Program Overview

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration prepares students for careers in a dynamic and rapidly changing world. Coursework emphasis on educating students to use business to make the world better through the practical application of both foundational and advanced concepts in finance, accounting, management, marketing, and professional enrichment. The curriculum covers the central tenets, processes, and practices of statistics, human resources, accounting, supply chain management, marketing, and finance, with hands-on application of course concepts. Students may also choose to pursue graduate transcripted certificates in a variety of focused content areas.

MBA Programs and Specializations

The College currently offers the following MBA programs and formats:

• Master of Business Administration
  • Evening MBA/Online MBA-Mosaic (Evening MBA courses are offered on-campus, and Online MBA-Mosaic students participate in the Evening MBA courses, via teleconferencing technology in real-time, from any location)
  • Online MBA (Offering format is via streamed digital media and has the same curriculum as the Evening MBA/Online MBA-Mosaic)
• Master of Business Administration, Impact Specialization (Offering format is on-campus)
• Master of Business Administration, Marketing Data Analytics Specialization (Offering format is via streamed digital media; no longer accepting applications to this program)
• Dual Degree Program: Master of Business Administration, Impact Specialization Combined with Master of Finance (Offering format is on-campus)

Core Program Learning Outcomes

• Business Acumen and Integration Skills - Graduates demonstrate competency across business functions and integrate them into strategic decisions.
• Practical Leadership and Management Skills - Graduates demonstrate individual, interpersonal, and organizational leadership skills necessary for professional development and organizational effectiveness.
• Critical and Analytical Thinking - Graduates apply critical thinking and analytical skills for management decision-making.
• External Environment Considerations: Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Framework - Graduates consider ethical, legal, and regulatory implications inherent in business situations and apply that knowledge to make responsible decisions.
• Global Perspective - Graduates acquire a global and cross-cultural perspective in formulating decisions and implementing organizational strategy.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year | Credits ---|--- BUS 500 | Foundations for Business Impact | 2 BUS 601 | Quantitative Business Analysis | 2 BUS 614 | Accounting Concepts | 2 BUS 615 | Managerial Accounting | 2 BUS 620 | Leadership and Teams | 2 BUS 626 | Managing Human Capital | 2 BUS 635 | Business Economics for the World Market | 2 BUS 655 | Marketing Management | 2 Flex Core Directed Electives | 0-6 General Electives | 0-5 Total Credits | 16-27 Second Year BUS 630 | Information Management | 2 BUS 640 | Financial Principles and Practice | 2 BUS 650 | Supply Chain Management | 2 BUS 665 | Integrative Applications for Business Impact | 2 Flex Core Directed Electives | 0-6 General Electives | 0-5 Total Credits | 8-19 Program Total Credits | 42

Flex Core Directed Electives

Must select 4 courses from the 5 Competencies:

1. Financial Competency: Must take 1 course from this competency

• BUS 616 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | 2
• BUS 641 | Financial Markets and Investments | 2
• FIN 605 | Enterprise Valuation | 2

2. Data Translation for Decisions Competency: Must take 1 course from this competency

• BUS 602 | Dynamic Decision Making | 2
• CIS 570 | Business Intelligence | 3
• CIS 575 | Applied Data Mining and Analytics in Business | 3
• MKT 650 | Data Analytics | 2

3. Innovation Competency

• BUS 646 | Building Value Thru Creativity and Innovation | 2
• BUS 656 | Marketing Strategy and Planning | 2

4. Leadership Competency

• BUS 522 | Self-Leadership in Organizations | 2
• BUS 627 | Essentials of Negotiations | 2

5. Business for a Better World Competency

• BUS 639 | Corp. Social and Sustainable Responsibility | 2
• BUS 660 | Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Issues | 2
• BUS 662 | Managing Diversity - Global Business Context | 2

General Electives

Select from the General Electives list in consultation with advisor: 0-10 credits. General Electives may be used to include certificates and can also include Flex Core courses.

Requirements for Completion

A minimum of 42 credits are required to complete this program.

Additional Information

For more information, please refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin or visit the department website. Students must take 8 credits of Flex Core Directed Electives and may select General Electives in consultation with their advisor. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in business administration, preparing them for careers in a dynamic and rapidly changing world.