Penn State Erie M.B.A. is a general degree emphasizing development of the planning and problem-solving skills crucial in middle and upper management. Course work emphasizes the practical application of theory in the business world, often simulating problems and actual situations students are experiencing at work. Nearly all students are fully employed professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. Admission Requirements Admission is granted only to candidates who demonstrate high promise of success for graduate work.
Admission is open during the fall and spring semesters, as well as during the summer session.
The core courses cover accounting, business environment, communications, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing, organizations, planning and policy, production and operations management, and statistics. Where appropriate, each core course also contains an international business component. These core courses develop the qualitative and quantitative reasoning skills that managers need for problem solving. Information systems foster skills in the organization and use of data. The focus of the M.B.A. program is the appropriate use of these tools and skills in solving unstructured problems that involve several functional areas.