Master of Business Administration
Twelve (12) courses / Thirty-six (36) semester credit hours
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The Master of Business Administration degree requires completion of twelve (12) courses for thirty-six (36) credits. The same course may not be used to fulfill multiple requirements in this degree program.
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Entrepreneurship
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Finance
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Health Care Management
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Human Resource Management
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Information Technology Management
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Management
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Marketing
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Sales Management
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Strategic Leadership
Program Prerequisites
A baccalaureate degree in any discipline will qualify a student to enter this program. Although individuals from diverse educational backgrounds bring unique combinations of leadership potential, professional experience, and personal perspective, those entering this program are required to demonstrate a common set of skills necessary for success.
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Entrepreneurship Degree
Entrepreneurship Description
Learn advanced methods and skills for launching your own business or capitalizing on your creative ideas.
Program Objectives
1. Analyze core business concepts.
2. Create business solutions to begin new ventures.
3. Use data to drive decision-making and propose solutions to complex business problems.
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
| BA500 | MBA Foundations | Entrance in MBA | 3 |
| BA521 | Managerial Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA538 | Advanced New Venture Creation | BA521 | 3 |
| BA539 | New Venture Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA621 | Business Law and Ethics | BA500 | 3 |
| BA655 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | BA655 | 3 |
| MG671 | Strategic Management | BA655 | 3 |
| MG631 | The Global Economy | BA500 | 3 |
| MG641 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BA500 | 3 |
| MG673 | Entrepreneurial Strategy | BA500 | 3 |
| BA698 | Research Methodology | BA655 | 3 |
| BA699 | Capstone Project | BA698 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Finance Degree
Finance Description
Evaluating the risks of doing business and the prospects of earning a suitable rate of return is essential for survival and growth. The MBA in Finance provides up-to-date knowledge of financial theory, analytical techniques, institutional practices, and practical applications and allows students to become effective decision-makers regarding fiscal policy and strategy.
Program Objectives
1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and application of management concepts and approaches including the four managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational resources.
2. Apply tools and techniques for management decision-making.
3. Analyze information for financial decision-making.
4. Develop analytical and critical thinking and interpersonal skills applicable to real world business.
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
| BA500 | MBA Foundations | Entrance in MBA | 3 |
| BA521 | Managerial Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA526 | Financial Institutions and Markets | BA521 | 3 |
| BA531 | Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management | BA526 | 3 |
| BA533 | Risk Analysis & Insurance | BA531 | 3 |
| BA621 | Business Law and Ethics | BA500 | 3 |
| BA655 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | BA521 | 3 |
| MG631 | The Global Economy | BA500 | 3 |
| MG641 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BA500 | 3 |
| MG671 | Strategic Management | BA655 | 3 |
| BA698 | Research Methodology | BA655 | 3 |
| BA699 | Capstone Project | BA698 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Health Care Management Degree
Health Care Management Description
Management of health care organizations is a complex and dynamic field requiring knowledgeable and flexible administrators. The MBA in Health Care Management prepares students to successfully encounter the challenges and opportunities unique to this demanding environment.
Program Objectives
1. Develop strategic skills to advance leadership role in a healthcare-related organization.
2. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in modern healthcare issues, trends, and tools.
3. Apply tools and techniques for management decision-making.
4. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of legal, ethical and compliance issues in healthcare.
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
| BA500 | MBA Foundations | Entrance in MBA | 3 |
| BA521 | Managerial Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA553 | Health Care Finance | BA521 | 3 |
| BA621 | Business Law and Ethics | BA500 | 3 |
| BA623 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | MG651 | 3 |
| BA655 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | BA521 | 3 |
| MG631 | The Global Economy | BA500 | 3 |
| MG641 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BA500 | 3 |
| MG651 | Health Care Management | BA500 | 3 |
| MG671 | Strategic Management | BA655 | 3 |
| BA698 | Research Methodology | BA655 | 3 |
| BA699 | Capstone Project | BA698 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Human Resource Management Degree
Human Resource Management Description
Designed for students entering the managerial workforce as specialists in human resource management, the MBA in Human Resource Management considers traditional personnel functions from strategic and tactical management perspectives in the context of today’s diverse, global business environment.
Program Objectives
1. Apply human resource management foundations to make informed decisions.
2. Formulate strategies that will enable organizations to achieve both operational and strategic goals.
3. Apply tools and techniques of talent management for HR strategic planning.
4. Assess opportunities to improve and sustain organizational performance through management of human capital.
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
| BA500 | MBA Foundations | Entrance in MBA | 3 |
| BA521 | Managerial Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA621 | Business Law and Ethics | BA500 | 3 |
| BA655 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | BA521 | 3 |
| MG631 | The Global Economy | BA500 | 3 |
| MG636 | Cross-Cultural Management | MG641 | 3 |
| MG637 | Human Resources for Managers | MG636 | 3 |
| MG641 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BA500 | 3 |
| MG647 | Managing the Global Workforce | MG631 | 3 |
| MG671 | Strategic Management | BA655 | 3 |
| BA698 | Research Methodology | BA655 | 3 |
| BA699 | Capstone Project | BA698 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Information Technology Management Degree
Information Technology Management Description
The MBA in Information Technology Management develops management skills for the effective use of technology in the enterprise within the global environment. Information technology is built on technical and managerial skills drawn from the fields of business management, information technology, finance, economics, and quantitative methods.
