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:
- 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.
- Fulfillment of prerequisite competencies.
- 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.
- Submission of a completed and signed application form.
- 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:
- 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.
- All students who are not an American citizen or permanent resident must provide an affidavit of financial support (original).
Prerequisite competencies:
- Accounting: Principles of Accounting (Financial and Managerial)
- Economics: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
- 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
MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MBA 618 | Finance Management | 3 |
MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
MBA 638 | Decision-Making in Financial Management | 3 |
MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
MBA 670 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2016
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
MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
MBA 638 | Decision-Making in Financial Management | 3 |
MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
MBA 670 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
MBA 675 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
MBA 676 | Financial Planning, Performance and Controls | 3 |
MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
A student with an accounting undergraduate degree may substitute MBA 670 with MBA 682
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Concentration
MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
MBA 638 | Decision-Making in Financial Management | 3 |
MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
A student seeking a CPA concentration must take two of the following:
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Healthcare Management Concentration
MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MBA 618 | Finance Management | 3 |
MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
HCMG 600 | Managed Care | 3 |
HCMG 610 | Healthcare Regulations and Public Policy | 3 |
HCMG 620 | Healthcare Financial Analysis and Control | 3 |
HCMG 700 | Healthcare Management Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2018
MBA Optional Elective Courses
A student may take additional OPTIONAL elective courses listed below.
The elective courses are not required for earning a MBA.
EDSP 657 | Athletic Administration Financial Analysis and Reporting | 3 |
MBA 633 | Special Topics in Marketing | 3 |
MBA 673 | Special Topics in Accounting | 3 |
MBA 683 | Special Topics in Finance | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
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.
Finance
MBA 648 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
MBA 654 | Risk Management | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Human Resource Management
MBA 622 | Contracts and Labor Relations | 3 |
MBA 624 | Organizational and Human Resource Development | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
International Business
MBA 660 | International Business | 3 |
MBA 664 | International Trade and Marketing | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Marketing
MBA 634 | Seminar in Marketing and Promotion | 3 |
MBA 662 | International Marketing | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Operations Management
MBA 627 | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | 3 |
MBA 628 | ISO 9000 and Lean Manufacturing | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014