Program Overview
Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business
General Master's Degree Admission Requirements
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MBA Director & Advisor: Abe Harraf, Ph.D.
Location: Kepner 1090D
Telephone: 970-351-1116
Website: mcb.unco.edu/programs/graduate-programs.aspx
The Master of Business Administration at University of Northern Colorado is designed to prepare the students for managerial positions in for profit, not-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 a concentration.
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, 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 professional quality written documents on a business topic.
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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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Degree Requirements — 36 Credits
MBA Non-Credit Foundation Modules (Students are allowed to take only MBA 654 while they are taking the MBA foundation modules. Successful completion of the MBA foundation modules is a prerequisite for all other courses.)
Required Core — 24 credits
| MBA 605 | Data Analytics and Visualization | 3 |
| MBA 610 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MBA 650 | Economics of Managerial Decisions | 3 |
| MBA 654 | Ethical Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 656 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MBA 658 | Advanced International Business | 3 |
| MBA 660 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MBA 670 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 |
Students with an undergraduate degree in accounting will replace MBA 610 Managerial Accounting with an MBA elective.
Concentration Courses — 9 credits
General Elective — 3 Credits
Take 3 credits from the following: