Program Overview

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Program

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is a competitive program that selects students based on several criteria, including work experience and potential contribution to the classroom experience. The Graduate Admission Committee bases decisions on a holistic assessment of the individual merits of each applicant.

Admission Requirements

To apply, submit the following:

• A current rťsumť detailing work experience and community service
  • All official transcripts from higher education institutions
  • International transcripts should be translated into English
  • In some cases, a professional transcript evaluation may be required
• A Statement of Professional Goals
• Official Graduate Management Assessment Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (Optional)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Application Fee International applicants must also submit:
  • TOEFL or IELTS score report (determination of English proficiency is at the sole discretion of the institution)
  • I-20 Evaluation Documents
  • Declaration of Finances An interview with the M.B.A. Graduate Admission Committee may be requested.

Fast Track Admission

Fast Track is an abbreviated application process to the School of Business graduate programs. Students and recent alumni from the institution, any AACSB accredited school, or any Bachelor of Applied Science program at a community or technical college in the state, from any major, may be eligible to apply via this process. Applications may be submitted at any time during undergraduate studies. Eligible candidates remain admitted, provided that they complete their degree with minimum qualifications.

M.B.A. Repeat Policy

Master of Business Administration students may repeat an M.B.A. course one time. The cumulative grade point average is computed using the highest of the grades earned. Credit toward graduation is allowed only once. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may appeal to the dean to repeat a course a second time.

Master of Business Administration Degree (M.B.A.)

The Master of Business Administration degree requires 36 semester hours. Students are not required to have an area of emphasis.

M.B.A. Curriculum

The M.B.A. curriculum includes:

• BMBA 509: Global Business Perspectives (4)
• BMBA 510: Legal, Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Business (4)
• BMBA 511: Accounting for Decision Making (4)
• BMBA 513: Marketing Management (4)
• BMBA 515: Organizations, Leadership and Change Management (4)
• BMBA 517: Understanding & Managing Financial Resources (4)
• BMBA 521: Supply Chain and Information Management (4)
• BMBA 522: Quantitative and Managerial Decision Analysis (4)
• BMBA 523: Business Strategy and Innovation Management (4)

M.B.A. Emphasis Areas

The M.B.A. program offers several emphasis areas, each requiring 8 semester hours.

Healthcare Management Emphasis

• BMBA 560: Managing Health Care Enterprises (4)
• And 4 semester hours from the following:
  • BMBA 577: Project Management (4)
  • Approved BMBA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1 to 4)
  • BMBA 596: Internship (1 to 4)

Entrepreneurship and Closely-Held Enterprises Emphasis

• BMBA 550: Leading Family and Closely-Held Enterprises (4)
• And 4 semester hours from the following:
  • BMBA 577: Project Management (4)
  • Approved BMBA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1 to 4)
  • BMBA 595: Internship (1 to 4)

Technology and Innovation Management Emphasis (TIM)

• BMBA 570: Management and Marketing of Technology (4)
• And 4 semester hours from the following:
  • BMBA 577: Project Management (4)
  • Approved BMBA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1 to 4)
  • BMBA 595: Internship (1 to 4)

Supply Chain Management Emphasis

• BMBA 561: Advanced Supply Chain Management (4)
• And 4 semester hours from the following:
  • BMBA 577: Project Management (4)
  • Approved BMBA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1 to 4)
  • BMBA 595: Internship (1 to 4)

Certificate Programs

The institution offers several certificate programs, each requiring 8 semester hours.

Certificate in Technology and Innovation Management (TIM)

Individuals holding a bachelor's degree in a business or technology-related field from an accredited institution may pursue a Certificate in Technology and Innovation Management (TIM). Holders of bachelor's degrees in other fields with relevant industry experience are also considered.

• BMBA 570: Management and Marketing of Technology (4)
• BMBA 577: Project Management (4)
• Approved BMBA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1 to 4)

Certificate in Healthcare Management

Individuals holding a bachelor's degree in a business or healthcare-related field from an accredited institution may pursue a Certificate in Healthcare Management. Holders of bachelor's degrees in other fields with relevant industry experience are also considered.

• BMBA 560: Managing Health Care Enterprises (4)
• And 4 semester hours from the following:
  • BMBA 562: Health Care Regulation, Law & Ethics (4)
  • BMBA 577: Project Management (4)
  • Approved BMBA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1 to 4)

Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Closely-Held Enterprises

Individuals holding a bachelor's degree in a business or related field from an accredited institution may pursue a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Closely-Held Enterprises. Holders of bachelor's degrees in other fields with relevant industry experience are also considered.

• BMBA 550: Leading Family and Closely-Held Enterprises (4)
• And 4 semester hours from the following:
  • BMBA 577: Project Management (4)
  • Approved BMBA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1 to 4)

Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Individuals holding a bachelor's degree in a business or related field from an accredited institution may pursue a Certificate in Supply Chain Management. Holders of bachelor's degrees in other fields with relevant industry experience are also considered.

• BMBA 561: Advanced Supply Chain Management (4)
• And 4 semester hours from the following:
  • BMBA 577: Project Management (4)
  • Approved BMBA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1 to 4)