**Students starting prior to September 4, 2024, click here  for the MBA Program Outline.

Program Description

This Master of Business Administration (MBA) program redefines business education by integrating core business knowledge with the essential skills of cultural competency, inclusion, decision-making, analysis, and problem-solving skills to thrive in an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated world. Graduates will be equipped to lead in a globalized, diverse, and interconnected world, making ethical and impactful decisions that benefit not only organizations but also their communities. This program provides students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills including accounting and finance management, marketing, innovation, operations and change management, strategic planning, and leadership.

Coursework in this program provides a foundation for select industry certifications. These certifications enhance employment opportunities but are not a state specific requirement.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:

1. Integrate accounting principles and financial management techniques to analyze financial statements, guide investment strategies, optimize capital structure, and support organizational decision-making.
2. Demonstrate skills in intercultural communication to effectively engage and collaborate in diverse, global business environments and to lead and adapt to change management initiatives within a multicultural context.
3. Demonstrate strategic leadership skills that incorporate STEM knowledge to drive business innovation, organizational change, and sustainable growth.
4. Evaluate the ethical implications of business decisions and develop a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.
5. Evaluate how to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within organizations, fostering a workplace environment where all members feel valued, included, and empowered to contribute to their full potential.
6. Evaluate global business trends and cross-cultural management practices within international markets and how to operate within them effectively.
7. Apply foundational business concepts in data-driven marketing, business analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology management to inform decision-making, financial analysis, and strategic business planning.

Program Content

A minimum of 33.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.