Admission to Undergraduate Studies

Students planning to join the College of Business Administration must be holders of the Lebanese Baccalaureate Diploma (Sociology and Economics or General Science or Life Science or Humanities) or its equivalent.

Holders of the Lebanese Technical Diploma can choose programs in the College of Business Administration in the same area of specialization as their technical degrees or as specified by the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education.

All Applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the RHU placement exam in Mathematics.

Transfer applications from other universities are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine their eligibility for admission and to decide on the courses the student can be exempted from.

Students are advised to check the Admissions Office section for detailed admission information and to get answers to any questions they may have.

Admission to Graduate Studies

Admission to the College of Business Administration MBA programs is based on merit. It is offered to applicants holding undergraduate degree from RHU or from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants are required to submit official transcript of undergraduate degrees and grades, in addition to other documents specified by the Office of Admissions.

Students are advised to check the Admissions Office section for detailed admission information and to get answers to any questions they may have.

Regular Admission

Applicants who have a Bachelor of Business Administration degree or its equivalent in any business area and satisfy the university graduate admission requirements for regular admission will be granted a regular admission status into the MBA program, and will be exempt from any background and/or remedial courses.

Admission on Probation

Applicants admitted on probation into either one of the two emphasis options may have to take up to three background and/or remedial courses, in addition to the MBA program requirements, to solidify their chances of successful completion of the MBA program. The number and nature of background and/or remedial courses are determined by the College’s graduate admission committee on a case by case basis, depending on the strength of the applicant’s file, professional work experience and undergraduate transcript.

Admission for Students with Undergraduate Degrees in Areas Other than Business

Applicants with undergraduate degrees in areas other than business may have to take up to five background and/or remedial courses, in addition to the MBA program requirements, to ensure that they have the necessary business foundational knowledge for successful completion of the MBA program. In general, the five courses include one foundational course in each area of Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management/Marketing, and Quantitative Methods. The number and nature of background and/or remedial courses are determined by the College’s graduate admission committee on a case by case basis, depending on the strength of the applicant’s file, professional work experience, and undergraduate transcript.