Electives may focus on one of several disciplines or be a mix of courses from a number of areas. M.B.A. electives normally concentrate on business or for-profit organizations. Disciplines available in Phase II include finance, human resource management, international business, management and organizational studies, management information systems, marketing, and purchasing management. Phase III Is the synthesis and capstone phase. The course in this phase calls for students to integrate what they have learned in previous courses and life experiences to form a coherent picture of management and organizations.
Effective communication is fundamental to good management.
Students are expected to demonstrate writing skills by completing either a writing portfolio as part of the coursework or a master's paper at the end of their program. The most important characteristic of management faculty members is their commitment to students. Campus and Classroom Locations Convenience is important to students in the metropolitan area. Metro State's main campuses are located in downtown Minneapolis and on St. Paul's East Side. Other classroom sites are in Brooklyn Center, Bloomington and St. Paul's Energy Park area.