Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program provides graduate training in management to adult business professionals. The goal of our program is to produce graduates who are adept at solving strategic problems and trained in multimedia communication technologies. Students can elect to become experts in the relation of human resource management to the long-range planning process, or the management and marketing of new technologies and products. Students will have the use of a laptop computer for the duration of their studies. The Master of Business Administration degree is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
Concentrations:
- Financial Planning
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Strategic Management
Program of Study:
The M.B.A. program provides a four-level course of study designed to be responsive to the student's prior academic training and career objectives.
Level I Foundation Courses. Level I consists of five foundation courses in economics, accounting, mathematics, statistics, and information technology. Students with sufficient background may be exempted from some or all Level I courses.
Level II Core Courses. Six advanced courses required of all students at Level II cover multimedia applications, human resources management, organizational behavior, managerial aspects of accounting, marketing, and financial management.
Level III Concentration or Electives Option. Level III provides a wide diversity of advanced electives. Students may choose a concentration in Financial Planning, Strategic Human Resource Management, or Strategic Management. It is not necessary, however, to declare a concentration; for those students, a General Management Electives Option is available.
Level IV Capstone Sequence. A two-course capstone sequence at Level IV addresses the major strategic alternatives open to enterprises. This sequence requires completion of a team-based project/case study.
Foundation Course Waiver
Generally, the graduate foundation courses will be required of students entering the program. A decision to exempt a student from foundation level courses is made at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee after examination of all appropriate documents, including official transcripts of prior course work.
Admissions Requirements
Medaille College has a rolling admissions policy and students may be admitted for the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Applicants are encouraged to apply in accordance with the following schedule:
Fall Semester Deadline August 15
Spring Semester Deadline January 1
Summer Semester Deadline June 1
Successful admissions candidates will generally have met the following selection criteria:
- An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7: The Graduate Admissions Committee reviews the undergraduate record, noting the total GPA, the area of concentration, and the trend of grades. A minimum 2.7 GPA is recommended, although all applications will be reviewed. Students under 2.7 will require convincing evidence of intellectual ability, communications skills, and initiative.
- Two applicant reference forms: The committee reviews references of applicants as they contribute to an understanding of the applicant's academic ability, leadership skills, and aptitude for graduate study. All applicants are required to have two forms submitted for review.
- Satisfactory GRE or GMAT scores: A good balance of scores in verbal and quantitative areas is needed. No minimum total GMAT is required, but the average entering student is above the 50th percentile. Students may be accepted provisionally pending receipt of exam scores or successful completion of the first 12 credits of course work.
- Demonstrable computer skills: Applicants must have a basic understanding of computers, including business application software, such as electronic spreadsheets, database management systems, and word processing applications. Appropriate undergraduate course work or work experience will be considered.
- Appropriate work experience: Job responsibilities of both a full-time or part-time nature are reviewed with regard to the applicant's leadership skills, promotability within the organization, aptitude for a management career, and general knowledge of the business environment. Applicants without significant work experience will also be considered.
Provisional Admission
Students may be admitted provisionally to the M.B.A. program pending receipt of credentials such as original transcripts or scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test. Students admitted as provisional students may take no more than 12 semester hours of credit (four courses) prior to formal admission.
Degree Requirements
The program of study leading to a Medaille M.B.A. consists of five Level I foundation courses, six Level II core courses, three Level III electives, and two Level IV capstone courses. Any or all of the foundation courses may be waived if prior study is deemed of sufficient value. Thus, the minimum number of courses required to obtain a Medaille M.B.A. is 11 (6 core, 3 electives, and 2 capstone); the maximum number for those with no previous academic work in business administration is 16 (5 foundation, 6 core, 3 electives, and 2 capstone).
Academic Performance Requirements
Good academic standing means that a student is making acceptable progress towards a graduate degree. Minimum academic requirements for good academic standing established by the Business program are as follows. The average of the grades for all courses taken in fulfillment of degree requirements at Medaille must be at least a B (3.0). It is the student's responsibility to monitor his or her cumulative grade point average, ensuring that any grades falling below B are offset by corresponding grades above B. A student whose grade point average falls below a 3.0 is automatically placed on academic probation.
M.B.A. students must earn a grade of B- or better in each of the six core courses. A student earning less than B- in a core course is required to repeat the course.
