MBA Core Curriculum

The core curriculum of the MBA program is comprised of advanced management courses designed to add significant incremental learning and experiences beyond the foundational knowledge courses and offer students in-depth exposure to current topics in business.

Advanced Management Courses in MBA Core Curriculum

Prerequisites are listed in parenthesis.

Table 2.  MBA Core Curriculum Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:  Upon completion of the core curriculum within the MBA program, students will be able to:

Foundation Knowledge Coursework

Advanced Management Coursework

Understand, analyze and apply accounting information to facilitate strategic decision making

(BA 211 and BA 213) or  BA 515

BA 528

Identify and use analytical tools to measure firm value and manage firm growth through strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, international expansion, and new venture development.

BA 340
or BA 360
or BA 515

BA 540
BA 543

Demonstrate awareness of economic, environmental, political, ethical, legal and regulatory contexts of global business practice

BA 230
or BA 233
or BA 513

BA 531

Discuss and analyze how value is created through the integrated production and distribution of goods, services, and information.

BA 357
or BA 514

BA 561

BA 531

Understand and apply conceptual frameworks and skills required for interpersonal effectiveness as leaders and members of teams and organizations.

BA 351
or BA 352
or BA 516

BA 560,

BA 562

Use statistical and management science tools to support organizational decision making.

BA 276
or BA 514

BA 555

Master core marketing concepts and effectively communicate and apply the ideas, strategies and tactics that result from them.

BA 390

or BA 516

BA 590

Recognize the role of and utilize information technologies as they influence the structure and processes of organizations and economies, and as they influence the roles and techniques of management.

None

BA 572

View and evaluate business plans and activities in an international context.

None

Integrated throughout coursework