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2010-2013 Graduate Catalog 
    
2010-2013 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Administration, M.B.A.


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The Morgan MBA Program

The Morgan MBA Program prepares students to compete for positions in managerial careers in leading organizations. Building careers in the leading business, government and not-for-profit organizations requires highly trained management skill sets. These skill sets include the ability to diagnose complex situations, solve problems completely, make decisions in a timely manner, communicate powerfully and confidently, and take leadership roles in the organization.

The Morgan MBA Program Produces the Following Learning Outcomes:

  • A graduate with confidence and pride in his/her education to support the potential for leadership in an organizational setting.
  • A graduate with an understanding of business, the competitive marketplace, current practices and fluency in the language of business.
  • A graduate with the poise and strength to maintain high ethical and moral standards, and contribute to corporate social responsibility.
  • A graduate with an understanding of the importance of data analysis in making effective business decisions.
  • A graduate that has a grasp of technology and how it is integrated into process, personal effectiveness and organizational action.
  • A graduate that can work effectively in teams , regardless of changing settings and demanding time pressures to accomplish projects.
  • A graduate with the attitude that his/her work at Morgan is the first step in a life-long education.

Admission

Admission into The Morgan MBA Program requires proof that the candidate can compete successfully in the program and move to a career in a leading organization. To do this, the candidate provides information in terms of an essay, work experience, undergraduate education and test results to prove his/her ability to compete successfully.

These items are required for admission*:

  • Undergraduate transcripts from all undergraduate schools (WES.org or ECE.org evaluation for international transcripts;
  • Scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)*;
  • Three letters of recommendation;
  • A detailed resume;
  • An essay on professional plans and what role the MBA will play in attaining them. An interview might also be required.
  • Application (Applications are considered on a rolling basis).

*Inquire about having the GMAT/GRE requirement waived, if you recently completed an accredited masters program—or have significant experience in management.

The Foundation Courses are intended to provide students with a sound understanding of organizations and business. These fundamental concepts are necessary to compete in the 600 level Core Courses. A person’s background and undergraduate transcript will be analyzed to highlight relevant knowledge to compete effectively. Foundation courses will be required to fill in required knowledge. Business school graduates with a B or better in required courses taken within a 5 year period will have foundation courses waived.

Graduation


A student must complete all required Foundation Courses, Core Courses and Electives in the requisite order. Foundation courses should generally precede Core which is followed by elective courses. The Strategic Management course must to be taken in the final/graduating semester along with the comprehensive exam. Depending on background and experience, an MBA at Morgan can range from 33 credit hours to 57 credit hours. Application deadlines for graduation and comprehensive exams must be followed.

During the final term, a comprehensive exam is required to provide the student an opportunity to consolidate and show his/her knowledge. The comprehensive indicates the students’ ability to diagnose a complex case and remedy any issues they uncover. A student must pass the comprehensive in order to graduate.

Courses should be taken at the Morgan campus during the MBA. There may be exceptional circumstances that require a class to be taken elsewhere. This requires approval of the Director of the MBA or Dean of the School of Business and Management.

Foundation Courses: 24 Credits


The Foundation courses can be intermixed with Core courses depending on the scheduling of the required Foundation course. In general, Foundation course requirements should be taken when they are offered. Under no circumstance should 600 level courses be taken before or with the pre-requisite Foundation course.

Core Courses: 33 Credits


(21 Core: 12 Electives) (Prerequisites in Parentheses)

The following 7 courses, 21 credits, will be required of all students. This series of courses presents an opportunity for students to expand their understanding of how organizations work and simultaneously build leadership skill sets. (ACCT 600 , BUAD 647 , FIN 620 , INSS 687 , to be taken in semester of intended graduation)

MBA Electives


Students must select four (4) courses from the list below that they believe will round out their skill sets for managing. These courses are rotated so students can broaden their managerial mind-set.

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