MBA Program
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed for individuals who find themselves at a point in their careers where continued professional development requires a refined understanding of management and working knowledge of the multiple functions and processes within organizations. Students complete Common Body of Knowledge and Breadth courses, and select courses from the following emphasis areas:
Finance - Shows students how to raise capital and how to profitably invest it to prepare graduates for work in any type of firm.
Human Resource Management - Provides advanced skills and perspectives relevant to a number of functional roles in the human resource area.
International Business - Examines issues relevant to international operations in preparing individuals to be corporate leaders in the global marketplace.
IT Management - Designed to further the career of information systems professionals with technical backgrounds by preparing them to effectively manage technology, systems projects and IT personnel.
Management - Refines expertise in motivation, leadership, organization, and planning -skills at the heart of any successful management career.
Marketing - Trains students in making effective decisions relevant to researching consumers, choosing which products to produce, what prices to charge, and what promotional tools and channels to employ.
Operations and Supply Chain Management - Focuses on the creation of the enterprise's products including activities such as setting operating strategy, designing processes, location selection, facility layout, forecasting, quality management, scheduling, inventory control, and job design.
Technology & Training - Addresses the ongoing need of having individuals who can train colleagues and clients in the effective use of business technology.
The MBA curriculum is designed around a case study approach where students learn how planning, policy, decision-making, and human behavior interact with external variables to influence organizational success. Students will develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, as well as, conceptualizing, evaluating, and implementing solutions as are necessary in addressing complex unstructured business problems.
Individuals with baccalaureate degrees in arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, education, or business from accredited schools are encouraged to apply. The MBA program is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.