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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Business Administration

Overview

In offering the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Business Administration program, the Adnan Kassar School of Business draws on substantial experience in undergraduate business education to provide advanced learning for seekers of a business career in a global diverse setting, adapting its curriculum to meet the diverse needs of individuals with business and non-business backgrounds.

The goal of the MBA in Global Business Administration is to provide students with a high-quality education that managers seek to solve complex problems in today’s global business environment. We seek to form business professionals with solid analytical, communication and leadership skills in an ethical framework.

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students:

  1. The ability to utilize appropriate techniques to effectively analyses and solve problems in financial accounting and management, business economics, marketing, and statistical and strategic management.
  2. An understanding of the ethical and social dimension of a decision-making process.
  3. Effective communication skills that will allow them to be effective, diverse team players.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the MBA in Global Business Administration program, you’ll need the following:

  • Filled online application
  • Official transcripts showing a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
  • 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • CV or resume
  • Personal Statement
  • At least one letter of recommendation
  • Work experience recommended
  • Applicants may be asked for an interview
  • If English is not your first language, you will also need to supply an up-to-date English language test certificate. Graduates of recognized universities where the language of instruction is English are not required to provide formal proof of English proficiency.

Curriculum

A total of 33 credits are required as follows:

  • Core Requirements (18 credits)
  • Elective Courses (15 credits)

Core Requirements (18 credits)

  • ACC821O Final Accounting (3 cr.)
  • ECO811O Business Economics (3 cr.)
  • FIN861O Financial Management (3 cr.)
  • MGT875O Strategic Management (Capstone Experience) (3 cr.)
  • MKT841O Marketing Management (3 cr.)
  • QBA810O Core Business Analytics & Statistics (3 cr.)

Elective Courses (15 credits)

  • BDA811O Business Analytics for Competitive Advantage (3 cr.)
  • BDA812O Cognitive Analytics (3 cr.)
  • BUS880O Special Topics (3 cr.)
  • HOM835O Hospitality/Tourism Tourism Planning and Development (3 cr.)
  • MGT843O Global Business, Ethics and Social Responsibility (3 cr.)
  • MKT843O Social Media Marketing (3 cr.)
  • MKT844O Marketing Analytics (3 cr.)
  • MKT845O Digital Marketing (3 cr.)
  • QBA851O Quantitative Methods in Business (3 cr.)
  • QBA852O Research Methods (3 cr.)