Master of Business Administration

Professional MBAs recognized across all industries and around the world. Bottega’s MBA options give students a choice that fits with their personal career goals.
Twelve (12) courses / Thirty-Six (36) semester credit hours
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.
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Health Care Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Sales Management
  • 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