Program Objectives
1. Recommend and implement IT strategic security solutions.
2. Develop a strategic technology plan.
3. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of network solutions and security.
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
| BA500 | MBA Foundations | Entrance in MBA | 3 |
| BA521 | Managerial Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA621 | Business Law and Ethics | BA500 | 3 |
| BA655 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | BA521 | 3 |
| IS500 | Systems Analysis & Design | BA500 | 3 |
| IS502 | Database Management | BA500 | 3 |
| IS503 | Computer & Network Security | IS500 | 3 |
| MG631 | The Global Economy | BA500 | 3 |
| MG641 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BA500 | 3 |
| MG671 | Strategic Management | BA655 | 3 |
| BA698 | Research Methodology | BA655 | 3 |
| BA699 | Capstone Project | BA698 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Management Degree
Management Description
The MBA in Management focuses on leadership and management skills for positions of increasing managerial responsibility.
Program Objectives
1. Analyze basic core business concepts.
2. Prepare written arguments and presentations.
3. Create solutions that consider global competition and various cultural perspectives.
4. Use data to drive decision-making and propose solutions to complex business problems.
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
| BA500 | MBA Foundations | Entrance in MBA | 3 |
| BA521 | Managerial Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA621 | Business Law and Ethics | BA500 | 3 |
| BA655 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | BA521 | 3 |
| MG631 | The Global Economy | BA500 | 3 |
| MG641 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BA500 | 3 |
| MG647 | Managing the Global Workforce | MG631 | 3 |
| MG656 | Operations Management | BA521 | 3 |
| MG671 | Strategic Management | BA655 | 3 |
| MG672 | Sales Management | MG641 | 3 |
| BA698 | Research Methodology | BA655 | 3 |
| BA699 | Capstone Project | BA698 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Marketing Degree
Marketing Description
The MBA in Marketing is designed for those involved in marketing, advertising, or public relations. Students will examine issues routinely confronting marketing managers and the constantly changing role of various marketing functions in a firm.
Program Objectives
1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of management skills specifically needed to develop a proactive, ethical approach to the organizational management of a business.
2. Gain knowledge of advanced theory and applications of business practices; analyze business trends to predict the global economic climate.
3. Develop an effective marketing strategy assessing consumer behavior.
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
| BA500 | MBA Foundations | Entrance in MBA | 3 |
| BA521 | Managerial Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA621 | Business Law and Ethics | BA500 | 3 |
| BA651 | Marketing Research and Analysis | BA655 | 3 |
| BA653 | Consumer and Buyer Behavior | BA655 | 3 |
| BA655 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | BA521 | 3 |
| BA657 | E-Marketing | BA655 | 3 |
| MG631 | The Global Economy | BA500 | 3 |
| MG641 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BA500 | 3 |
| MG671 | Strategic Management | BA655 | 3 |
| BA698 | Research Methodology | BA655 | 3 |
| BA699 | Capstone Project | BA698 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Sales Management Degree
Sales Management Description
Sales Management – Learn executive techniques and skills needed to effectively develop and lead a competitive sales organization.
Program Objectives
1. Develop a plan for organizing, staffing, and training a sales force.
2. Understand the distinction between the skills required for selling and sales management.
3. Identify the key factors in establishing and maintaining high morale in the sales force.
4. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of management skills specifically needed to develop a proactive, ethical approach to the organizational management of a business.
5. Gain knowledge of advanced theory and applications of business practices; analyze business trends to predict the global economic climate.
6. Perform critical analysis of business-oriented research and research design.
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
| BA500 | MBA Foundations | Entrance in MBA | 3 |
| BA521 | Managerial Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA547 | Management Skills and Styles | BA500 | 3 |
| BA621 | Business Law and Ethics | BA500 | 3 |
| BA655 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | BA521 | 3 |
| BA661 | Intermediate Selling | BA655 | 3 |
| MG631 | The Global Economy | BA500 | 3 |
| MG641 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BA500 | 3 |
| MG671 | Strategic Management | BA655 | 3 |
| MG672 | Sales Management | MG641 | 3 |
| BA698 | Research Methodology | BA655 | 3 |
| BA699 | Capstone Project | BA698 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
(MBA) Master of Business Administration
Strategic Leadership Degree
Strategic Leadership Description
Learn personal leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills necessary to strategically lead an organization in the competitive marketplace.
Program Objectives
1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and application of management concepts and approaches including the four managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational resources.
2. Apply tools and techniques for management decision-making.
3. Identify and apply ethical principles in management decision-making.
4. Analyze information for management/leadership decision-making.
5. Develop analytical and critical thinking and interpersonal skills applicable to real world business.
| Course | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
| BA500 | MBA Foundations | Entrance in MBA | 3 |
| BA521 | Managerial Finance | BA500 | 3 |
| BA647 | Management Skills and Styles | BA500 | 3 |
| BA621 | Business Law and Ethics | BA500 | 3 |
| BA635 | Economic Analysis | BA500 | 3 |
| BA655 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | BA521 | 3 |
| MG631 | The Global Economy | BA500 | 3 |
| MG641 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | BA500 | 3 |
| MG671 | Strategic Management | BA655 | 3 |
| MG673 | Entrepreneurial Strategy | BA500 | 3 |
| BA698 | Research Methodology | BA655 | 3 |
| BA699 | Capstone Project | BA698 | 3 |
| Total Credits Required | 36 |
