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)

Economics

The MBA with a concentration in Economics will study traditional micro and macro policies as well as how trade policies are affected by national and international economic trends. In this program, students will study the forces that drive markets and the economics of the decision-making processes of businesses and consumers, which can help provide students with an understanding of the economic concepts necessary for sound business decision-making.