Master of Business Administration
Mission: The mission of the Master of Business Administration is to equip students for professional careers by offering an outstanding core business curriculum that is highly integrated with a Christian worldview so that they will be leaders in a global community.
General Requirements
The students must successfully complete the MBA 36-hour graduate curriculum with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
Comprehensive Exam
Completion of the Educational Testing Services Major Field Test for the MBA must be done prior to graduation.
Time Limitation
The MBA degree must be completed within seven years from the point of matriculation. Requests for extensions may be made in writing to the Dean of Business and are subject to the Provost’s approval.
Payment of Financial Accounts
All financial accounts must be fully paid. Academic credit, transcript, and diploma will be held if the account is not paid in full.
General Goals of the Master of Business Administration
The purpose of this degree program is to offer undergraduates with a business degree the opportunity for advanced study to acquire a master's degree leading to higher level positions, leadership positions, or perhaps ownership.
Specific Outcomes and Learning Objectives
The student will develop competence in the following areas: business expertise, Christian worldview in business context, communication proficiency, critical thinking skills, ethical decision making, and teamwork/collaboration. The MBA Program will produce more highly educated business leaders. Graduates of the MBA will demonstrate civility in working collaboratively.
| Student Learning Objectives |
Content |
Activity - Assignment designed to address this objective |
Evaluation - Evidence of student achievement |
| SLO#1: The student will demonstrate advanced proficiency in functional areas of business (accounting, finance, marketing, and management). |
BUS 511; BUS 513: BUS 516; BUS 524; BUS 540; BUS 575 |
Case studies, papers, content specific assignments, quizzes and exams. |
ETS Major Field Exam - MBA Results
Scores on specific assignments from each functional area. |
| SLO#2. The student will analyze and evaluate business concepts from a Christian perspective. |
BUS 504; BUS 506; BUS 507; BUS 511; BUS 513; BUS 516; BUS 524; BUS 527; BUS 530; BUS 540; BUS 550; BUS 575 |
Case studies, papers, discussion forums |
Case study analysis
Rubric scoring for Christian World View |
| SLO#3: The student will communicate professionally and persuasively within the business framework. |
BUS 504; BUS 506; BUS 507; BUS 511; BUS 513; BUS 516; BUS 524; BUS 527; BUS 530; BUS 540; BUS 550; BUS 575 |
Case studies, papers, and presentations. |
Case Study Analysis, Written Assignment Analysis |
| SLO#4: The student will demonstrate the ability to think critically to solve problems using qualitative and quantitative analysis. |
BUS 504; BUS 506; BUS 507; BUS 511; BUS 513; BUS 516; BUS 524; BUS 527; BUS 530; BUS 540; BUS 550; BUS 575 |
Case studies, discussion forums, specific assignments in economics, accounting, and finance. |
Case Study Analysis; Written Analysis |
| SLO#5: The student will apply standards of ethics in business decision making. |
BUS 516; BUS 527; BUS 550 |
Case studies, research papers, discussion forums. |
Case Study Analysis, Written Analysis, Research Results Analysis |
| SLO#6: The student will collaborate effectively and with civility as a contributing member of diverse teams. |
BUS 506; BUS 511; BUS 575 |
Case studies, group research projects, group papers. |
Case Study Analysis, Written Analysis, Research Results Analysis |
Course Requirements
The 36-hour MBA is prescriptive with no electives, requiring the following twelve courses:
Total Credit Hours: 36