M.B.A.

M.B.A. requirements

The M.B.A. program provides knowledge across multiple business disciplines, preparing you to succeed in many professional settings. The program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours, or 12 courses, in addition to the completion of any required foundation courses. Foundation, core and elective courses are listed below.

Foundation requirements

All foundation requirements must be completed before beginning core or elective requirements. However, your previous academic coursework will be reviewed in an effort to waive the maximum number of foundation courses you will need to complete.

A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) is necessary for foundation courses. No individual grade below 2.0 (C) is acceptable.

BA 6000: Introduction to Accounting and Financial Reporting (3 credits)
BA 6005: Basics of Financial Management (course waiver information) (3 credits)
BA 6015: Marketing Foundations (2 credits)
BA 6020: Contemporary Principles of Management (2 credits)

Core requirements*

Through a profound cross-section of business operations, ethics, and strategy core courses, students develop well-rounded professional competencies. Each core course is three credits.

*NOTE: Program changes effective Fall 2023, current students should refer to their academic bulletin for a list of their program requirements.

**Students with undergraduate majors in accounting, management or marketing must substitute BA 7000, BA 7040 or BA 7050 with a 7000-level course within that discipline.

Elective requirements and concentrations*

The elective requirements and concentrations provide the opportunity to tailor the M.B.A. program to your specific interests and career goals. The three-course, nine-credit requirement can be fulfilled in the following ways: