Master of Business Administration

• Develop and demonstrate strategic leadership skills by learning to guide organizational change, innovation, and high-performance teams in global business environments.

• Demonstrate the ability to use acquired tools to manage innovation and change by enhancing organizational competitiveness through effective planning, organizing, and leadership.

• Strengthen and demonstrate advanced quantitative and analytical skills by applying financial, statistical, and operational techniques to support data-driven decision making across diverse business functions.

• Demonstrate ability to apply enhanced global awareness and cultural understanding to effectively navigate international markets and incorporate sustainable, socially responsible strategies into business operations.

• Demonstrate effective abilities in project leadership and execution through refined skills in communication, collaboration and execution of strategic initiative while working as a team.

• Demonstrate ability to integrate an understanding of sustainability and ethical leadership into business practices, with a focus on long-term impact for organizations and a global society.

Students who have not previously completed coursework in economics, statistics, or accounting may be required to complete one or more foundation courses before beginning the MBA core.

• MBA 501 Economics for Managers
• MBA 502 Statistics for Managers
• MBA 503 Accounting for Managers

All students complete the following core courses:

• MSB 601 Innovation and Change Management
• MSB 602 Quantitative Research Methods in Business
• MSB 603 Global and Sustainable Strategies
• MBA 604 Marketing Management
• MBA 606 Law & Ethics
• MBA 680 Managerial Finance
• MBA 700 Strategic Management Capstone

Students also complete 9 additional credit hours through elective coursework or a concentration area aligned with their professional interests and career goals.

Your previous learning and experience may have academic value. Through transfer credit and, where appropriate, Prior Learning Credit, eligible students may be able to apply previous coursework, professional experience, industry training, certifications, or licensure toward degree requirements. These opportunities can help students make the most of what they already know while focusing on the skills and knowledge needed to achieve their goals.

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Develop the knowledge and skills to leverage AI technologies, evaluate emerging applications, and lead AI initiatives that drive innovation and organizational success.

Courses available in this concentration:

• MBA 650 Generative AI for Managers
• MBA 651 Business Use Cases for AI Models
• MBA 652 AI Governance and Ethics
• MBA 653 Managing AI Projects

Prepare for leadership roles in athletics and sports organizations through focused study in sports marketing, operations, facilities, and compliance.

Courses available in this concentration:

• ALD 620 Sports Marketing and Communications
• ALD 625 Compliance and Legal Issues
• ALD 635 Sports Facilities

Learn how organizations utilize data for decision-making and become proficient with data visualization, predictive modeling and other methods of business analytics.

Courses available in this concentration:

• MSB 641 Business Analytics
• MBA 643 Storytelling with Data
• MBA 644 Spreadsheet Modelling for Decision Making
• MBA 645 Python for Business Analytics

Build the strategic knowledge needed to manage cyber risks, strengthen organizational security, and support effective governance in a digital world.

Courses available in this concentration:

• MBA 620 Information Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
• MBA 621 Network Architectures for Cyber Managers
• MBA 622 Cyber Risk Management and Strategy
• MBA 623 Executive Cyber Defense

Learn how to engage audiences, analyze performance, and develop integrated digital marketing strategies that support organizational growth.

Courses available in this concentration:

• MSB 670 Digital Marketing
• MSB 671 Marketing Analytics
• MSB 672 Integrated Marketing Content Strategies

Develop analytical and decision-making skills through courses in investment analysis, financial markets, corporate finance, and portfolio management.

Courses available in this concentration:

• MSB 630 Strategic Cost Accounting
• MBA 681 Capital Markets & Investing
• MBA 682 Financial Statements Analysis and Valuation
• MBA 683 Frontiers of Finance

Gain the knowledge and leadership skills needed to navigate the complex regulatory, operational, and economic challenges of today's healthcare organizations.

Courses available in this concentration:

• MBA 660 Introduction to Healthcare Administration and Leadership
• MSB 663 Healthcare Ethics and Law
• MBA 664 Structure and Economics of the US Healthcare System
• MBA 666 Data Analysis for Healthcare Management

Develop expertise in talent management, employee development, compensation, and workplace relations to support organizational success through effective people strategies.

Courses available in this concentration:

• MBA 605 HR Management (required course for the concentration)
  Plus two of the below courses:
• ORG 641 Talent Development
• ORG 642 Employee Compensation and Benefits
• ORG 643 Employment Law and Labor Relations

Strengthen your ability to lead change, improve organizational performance, and align people, processes, and strategy to achieve organizational goals.

Courses available in this concentration:

• ORG 600 Organizational Theory
• ORG 601 Organizational Change
• ORG 610 Organizational Communication
• ORG 620 Organizational Analytics