Time Limit
Students entering the M.B.A. program normally have five (5) years to complete their graduate studies. Since continuous active participation in the M.B.A. program is essential for proper graduate training, all graduate students must be registered for a minimum of three credit hours during each fall and spring semester. Graduate students in good academic standing who cannot maintain continuous registration should apply for a leave of absence by the beginning of the semester in which the leave is to begin.
Academic Review/Probation/Dismissal
Any graduate student who receives a grade of F in any course required for completion of the M.B.A. degree or who indicates a lack of ability as determined by the program faculty, will receive an immediate academic review by the graduate program faculty. Upon completion of the academic review, the graduate program faculty may place the student on academic probation. Such notice will be made in writing by the department chairperson or designee prior to the end of the drop/add period of the next semester and will indicate the terms of the probation and its removal. Any student placed on academic probation is limited to three (3) credits per module while on probation and is required to sign and adhere to a prescribed probationary contract. Any graduate student not meeting the written terms of their academic probation may be academically dismissed from the College.
Transfer Credit
Credit for study deemed equivalent to graduate foundation courses or for graduate work completed at other regionally accredited institutions may be offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Medaille M.B.A. when the work is of acceptable quality and appropriate to the program.
Prerequisite Requirements
Students are required to adhere to the following prerequisite conditions:
1. For students who have yet to complete their foundation courses (500, 501, 502, 503, 504), 50% of their course work must be in the foundation element during any particular mod session.
2. Students must complete four core courses prior to taking any elective course.
3. Students must complete all six core courses prior to taking the capstone sequence (630, 631).
Convenient Evening Format
Medaille's M.B.A. is offered through the College's well-known evening studies program. The schedule consists of two nine-week modules per semester. Each module consists of classes that meet two evenings per week (either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday).
You may take up to 12 credits per semester in this format. You'll be considered a full-time student by attending only two classes and evenings at a time. This powerful format enables you to complete your M.B.A. degree in less time than other evening programs.
Depending on individual circumstances, students may complete the program in three to four semesters. Given Medaille's unique approach to scheduling, it may be possible to earn your M.B.A. degree in 14 months.
Curriculum
Master of Business Administration Credit Hours
Foundation Courses 15 credits
MBA 500 Economic Analysis (3)
MBA 501 Accounting Analysis (3)
MBA 502 Mathematics for Managers (3)
MBA 503 Business Statistics (3)
MBA 504 E-Skills for Management (3)
Core Courses 18 credits
MBA 600 Multimedia Applications in Business (3)
MBA 601 Strategic Human Resource Management (3)
MBA 602 Organizational Behavior and Development (3)
MBA 603 Managerial Accounting (3)
MBA 604 Marketing Through New Media (3)
MBA 605 Financial Management (3)
Concentration or Electives 9 credits
Financial Planning Concentration (MBA 640 plus choice of two other courses)
MBA 640 Fundamentals of Financial Planning (3)
MBA 641 Insurance Planning (3)
MBA 642 Investment Planning (3)
MBA 643 Tax Planning (3)
MBA 644 Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits (3)
MBA 645 Estate Planning (3)
Strategic Human Resource Management Concentration (Choose any three courses)
MBA 610 Labor and Employment Law (3)
MBA 611 Strategic Planning and Staffing (3)
MBA 612 Compensation, Organizational Strategy, and Firm Performance
MBA 613 Strategic Training and Human Resource Development (3)
MBA 614 Theory and Practice of Negotiations (3)
Strategic Management Concentration (Choose any three courses)
MBA 620 Economics of Strategy (3)
MBA 621 Operations Management (3)
MBA 622 Multinational Business (3)
MBA 623 Strategic Marketing (3)
MBA 624 Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation (3)
General Management Electives Option
MBA 610 or above (9)
Students must select any three MBA courses numbered 610 or above that are relevant to their career goals and objectives. The selection by each student is made in consultation with, and at the discretion of, the department chairperson.
Capstone Sequence 6 credits
MBA 630 Advanced Strategy (3)
MBA 631 Integrative Case Studies (3)
Team-Based Project/Case Study: A major part of the grade in MBA 631, and a requirement for graduation, is completion of a team-based project/case study, which will be presented in both the written and oral form.
Total Credits 48
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