An MBA opens doors to career opportunities far beyond the financial sector. In fact, information technology, energy, pharmaceuticals, and health care are among industries that saw double-digit growth in M.B.A. hiring last year and the employment outlook for M.B.A. graduates is up worldwide, according to the 2014 GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey.
The 36 to 63-credit Master of Business Administration provides the knowledge base and skills that enable professionals to become leaders in business by offering a comprehensive program which meets the needs of an ever-changing, global business environment. Students with an undergraduate business degree may waive up to 27 credits based on previous coursework. Coursework includes a mix of online and in-person courses, making it especially convenient for working professionals with busy schedules.
Students are encouraged to concentrate their study in one of the following business areas: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing. The curriculum also emphasizes personal brand development, including career planning, communication and presentation skill building, project management, team leadership and group dynamics, and social media for career success.
