The goal of the M.B.A. curriculum is to provide students with a broad professional education that prepares them for responsible leadership and management positions in business and public service. Students integrate business theory and practical application in taking a creative and innovative approach to solving complex problems in today's global business environment. The importance of making both socially and ethically responsible decisions in today's business world is stressed. The program is designed for part-time students who wish to complete their M.B.A. by taking classes in the evening. Students who majored in business administration at the undergraduate level may complete the program in as few as 36 hours.
Teaching methods used include lectures, discussions and case studies.
Strong faculty and student involvement and interaction in and out of the classroom are designed to improve students' communication, presentation, leadership, and team-building skills. Students who have completed appropriate undergraduate coursework may be exempted from foundation courses. These courses provide a solid foundation in management, economics, accounting, finance, and marketing. Included in the core is a capstone course, MGMT 590 Management Policy, which is taken by M.B.A. students in their final semester of study and only after all other core courses have been completed. Concentration Courses Students are required to complete two courses from the following list of courses.