master · School of Business
Master of Science in Business Administration
Intensive online MBA with four concentrations: Marketing, IB, Entrepreneurship and Leadership.
40 credits Online
The Master of Science in Business Administration program enables students to contribute to the business profession and fosters independent learning. MBA students complete general coursework in valuable areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing and business research methods. Graduates demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced business strategies and critically analyze and solve problems based on applied research methods. There are four concentrations in the Master of Science program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Examine and analyze the diverse aspects of starting, acquiring, and operating different types of business enterprise.
- Develop digital competency with Information Technology (IT) and make use of it in business and company management operations.
- Apply statistical tools for business improvement and analysis.
- Examine and assess Human Resource systems to contribute to organizational knowledge management efforts.
- Examine and evaluate the decision-making and problem-solving roles of management.
- Analyze and evaluate costs and revenues, budgets, and the use of information technology in accounting and finance.
- Examine the core concepts of global competitive marketing and how global marketing strategies affect a company's future performance.
- Analyze and evaluate the foundation of current laws and regulations that determine modern business.
- Develop a global view of business, investigating why and how companies go international.
- Plan, develop, and execute an integrative learning project that offers a successful solution to a practical problem.
Program Breakdown by Course
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (31 Credits) | ||
| MBA 5001 Decision Making & Problem Solving This course examines the decision - making and problem - solving role of the ma nager/facilitator/leader in light of personal, organizational, and societal needs judged by standards of effectiveness and ethics. Decision making and problem - solving processes in organizations, utilizing logical and creative problem - solving techniques. A pplication of theory is provided by experiential activities such as small group discussions, case studies, and the use of other managerial decision aids. | Decision Making & Problem Solving | 3.0 |
| MBA 5002 International Finance This course offers a study of the international dimension s of finance on both developed and underdeveloped nations, the role of multinational corporations, foreign exchange rates and markets, international sources of funds, the cost of capital, financial structure, and capital budgeting for foreign projects. | International Finance | 3.0 |
| MBA 5003 Project Management This course introduces participants to Project Management as a business tool, developing skills and abilities to solve problems, organize and prese nt projects, ensuring that the proposal relates to an idea based on en trepreneurship. This course focuses on creating high performance teams and develop ing the leadership of Project Managers. | Project Management | 3.0 |
| MBA 5004 Managerial Accounting This course examines the corporate dimension of financial reporting and analysis. It pro vides an in - depth look at the enterprise and the preparation and presentation of financial statements. Topics covered include corporate taxation, transfer pricing, foreign currency translation, financial disclosure, and accounting harmonization. The c ourse promotes the quantitative skills and the understanding of accounting and financial management in the complex situation. | Managerial Accounting | 3.0 |
| MBA 5005 Management Information Systems This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of Information Systems (IS), with an emphasis on bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions. Students will develop an understanding of Management Information Systems (MIS) issues, concepts, and theoretical foundations, preparing them to analyze and address real-world organizational challenges. The course also explores the use of emerging technologies to build innovative systems that create competitive advantage, as well as optimize business operations through enterprise systems. Additionally, it examines how organizations implement these systems to foster strategic partnerships and strengthen customer relationships, highlighting the strategic role of IS in modern business environments. | Management Information Systems | 3.0 |
| MBA 5010 Competitive Intelligence This course pays fundamental attention to the understanding of CI, its resources and scope. Special attention is given to the identification of the kind of problems that CI can solve, the methods to do i t and the ethical constraints of this discipline. The course has a practical approach, with a particular focus on the utilization of CI resources by any organization. | Competitive Intelligence | 3.0 |
| MBA 5007 Human Resources & Knowledge Mgmt. This course prepares Huma n Resources Managers to participate in the organizational knowledge management efforts and facilitate s management of knowledge. The course using case studies of many organizations shows the various aspects of Knowledge Management and how the three aspects, Strategy, T echnology and HRM need to be aligned together to manage knowledge management. | Human Resources & Knowledge Mgmt. | 3.0 |
| MBA 5008 Business Perspectives This course offers an overview of the nature of business, including ownership, management, organization, finance, and decision-making controls. It also examines the legal and regulatory environment of business. Designed as part of a professional management curriculum, the course introduces key concepts in organizational behavior, human resources, operations, international management, and management information systems. | Business Perspectives | 3.0 |
| MBA 5009 Tools for Business Statistics This course analyzes statistics as the science o f learning from data to support decision making. The objective of this course is to explore and apply statistical concepts and procedures that are used to collect, analyze, summarize and report data in typical business situations. The main content emphasiz es descriptive and inferential statistics, and hypothesis testing and probability. | Tools for Business Statistics | 3.0 |
| MBA 6019 MBA Capstone This Capstone course is the culminating course/event for all the other courses and content a student has undertaken to achieve the MBA degree. In this course the students will bring to bear all the learning and knowledge from the previous courses to show competence in the field of Business Administration. Specifically, students are expected to submit a comprehensive work, developing a Business Plan, Proposal (for Project, Program, Process, etc.), or any other comparable work. | MBA Capstone | 4.0 |
| Entrepreneurship (9 Credits) | ||
| MBA 6030 International Trade for Entrepreneurs This course equips master’s-level business students with essential concepts and skills to identify international opportunities and threats, assess their strategic impact, and develop actionable plans to achieve organizational goals in a competitive global environment. Emphasis is placed on understanding global dynamics in marketing, finance, and policy, as well as the legal, logistical, organizational, and cultural challenges of operating across borders. The course also addresses the unique considerations involved in launching entrepreneurial ventures in international markets, offering practical insight into global business strategy and execution. | International Trade for Entrepreneurs | 3.0 |
| MBA 6031 International Entrepreneurships: Case Studies This course provides students the knowledge to st art and manag e a new business understating that it is a risky albeit potentially rewarding undertaking. The complexity and challenges (as well as the potential payoffs) facing entrepreneurs and business managers vary across different countries and are even greater when their business ventures are international in scope. This course addresses the issues specific to international venturing includi ng search and identification of opportunities in foreign markets, logistics of international business expansion, cross - cultural business communication, and international sourcing, international deal - making and networking. | International Entrepreneurships: Case Studies | 3.0 |
| MBA 6032 Creating New Ventures This course provide s students the knowledge to master today's most effective corporate finance tools and techniques for successful entrepreneurial ventures. Creating New Ventures course follows a "life cycle of the firm" as it introduces the the ories, knowledge, and financial tools any entrepreneur needs to start, build, and eventually harvest a successful business venture. Students will focus on sound financial management practices, such as how and where to obtain financial capital, the stages o f financing, business cash flow models, and strategic positioning. Also, students even will gain important insights into effectively interacting with the financial institutions and regulatory agencies that are central to financing ventures. The course prov ides the knowledge and insights needed for entrepreneurial success. | Creating New Ventures | 3.0 |
| International Business (9 Credits) | ||
| MBA 6011 International Competitiveness This course is a special study of international competitiveness with an emphasis on cultural diversity and an overview of cultural similarities and differences among developing and developed countries. The course develops a global orientation and assesses situations and devices solutions. | International Competitiveness | 3.0 |
| MBA 6013 Global Business Law This course provides a survey of internati onal laws and regulations affecting the international business arena. A special emphasis will be placed on the evolving changes in international regulation and its impact on multinational companies. This course promotes a solid business judgment and desire to tackle complex business problems, and a creative/conceptual way of thinking. | Global Business Law | 3.0 |
| MBA 6014 Global Business Environments This course offers an integrative , interdisciplinary view for more specialized courses and self - directed learning. It takes a global view on business, investigating why and how companies go international, providing students a conceptual tool by which to understand how economic, social, cultural, political and legal factors influence both domestic and cross - border business. Glo balization is considered as the process by which national economies are becoming more integrated. International dimensions of business functions and operations are offered, with consideration of their global interactions. | Global Business Environments | 3.0 |
| Leadership (9 Credits) | ||
| LMS 5002 Leadership Theories and Practices This course introduces students to the major theories of leadership and their application in personal and professional settings. Students will engage in self - reflective and applied learning activities that allow them to draw upon their personal characteristics and experiences to make connections between class work and their leadership roles in their communities. Emphasis is placed on identifying work behaviors aligned with relating to people, thinking styles, and emoti onal intelligence that is necessary to become successful in any organization. It emphasizes career development, cultural fit and interpersonal savvy. Contemporary literature, case studies and work styles assessment will be used to support learning. | Leadership Theories and Practices | 3.0 |
| LMS 5003 Creating & Learning in Effective Organizations This is a course that combines a step - by - step content to build a business plan with the leadership and ethical practices required to succeed. Effective leadership and time management are requ ired to build an ethical organization that incorporates social responsibility with the community. | Creating & Learning in Effective Organizations | 3.0 |
| LMS 6010 Cross-Cultural Human Relations & Negotiation This course is designed to promote effective leadership competencies for managerial level positions and to enhance interpersonal skills for effective communicati on and productivity. This course explains potential differences in the negotiation styles of counterparts from other cultures. This course will allow students to develop negotiation skills experientially and understand negotiation in useful analytical fram eworks. Considerable emphasis will be placed on negotiation exercises and role - playing in class, followed by group discussion, lecture and individual analysis. | Cross-Cultural Human Relations & Negotiation | 3.0 |
| Marketing (9 Credits) | ||
| MBA 6016 Global Marketing Case Analysis This course lays the foundation to gaining competitive advantage in the global marketplace by providing a hands - on understanding of the competitive implications affecting global marketing strategies, as well as covers the factors that govern the decision to enter export marketing and analyzes planning, organizing, and managing an international business marketing strategy. Topics include foreign market surveys; understanding trade barriers, pricing, distribution channels, and cultural d ifferences that affect marketing strategies; and how to create a global marketing strategy. Students should leave the course with a comprehensive understanding of global competitive marketing core concepts and how global marketing strategies can affect a company's future performance. | Global Marketing Case Analysis | 3.0 |
| MBA 6022 Marketing Research and Analysis This course provides the study of research procedures and techniques for problem solving in marketing. Concepts are explored , and the incorporation of informati on resources into the management function demonstrated. Promote coordination/project management skills, presentation skills, ability to recognize key factors in extensive data. | Marketing Research and Analysis | 3.0 |
| MBA 6024 Marketing Strategy and Planning This course provides the study of research procedures and techniques for problem solving in marketing. Concepts are explored, and the incorporation of informati on resources into the management function demonstrated. Promote coordination/project management skills, presentation skills, ability to recognize key factors in extensive data. | Marketing Strategy and Planning | 3.0 |