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UNA MBA@ASU. Invest in Yourself. The MBA is one of the most recognizable and desired professional degrees in the United States and the world.
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Invest in Yourself • The MBA is one of the most recognizable and desired professional degrees in the United States and the world. • The purpose of this esteemed degree is to provide training in the theory and practice of business management. It is suitable for students from a wide range of undergraduate backgrounds. • The MBA gives you control of your future, provides opportunities and helps you to be a valuable contributor to the world around you. • Your consideration of this degree means that you understand the importance of investing in yourself. UNA MBA@ASU
UNA MBA • The UNA MBA Value Proposition: A great education at a reasonable cost . • You can finish in one year, or at the pace that is best for you. • If you do not have a business undergraduate degree, then we offer several options for meeting program prerequisites. UNA MBA@ASU
UNA MBA • Many concentrations allow you to tailor your program to fit your career goals (Accounting, Finance, Health Care Management, Information Systems, International Business, Project Management, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Using SAP, Professional Concentration). • An Executive MBA option is available for students with significant business experience. • You can begin your program any semester based on what fits your needs. UNA MBA@ASU
UNA MBA@ASU • Core courses offered in a hybrid format 50% classroom; 50% live access through internet • Electives offered completely online • Accounting electives offered in hybrid format • Exams will be taken on ASU campus • $365 per credit hour includes all tuition and fees UNA MBA@ASU
Traditional Option Core Courses • MG 601 - MBA Skills and Outcomes (1 hr – online) • AC 626 - Cost for Management Decision Analysis • CIS 625 - Enterprise Systems Analysis and Design • EC 650 - Managerial Economics • FI 630 - Managerial Finance • MK 660 - Marketing Strategy • QM 670 – Decision Theory • MG 624 - Organizational Behavior • MG 640 - Management Policy UNA MBA@ASU
Traditional Option Concentrations (9 hrs) • Accounting Concentration (18 hours) • Finance Concentration • Health Care Management Concentration • Information Systems Concentration • International Business Concentration • Project Management Concentration • ERP Systems Using SAP Concentration • Professional Concentration UNA MBA@ASU
Traditional Option Learning Goals Goal 1: To be able to communicate effectively at a management level in a professional business organization. Goal 2: To be able to work effectively in a team environment and provide leadership skills to add value to the organization. Goal 3: To be able to understand the professional and ethical expectations for managers and the importance of meeting these expectations. Goal 4: To be prepared to function effectively at a management level in a diverse, dynamic global economic environment. Goal 5: To be able to synthesize knowledge across the disciplines to identify, analyze and solve ambiguous business problems and make effective decisions. UNA MBA@ASU
Executive Option Core Courses • MG 601 - MBA Skills and Outcomes (1 hour) • AC 626 - Cost for Management Decision Analysis • CIS 625 - Enterprise Systems Analysis and Design • FI 630 – Managerial Finance • MK 660 - Marketing Strategy • MG 624 - Organizational Behavior • MG 640 - Management Policy UNA MBA@ASU
Executive Option Prescribed Electives • EMB 680 - Career Management and Professional Development (1 semester hour) • EMB 602 - Management Mentoring (1 semester hour) • EMB 603 - Corporate Governance (1 semester hour) • EMB 604 - Legal, Social Ethical Environment of Global Business (3 semester hours) • EMB 605 - International Business Dynamics (3 semester hours) • EMB 651 - Special Topics (examples: Corporate Entrepreneurship; Strategic Human Resource Management; Economics of International Trade) (3 semester hours) • EMB 698 - MBA Capstone Project (3 semester hours) UNA MBA@ASU
Executive Option Learning Goals Goal 1: To be able to communicate effectively at a management level in a professional business organization. Goal 2: To be able to work effectively in a team environment and to demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills. Goal 3: To be able to understand the professional and ethical expectations for managers and the importance of meeting these expectations. Goal 4: To be prepared to function effectively at a management level in a diverse, dynamic global economic environment. Goal 5: To be able to synthesize knowledge across the disciplines to identify, analyze and solve ambiguous business problems and make effective decisions. Goal 6: To be able to conduct applied research directed at an organizational problem or opportunity. UNA MBA@ASU
MBA Program Comparison UNA MBA@ASU
Accounting MBA - Core • MG 601 - MBA Skills and Outcomes (1 hr – online) • CIS 625 - Enterprise Systems Analysis and Design • EC 650 - Managerial Economics • FI 630 - Managerial Finance • MK 660 - Marketing Strategy • MG 640 - Management Policy UNA MBA@ASU
Accounting MBA - Electives • AC 674 – Advanced Accounting Theory. • AC 675 – Advanced Tax Accounting. • AC 697 – Advanced Auditing. • AC 628 – Research in Accounting . • AC 686 – Controllership. • AC 694 – Business Combinations. UNA MBA@ASU
Course Sequence – MBA Core • Spring • EC650, MK660, MG640 (not offered 2013) • Summer • FI630, QM670 (2013 depends on enrollments) • Fall • CIS625, AC626, MG624 UNA MBA@ASU
Course Sequence – Accounting • Spring 2013: AC694 • Summer 2013: AC686 • Fall 2013: AC674, AC675, AC628 • Spring 2014: AC697, new elective • Summer 2014: AC694 • Fall 2014: AC674, AC675, AC628 UNA MBA@ASU
Admission to MBA (Traditional) Program Unconditional Admission: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and • GMAT score of 450 or higher and • a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale UNA MBA@ASU
Admission to MBA (Traditional) Program Conditional Admission: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and • GMAT score of 400 or higher • and a grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale UNA MBA@ASU
Admission to MBA Executive Option Unconditional Admission: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • Grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale • Current resume reflecting executive potential and eight or more years of increasing responsibility in professional management, or entrepreneurial positions. • Currently employed in supervisory, middle or upper management • Written professional statement discussing career objectives and rationale for advanced management study • Approval by the College of Business MBA Admissions Committee. UNA MBA@ASU
Admission to MBA Executive Option Conditional Admission: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • Current resume reflecting executive potential and six or more year of steady career progression. • Currently employed in supervisory, middle or upper management • An optional GMAT score of 600 or higher may be substituted for up to two years of the experience requirement • Written professional statement discussing career objectives and rationale for advanced management study • Letter of recommendation that addresses the applicant’s ability and motivation for graduate management study UNA MBA@ASU
Prerequisite Options UNA MBA@ASU
Financial Aid Students may apply for Federal Stafford Loans, subsidized and unsubsidized, by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Typically, a student must be enrolled in two graduate classes per semester [considered half-time] to qualify for federal student loans. An online application and additional information is available at UNA’s Student Financial Services website. UNA MBA@ASU
Application Process • Complete the Application for Admissions and submit a $25 application processing fee. • Note on Application that this is for ATHENS Program. • Request that official transcripts from all institutions where you earned undergraduate and graduate credit be forwarded to the UNA Office of Admissions. • Have GMAT or GRE scores sent to UNA UNA MBA@ASU
GMAT • www.mba.com • Cost is $250 • UNA GMAT scholarship if 550 or higher and unconditional admission; must complete at least 50% of program • Testing Center in Decatur UNA MBA@ASU
Length of Program • Most students who work full time take six or seven credit hours per semester • Students working part-time often take nine or ten hours per semester • Also depends on your other responsibilities at home, etc. UNA MBA@ASU
Questions • Toysan Reed MBA Coordinator/Advisorunamba@una.edu • For more information: http://www.una.edu/mba-requirements/ UNA MBA@ASU