Overview -

The goal of the Master of Business Administration program is to prepare managers for leadership positions for industry, government, and the not-for-profit sector and to provide these leaders with a breadth and depth of knowledge that is supported by the ability to effectively address real world issues.  On completion of the program, the graduate will be able to identify problems within an organization, specify the causes of the problems, develop an appropriate solution, and implement the change required.  Further, graduates will be able to clearly and effectively articulate their approach and findings to both a technical and a lay audience in both written and oral forms.

The program has an international focus, and themes and cases drawn from all parts of the world are interwoven throughout.

Admission Criteria -

Each candidate for admission will receive a personal assessment of the likelihood of his or her success in this graduate program and of the probable contribution that the candidate will make to his or her organization after graduation.

Among the criteria that will be included in this assessment are:

• A solid undergraduate record in business administration or a closely related field.  The candidate’s area of studies is less important than the accomplishment of a successful record of academic achievement.
• Students whose undergraduate study is in a field other than one that is business related will be required to complete from one to three additional Background Courses as needed to assure preparation for graduate work.
• The candidate’s personal statement of his or her reason for pursuing a graduate degree, the reason for selecting this particular program, and how the candidate’s background has prepared the applicant for success in the program and the business world after graduation.
• Two letters of reference attesting to the candidate’s experience and abilities and readiness for graduate studies.
• The results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) are not required for admission to the program.  The candidate may, however, wish to submit such scores in support of his or her application.
• Candidates whose undergraduate degree was completed in a language other than English must submit their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores as a part of their admissions materials.
• Students who have not completed the equivalent of a four year Bachelor’s degree in business will be required to complete up to three background courses to assure readiness for the rigors of graduate study.  Those students with a three year bachelors degree will be required to complete a bridge program equivalent to a fourth year of study.

Program Structure -

It is expected that students will take two courses per term throughout their programs.  Participation in a co-operative work experience will be a part of the program to ensure that students are able to use their knowledge in the operation of a business entity and to help provide the funds necessary to cover the costs of graduate education.

The program length is 18 months, and the expectation is that students will complete in this length of time.  Should extenuating circumstances arise, the time-to-completion may be extended to as much as four years at the request of the student and with the approval of the Dean.

Program Sequence -

The student must complete any required Background Courses prior to beginning the formal program.   The initial and required two Foundation Courses have been designed to acquaint all students with the latest thinking and developments in management and technology as they affect business, government, and not-for-profit organizations.  No student will be exempt from these courses.  Students next move to a set of four Core Courses designed to provide the tools necessary to address the business problems that face organizations today.  Having laid the foundation, students move to their own selection of four Elective Courses.  Chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor, these courses provide students with the specialized, focused training they need to equip them for their own career paths.  Finally, each student completes the Capstone Course in which what has been learned in all of the student’s program is brought together into a final project.

Program Courses -

Background Courses *

ACCT 500         Foundations of Accounting (3)
MGMT 500        Foundations of Management (3)
ECON 500         Foundations of Economics (3)

Foundation Courses   (6 credits) **

MGMT 510        Management in the Global Perspective
TECH 510         Technology in the Global Perspective (3)

Core Courses   (12 credits)

ACCT 520         Accounting for Decision Making (3)
MGMT 520        Principles of Management (3)
COMM 520        Managerial Communication (3)
QANT 520         Quantitative Methods for Managers (3)

Elective Courses   (12 credits) ***

ACCT 525         Advanced Accounting Procedures (3)
ACCT 530         Taxation and Financial Planning (3)
ACCT 540         Comparative International Accounting Systems and Standards (3)
ACCT 582         Corp. Structure, Purpose, and Accounting Methodologies (3)
ECON 530         Economics for Managerial Decision Making (3)
FINS 530           Financial Institutions and Markets (3)
FINS 535           Financial Analysis and Firm Valuation (3)
FINS 557           Corporate Financial Risk Management (3)
FINS 559           Health Care Finance (3)
INST 522           Database Design and Processing (3)
INST 534           Computer and Information Processing (3)
MGMT 523        Serving God and Caesar: The Management of Church/State Issues (3)
MGMT 524        Volunteer Program Development and Management (3)
MGMT 525        Conflict Resolution (3)
MGMT 526        Organizational and Personal Integrity in a Pluralistic Environment (3)
MGMT 530        The Legal Environment of Business (3)
MGMT 541        International Business (3)
MGMT 542        Principles of Global Management (3)
MGMT 551        Quantitative Methods for Business (3)
MGMT 555        Issues in Health Care Administration (3)
MGMT 558        Health Care Policy (3)
MGMT 560        Human Resource Management (3)
MGMT 561        Organizational Behavior and Ethics (3)
MGMT 563        Ethics of Managerial Leadership (3)
MGMT 566        Organizational Conflict Management (3)
MGMT 569        Recruiting, Compensation, and Evaluation (3)
MGMT 571        Operations Management (3)
MGMT 572        Strategic Planning and Management (3)
MGMT 573        Fundamentals of Project Management (3)
MGMT 580        Leadership in Management (3)
MGMT 584        Operations and Facilities Management (3)
MGMT 591        Small Business Management (3)
MGMT 598        Directed Research (3)
MKTG 571         Marketing Management (3)
MKTG 575         Marketing for the Hospitality Industry (3)
MKTG 580         Electronic Commerce (3)
TECH 580         Technology in the Business Enterprise (3)
TECH 582         Information Systems in Health Care Management (3)
TECH 585         Information Technology for Hospitality (3)

Capstone Course   (6 credits) ****

MGMT 599        Capstone Management Project (6)

Total: 36 credits -

* Background Courses must be completed before advancing to Foundation, Core, or Elective courses.  This requirement may also be met by the satisfactory completion of an equivalent undergraduate or graduate course at an accredited university, through CLEP or DANTES examinations, or by a portfolio documenting equivalent college-level learning.

** Foundation Courses must be taken during the student’s first semester in the program (following any required Background Courses)

*** Elective Courses are offered on a rotating basis; not all courses will be available during any given academic year. 

**** The Capstone Course and project must be completed during the last semester of the program.