MBAMaster's

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Develop advanced skills in business strategy, management, and decision-making through your chosen concentration.

9–12 months45 Credits
Program Snapshot

45Total credit hours

Core Courses + Concentration + Research Project Paper

Degree awarded
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Duration
9–12 months full-timeup to 18 months part-time
Available concentrations
Data ScienceSustainable BusinessBusiness Emerging Technologies

The MBA program prepares current and aspiring professionals for leadership roles in a dynamic global business environment. The program emphasizes strategic management, innovation, decision-making, digital transformation, and sustainable business practices.

Program Goals

What the MBA is designed to achieve

Five overarching goals shape every course, assessment, and project in the program.

  1. 01

    Develop graduates who demonstrate advanced mastery of core business disciplines, including strategy, marketing, finance, human resources, and operations.

  2. 02

    Equip students with the analytical and technological skills to navigate data-intensive business environments with confidence and rigor.

  3. 03

    Foster ethical leadership, sustainability consciousness, and a commitment to responsible business practice.

  4. 04

    Prepare students to contribute meaningfully within their chosen concentration, whether in data science, sustainable development, or business technologies management.

  5. 05

    Build research competency enabling graduates to conduct applied business research and translate insights into strategic action.

Program Learning Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

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

  • PLO 1

    Evaluate competitive business strategies aligned with organizational goals and environmental dynamics.

  • PLO 2

    Apply advanced marketing, financial, and operational frameworks to complex business challenges.

  • PLO 3

    Design and lead human resource initiatives that support organizational performance and employee development.

  • PLO 4

    Utilize data analytics and AI tools to inform managerial decision-making and business process optimization.

  • PLO 5

    Assess sustainability risks and opportunities and integrate ESG considerations into strategic planning.

  • PLO 6

    Demonstrate research proficiency through the design, execution, and reporting of original applied business research.

  • PLO 7

    Exhibit advanced communication, collaboration, and leadership competencies in diverse organizational contexts.

Program Structure

Your path to the degree

Three stages, 45 credit hours. Build a shared foundation, specialize in the area that fits your ambitions, then prove your mastery through original research.

Stage 1 · 27 credit hours

Core courses

All MBA students, regardless of concentration, complete nine core modules (27 credit hours) and a Research Project Paper (6 credit hours). These modules establish the intellectual foundation and integrative management perspective essential for advanced professional practice.

9 courses · 27 credit hours

Stage 2 · 12 credit hours

Choose your concentration

Students select one of three concentrations. Each concentration comprises four modules, totaling 12 credit hours.

Data Science

This concentration prepares students to leverage data-driven approaches for strategic business decisions. Students develop proficiency in AI-enhanced analytics, business process automation, and data visualization, skills in high demand across virtually every industry sector.

4 courses · 12 credit hours

Stage 3 · 6 credit hours

Research Project Paper

BUS 6006 credit hours

Research Project Paper

This project paper requires students to identify a real-world business problem within their area of specialization, conduct a rigorous literature review, apply appropriate research methodologies, and produce an original research document that meets graduate scholarly standards.

  1. Step 1Identify a real-world business problem
  2. Step 2Conduct a rigorous literature review
  3. Step 3Apply appropriate research methodologies
  4. Step 4Produce an original research document

The Research Project Paper is designed to provide MBA students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to a real-world business problem. This module emphasizes the development of advanced research skills and the application of statistical analysis to guide decision-making in complex business environments. Through this project, students will deepen their understanding of research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and how these can be used to solve business challenges.

Skills You'll Gain

Capabilities you'll carry into the boardroom

  • Strategic leadership and executive decision-making
  • Financial management, budgeting, and capital allocation
  • Marketing strategy and human resources leadership
  • Digital transformation and technology adoption frameworks
  • Entrepreneurship, innovation, and new-venture development
  • International business and cross-cultural management
  • Sustainable business practices and ESG integration
  • AI applications in business and cybersecurity governance
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