Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program equips working professionals with managerial skills in policy formulation, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership. It offers a comprehensive understanding of business concepts through core courses in business analytics, organizational dynamics, and corporate finance. Students can choose from a range of elective courses to tailor their studies to their career goals. The program emphasizes continuous self-development and professional networking opportunities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Master of Business Administration, MBA
The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to become effective managers and leaders. It provides a comprehensive understanding of business concepts, prepares students for policy formulation, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership. The program also emphasizes continuous self-development and building a professional network.
Objectives:
- Develop managerial skills in policy formulation, problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership.
- Build a solid base for continuous self-development as a practicing manager.
- Further students’ professional network through interaction with professors, colleagues, and industry leaders.
Program Description:
- Offered in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, catering to working professionals.
- Established in 1977 and nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs since 1998.
- Requires two years of work or full-time military experience for admission.
- Allows up to 6 core credit hours to be waived based on the student's undergraduate degree.
- Requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, including 24 credits of core courses and 6 credits of elective courses.
Outline:
MBA Core Courses (24 credits):
- Business Analytics (3 credits)
- Organizational Dynamics (3 credits)
- Public Policy & Business (3 credits)
- Managerial Accounting: Strategy and Control (3 credits)
- Strategic Marketing (3 credits)
- Applied Operations Management (3 credits)
- Corporate Finance (3 credits)
- Business Strategy (3 credits)
MBA Elective Courses (6 credits):
Other:
- Admission requirements include an undergraduate degree and two years of work or full-time military experience.
- Applicants need to demonstrate academic proficiency in business concepts before starting the program if their undergraduate degree is not in Business.
- The program seeks to further students’ professional network through interaction with professors, student colleagues, and captains of industry.
- The online graduate application requires a resume and an essay focusing on workplace responsibilities, challenges, accomplishments, impact on the organization, and leadership experiences.
