ObjectivesIn addition to the institutional and degree level learning outcome objectives, the Master of Business Administration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:
* Conduct advanced business analysis by incorporating the use of various data tools in the discovery of possible solutions for implementation.
* Compare and contrast various organizational managerial approaches to analyze their effect on the individual, group, and organization.
* Analyze the legal, regulatory, and compliance issues impacting managers in today’s market place, and emphasize the importance of continuing education for managers for future legal changes.
* Evaluate and analyze advanced analysis methods and techniques to determine their user interdisciplinary applicability in order to meet current and business needs, and evaluate the need for changes in policies and procedures.
* Distinguish and implement various analytical financial tools to conduct business analysis and to communicate possible solutions and implementation plans for business decisions.
* Focus on various business strategies and approaches used by organizations in their mission to sustain and obtain various marketing segments in order to increase their growth potential and integrate business functions into a coherent business strategy.
* Compare and contrast various market-driven strategies used by organizations to effectively plan for current and future needs of customers.
Course descriptionThe Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is sought by those who seek graduate level understanding, research and analytical capability, and practical application in the corporate world of the theory and practice of business marketing, management, finance, law, information systems, and strategy. Developed to provide advanced business knowledge and know-how as a foundation for the corporate executive or entrepreneur, the MBA also dovetails with several University specialties so that students can specifically concentrate in areas of professional or personal interest, to include entrepreneurship, global business management, information technology management, accounting, finance, nonprofit management, and homeland security resource allocation.