Master of Business Administration

Dean of the College of Business: Overton

Professors: Abels, Cummings, El-Zayaty, Ghose, Mathern, Ward

Associate Professors: Freehafer, Gamba, Martelli, Song

Assistant Professors: Arburn, Coleman, Overton, Schalk

Assistant Professors of Teaching: Stoller, Wickham

The Master of Business Administration program at The University of Findlay is designed to equip the student with skills that can be directly applied in the workplace. The integrative nature of the curriculum seeks to link theory with practice, as well as address current and emerging issues such as total quality management and global competitiveness.

Mission and Goals of the Program

The mission of the Master of Business Administration program is to develop business leaders who translate knowledge into professional actions that provide valuable contributions to a global society.

Students graduating from the MBA program are expected to achieve each of the College of Business’s five program goals:

Goal 1: To demonstrate qualities of leadership, professionalism and teamwork in making ethical business decisions.

Goal 2: To communicate effectively in a variety of business settings.

Goal 3: To function productively in a diverse, dynamic global economic environment.

Goal 4: To identify, analyze and solve business-related problems, as well as pursue business opportunities proactively.

Goal 5: To exhibit knowledge, skills and technical competencies appropriate to general business fields and the students' chosen MBA concentration(s).

The Core Curriculum

In the core courses students learn how business and management work and how they relate to the external environment. They are introduced to the functional activities of organizations, learn managerial skills and the use of analytical tools for decision making and have an opportunity to apply what they have learned in various settings.

Concentrations

Concentrations allow the student to individualize the program to fit his/her interests and career needs.

Concentrations are offered in the following areas: CMA, CPA, and healthcare management. Optional second concentrations include finance, human resource management, international business, marketing and operations management.

Admission Requirements

Consideration for admission to the MBA program requires:

1. A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work or have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in at least nine hours of graduate work or a previous master’s degree. This includes classes from all institutions attended.
2. Fulfillment of prerequisite competencies.
3. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or first-professional doctorate-degree, specifically when no baccalaureate degree was offered (e.g., PharmD. etc.); or meet the dual enrollment eligibility requirements as outlined within the College of Pharmacy.
4. Submission of a completed and signed application form.
5. Submission of official transcripts, which can be in the form of attested credentials from a University-recognized document verification agency, of all college-level work.

Students whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from an English speaking university from the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia or Canada must meet the previously listed admissions conditions plus:

1. A verified TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT), IELTS, or Person Test of English is required. The TOEFL total score must be a minimum of 79 with 20 or better in speaking and 20 or better in writing. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) must be a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in both the reading and writing bands. The Pearson Test of English (academic) score must be a minimum of 61. Full admission is dependent on satisfying all admission requirements. Students may receive conditional admission, if not supplying a TOEFL, IELTS or Pearson score at the acceptable level. These students are required to test in the Intensive English Language Program, and if necessary, complete coursework in English.
2. All students who are not an American citizen or permanent resident must provide an affidavit of financial support (original).

Prerequisite competencies:

1. Accounting: Principles of Accounting (Financial and Managerial)
2. Economics: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
3. Finance: Principles of Finance