Objectivesf you are looking for an online degree program that may help increase your earning potential and prepare you for career advancement, a Master of Business Administration is an ideal choice. According to the annual Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) survey, the average expected starting annual salary for new professional hires from MBA programs was $80,292 in 2006, up more than ten percent from 2002.* The U.S. Census Bureau reports average earnings of $58,866 for bachelor's degree holder's and $41,475 for associate's degree holders of all experience levels.† The Kaplan University MBA is a dynamic 21st-century-driven program that is designed to offer the right balance of theory and practice to help prepare you for advancement in your business career.
Course description Program Highlights: A Greater Degree of Professionalism
The objective of the Master of Business Administration program is to help students pursue leadership positions in competitive business environments. The curriculum is designed to address this through a portfolio of practical, resume-building projects that satisfy students' intellectual curiosity as well as help them to build the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to make sound business and management decisions. Beyond these practical skills, the program is also designed to foster thought leadership, innovation, and corporate social responsibility in a global context. Through the inclusion of current news events, instructors ensure that the curriculum stays topical, vibrant, and relevant. You will be taught to:
* Create value in production and distribution of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain
* Integrate business knowledge to take well-reasoned action in diverse situations
* Innovate to address business issues or establish new procedures within an existing process
* Generate a new business or establish new procedures within an existing business
* Demonstrate the leadership necessary to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance
* Evaluate the ethical and social implications of business decisions in a global context
Focused Specializations
Competition is keen for upper-level management positions in most industries. Specialized knowledge and expertise may give you the edge you need to stand out to employers and land these highly coveted leadership roles. The MBA program is designed to allow you to increase your marketability and value by completing four or more additional courses in one of the designated areas of specialization. The MBA program can take between one and two years to complete, depending on if you are attending school full-time or part-time and if you have applicable transfer credits.
CORE COURSEWORK
Courses Credits Business Perspectives 4 Business Communications 4 Business Analytics 4
Financial Accounting Principles and Analysis 4
Measurement and Decision Making 4
Strategic Human Resource Management 4
Marketing Management 4
Economics for Global Decision Makers 4
Financial Management 4
Designing, Improving, and Implementing Processes 4
Managing the Value Chain 4
Strategic Management 4
Corporate Social Responsibility 4
Leadership Strategies for a Changing World 4
MBA Capstone 4