Program Overview

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to provide an advanced-degree curriculum that enhances the skills and knowledge of business professionals. The program is intended to meet the needs of current and future business leaders.

Overview

The mission of the MBA program is to provide an advanced-degree curriculum designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of business professionals. The program is intended to meet the needs of current and future business leaders. Students will pursue in-depth study of both theoretical and applied concepts, with a focus on developing the skills to become effective business leaders.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the MBA program will meet the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) identified and developed by the faculty:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of core business functions and organizational theories to inform planning and decision making
• Analyze and apply business planning, accounting, and finance skills to practical business scenarios
• Expand knowledge of and exercise skills in marketing, social media, and other internet-driven technologies
• Evaluate a variety of data types to make astute operational business decisions

Core Requirements

The MBA program requires 52 quarter units. The core requirements consist of 32 units:

• MBA 301 Financial Accounting (4 units)
• MBA 305 Marketing Management (4 units)
• MBA 306 Macroeconomics: Business Conditions (4 units)
• MBA 321 Data Analysis for Decision Making (4 units)
• MBA 320 Organizational Behavior (4 units)
• MBA 345 Operations and Supply Chain Management (4 units)
• MBA 370 Corporate Financial Management (4 units)
• MBA 385 Strategic Management Capstone (4 units)

Concentrations

The MBA program offers four concentrations:

General Business Concentration

The General Business concentration provides practical decision-making skills that can be applied to careers such as planning, accounting, financial management, marketing, management consulting, entrepreneurship, and general management.

• CIP Code: 52.0299
• Concentration Requirements (20 units):
  • MBA 303 Managerial Accounting for Decision-Making (4 units)
  • MBA 307 Microeconomics: Decision-Making (4 units)
  • Select three of the following:
    • MBA 317 Internet Marketing (4 units)
    • MBA 380 Business Law: Issues in the Legal Environment of Business (4 units)
    • MBA 391 Business Leadership (4 units)
    • MBA 395 International Management (4 units)
    • MBA 396 Internship (1-4 units)
    • MBA 397 Seminar on Selected Business Topics I (1-4 units)
    • MBA 398 Seminar on Selected Business Topics II (1-4 units)
    • MBA 399 Seminar on Selected Business Topics III (1-4 units)

Information Technology Concentration

The Information Technology concentration provides practical decision-making skills that can be applied to jobs such as chief technology officer, computer information systems manager, senior project manager, and IT director.

• CIP Code: 11.1099 (STEM-Designated)
• Concentration Requirements (20 units):
  • MBA 303 Managerial Accounting for Decision-Making (4 units)
  • MBA 307 Microeconomics: Decision-Making (4 units)
  • MBA 317 Internet Marketing (4 units)
  • MBA 393 Networking in Business Environments (4 units)
  • MBA 394 Data in Business Environments (4 units)

Organizational Leadership Concentration

• CIP Code: 52.0299
• Concentration Requirements (20 units):
  • MBA 330 Human Resources Management (4 units)
  • MBA 389 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (4 units)
  • MBA 390 Change Management I (4 units)
  • MBA 391 Business Leadership (4 units)
  • MBA 395 International Management (4 units)

Project Management Concentration

• CIP Code: 52.0211
• Concentration Requirements (20 units):
  • MBA 322 Fundamentals of Project Management (4 units)
  • MBA 323 Risk Management (4 units)
  • MBA 324 Global Project Management (4 units)
  • MBA 325 Process Improvement (4 units)
  • MBA 326 Project Planning (4 units)

Work Requirements for MBA Concentrations

Information Technology and Organizational Leadership concentrations require participation in work as an integral component of the curricula. Students must secure program-related work for each term they are enrolled.

Mandatory Face-to-Face Weekend

Students are required to attend a face-to-face instruction weekend session once per term/quarter. Failure to attend the mandatory weekend session may result in dismissal from the MBA program.

Program Highlights

• Job Security: Gain a greater potential opportunity to increase job security and compensation.
• Experienced Faculty: Learn from experienced professors who are currently working within education in their area of expertise.
• Flexible Scheduling: Learn your way with flexible on-ground, online, and hybrid options.
• Streamlined Curriculum: Concise and streamlined curriculum that is less quantitative than some other programs.

Career Opportunities

Our MBA graduates can work in any field, including business, government and public administration, healthcare, nonprofit, and education. Consider these potential careers in business:

• Operations Manager
• Budget Analyst
• Computer Information Systems Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Management Consultant