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With a general MBA, you’ll possess broad knowledge that spans the functional areas of business to make you an asset in any industry. Optional specializations enable you to tailor your MBA to your specific career interests. Choose from:   

Consider your personal and professional situation to determine how much time can be dedicated to coursework. To complete the MBA program, you’ll need to complete nine courses. All students begin the program by taking one class at a time. 

Get Started: Choose from Eight Start Dates
Once you complete MGMT 707 and MKTG 721, you have three options.

Option 1: Maintain Your Momentum. 
Continue taking one class at a time and finish in 14 months.

Option 2: Accelerate. 
Take two classes at a time and finish in 12 months. A good strategy is to pair a quantitative and a qualitative course.

Option 3: Find Your Perfect Pace. 
Schedule courses in the way that works best for you. To maintain active enrollment, you must complete one course per year and you have up to seven years to complete the program. 

MBA Program Courses & Curriculum

Major Area Required
MGMT 707 - MBA Foundations (4)

More than ever before, the ability to understand and be understood is critical for success in the corporate world. Communication is no longer limited by the narrow definitions of the past. Achieving a business leadership position today means not only being adept at both oral and written communication, 但也要从战略的角度理解沟通,知道如何有效地组织和向各种规模的受众呈现信息. In this course, you will develop and refine these capabilities. What you gain from this course will be of value throughout your MBA program, as well as in the workplace.

ECON 723 - Managerial Economics (4)

This course surveys the fundamental concepts and methods of economic analysis for managers. Real-world decision making is emphasized. Application of key economic concepts such as market demand, market supply, market equilibrium, marginal analysis, production, costs, revenue, profit, and market structure constitute the core material of the course.

MKTG 721 - Marketing Management (4)

In today's business world, 成功往往更多地归功于公司营销的天才,而不是其产品或服务的天才. A clear understanding of the importance of marketing, as well as a grasp of effective marketing practices, is essential for anyone who wishes to achieve a position of leadership. You will gain a working knowledge of both marketing theory and the practical application of innovative marketing strategies. You will come to understand how product, price, place, and promotion contribute to the marketing mix as you explore research-based insights into consumer behavior. As your final course assignment, you will prepare and present a marketing plan of your own.

ACCT 729 - Financial & Managerial Accounting (4)

在当今复杂和高度监管的商业环境中,有效的领导需要的不仅仅是基本会计实践的工作知识. 管理人员必须充分掌握复杂的财务和管理会计概念,并能够在处理日常责任中轻松应用它们. Managers must also be well versed in the intricacies of corporate governance and asset protection. In this course, students will develop a clear understanding of these critical functions and issues. Students will study the foundational aspects of financial accounting, including professional structure, the interrelationships of financial statements, and multiple forms of financial analysis. Additionally, the functional aspects of managerial accounting will be covered, including planning, decision making, and performance evaluation.

HRM 713 - Human Resource Management (4)

Organizations are composed of groups of people who work together to achieve defined outcomes. 经验一次又一次地证明,将成功的公司与挣扎求生的公司区分开来的关键因素是组成员工基础的人. 而人力资源职能则被赋予了规划和解决许多与员工有关的问题和需求的具体任务, 经理个人对激励和领导员工实现组织的持续成功负有直接责任和义务. 本课程的目的是为学生提供与人力资源有效合作所需的知识和技能,以提高所有员工对组织有效性的贡献. Students will learn about the elements which drive business success, theories of motivation, and methods for creating a plan for maximizing the human capital of an organization.

MGMT 741 - Strategic Management (4)

One of the keys to success for today's organizations is their ability to develop, implement, and accurately evaluate effective business strategies. In this course, you will integrate the knowledge you have gained from your prior MBA courses to develop and sharpen your skills for formulating, deploying, and assessing an organization's strategy for achieving competitive advantage in the marketplace. 这门课程将使你把所有这些单独学科的知识融合成一个全面而有意义的整体.

MBA or MBA with Specialization

MBA:

MGMT 711 - Business Environment (4)

This course systematically explores the external environment in which businesses operate - legal and regulatory, macroeconomic, cultural, political, technological, and natural. Additionally, the course will examine the critical opportunities and threats that arise from an analysis of external business conditions. 学生将运用情景规划选定的行业和综合趋势在风险和不确定性存在的外部环境.

OSCM 731 - Operations Management (4)

In today's business environment, the success of organizations depends on the effective and efficient management of operations. Methods to select, plan, and improve organizational processes will be examined. The application of optimal capacity decisions in supply chains, development production, and inventory plans and schedules will be performed. The student will learn quality management and improvement process to increase the efficiency of a process.

FINA 737 - Corporate Finance (4)

Financial decisions made at the higher levels of a business organization can have far-reaching effects. Intended to achieve firm operating goals and create shareholder value, they must be made judiciously, with a thorough understanding of all the factors involved. In this course, 您将学习如何运用所需的分析技术,在执行层面制定有效和可行的财务解决方案. You will gain an overall understanding of the workings of the U.S. financial system. In addition, you will study the concepts of financial risk, return, and the valuation of bonds, common and preferred stock, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, and the evaluation of investment opportunities.

OR

Organizational Leadership Specialization:

MGMT 780 - Organizational Leadership Theories (4)

This course provides and overview of the historical and current leadership concepts, theories and constructs. Application and assessment of the individual leadership style will enable the student to develop their leadership voice. 本课程将提供一个结构,使学生能够识别与他们所服务的组织一致的可转移技能. 本课程还将挑战学生评估自己的领导优势和劣势,并制定一个深入的行动计划,以发展和完善领导能力. 学生将进行实质性的学术研究,以解决和捕捉相关的前沿领导理论工作,并将其应用于课程作业.

MGMT 785 - Change Management for Organizational Leaders (4)

本课程侧重于研究和评估领导组织变革活动的关键理论概念和实践. Students will evaluate real-world situations in a manner that supports the ability to initiate, implement and sustain major change. The management of change is a dynamic process. This course focuses on understanding how to plan and implement change in various organizations and other settings.

PSYC 603 - Managerial Psychology (4)

This course will explore the psychological influences on the development and behavior of managers and organizational leaders. Topics include: follower influences, nature vs. nurture in the development of leaders, relationship of personality to leadership style, behavioral decision- making biases, tactical, operational, and strategic decision-making , group think, and scenario planning.

OR

Finance Specialization:

FINA 737 - Corporate Finance (4)

Financial decisions made at the higher levels of a business organization can have far-reaching effects. Intended to achieve firm operating goals and create shareholder value, they must be made judiciously, with a thorough understanding of all the factors involved. In this course, 您将学习如何运用所需的分析技术,在执行层面制定有效和可行的财务解决方案. You will gain an overall understanding of the workings of the U.S. financial system. In addition, you will study the concepts of financial risk, return, and the valuation of bonds, common and preferred stock, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, and the evaluation of investment opportunities.

FINA 750 - Advanced Investment (4)

This course provides students with advanced knowledge of the capital markets, financial institutions, financial products, and analytical tools and skills needed for investments portfolio management. The objective is to provide students with a solid foundation of advanced concepts, tools, and techniques for making informed decisions in the highly dynamic investment environment. Students will utilize computer software, simulations, and internet tools to understand the viewpoint of professional investors more fully. 本课程将采用以应用为导向的方法,使学生能够在不确定的情况下解释他们的财务决策. 本课程将为学生提供一个框架,该框架将在经常进行此类分析的商业环境中有用.

FINA 773 - Global Finance (4)

No longer are only mammoth corporations concerned with the complexities and nuances of multinational financial operations. 如今,即使是中等规模公司的领导人,通常也必须至少对全球金融环境有基本的了解. In this course, you will be introduced to the workings of international finance as it relates to business operations. 您将了解国际宏观经济主题,如国际收支和汇率决定模型, 同时关注汇率制度选择和离岸货币市场发展等制度问题. You will examine business and investor decisions involving exchange rate risk management, cross-border investment strategies, and participation in international money and capital markets.

OR

Business Analytics Specialization:

MATH 601 - Introduction to Analytics (4)

This course provides an introductory overview of methods, concepts and current practices in the field of statistics and data analytics. Topics to be covered include data collection, data analysis and visualization as well as probability, statistical inference and regression methods for informed decision-making. Students will explore these topics with current statistical software. Some emphasis will also be given to ethical principles of data analytics.

DATA 605 - Data Visualization & Reporting (4)

This course focuses on collecting, preparing, and analyzing data to create visualizations, dashboards, and stories that can be used to communicate critical business insights. 学生将学习如何构建和简化数据分析项目,并使用当今企业使用的最流行的可视化工具有效地突出其含义.

DATA 630 - Applied Database Management (4)

This course teaches data management from an applied perspective. The topics include fundamentals of database management systems, structured query language (SQL) for data analytics, relational database design, and data warehousing.

OR

Operational Excellence Specialization:

GRAD 770 - Lean Six Sigma (4)

The purpose of this course is to train individuals in Lean Six Sigma skills and strategies to improve processes and provide safe, effective care environments. The learner will demonstrate the practical application of tools utilized with Lean Six Sigma methodologies. 学生将有机会运用本课程所学到的知识,同时进行一个专门为使用六西格玛方法而设计的案例研究. 学生将制定一个精益六西格玛项目计划,作为完成课程后完成精益六西格玛认证主要项目的基础. 有兴趣的学生需要申请精益六西格玛认证,并完成mg不朽情缘游戏网址专业培训中心的主要项目 & Development.

OSCM 731 - Operations Management (4)

In today's business environment, the success of organizations depends on the effective and efficient management of operations. Methods to select, plan, and improve organizational processes will be examined. The application of optimal capacity decisions in supply chains, development production, and inventory plans and schedules will be performed. The student will learn quality management and improvement process to increase the efficiency of a process.

OSCM 780 - Introduction to Operations Excellence (4)

Operational excellence can provide an important competitive advantage for firms in today?s marketplace. This course presents the concepts in quality. It builds upon the responses of six sigma and lean principles. 本课程还融合了定性和定量信息,使组织能够利用机会和数据驱动的管理.

OR

Business Psychology Specialization:

PSYC 601 - Introduction to Business Psychology (4)

商业和心理学领域的简史和概述,以及与它们整合相关的问题和机会的讨论. Topics include brain organization and dominance, neuroethics, neurolinguistic programming, multiminds, mindmapping and the application of positive psychology to work settings. 包括应用认知心理学和神经科学的最新发现来解决工作场所的当代问题.

PSYC 602 - Individual & Organizational Intelligence (4)

This course focuses on the application of systems theory, social psychology concepts, organizational lifecycles, and biological principles to the understanding of business operations. Includes a review of basic business principles, multiple intelligences, organizational intelligence, organizational culture, emotional intelligence, biomimicry and organizational DNA.

PSYC 607 - Psychology of Creativity, Innovation And Change (4)

This course provides a study of the relationship between creativity, innovation and change from a psychological perspective. Areas of interest include: social-technical change waves, change facilitation, unintended consequences, Appreciative Inquiry, creativity enhancement, and diffusion of innovation.

OR

Marketing Specialization:

MCM 711 - Digital Marketing Strategies (4)

现有的和新兴的技术与营销和传播策略的整合已经成为一种主要的营销和社会力量. 本课程探讨的主题将从社交媒体策略到用于分析整合数字营销活动影响的指标.

MCM 713 - Marketing Communication Essentials (4)

在当今复杂的数字营销环境中,制定沟通策略的能力对商业领袖来说从未像现在这样重要. In this course, you will develop a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of effective marketing communication planning and implementation.

MCM 733 - Marketing Communication Planning (4)

In this course, students will demonstrate their marketing competencies by developing marketing strategies and tactics for a live client, including market analysis, target marketing, branding, and message development.

OR

Human Resources Specialization:

HRM 702 - Employee Rights, Responsibilities, Discp (4)

本课程的主要目的是介绍就业和工作场所法领域的主要理论和实践. Topics include the federal and state laws associated with hiring, firing and discipline, medical leave (including FMLA, ADA and worker's compensation), discrimination, harassment, immigration, labor law, unemployment compensation, workplace privacy. Additional topics may include workplace investigations, workplace violence and employment-related legal processes, including EEOC Charges and lawsuits.

HRM 706 - Organizational Development/Intervention (4)

This course addresses the need for planned change focused on an organization's ability to compete strategically. The framework of consultation as helping organizations reach a level of optimum performance will be applied. Topics addressed include individual, team, and organization-wide interventions that can raise productivity/quality, improve competitiveness, increase skills, morale, and commitment.

HRM 708 - Strategic Human Resource Planning (4)

The course will introduce students to the field of strategic human resource management (SHRM). Current topics in SHRM that have resulted from environmental and organizational challenges, e.g., technology, globalization, legislation, restructuring, work/life balance, changing labor markets, are discussed Emphasis will be placed on problem solving issues, policies, and practices affecting HR specialists, practitioners, and managers.

OR

Information Technology Specialization:

ITEC 640 - Project Management (4)

This course examines various issues related to the management of information systems. Topics include: strategic planning, organizing the technology resources, means of prioritizing and selecting information technology, staffing, personnel management, and assessment. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

ISEC 610 - Information Assurance (4)

This course covers the fundamentals of security in the enterprise environment. Included are coverage of risks and vulnerabilities, threat modeling, policy formation, controls and protection methods, encryption and authentication technologies, network security, cryptography, personnel and physical security issues, as well as ethical and legal issues. 这门基础课程是对以后的安全课程中深入讨论的许多后续主题的介绍. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). This exam requires additional technology, if student uses online proctoring.

DATA 630 - Applied Database Management (4)

This course teaches data management from an applied perspective. The topics include fundamentals of database management systems, structured query language (SQL) for data analytics, relational database design, and data warehousing.

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MBA Jobs & Opportunities

Business Operations Manager

业务运营经理执行运营活动,以确保业务范围内的资源得到最大限度的有效利用.

Financial Manager

Financial managers develop financial health strategies that contain costs, bolster the bottom line, and align with organizational goals.

Human Resources Manager

Human resources managers oversee the end-to-end administrative functions of recruiting, hiring and retaining talent.

Management Consultant

Management consultants share best-practice insights and expertise to maximize profitability and drive process improvements.

Marketing Manager

Marketing managers direct the creation and implementation of marketing activities, such as advertising, special events and social media to promote products and services.

MBA Employment Outlook

17%

From 2021-2031 jobs in Business Administration and Management are expected to increase by 17%

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