загальну серeдню освiту
  2. Додаток до атестата
United Kingdom General Certificate of Education – Advanced Level (A level)

 

  1. General Certificate of Education (or another qualification comparable to at least 2 A levels)
United States High School Diploma

 

  1. Diploma;
  2. Official academic transcript submitted in a sealed and stamped envelope;
  3. ACT, SAT, or AP examination results submitted in a sealed envelope;
  4. Documents attesting to completion of any postsecondary education (if applicable)

Higher Education

  1. Diploma;
  2. Official academic transcript submitted in a sealed and stamped envelope;
Uzbekistan Ўрта маълумот тўгрисида Шаходатнома (Аттестат о полном среднем общем образовании)

 

  1. Ўрта маълумот тўгрисида Шаходатнома
  2. ўзлаштириш бўйича якуний бахолартабели to the Ўрта маълумот тўгрисида Шаходатнома
  3. Official results of the centralized examination for admission to higher education institutions in Uzbekistan organised by National Testing Centre  (Государственного центра тестирования (ГЦТ))
Qualification Recognition

Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

  • The evaluation and recognition of prior qualifications is a part of Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) admissions process.
  • By submitting the online application you confirm that the documents are legitimate and that MRU can verify the authenticity of the documents by contacting its issuing authority and national ENIC/NARIC centre.
  • Documents uploaded must be in good condition and in full colour. Documents issued in languages other than English, Russian, or Lithuanian must be accompanied with an official translation into English or Lithuanian. 
  • Before you apply make sure that you have a complete documentation package and that your qualifications are giving access to higher education according to the study programme level you are applying for at the MRU.  

Recognition Criteria

  • The purpose of an assessment is to compare a foreign qualification with a similar level qualification awarded in Lithuania according to quality, profile, content, workloads and learning outcomes.
  • Your qualification will be assessed according to specific requirements for the programme you are applying for and whether your academic results are sufficient for studies at the MRU.

Right to Appeal

Recognition decisions can be appealed against to the Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Concerning Higher Education Appeal Committee under the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science.

All appeals with supporting documents must be submitted to:
Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education
Ph.: +37052104778
Email: recognition@skvc.lt 
Address: SKVC, A. Goštauto st. 12, LT-01108, Vilnius, Lithuania

The procedure of evaluation and recognition of academic qualifications

Fees

Application fee (non-refundable):

  • for Non-EU citizens – €100
  • for EU citizens and MRU Alumni – €50

Registration fee (non-refundable):

  • €50

Tuition fee:

Tuition fee (EU/Non-EU citizens) per 1 academic year: €5500 (academic year 2024-2025).

Payment information will be provided in the invoices issued in your online application form.

Student continues to pay the same tuition fee which was implied at the time of the admission.

Contact Us
International Admissions Office
Didlaukio str. 55, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania

E-mail: study@mruni.eu
Phone: +370 5 271 4700
WhatsApp: +370  6 564 6682
Office: L-305

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