Non-classroom activities involve the assignment of sutdent teams to assist small businesses and other organizations to develop marketing and operational strategies. They have been thoroughly introduced to sound administrative practices and are also prepared for continued learning and development in a constantly changing world. Fulfillment of prerequisite foundation course work ensures that students enrolling in MBA core courses command a common body of knowledge in business and administration. The prerequisite foundation courses may be taken at either the graduate or undergraduate level. These students would then be allowed to take undergraduate courses needed to finish their undergraduate degree along with graduate level courses for the MBA Program.
Students can better coordinate their courses to make more effective use of their time.
In many cases, it is recommended that students take only nine hours each semester. Mixing the undergraduate and graduate work load allows many students to complete both programs in shorter times. Since the completion of their undergraduate degree is dependent on taking selected graduate courses, the completion of the undergraduate and graduate degrees occur simultaneously. Currently, students cannot be admitted with a three year degree, but must take an additional year's study before being acceptable for admission. The two years of study subsequent to receiving the three-year degree will be used to compensate for any weaknesses in the individual's undergraduate preparation, along with completion of the MBA Program.