Admission Requirements

Recommendations from two professors from the applicant's undergraduate program, or from one professorand one employer.

A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university recognized by Ministry of Education (MoE) or by Babson Global if from a college or university outside of KSA. The degree can be in any field of study; for those applicants who have not completed a business statistics course in their bachelors degree, an online preparation course may be required.

A minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale or a 4.0 on a 5-point scale. If the overall average falls below this minimum, the applicant must demonstrate that he/she had a minimum of a 3.2 on a 4-point scale or a 4.2 on a 5-point scale in either their last two years or in the subjects of their major.

TOEFL score of 71 or above (internet based), a score of 530 or above (paper based), or an overall band score of 6.5 or above on the IELTS. A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.

Eligible applicants will be invited for an interview once their application materials have been reviewed by the Admissions team. Interviews may be conducted in person or via Skype.

Application for Admission and Financial Aid for the Spring 2016 Semester must be received by February 10, 2016.

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Application for Admission: Submit a completed, signed and dated application form. Since the program is broken into stand-alone credentials taken consecutively, please indicate your attendance intent, i.e., whether you intend to complete all five credentials and the thesis, or stand-alone credentials.

Personal Interview

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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• Official Transcripts from each prior college or university you have attended

Official copy of the TOEFL or IELTS score.

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Arrange to have the following documents sent electronically to admissions@kaec.net

• Copies of your National ID, Residence Permit and/or passport.

Application for the Associate Masters in Entrepreneurial Leadership (AMEL)

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Short essayAttach a short essay between 300-500 words. Your essay should be typed in 11-point font and double spaced.Please write your essay on ONE of the following topics:

a) Describe a setback that you faced and how you dealt with it.

b) What do you think the biggest challenge is facing the Kingdom and how do you think it shouldbe approached?

c) Describe a significant event in your life and what you learned from it.

d) What do you believe the greatest barriers are for starting a business? How would you try toovercome these to be successful?

e) Describe a passion of yours and how you would develop it through entrepreneurship education.

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Application Deadline

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Credential #2Turning Entrepreneurial Skills into Action

Credential #3Advanced Management and Leadership

Credential #5Strategic Planning in Dynamic Markets

Please indicate which credential(s) you intend to enroll in. You may choose one or many by clicking the box. Your choices should indicate whether you intend to complete all five credentials or stand-alone credential. Note: your ability to continue in the program depends on successful completion of Credentials 1 & 2.

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Contact Information

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Credential #1The Entrepreneurial Journey

Credential #4Converting Big Data into Profit and Innovation

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Credential Selection

Academic History1. Have you completed your bachelors degree? Yes No

If no, when will you complete it:

Year2. Institution from which bachelors degree was or will be earned:

4. List chronologically all other undergraduate or postgraduate institutions you have attended or in which you arepresently enrolled (if more than three, please attach a separate page with additional information):

Name of Institution Location Degrees Earned/Cumulative GPA

Date Degree Earned/Expected

Professional Experience and References1.

Employer and Location Dates: From MM/YY to MM/YY

List Recent Work History(if more than four, please attach a separate page with additional information):

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Name of Institution

3. Undergraduate Major(s) Undergraduate Minor(s)

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I certify that the information contained in this application is factually correct and complete. I understand that the omission or misrepresentation of any information including enrollment in other colleges or universities is sufficient grounds for canceling my admission or registration.

Signature Date

IELTS Band Score

List the names and contact information of two (2) references. These individuals should be familiar with your educational and/or professional work and be able to evaluate your potential success as a student. Name Phone Number Email Address Institution

TOEFL Score

Dates: From MM/YY to MM/YY

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Extracurricular Activities (Attach an additional sheet if necessary.) List all school and/or community activities in which you have participated in the last four years (sports, the arts, student government, clubs, volunteer projects, religious groups, scouting, etc.). if more than three, please attach a separate page with additional information

Activity Name & Position Honors/Leadership (if any)Dates:From MM/YY to MM/YY

Year of Graduation Country

TOEFL Type

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Award InformationThe college is currently offering merit-based scholarships. Annual award amounts for Merit Scholarships will be determined on a case by case basis for eligible students.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a Saudi national or a non-Saudi national who is an Iqama holder, or a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) permit holder.Meet the program's academic requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0.

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Attested certificates and documents for non–Saudi applicants evaluated by competent authorities.

Must not have been dismissed from any university.

Conditions of Scholarship

Academic excellence and intellectual passion.•

• Extent of participation in campus or community activities.

Recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.75/4.0 while in the program.

Recipients must meet all scholarship conditions throughout the course of study.

The scholarship funding will continue until the recipient completes the program.

Selection CriteriaScholarship recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee based on the following:

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Termination of Scholarship

A student's scholarship may be terminated on the recommendation of the Faculty Director of the Program under the following conditions:

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Unsatisfactory academic progress based on student's CPGA.

Personal or disciplinary issues that prevent continued attendance.

Voluntary termination of the scholarship or withdrawal from the Certificate Program.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION