Business Administration (MBA) [Online]

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Offered by the Kogod School of Business , the goal of the Online MBA program is to develop practical business managers able to succeed in the complex arena of global organizations. Specifically, students will:

Develop a solid foundation in each of the functional areas of business, including accounting and financial analysis, production and marketing of goods and services, management of people and organizations, and information and technology management
Understand critical interrelationships and linkages necessary for developing global business strategy, including strategies and operational issues, functional disciplines, and “hard” and “soft” skills
Appreciate the environment in which business operates, including economic, legal, ethical, and societal dimensions

In addition, each student is expected to:

Demonstrate professional competence in oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Develop competency in the use of productivity tools and software to improve the quality and efficiency of decision making
Understand the nature of group dynamics and lead diverse work teams

The Online MBA program contains within its required curriculum the business perspectives and core areas required by AACSB.

Admission to the Program

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must have earned an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a satisfactory grade point average. Applicants whose first language is not English must have a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Students are admitted to the Online MBA program for the fall, spring, or summer semester start dates. GMAT or GRE scores and prior work experience is recommended with application submission.

Degree Requirements

45 credit hours of approved graduate work
A minimum of 9 credit hours of electives must consist of graduate business coursework
Capstone Experience: KSB-613 Strategic Decision Making (3)

Course Requirements

Business Core (27 credit hours)

Electives (15 credit hours)

15 credit hours from ACCT, FIN, IBUS, KSB, MGMT, MKTG, and REAL courses, or other non-business courses approved by advisor

Capstone (3 credit hours)

KSB-613 Strategic Decision Making (3)