Program Overview

MBA Core (MBAC) Program Details

The MBA Core (MBAC) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. The program consists of a series of core courses that cover various aspects of business, including teamwork, leadership, economics, finance, marketing, and operations management.

Courses

The following courses are part of the MBA Core (MBAC) program:

• MBAC 6001 (1.5) Foundations of Teamwork: Focuses on teamwork effectiveness and collaboration, helping students understand what affects team outcomes and how to maximize a team's effectiveness.
• MBAC 6002 (3) Social, Moral and Economic Foundations for Business: Examines the historical context for the rise of modern business institutions and market economies, and interrelationships in various business objectives.
• MBAC 6003 (1.5) Foundations of Leadership: Focuses on leadership theories and concepts, including individual and organizational elements in different leadership situations.
• MBAC 6004 (1.5) Social, Moral and Economic Foundations for Business: Examines the historical context for the rise of modern business institutions and market economies, and interrelationships in various business objectives.
• MBAC 6010 (3) Managerial Economics: Studies the elements of the business firm's fundamental problem---how to maximize profits, developing managerial theory based on introductory and intermediate-level microeconomics.
• MBAC 6011 (1.5) Managerial Economics 1: Studies the elements of the business firm's fundamental problem---how to maximize profits, developing managerial theory based on introductory and intermediate-level microeconomics.
• MBAC 6012 (1.5) Managerial Economics 2: Develops a basic understanding of the macro economy and its relationship to an individual business or industry.
• MBAC 6020 (3) Financial Accounting: Introduces the financial reporting system used by business organizations to convey information about their economic affairs.
• MBAC 6031 (1.5) Quantitative Methods 1: Covers foundations for statistical reasoning and statistical applications in business, including data collection, descriptive stats, and data visualization.
• MBAC 6032 (1.5) Quantitative Methods 2: Continues the study of statistical reasoning and applications in business, covering hypothesis testing, one and two sample hypothesis tests, and regression analysis.
• MBAC 6050 (3) Strategy: Analyzes how firms can attain and sustain competitive advantage in today's competitive environment, focusing on industry dynamics, competitive positioning, and firm capabilities.
• MBAC 6051 (3) Operations Management: Develops an understanding of processes and the alignment of a process with the organization's operating priorities, examining how interconnected processes relate to managing supply and demand.
• MBAC 6052 (3) Capstone Projects: Provides students with an opportunity to focus on a specific project that would have a positive strategic impact on the company for which they work, or a business plan for a new venture.
• MBAC 6060 (3) Corporate Finance: Analyzes the implications of modern finance theory for the major decisions faced by corporate financial managers, developing the basic skills necessary to apply financial concepts to various problems.
• MBAC 6081 (3) Data and Decisions: Employs modern analytical tools to integrate business knowledge and insight with the vast amount of data available, accessing data from multiple sources and performing analyses to inform decisions.
• MBAC 6090 (3) Marketing Management: Provides a solid foundation of marketing knowledge, focusing on principles of marketing, the role of marketing cases, and the marketing decision-making process.
• MBAC 6096 (1.5) Managerial Communications: Offers tailored instruction in communication and business theory to improve business writing, public speaking, team presentations, and emotional intelligence.
• MBAC 6098 (1) Professional Development I: Introduces students to a range of skills to help them be successful in the professional work environment, including presentation development, constructive feedback loops, and personal presentation in team-based sessions.

Requirements

• Restricted to Master of Business Admin (MBAD), MBA with Dual Degree (DMBA), Joint Juris Doctor/MBA (JMBA), or Professional MBA Program (PMBA) majors only.
• Specific course prerequisites and requirements are listed for each course.

Additional Information

• The MBA Core (MBAC) program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in business principles and practices.
• The program consists of a series of core courses that cover various aspects of business, including teamwork, leadership, economics, finance, marketing, and operations management.
• Students can expect to develop a strong understanding of business concepts and practices, as well as the skills necessary to succeed in a professional business environment.