Business Administration, Management Concentration, On-Campus MBA

Business Graduate Committee

Program Chair

Beverley Hollingsworth

Program Advisors

Denise Simion
 

Committee

Beverley Hollingsworth, Ph.D. Chair

Denise Simion, Ph,D.

Kwahng Kim Ph.D. 

Marian Simion, Ph.D.

Patrick Malone, J.D., MBA

Brain Webb, MBA

Program Description - Campus Based MBA Program

The 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 campus based 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.

Specialized concentrations (9 credits )

The specialized concentrations for the on-campus/Hybrid MBA program are in the fields of Accounting, Management and Human Resources Management. Each concentration includes 3 specialized courses.

Elective course - Students complete one 3 credit elective course and can choose any MGMT 9XXX Course from other MBA Concentrations or MGMT 9700 - Internship to fulfill this requirement.

MBA Common Core Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to demonstrate well-developed problem-solving skills including the ability to recognize problems; analyze uncertain situations; interpret and use data and evidence in drawing conclusions; develop alternative solutions, and adapt and innovate in a new setting.
2. Students will be able to integrate theory and practice across business functional areas and employ appropriate decision-support methods for the purpose of strategic analysis, planning, implementation, and control.
3. Students will be able to articulate the major theories and concepts in the areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
4. Students will be able to employ and apply appropriate technical and quantitative techniques and methods in the analysis of real-world business situations.
5. Students will be able to communicate to relevant audiences, including the composition of clear, consistent, and effective written forms of communication and the composition and presentation of effective oral business presentations.
6. Students will be able to demonstrate well developed organizational, leadership, and teamwork skills for the effective implementation of organizational policy.
7. Students will be able to identify and analyze the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business.
8. Students will be able to identify the opportunities and challenges of globalization and apply managerial skills to global business issues.

Management Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate strategic level knowledge of the fundamental activates of business management and apply critical thinking skills to managerial decisions.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate competencies in effective change management that drive measurable business results.

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
• MGMT 9500 - Capstone: Strategic Management

Management Concentration (9 credits)

Students in the Management concentration take the following courses:

• MGMT 9035 - Leadership and Culture
• MGMT 9080 - Management Theory and Process
• MGMT 9450 - Selected Topics in Management

Elective Course (3 credits)

Elective Course Options: MGMT 9XXX Course from other MBA Concentrations (outside the core) or MGMT 9700 - Internship

• MGMT 9700 - Internship in Management

• Note - This option is only available to students enrolled in the campus-based MBA program.   This course can be completed as the elective course requirement in the program.   There is a pre-req requirement that students have a minimum of 21 credits completed prior to registration.
   

Total for Degree: 30 cr

MBA 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.

Dual Concentration

Dual Concentrations

Students enrolled in the MBA program who have a GPA of 3.00 or higher after at least one semester of enrollment may request enrollment in one of the approved dual concentration options listed below. Students approved for a dual concentration will need to meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved.

Students enrolled in a dual concentration must complete the course requirements for each concentration. Each course in the program may only be counted once. Students in a dual concentration will complete a total of 39 credits.

One additional MBA concentrations below can be added to your current concentration with approval from the Graduate Department Chairperson and Graduate Academic Dean.

Students enrolled in the Campus Based MBA Program can choose from the concentrations that offer on-campus options (Accounting/Finance or Human Resource Management)

• Accounting (online and campus based)
• Business Analytics (online)
• Finance (online)
• Healthcare (online)
• Human Resources Management (online and campus based)
• Management (online and campus based)
• Marketing Management (online)
• Supply Chain Management (online)

Note:

For students in the on-campus program, MGMT 9700 - Internship in Management may be repeated but counted only once toward the student’s program of study.

A maximum of two course substitutions may be applied towards a student’s program of study with approval of the Graduate Program Chair.