KBS graduates join an esteemed academic community, gaining the chance to learn from globally recognized experts. Our teaching methods at KBS encompass a diverse range, incorporating traditional classroom instruction, inquiry-based learning, and flipped classrooms. We prioritize interactive learning by integrating various technologies across multiple courses.
The MBA 510 Business Practicum, introduced in 2018, is an experiential learning course responding to the evolving demands of graduates in adapting to various industries. In this semester-long course, teams of up to 5 students collaborate on consulting projects, addressing real challenges faced by clients. The course aims to provide practical solutions to current business problems for more details: Experiential Capstone 

How KBS graduates learn
The main way graduates will learn is by attending lectures, but in some courses, these are supplemented with lab work which allows them to meet with a tutor/ teaching assistant in small groups to further their understanding of the material covered in lectures. Graduates will also have the opportunity to work in groups and make presentations – both skills that are highly valued by employers.

Contact hours
Graduate students can expect around 9 contact hours per week, the classes are held in the evening time depending on year of study and elective course choices made. One student contact hour is dedicated by faculty for each course as optional contact hour for students if they need any help. The remainder of the working week consists of self-guided study based on degree program content and requirements of specific modules.

How Graduates will be assessed
Graduate progress is assessed through coursework and exams. Coursework takes a variety of forms, including individual reports, group projects, group presentations, class essays, term paper, and other assignments. Exams are held in 16-17 week after 15 weeks teaching. Graduates must achieve satisfactory results of minimum CGPA 3.0 to proceed to the next semester. Graduates final degree is based on CGPA earned throughout the whole program.
Feedback on assessments is provided within four weeks, allowing graduates to learn from and improve upon their work. If they do not pass an exam, detailed feedback will be provided to help them learn and improve for the future.

Personal advisor
KBS allocates personal advisor who is a member of the KBS faculty. He or she will take an interest in the general wellbeing and academic progress, meeting graduates on a regular basis either individually or in a small group throughout the year.

Learning beyond the classroom
KBS offers unlimited opportunities to learn outside the class room, it conducts several training opportunities guest lectures, seminar and webinars from national and international experts. KBS also conduct and participate in competitions, hackathons and debates etc. KBS faculty work outside the class rooms to prepare the students for necessary skill development.

At KBS, we take great pride in the high employability of our graduates. Our MBA program is designed to help graduates achieve their career goals and give them a competitive edge in their career progression. In fact, KFUPM is the highest-ranked university in the Kingdom and boasts the No. 1 MBA program.

KFUPM organizes a highly anticipated job fair every year that brings together prestigious national and international companies/industries. Renowned organizations such as Aramco, SABIC, Ma’aden, GE, P&G, Sipchem, banks, government agencies, and other leading Saudi industries and business entities actively participate in this event. The job fair serves as a valuable platform for students, providing them with exceptional networking opportunities and direct interaction with influential industry partners.

Our strong alumni network also contributes to our graduates’ career progression by providing valuable connections and opportunities. With a KBS MBA, the graduates will have the tools and resources they need to succeed in one’s chosen career.

The Business School has a number of computer labs equipped with latest software such as general purpose, E-commerce and Bloomberg lab. We also use a virtual learning environment to support our teaching, that plat form is called Blackboard which can be accessed from any internet-connected computer and is used to provide electronic copies of lecture materials, links to online resources, multiple choice quizzes and discussion areas. It’s also used for a range of administrative tasks such as online submission of assignments and the provision of program and university news.

The University Library. The University Main Library is located in Building 8, in the center of the academic buildings. This four-story building provides room for operations, resources and services, together with 300 seats for general reading and 48 study carrels.

Other Student Facilities. The university campus offers a wide selection of student facilities including a host of sports and recreation facilities, a cafeteria, a medical center, a university bookstore and student malls.

The detail of the cost of the program (inclusive of VAT) is as follows:

• Saudi Nationals: SR 500/credit hour and the registration fees in the amount of SAR 5000 per semester
• Non-Saudi Nationals: SR 500/credit hour and the registration fees in the amount of SAR 7500 per semester

Students sponsored by their employers from private sectors (except KFUPM) are charged SAR 150,000 for the whole program.

KBS takes great pride in its exceptional faculty, which comprises a diverse and accomplished group of academicians and professionals. The faculty members at KFUPM are experts in their respective fields and include both Saudi and international faculty. This combination creates a broad inclusive learning environment that offers students a global perspective, Saudi business practices and a comprehensive understanding of business concepts.