Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MBA Program Options

The School of Management offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The MBA program offers two alternatives:

1. Thesis option consisting of 30 semester hours, including 6 semester hours for thesis, or
2. Non-thesis option consisting of 36 semester hours

Students entering the master's program in business receive an educational experience which will assist them in accomplishing their life goals. A wide selection of courses permits the student to gain a comprehensive view of the business and economics field.

General Requirements

Total Hours Required: 36 Hours
Special competency requirements: Strong computer and communication skills

Required courses for the non- thesis option:

• BUS 5133 Marketing Management
• BUS 5143 Managerial Economics
• BUS 5153 Research Methods in Business
• BUS 5243 Administrative Managerial Finance
• BUS 5433 Managerial Accounting
• BUS 5523 Management and Organization
• BUS 5663 Managerial Decision Making
• BUS 5903 Strategic Information Systems
• BUS 5893 Applied Business Environment (Capstone Course)
• BUS 5903 9 Hours (Electives)

Recommended Course Rotation Plan

• 1st Semester
  • BUS 5143 – Managerial Economics (Spring) or
  • BUS 5153 – Research Methods in Business (Fall)
  • BUS 5523 – Management and Organization
  • BUS 5663 – Managerial Decision Making
• 2nd Semester
  • BUS 5143 – Managerial Economics (Spring) or
  • BUS 5153 – Research Methods in Business (Fall)
  • BUS 5433 – Managerial Accounting
  • BUS – Elective
• 3rd Semester
  • BUS 5133 – Marketing Management
  • BUS 5243 – Administrative Managerial Finance
  • BUS – Elective
• 4th Semester
  • BUS 5903 – Strategic Information Systems
  • BUS 5893 – Applied Business Environment (Capstone Course)
  • BUS 5903 – Elective

MBA Information Packet [pdf]