Business Administration, Masters
*Note: the curriculum noted below is in effect for students that commenced their study on or before Term 1, 2021. To view the curriculum for students commencing study on or after Term 2, 2021, please see the MBA program options with concentrations.
The mission of the Master of Business Administration program is to provide graduate learners with the skills needed to be successful managers and leaders in a competitive global business environment. The core business functions of economics, finance, sustainability, business ethics, global operations, marketing, human resources, project management, organizational behavior, management information systems, and corporate strategy are taught with a focus on problem-solving and practical application in the workplace. The curriculum balances the technical, data-driven, quantitative skills to make objective decisions with interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work effectively with people at all levels from all cultures. Most importantly, these topic areas are integrated throughout the curriculum. The concepts and theories learned in the program are applied to the capstone that combines academic and professional development.
At the end of the program, students are able to:
- Integrate contemporary business theories, concepts and techniques into an organization
- Analyze problems through critical, creative, systematic and ethical thinking to make value-based business decisions
- Assess types of complexities, risks, and competitive advantages as it relates to the business environment
This program typically takes 28 months to complete for part-time enrollment and 14 months to complete for students enrolled full-time.
Required courses for MBA (8 core + 4 concentration) = 12 courses or 54 credit hours
Core Requirements (12 courses or 54 credits)
| EBM 502 | Research Methods | 4.5 |
| EBM 503 | Global Leadership & Organizational Behav | 4.5 |
| EBM 532 | Legal Environment & Business | 4.5 |
| EBM 554 | Global Economies & Markets | 4.5 |
| EBM 573 | Global Business Operations | 4.5 |
| EBM 587 | Strategic Business Marketing | 4.5 |
| EBM 595 | Competitive Strategy & Innovation | 4.5 |
| EBM 609 | Financial Management & Policies | 4.5 |
| EBM 632 | Sustainability & Social Entrepreneurship | 4.5 |
| EBM 636 | Organizational Change Management | 4.5 |
| EBM 680 | Project Management | 4.5 |
| EBM 690 | Business Capstone | 4.5 |
*Note: the curriculum noted above is in effect for students that commenced their study on or before Term 1, 2021. To view the curriculum for students commencing study on or after Term 2, 2021, please see the MBA program options with concentrations.