Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) aims to provide the student an opportunity to further enhance their business acumen by tying academic concepts to practical applications relevant to current real-world business challenges. The combination of analytical, quantitative, and strategic skills gained through the program provide a foundation from which multiple professional opportunities can be pursued. The program is designed to serve the needs of both fully employed and full-time students.

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

1. Produce clear, concise, and compelling written business documents that communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information in an effective manner. (ILO1)
2. Deliver oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology. (ILO2)
3. Use critical thinking to identify viable options that can create short-term and long-term value for organizations and their stakeholders. (ILO3)
4. Exhibit awareness of professional standards, Christian ethical principles, and core personal values in business decision-making. (ILO5)
5. Demonstrate information literacy when conducting research on an existing company, identify improvements that may be needed and provide a plan to implement the plan with identifiable metrics to measure for effect. (ILO6)

Agribusiness

The MBA with a concentration in Agribusiness is the study of food consumers, retailers, marketers, processors and primary producers, with a focus on profitably managing the producer-to-consumer chain. This program gives students opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills and practice; develop their careers; and be able to deliver more profitable outcomes for agribusiness. Students learn to locate, analyze, interpret, synthesize and apply information to agribusiness problems and opportunities. Graduates demonstrate specialized knowledge of agribusiness management, and business and communication skills associated with their selected areas of study.