Business Administration (Masters)

• MBA 505 – Human Resources of Leaders 3 Credits
• MBA 513 – Global Business 3 Credits
• MBA 515 – Marketing Management and Planning 3 Credits
• MBA 516 – Accounting and Finance for Business Leaders 3 Credits
• MBA 518 – Managerial Economics 3 Credits
• MBA 520 – Current Topics in Business Law and Ethics 3 Credits
• MBA 522 – Information Systems and Technology 3 Credits
• MBA 600 – Strategic Management and Business Policy 3 Credits

A graduate with a business degree is able to pursue any number of career options. The demand for Human Resources Managers is expected to rise 7% from 2021 to 2031, an increase of 12,600 jobs.

The average median wage for a Human Resources Manager is $126,230.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics

Employment of management occupations is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations, which will result in about 505,400 new jobs. Employment growth will be driven by the formation of new organizations and expansion of existing ones, which will require more workers to manage these operations.

The median annual wage for management occupations was $98,560 in May 2015, which was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups.

**Occupational Employment Outlook

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Integrate the application of theories of management, human resource management, marketing, finance, and economics in complex business settings;
• Analyze various leader, follower, cultural, and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership and adapt to the needs of situations, employees, co-workers, and markets in a global economy;
• Analyze ethical dilemmas in business situations and make decisions respecting the roles of ethics, laws, and personal integrity;
• Develop problem solving skills by utilizing facts and evidence in drawing conclusions, applying decision making theories, and adapting to varied environments;
• Develop an aptitude for operating businesses in volatile regulatory environments in a global setting;
• Think strategically; and
• Communicate effectively in professional settings.

Additionally, depending upon the specialization chosen, the student will:

• Develop the broad-based knowledge and dispositions necessary for professional accountancy; or
• Develop analytical and strategic acumen applicable to the health care industry; or
• Develop the multifaceted skill necessary to manage complex programs and contracts.