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Overview
The
MBA degree program is intended to provide a broad
exposure to the knowledge, skills, and values
needed by successful managers. Candidates for
the degree typically include those about to enter
a management career as well as those at mid-career
and those contemplating a change from a technical
or specialized field into a general management
role. The majority of Barney School students pursue
their MBA through part-time study in conveniently
scheduled evening classes. However, the School
also enrolls a number of full-time students. Individuals
with a BSBA or its equivalent may complete the
program in as few as 12 months. Students with
a non-business undergraduate degree may earn the
MBA in as few as 16 months, based on a review
of academic course work and competency examinations.
The
MBA curriculum is divided into four components,
for a total of 17 courses (51 credits):
- Core
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Breadth
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Electives
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Capstone.
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Students with an undergraduate business degree
within the last five years can normally waive
some or all of the core classes.
Prior
to entering the program, students are expected
to have a working knowledge of computers and be
able to use word processing software and spreadsheets.
International students are expected to demonstrate
language proficiency.
The
core of the MBA program is designed for students
without prior business education and covers principles
and concepts in the basic functional areas of
business. The six courses in Breadth represent
integrative, cross-functional topics that give
the Barney MBA its uniqueness. Breadth courses
cannot be waived. The capstone integrates functional
approaches and environment issues by having students
make strategic business decisions.
The
MBA curriculum is under review for continuous
improvement.
To
receive the degree, students must complete all
program requirements and maintain a 3.0 grade
point average.
Program
Modification and Transfer Credit
The
program normally requires 51 credits (17 three
credit courses). Students with a strong undergraduate
background in business administration may be eligible
for modification of the requirements by requesting
a waiver for up to six courses or 18 credits.
Only the core courses may be waived. Breadth,
Elective, and the Capstone cannot be waived.
Students
who have completed course work at an accredited
graduate business school may transfer credit towards
the degree for a total of up to four courses (12
credits).
Required
Courses
Core
(six 3-credit courses)
Breadth (six 3-credit courses)
- MBA
710 Leadership and Management
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MBA 720 Managing
Technology
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MBA 730 Managing
Customer Interfaces
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MBA 740 Business,
Law, and Society: The Global Environment
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MBA 750 Performance
Analysis
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MBA 760 International
Business and Global Financial Markets
Electives
(four 3-credit courses)
- Elective
plans of study should be developed in consultation
with faculty advisors. Students may elect a
broad general orientation or concentrations
of specific courses in one area of specialization.
Capstone
(one 3-credit course)
- MBA
810 Organizational Strategy and Policy
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