Business Administration, Human Resources Management Concentration, M.B.A.

MBA—Master of Business Administration

Graduate Program Chair

Joseph McAloon, MBA

Graduate Committee

Program Objectives

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is designed to prepare leaders in business and in administration. It seeks to develop decision makers with strong analytical skills who are socially responsible, sensitive to cultural diversity and aware of the broadening world market. The MBA Program is also offered as a fully online program.

Program Description

The MBA program is comprised of a common core of advanced courses in business, and a concentration in one of three areas: Accounting, Management, and Human Resources Management, for a total of 30 credits.

To complete the degree students must fulfill the following:

Six courses (18 credits) in advanced core

In the advanced core students acquire advanced skills and knowledge regarding current business and management practice and methodology.

Three specialized concentrations

The specialized concentrations are in the fields of accounting, human resources management and management. Each concentration includes specialized courses and one elective.

Admissions Standards and Criteria

We are accredited by The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). To enroll in the Master of Business Administration Program, a student must submit documents as outlined in the graduate admissions section as well as:

• An undergraduate GPA not less than 2.8 (students below a 2.8 must also submit a letter of recommendation to be considered for admission)
• TOEFL scores for natives of non-English speaking countries

Applicants to the MBA program who hold a bachelor degree in business are usually ready to begin the graduate-level coursework immediately, assuming that they have a suitable academic background. Professional experience is also a suitable foundation for graduate work. Students who do not hold a bachelor degree in business, or do not have the equivalent in professional experience, may wish to take courses at the undergraduate level to build a stronger foundation for graduate level work. Determination is made by the Graduate Program Chair.

Core Requirements, MBA (18 credits)

Students in all concentrations in the MBA take the following courses:

• MGMT 9040 - Organizational Behavior and Development
• MGMT 9060 - Management Information Systems
• MGMT 9160 - Marketing Management
• MGMT 9170 - Corporate Finance
• MGMT 9180 - Accounting Practices for Managers

• OR

• MGMT 9030 - Accounting Theory (for Accounting Concentration students only)
• MGMT 9500 - Strategic Management

Human Resources Management Concentration, (9 credits)

Students in the Human Resources Management Concentration take the following courses:

• MGMT 9050 - The Human Resource Function and the Manager
• MGMT 9070 - Legal Issues in Human Resources Management
• MGMT 9450 - Selected Topics in Management (Approved by Chair for HR relevance)

One Elective, (3 credits)

Students take one elective to complete their program of study.

Total for Degree: 30 credits