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American University Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business Administration (MBA)
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Offered by the Kogod School of Business , the goal of the 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 MBA program contains within its required curriculum the business perspectives and core areas required by AACSB. The MBA degree is delivered through two programs: the Full-time MBA and the Professional MBA Both programs have the same admissions requirements and curriculum core areas meet the requirements of the AACSB.
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Admission to the MBA Programs
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 and a satisfactory score on the GMAT or the GRE, and must have earned a satisfactory grade point average for the last 60 hours of academic work from a Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) regionally-accredited institution. Applicants who meet certain criteria may apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver; please visit http://www.american.edu/kogod/admissions/ for more information. Applicants whose first language is not English must have a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Full-time MBA Program
The full-time MBA program prepares students for managerial careers through teaching functional business knowledge, applied learning through experiential projects, skill-building in analytics, and a global practicum. The program increases understanding of the interrelationships of private and public institutions, building critical knowledge and leadership skills to tackle today’s business challenges.
Students are admitted into the full-time MBA program in the fall semester only and complete the degree in four semesters. The summer semester between the first and second year is open for full-time internship opportunities. Degree Requirements
- 49 credit hours of approved graduate coursework that includes required courses comprised of business core courses, a capstone course, global practicum, advanced professional skills, and electives.
- Orientation requirement: All students are required to participate in the Full-time MBA Orientation prior to the start of the program.
Prerequisite
- Prerequisite knowledge in economics: two undergraduate courses in micro and macro economics or the graduate equivalent.
Pre-Program Preparation (Noncredit)
Business Core (26 credit hours)
Capstone (3 credit hours)
Global Practicum (2 credit hours)
Advanced Professional Skills (6 credit hours)
Electives (12 credit hours)
In addition to the required courses, students complete 12 credit hours of approved graduate elective credit hours. Students may choose courses designated to augment a consulting focus or may select other approved graduate level courses at the Kogod School of Business or by other academic units at American University. Career and Business Communications (Noncredit)
Professional MBA Program
Students are admitted into the Professional MBA program in the fall semester only. Professional MBA students take between 6 and 7.5 credit hours in a semester.
Designed for fully employed professionals seeking the MBA credential to leverage their experience for career advancement, the Professional MBA program is organized as cohort, delivered in lock step format, and completed in seven consecutive semesters. Degree Requirements
- 48 credit hours of approved graduate work with all credits taken from the Kogod School of Business.
- Intensive writing requirement: To fulfill the graduate intensive writing requirement, the following courses must be taken in residence at Kogod and earned with a grade of B or higher: KSB-613 and one of the following: IBUS-618 , MGMT-609 , and MKTG-612 .
- Orientation requirement: All students are required to participate in the Professional MBA Orientation program.
Electives (12 credit hours)
12 credit hours from the following or other approved courses:
Note: Other approved courses may be substituted for any or all of the courses below. However, substitute courses must be taken outside of the cohort format and sequence. Business Administration (MBA) and Juris Doctor (JD)
In this dual degree program, graduates receive an MBA through the Kogod School of Business (KSB) and a JD through the Washington College of Law (WCL). Neither degree will be awarded until all requirements for both degrees are completed.
Admission to the Program
Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of both the Kogod School of Business and Washington College of Law before being admitted to the program. However, students who have been admitted to the Washington College of Law will not be required to take the GMAT. Ideally, application to the dual degree program should be made during the admissions process to WCL, but must be made no later than the end of the WCL JD 1L year. Applicants are considered and admitted for the fall semester only.
MBA Degree Requirements
- 32 credit hours of approved graduate coursework, including business core courses, a capstone course, and a graduate business elective.
- Orientation requirement: All students are required to participate in the Full-Time MBA Orientation prior to the start of the program.
Prerequisite
- Prerequisite knowledge in economics: two undergraduate courses in micro and macro economics or the graduate equivalent.
Pre-Program Preparation (Noncredit)
Business Core (26 credit hours)
Capstone (3 credit hours)
Electives (3 credit hours)
- Any graduate business course for which prerequisites met (may be completed in first or second year)
Career and Business Communications (Noncredit)
JD Degree Requirements
- 86 credit hours of approved coursework.
- Up to 6 credit hours required for the JD degree may be taken through the Kogod School of Business subject to the review and approval of the Washington College of Law and the Kogod School of Business.
Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Laws (LLM) in International Legal Studies
In this dual degree program, graduates receive an MBA from the Kogod School of Business (KSB) and an LLM from the Washington College of Law (WCL). Neither degree will be awarded until all requirements for both degrees are completed.
Admission to the Program
Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of both the Kogod School of Business and Washington College of Law before being admitted to the program. Students must have completed their law degree at a US law school accredited by the American Bar Association or at a foreign law school with equivalent standards. Admission to the MBA requires an interview, a separate personal statement, and additional letters of recommendation.
MBA Degree Requirements
- 32 credit hours of approved graduate coursework, including business core courses, a capstone course, and a graduate business elective.
- Orientation requirement: All students are required to participate in the Full-Time MBA Orientation prior to the start of the program.
Prerequisite
- Prerequisite knowledge in economics: two undergraduate courses in micro and macro economics or the graduate equivalent.
Pre-Program Preparation (Noncredit)
Business Core (26 credit hours)
Capstone (3 credit hours)
Electives (3 credit hours)
- Any graduate business course for which prerequisites met (may be completed in first or second year)
Career and Business Communications (Noncredit)
LLM Degree Requirements
- 16 credit hours including two research papers; LAW-580 Introduction to American Legal Institutions (for students with civil law backgrounds); English for Lawyers (for students who need extra practice with English); no internship credit may be applied toward the LLM.
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