Degree Requirements
The Master of Business Administration program at The University of Findlay is designed to equip the student with skills that can be directly applied in the workplace. The integrative nature of the curriculum seeks to link theory with practice, as well as address current and emerging issues such as total quality management and global competitiveness. Students must complete a total of 11 courses (33 semester hours) to earn an MBA. No more than one course with a grade of “C+,” “C” or “C-” can be used to meet graduation requirements. A student may choose to complete the standard program of study or one of the listed specialized concentrations to receive an MBA degree.
MBA Curriculum:
The student must complete a total of 11 courses (33 semester hours) to earn an MBA. No more than one course with a grade of “C+,” “C” or “C-” can be used to meet graduation requirements. A student may choose to complete the standard program of study or one of the listed specialized concentrations to receive an MBA degree.
MBA STANDARD PROGRAM OF STUDY
| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 618 | Finance Management | 3 |
| MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 638 | Decision-Making in Financial Management | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
| MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| MBA 670 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2016
Specialized Concentrations
Students can choose one of the following specialized concentrations (minimum of 33 semester hours). Students must take all of the courses within the chosen concentration. Courses at the 700-level are to be taken in the student’s last semester.
BUSINESS ANALYTICS CONCENTRATION
The student must complete a total of 13 courses (39 semester hours) to earn an MBA with a Business Analytics Concentration. Students who complete this concentration will also be awarded a certificate in data analytics. No more than one course with a grade of “C+,” “C” or “C-” can be used to meet graduation requirements.| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 618 | Finance Management | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
| MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| MBA 670 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
| CSCI 523 | Statistical Methods for Business Analytics | 3 |
| CSCI 590 | Data Mining for Decision Making | 3 |
| CSCI 623 | Advanced Statistical Methods of Business Analytics | 3 |
| CSCI 690 | Data Visualization and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
Effective as of 4/1/2022
CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CMA) CONCENTRATION
| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 638 | Decision-Making in Financial Management | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| MBA 670 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| MBA 675 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 676 | Financial Planning, Performance and Controls | 3 |
| MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
A student with an accounting undergraduate degree may substitute MBA 670 with MBA 682
Effective as of 8/1/2014CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) CONCENTRATION
| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 638 | Decision-Making in Financial Management | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
| MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
A student seeking a CPA concentration must take two of the following:
Effective as of 8/1/2014
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 618 | Finance Management | 3 |
| MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| HCMG 600 | Managed Care | 3 |
| HCMG 610 | Healthcare Regulations and Public Policy | 3 |
| HCMG 620 | Healthcare Financial Analysis and Control | 3 |
| HCMG 700 | Healthcare Management Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2018
MBA Optional Elective Courses
A STUDENT MAY TAKE ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES LISTED BELOW.
The elective courses are not required for earning a MBA.
| EDSP 657 | Athletic Administration Financial Analysis and Reporting | 3 |
| MBA 633 | Special Topics in Marketing | 3 |
| MBA 673 | Special Topics in Accounting | 1-3 |
| MBA 683 | Special Topics in Finance | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Optional Second Concentrations
Second concentrations are offered for students seeking additional expertise in a specific area. Taking a second concentration is OPTIONAL and not a requirement for earning a MBA. Listed below are the classes that must be taken for each second concentration.
FINANCE
| MBA 648 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| MBA 654 | Risk Management | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
| MBA 622 | Contracts and Labor Relations | 3 |
| MBA 624 | Organizational and Human Resource Development | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
| MBA 660 | International Business | 3 |
| MBA 664 | International Trade and Marketing | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
MARKETING
| MBA 634 | Seminar in Marketing and Promotion | 3 |
| MBA 662 | International Marketing | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
| MBA 627 | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | 3 |
| MBA 628 | ISO 9000 and Lean Manufacturing | 3
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