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Master of Business Administration

Dean of the College of Business: Renshler

Professors: Cripps, Cummings, El-Zayaty, Ghose, Mathern, Skrabec, Ward, Yates

Associate Professors: Abels, Carrigan, Freehafer, Gamba, Martelli, Song

Assistant Professors: Alhaj-Yaseen, Arburn, Grant, Ladd, Stoller, Wickham

Instructor: Blackley

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, health care management and hospitality management. Optional second concentrations include athletic administration, 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 English speaking universities must meet the previously listed admissions conditions plus achieved a verified TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) minimum total score of 79 with 20 or better in speaking and 20 or better in writing or a verified international English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic score with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 (with no individual band score below a 6.5) or an IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 without regard to individual band scores. Students not supplying a TOEFL or IELTS score are required to test in the Intensive English Language Program, and if necessary, complete coursework in English.

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
2. Economics: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
3. Finance: Principles of Finance

MBA Curriculum:

The student must complete a total of 11 courses (33 semester hours) to earn an MBA. No more than one course with a grade of “C+,” “C” or “C-” can be used to meet graduation requirements. A student may choose to complete the standard program of study or one of the listed specialized concentrations to receive an MBA degree.

MBA Standard Program of Study

Specialized Concentrations

Students can choose one of the following specialized concentrations (minimum of 33 semester hours). Students must take all of the courses within the chosen concentration. Courses at the 700-level are to be taken in the student’s last semester.

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Concentration

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Concentration

A student seeking a CPA concentration must take two of the following:

Health Care Management Concentration

A student seeking a Health Care Management concentration must take one of the following:

Hospitality Management Concentration

A student seeking a Hospitality Management Concentration must take one of the following:

MBA Optional Elective Courses

A student may take additional OPTIONAL elective courses listed below.

The elective courses are not required for earning a MBA.

Optional Second Concentrations

Second concentrations are offered for students seeking additional expertise in a specific area. Taking a second concentration is OPTIONAL and not a requirement for earning a MBA. Listed below are the classes that must be taken for each second concentration.

Athletic Administration

Finance

Human Resource Management

International Business

Marketing

Operations Management