Master of Business Administration

30 Semester Credits / 3 Semesters / 10-20 Months

Delivery Mode: Online

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a widely recognized and valued graduate degree. The MBA program at United States University combines theory and practice—allowing students to apply what they have learned. Students will gain a broad understanding of the functional areas of business (finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, information technology), as well as develop their leadership skills through courses in organizational behavior, project management, international/global management, strategic planning, organizational change and innovation. Also, the curriculum facilitates the development of leadership skills and core competencies in critical thinking and problem solving, project management, communication, teamwork, and ethics.

This program provides working adults the opportunity to learn without interrupting their careers, having to relocate or commute to classes. Course materials are available 24/7, and since class participation is required, students have the opportunity to interact with and learn from faculty and one another.

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex business concepts effectively in both written and oral formats. (Communication Skills)

2. Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to solve business problems. (Problem-Solving)

3. Formulate ethically responsible business decisions, considering the impacts on organizations, communities, and society at large. (Ethical Reasoning)

4. Evaluate the impacts of globalization, including leveraging diversity to optimize performance, on all aspects of commerce. (Global Perspective)

5. Apply theories of effective leadership to achieve business objectives. (Leadership)

6. Employ theoretical and practical business knowledge to strategically evaluate factors involved in business situations identifying and mitigating decision-making risks. (Decision Making)

Curriculum Requirements

Core Requirements

ACT514Managerial Accounting

3

BUS500Business Information Systems

3

BUS505Operations Management and Decision Models

3

FIN510Financial Management

3

MGT504Talent Acquisition, Performance, and Behavior

3

MGT599Capstone

3

MKT506Marketing Strategy

3

Note: MGT599 is non-transferable and must be taken in last semester.

Elective Courses – Select three courses

BUS544Business Economics

3

MGT511Managing Organizational Change and Innovation (MGT)

3

MGT512Cross-Cultural Management (MGT)

3

MGT534International Business Environments: Trends and Practices (IB)

3

MGT550Project Management Essentials (PM)

3