Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program provides training in
business for students interested in understanding the working nature of business
in a competitive environment. Courses in the M.B.A. program integrate information
and theories from various disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance,
marketing, production operations, and strategic management. The objective
of this program is to develop students into broadly educated business managers
and executives who understand the nature of business as a whole, with the
tools and techniques applicable to a wide variety of business situations.
The capstone for the M.B.A. program gives students the chance to bring together
all of the theories, skills, and tools studied during the program and integrate
them into a learning experience that highlights the nature of competition
and the kind of strategic maneuvering that must be done in order to succeed.
Additionally, the M.B.A. core curriculum is aligned with the content areas
that are specified for the new Certified M.B.A. (CMBA) examination.
The degree requires satisfactory completion of 27 credit
hours of the M.B.A. curriculum and 9 credit hours of graduate electives
for a total of 36 credit hours, or if an area of emphasis is selected for
a total of no less than 48 credit hours. Students who require prerequisite
courses may have to complete more than 36 or 48 credit hours to receive
the M.B.A.
Master of Arts in Information
Technology Management
The M.A. in information technology management (ITM)
program is designed to educate and develop managers who can effectively
manage the planning, design, selection, implementation, use, and administration
of emerging and converging information and communications technologies.
The program curriculum provides students with the technical knowledge and
management knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate people,
information and communication technologies, and business processes in support
of organizational strategic goals.
Master of Arts in Management and
Leadership
This curriculum is designed for individuals who are seeking a graduate degree
with a broad general management and leadership perspective.
Master of Arts in Human Resources Development
The main objective of the human resources development program is to develop
professionals in human resources development who have both a broad conceptual
understanding of human resources development and a "working knowledge”
of a wide range of individual, group, and organization development strategies
and tactics. This combination will enhance the careers of students already
in human resources development, and increase the likelihood that students
wanting to enter the field will be productive in their new careers by leveraging
this knowledge base. Another objective of the program is to develop knowledge,
skills, and abilities that are relevant in a wide variety of different human
resources development settings and roles. For example, the program should
prepare students to work in corporate offices, boutique training firms, or
human resources development consulting firms.
Master of Arts in Human Resources Management
The goal of the human resources management major is to prepare human resource
professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's
workforce. The program content is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage
of the major human resource responsibilities, addressing strategic and operational
aspects. The courses involve both practical and theoretical considerations
in the professional development of men and women in the field of human resources
in such settings as business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations
and institutions.