Master of Business Administration

Mission of MBA Program

The MBA program facilitates the professional development of middle-level managers and those aspiring to managerial positions. The program seeks to improve their dynamic capabilities to discern, describe, and solve business problems and manage resourcesfor value creation.

We challenge our students with a curriculum grounded in core concepts, simple and complex tools, as well as analytical and theoretical frameworks for understanding business, its environment, and the requirements for achievement of successful outcomes. This is done through high-impact learning, an applied approach involving cases, simulations, problems, interactions with executives, and other interactive approaches.
 
Program Goals

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of current business practice and management techniques necessary to be effective in managing the day-to-day operations of the organization, as well as scanning the business environment for opportunities and threats and strategically planning for the future.

Graduates will demonstrate the critical and creative thinking skills to address complex business issues, gather information, identify and evaluate a range of options, and make ethical, thoughtful choices among the alternatives.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to use appropriate quantitative and qualitative tools and concepts throughout the problem solving process showing an appreciation for the interrelationships among the various business functions.

Graduates will demonstrate the ability to effectively participate as a team member, facilitate group processes, and manage team projects.

Graduates will demonstrate the professional written and oral communication skills necessary for effective management.