Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration degree programs seek to develop in each student a broad understanding of how the elements and processes of business organizations relate to one another and to the external environment. Degree requirements are designed to develop proficiency and confidence in all of the functional areas of business. In addition to providing the technical skills required for an executive-level business position, the degree also emphasizes ethical considerations of doing business. The programs are supported by experienced faculty with expertise in all functional areas of business.
Students in the MBA program may elect to concentrate in Finance, Marketing, or Sport Management for a more specialized degree. Students who do not wish to specialize may choose the all-encompassing General Business program. All candidates for the MBA degree must complete the Business Capstone, a culminating project course.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the MBA program is determined on a three-tier system and all candidates must have obtained three Common Professional Components (CPC).
Required CPCs include:
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acct-2301'>ACCT 2301 Accounting for Non-Business Majors, or
acct-2311'>ACCT 2311 Principles of Accounting I and
acct-2312'>ACCT 2312 Principles of Accounting II, or equivalent,
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econ-2302'>ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics, or equivalent
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bmgt-3370'>BMGT 3370 Business Statistics, or equivalent
Tier 1
Tier 1 candidates must satisfy the following general requirements for admission to graduate studies, including::
Baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0;
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work;
A completed application with a writing sample/letter of intent; and
An evaluation by the graduate program director.
Tier 2
Tier 2 candidates must satisfy the following general requirements for admission to graduate studies, including:
Baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5;
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work;
A completed application with a writing sample/letter of intent; and
An evaluation by the graduate program director.
Admitted Tier 2 candidates must take specific courses at the beginning of the program, all of which must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
These courses are:
acct-6311'>ACCT 6311 Managerial Accounting
econ-6311'>ECON 6311 Managerial Economics
bmgt-6340'>BMGT 6340 Business Research and Quantitative Methods
bfin-6320'>BFIN 6320 Financial Management
Students successfully completing these courses will be able to move to the next tier.
Tier 3
Tier 3 candidates must satisfy the following general requirements for admission to graduate studies, including:
Baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0;
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work;
A completed application with a writing sample/letter of intent;
A score of 450 or higher on the GMAT; and
An evaluation by the graduate program director.
Admitted Tier 3 candidates must take specific courses at the beginning of the program, all of which must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.
These courses are:
acct-6311'>ACCT 6311 Managerial Accounting
econ-6311'>ECON 6311 Managerial Economics
bmgt-6340'>BMGT 6340 Business Research and Quantitative Methods
bfin-6320'>BFIN 6320 Financial Management
Students successfully completing these courses will be able to move to the next tier.
Master of Business Administration Degree Plan
General Business concentration
The MBA General Business program is a comprehensive graduate degree which focuses on all functional areas of business. This program allows students to select courses in their area of interest to complement the core requirements.
General Business Core Courses
General Business Electives
Choose 6 hours of electives drawn from graduate business courses that are not included in the core.
MBA Capstone Course
Finance concentration
The MBA Finance concentration provides students with an understanding of the importance of money management in business and the impact of financial decisions. The concentration coursework is designed to encourage students to think critically, analytically, creatively, and globally. Also, the concentration coursework covers the most essential and diverse topics of Finance, including Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Investments, and others.
Finance Core Courses
Finance Electives
Choose 6 hours of coursework from these Finance electives.
MBA Capstone Course
Marketing concentration
The MBA Marketing concentration provides students with an understanding of the roles marketing plays in business and the effects marketing decisions have on business, individuals, and society. The concentration’s coursework is designed to encourage students to think conceptually, critically, analytically, creatively, socially, and globally, and to contribute to their becoming successful marketing decision-makers and executives. Students can focus their studies in such areas as brand management, digital media, international marketing, and services marketing.
Marketing Core Courses
Marketing Electives
Choose 6 hours of coursework from these Marketing electives.
MBA Capstone Course
Sport Management concentration
The MBA Sport Management concentration provides students with unique expertise in Sport Management to qualify them for higher-level executive positions in sports industries and related fields. In addition, graduates of this program will be highly qualified for admission to PhD programs in sport management.
Sport Management Core Courses
Sport Management Electives
Choose 6 hours of coursework from these Sport Management electives.
MBA Capstone Course