Master of Business Administration
There has never been a better time to earn a master degree like Oakland City University’s MBA. In today’s highly competitive workplace, individuals need an education that goes beyond fundamentals. Oakland City University’s 36-credit hour Master of Business Administration degree takes a hands-on approach to developing success, building knowledge, and expanding skills. Students develop and strengthen skills and knowledge in leadership, management, decision-making, team dynamics, financial management, and communication. This program provides the adult professional with a comprehensive overview and application of essential business concepts.
OCU’s challenging MBA program is for individuals who possess relevant experience and seek in-depth knowledge in management and strategy. Also, the program provides flexibility for the busy working adult learner. By requiring students to have educational and professional competencies, it utilizes adult learning methods that accelerate the educational process and shortens the program completion time. This approach allows learners to incorporate a rigorous MBA program into an already busy schedule.
Study components in the degree are designed to incorporate up-to-date case studies and include participants’ real-life employment interests and issues. These relevant learning tools invigorate the mind and provide for a stimulating learning atmosphere. Even those who have not attended school in years can enjoy learning in this program format.
The OCU approach makes a difference that matters. The degree format allows the working adult to attend classes one at a time, one night a week. The degree is designed to prepare participants in the principles, techniques, and skills essential to both the theories and practices in business. The program also develops students’ communication and analytical skills that are essential to careers in today’s business environment.
Classes start soon, with new groups forming at the beginning of each semester. Subjects include managerial finance, marketing, corporate finance, international business, corporate governance, organizational communication, and leadership.
| MBA Courses: |
| MBA 510 Financial & Managerial Accounting |
MBA 515 Organizational Communication |
| MBA 520 Financial Management |
MBA 525 Management Information Systems |
| MBA 540 International Corporate Financial Policy |
MBA 545 Marketing Management |
| MBA 550 Managerial Economics |
MBA 555 International Business Management |
| MBA 570 Strategic Mgt & Operational Planning |
MBA 575 Leadership & Organizational Behavior |
| MBA 580 Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics |
MBA 590 Quantitative Business Research |
MBA Admission Requirements:
- Application for Admission, completed in full with application fee
- Official transcript from a regionally accredited institution showing a bachelor degree with the following courses: accounting, finance, and statistics (with a minimum grade of C+)
- Graduate test within the last five years with one of the following scores: GPA of 3.00 or above and a score above the mean on the GMAT, GRE, or MAT; or a GPA between 2.50 and 3.00 and a score above the 65th percentile on the GMAT, GRE, or MAT
- Current resume showing a minimum three years of professional work experience
- Three letters of recommendation
(Evaluation of a prospective student is based on overall satisfaction of the requirements. If a specific prerequisite is not met, the applicant may petition for conditional admittance.)
Policy on Transfer of Prior Graduate Courses:
- A maximum of 9 credit hours may be transferred into the program. Transfer hours must come from a regionally accredited institution and closely align with courses in the curriculum
- For OCU MSM students, the 9 credit hours that may be transferred into the MBA program are: Management Information Systems, Organizational Communication and Leadership, and Marketing Management
Program Format:
- 12 courses of 3 credit hours each, 36 semester hours
- Three courses per semester, four semesters, completed in 16 months
- Classes will meet for one four-hour evening session per week for six weeks, one course at a time
- Internet or Blackboard sessions may be substituted for some classroom meetings
Projected Costs:
- Tuition - $350 per credit hour / $1,050 per course
- Fees - $35 application fee; $75 graduation fee
(Tuition and fee costs are subject to change without notice. Contact your Admissions Representative for current program costs.)
MBA Checksheet
This program may be completed at Wilder Center, Evansville Center , Bedford Center, the Indianapolis Center,, or Rockport Center. To apply to the MBA program, you should either call an SAEL admissions representative at the center you want to attend, download and print out an admissions application and send it to the campus you wish to attend along with the application fee, or apply on-line.
Complete program information, including locations, dates, fees, admissions criteria, and course and program descriptions can be obtained directly from:
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