Master of Business Administration
MBA Coordinator & Advisor: Don Gudmundson, Ph.D.
Location: Kepner 2053
Telephone: 970.351.2766
Faculty: Cris de la Torre, Ph.D., J.D.; Donald Gudmundson, Ph.D.; Abe Harraf, Ph.D.; Keiko Krahnke, Ph.D.; Milan Larson, Ph.D.; Jay Lightfoot, Ph.D.; Robert Lynch, Ph.D.; Janice Payan, Ph.D.; Philipp Schaberl, Ph.D.; Isaac Wanasika, Ph.D.
The Master of Business Administration at University of Northern Colorado is designed to prepare the students for managerial positions in for profit, non-for-profit and government settings. The flexibility of the program allows for both part time and full time students to take advantage of the state of the art curriculum under supervision of experienced faculty whose academic and professional experience garnered the prestigious Malcom Baldrige award for the college.
Each course blends theoretical and practical aspect of decision making under varied business conditions enabling students to apply their academic and professional experiences in solving the challenging and ever-changing managerial problems. The program is intended to utilize an integrated approach across functional disciplines equipping students to approach their managerial roles and responsibilities holistically throughout their professional life. The program also provides an opportunity to all qualified students to pursue their graduate business course of study regardless of their undergraduate major.
The program consists of non-credit required modules, core courses, and elective credits that will culminate in an emphasis.
MBA Program Learning Goals and Objectives
As part of the Monfort College of Business’ continuous improvement efforts, it has developed the following learning goals and objectives. The outcomes related to these learning goals and objectives are measured and the results are reviewed by faculty. Corrective actions are taken as needed to ensure a superior learning experience for our students.
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Learning Goals
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Learning Objectives
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Demonstrate proficiency with
key business knowledge
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Students will be able to integrate knowledge from all business disciplines applying current and emerging business knowledge and technology to make decisions in complex environments, alternatives, and propose feasible alternatives at a proficient level.
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Demonstrate ethical
awareness
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Students will demonstrate ethical awareness by employing an ethical framework to identify possible ethical issues or problems and analyze the consequences for various stakeholders.
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Demonstrate conceptual
and analytical skills
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Students will analyze data and information to identify key problems, generate and evaluate appropriate alternatives to make effective decisions.
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Demonstrate effective
communication skills
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Students will prepare and deliver professional quality oral presentations on a business topic.
Students will prepare professional quality business documents.
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Demonstrate knowledge of
how businesses operate in a
global environment
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Students will demonstrate awareness and understanding of the international challenges that encompass cultural, financial, legal and other international situations.
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Admissions to MBA Program
The MBA program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor degree from an accredited institution and are interested in obtaining a graduate degree that prepares them for managerial positions in their career. Prospective MBA students should be cognizant of competency requirements with business computer software applications in succeeding in the MBA program. This competency may be demonstrated through a college-level business computer software applications course within the past six years or significant work experience with such business computer software applications.
As well as meeting minimum admissions criteria, the admission process into the MBA program in the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado is subject to the approval of the MBA program coordinator and graduate faculty of the program in consultation with the Dean of the Monfort College of Business and the Dean of the Graduate School.
Criteria for Admissions into the MBA Program
To be admitted to the Master of Business Administration Online, you must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 point scale) for the most recent degree earned. Students with a cumulative GPA between 2.5 & 2.99 may be considered with additional requirements (see below). If you have completed a master's degree, or at least 18 credit hours towards a master's degree, the GPA of your master's work will be used. Students who hold a conferred Pharm D degree will also be considered for admission.
MBA Online Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree based on 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Students may be considered for admission based on a cumulative GPA between 2.50 and 2.99 (with additional requirements) based on work experience with the following formula: GPA x 200 + years of work experience x10 >= 600
- Submit your work history via the · Work History Form
- A minimum GMAT score of 500 (may be waived, see requirements below). Reference UNC university code W8Z
- One official transcript from any accredited college or university where a bachelor's degree or higher was earned (if you have earned multiple degrees, bachelor's level or higher, an official transcript is required from each college or university where a degree was conferred) in official format. The work history form must be received in order for UNC to verify if you qualify for a GMAT waiver. If you qualify for a GMAT waiver, your application status page will be updated to reflect that once the evaluation has been performed.
GMAT Waiver
- The applicant has an earned graduate degree
- The applicant has an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above with at least 2 years or more of continuous managerial work experience (career progression will be considered
- The applicant has an undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 to 2.99 with at least 4 years or more of continuous managerial work experience (career progression will be considered)
- The applicant has one or more of the following certifications:
- Certified Public Accounting, CPA
- Certified Financial Analyst, CFA
- Professional Engineer, PE
- Actuary
Transcripts
Request one official transcript from any accredited college or university where a bachelor's degree or higher was earned (if you have earned multiple degrees, bachelor's level or higher, an official transcript is required from each college or university where a degree was conferred). If you received a degree from UNC, you do not need to request a transcript from UNC. The Graduate School & International Admissions Office reserves the right to request that applicants provide official transcripts from other colleges or universities as needed. Applicants who have earned or are directly pursuing a higher degree from an accredited institution without receiving a bachelor's degree (i.e. PharmD) may be eligible to apply to the Graduate School without the conferral of a bachelor's degree.
If an applicant intends to use Veteran's Education Benefits, an official transcript from all colleges or universities attended will be required in order to maintain compliance with Veteran's Affairs policies.
International Applicants must prove acceptable English language proficiency before being granted regular admission.
UNC’s Minimum Scores for Graduate Students
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 60
UNC IEP: Level 7