Master of Business Administration

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is sought by those who seek graduate level understanding, research and analytical capability, and practical application in the corporate world of the theory and practice of business marketing, management, finance, law, information systems, and strategy. Developed to provide advanced business knowledge and know-how as a foundation for the corporate executive or entrepreneur, the MBA also dovetails with several University specialties so that students can specifically concentrate in areas of professional or personal interest, to include entrepreneurship, global business management, information technology management, accounting, finance, nonprofit management, and homeland security resourse allocation.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning outcomes objectives, the Master of Business Administration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

  • Conduct advanced business analysis by incorporating the use of various data tools in the discovery of possible solutions for implementation
  • Compare and contrast various organizational managerial approaches to analyze their effect on the individual, group, and organization
  • Analyze the legal, regulatory, and compliance issues impacting managers in today’s market place, and emphasize the importance of continuing education for managers for future legal changes
  • Evaluate and analyze advanced analysis methods and techniques to determine their user interdisciplinary applicability in order to meet current and business needs, and evaluate the need for changes in policies and procedures
  • Distinguish and implement various analytical financial tools to conduct business analysis and to communicate possible solutions and implementation plans for business decisions
  • Focus on various business strategies and approaches used by organizations in their mission to sustain and obtain various marketing segments in order to increase their growth potential and integrate business functions into a coherent business strategy
  • Compare and contrast various market-driven strategies used by organizations to effectively plan for current and future needs of customers

Degree Program Requirements

Core Courses (24 semester hours)
Major Courses (9 semester hours)

Select a concentration:

General Concentration
Concentration Requirements

Concentration in Entrepreneurship

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Entrepreneurship Concentration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.  With reference to each of the respective areas of Entrepreneurship, graduates will be able to:

  • Analyze business opportunities and formulate business strategies.
  • Analyze marketing strategies and develop product and pricing strategies.
  • Develop business plans for successful entry to business areas.
  • Formulate, execute, and manage business budgets and finances.


Concentration Requirements


Concentration in Global Business Management

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Global Business Management Concentration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.  With reference to each of the respective areas of Global Business Management, graduates will be able to:

  • Examine the policies, practices, communications, and conflict resolution in the context of a cross-cultural, international workforce.
  • Analyze the interactions and trends between the world economies.
  • Assess the tools and techniques used to mitigate financial risk in conducting international business.
  • Evaluate the challenges of virtual organizations; also appraise the business models and tools used to manage virtual teams distributed in time and space.

Concentration Requirements

select 3 courses (9 semester hours) from the following:


Concentration in Information Technology Management

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Finance Concentration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of Finance, graduates will be able to:

  • Evaluate various System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models.
  • Examine strategies to apply technology to enhance productivity in organizations.
  • Assess and mitigate risk in Information Technology initiatives.
  • Appraise technologies, policies, and practices to assure security in information systems

Concentration Requirements

select 2 courses (6 semester hours) from the following:


Concentration in Finance

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Finance Concentration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.  With reference to each of the respective areas of Finance, graduates will be able to:

  • Apply both finance theory and analytical tools to make effective judgments in resolution of financial problems.
  • Differentiate financial topics including business finance, security markets, commercial bank management, investment valuations, portfolio management, and capital budgets.
  • Develop skills for careers in business financial management, commercial and investment banking, investments, and government finance.

Concentration Requirements


Concentration in Homeland Security Resource Allocation

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Homeland Security Concentration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of Homeland Security, graduates will be able to:

  • Analyze, and conduct research on the direct and indirect economic losses associated with disaster.
  • Apply pre-emergency functions that are critical in emergency management and disaster relief systems including mitigation, risk management, planning, and process.
  • Assess current policy and plans associated with interagency cooperation, shortfalls in interagency and intergovernmental efforts, principles for effective interorganizational behavior, and concepts for closer interorganizational action.

Concentration Requirements


Concentration in Accounting - Available later in 2009

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Accounting Concentration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.  With reference to each of the respective areas of Accounting, graduates will be able to:

  • Apply accounting knowledge into any branch of the accounting profession including public, corporate, governmental, and not-for-profit accounting.
  • Identify accounting concepts, standards, and regulations in preparing, auditing, and analyzing financial statements.
  • Analyze financial planning, budgeting, and interpretation of financial results.
  • Apply accounting principles for non-accounting careers and personal life.

Concentration Requirements

  • ACCT600 - Intermediate Accounting I

select 2 courses (6 semester hours) from the following:

  • ACCT601 - Intermediate Accounting II
  • ACCT605 - Cost Accounting
  • ACCT610 - Advanced Accounting
  • ACCT615 - Individual Tax Research and Planning
  • ACCT620 - Forensic Accounting

Concentration in Nonprofit Management

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Nonprofit Management Concentration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of Nonprofit Management, graduates will be able to.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of nonprofit organizations’ legal, financing and governance structures and the key management issues nonprofit organizations encounter.
  • Analyze the context in which nonprofits deliver services, raise money, and promote their missions.
  • Apply management skills to the operations of nonprofits and achieve success in leadership roles within their nonprofit organizations and the nonprofit sector.

Concentration Requirements

select 3 courses (9 semester hours) from the following:

  • BUSN640 - Nonprofit Law, Governance, and Ethics
  • BUSN641 - The Nonprofit Organization and Executive Leadership
  • BUSN642 - Financial Management in Nonprofit Organizations
  • BUSN643 - Nonprofit Fundraising Planning and Implementation

Concentration in Marketing

Objectives

  • Analyze e-commerce business opportunities and formulate business strategies
  • Analyze global and electronic marketing strategies
  • Develop product and pricing strategies
  • Analyze supply chain management
  • Develop business plans for successful entry to business areas
  • Formulate, execute, and manage global business plans

Concentration Requirements

Elective (3 semester hours) - Only for those taking Comp Exam Option

From other courses not taken to meet required, core, or major requirements.


End of Program Requirement - Select either Comprehensive Exam OR Practicum

Total Hours: 36 semester hours



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