To provide the intensive training in business administration required for success in today’s global community as an international business leader, entrepreneur, manager, negotiator, vendor, or trader.
To equip graduates with the ability to plan, direct and coordinate strategic and operational activities as managers of companies and public or private-sector organizations.
To prepare graduates to communicate skillfully, effectively, and professionally with industry, business leaders, employees, colleagues, and the public.
To produce the confidence in graduates to find employment in the areas of concentration, including the capability to establish and manage a successful business.
English language proficiency can be demonstrated by ONE of the following means:
1) TOEFL iBT 61
2) IELTS 6.0
3) Have completed a 2-year (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) baccalaureate or graduate level, English-based education in an institution:
accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, or in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, or Ireland. In all cases, English must have been both the language of instruction and the language of the curriculum used.
4) English is an official language in the student’s home country.
International students who don’t meet the English language proficiency requirements for MBA can still apply. They will enroll in full-time ESL courses until they meet the requirements.
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
| Trimester | Course Name | Semester Credits | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Trimester | |||
| MBA 5201 | Business Communication | 2 | 30 |
| MBA 5302 | Finance and Financial Reporting | 3 | 45 |
| MBA 5303 | Human Resources Management | 3 | 45 |
| Second Trimester | |||
| MBA 5304 | Information Technology | 3 | 45 |
| MBA 5305 | International Business Trends | 3 | 45 |
| MBA 5306 | Law, Ethics and Economics in Business | 3 | 45 |
| Third Trimester | |||
| MBA 5307 | Organizational Leadership | 3 | 45 |
| MBA 5308 | Management Accounting | 3 | 45 |
| MBA 5309 | Project Management | 3 | 45 |
| Fourth Trimester | |||
| MBA 5310 | Marketing and Decision Making | 3 | 45 |
| MBA 5311 | Operations, Supply Chain Management and Quality | 3 | 45 |
| MBA 5312 | Capstone: Strategy and Environmental Scanning | 3 | 45 |
| MBA 5116 | Externship: Practical Training Seminar | 1 | 45 |
| Total | Total Required Credits for MBA | 36 | 570 |
MBA 5201 Business Communication 2 credits (30 hours)
This course includes a brief introduction to the major forms of business communication including: interpersonal communication, communication to groups, presenting sales pitches, writing policies, requests for proposals, business emails, and personal branding (including building resumes and bios). This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5302 Finance and Financial Reporting 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes a brief introduction to business finance methods, models and practices. This includes the different types of financial reports and financial reporting best practices. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5303 Human Resources Management 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to human resource management models and practices. This includes all of the different human resources core areas including: recruitment, selection, training, performance management, employment law, HRIS systems, and compensation/benefits. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments. Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5304 Information Technology 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to the importance of information technologies in business. This will include the various systems (and processes) and equipment used to automate work, track information about business practices, and assist in decision making. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5305 International Business Trends 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to international business trends. This will include the various drivers to globalization as well as the impacts of other countries’ economic, political, cultural, and legal environments on an organization’s operational and strategic alternatives and its managerial decisions. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5306 Law, Ethics and Economics in Business 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to trends and topics in legal, ethical and economic issues in business. This will include the types of information and data that can be gathered by business leaders so that they can make sustainable & ethical decisions for business entities. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5307 Leadership Fundamentals 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to leadership and managerial decision making. This will include the history of leadership research, the different types of leadership and leadership decision making models. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5308 Management Accounting 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to managerial accounting. This will include the understanding of financial statements and common accounting terms; as well as the ability to follow accounting standards and track, record and audit financial numbers. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5309 Managing People, Projects and Technology 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to managing people, projects and technology. This will include the basics of project management. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5310 Marketing and Decision Making 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to marketing products and services. This will include exploring topics such as: integrated communications, marketing mix, consumer behavior, pricing, and market segmentation, targeting and positioning. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5311 Operations, Supply Chain Management and Quality 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to production and operations management. This will include content on supply chain management, quality/process improvement models, and quantitative methods for management. This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5312 Strategy and Environmental Scanning 3 credits (45 hours)
This course includes an introduction to strategy concepts and models. This will include learning more about environmental scanning and preparing to develop strategies (decision making). This class is taught using a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations and assessments.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5116 Practical Training Seminar 1 credit (45 hours)
This course prepares students to apply MBA course concepts, skills, and capabilities to actual job experiences. The student is required to obtain a position in their area of concentration and apply what they have learned to the actual job experience.
Prerequisite: None.
MBA 5116 Externship: Practical Training Seminar 1 credit (45 hours)
This course prepares students to apply MBA course concepts, skills, and capabilities to actual job experiences. The student is required to obtain an externship position in their area of concentration and apply what they have learned to the actual job experience.
Prerequisites: All core MBA courses (MBA 5201, MBA 5302, MBA 5303, MBA 5304, MBA 5305, MBA 5306, MBA 5307, MBA 5308, MBA 5309, MBA 5310, MBA 5311)
Thirty-six (36) credit hours completed with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher are required to receive the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
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