The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed specifically to ensure entry level professionals possess a practical foundation from which to build their careers long into the future.
The distinctive curriculum prepares future business supervisors and managers to be leaders by deepening their understanding of the interplay between the quantitative (revenue, profit and costs) and the qualitative (meaning, relationships and values) in business organizations. This approach challenges “bottom line” thinking and fosters recognition of the inherent value of communication and relationship building. Both short term decision-making and long term strategic thinking for the individual and for the organization are reflected in emphases on the traditional business skills and knowledge necessary for employment, as well as, ongoing career development.
Program Outcomes Matched to Institutional Outcomes
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Institutional Outcomes
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Program Outcomes include the abilities to…
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Identify and apply the ethical and moral dimensions of students’ particular field of study.
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- Think holistically through a systems perspective
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Demonstrate effective communication skills in both written and oral formats.
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- Develop interpersonal skills
- Communicate with clarity and credibility
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Demonstrate competency in programmatic content and career preparation through applied and/or experiential learning opportunities.
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- Apply concepts and principles to real world problems
- Prepare for continuing professional development
- Understand the dynamics of business
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Engage in responsible citizenship, social justice, and environmental stewardship.
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Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate information from diverse sources and perspectives.
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- Think analytically and critically
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Credits
Candidates must satisfactorily complete 39 graduate credits, with a cumulative GPA of Saint Joseph’s College courses of 3.0 or higher.
About the Curriculum
The “leveled” curriculum consists of four reciprocally interdependent groups of courses that reflect a developmental approach to the art and discipline of leadership, thus ensuring students achieve a high level of mastery in each of the program outcome areas.
- Each level builds on the lessons of the previous coursework.
- Personal advisors work closely with students to ensure they choose courses from the schedule that will ensure optimal progress as they advance through the program.
- Students can expect that although each faculty member brings their unique perspective and knowledge to their teaching, they share the same mission: to help students develop the essential business and leadership competencies (program outcomes).
Students can also expect a high degree of quality and genuine caring in the guidance they receive on their learning journey.
Schedule
Courses are offered in five terms per year and are ten weeks in length.
This semi-asynchronous online program consists of both independent study and discussion based courses. Students have the opportunity to engage in research, reflection, writing and facilitated discussions with classmates much like they would in a traditional classroom but without the requirement of everyone being online on the same day or at the same time.
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