Gwynedd Mercy University 2025-2026 University Catalog 140
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 4 + 1( MBA 4 + 1) Program Name: Master of Business Administration 4 + 1( MBA 4 + 1) Program Accreditation: International Accreditation Council for Business Education( IACBE; https:// iacbe. org /) Degree: Master of Business Administration Program Options: MBA in Healthcare Administration; MBA Strategic Management and Leadership Program Modality: On Ground and Online Program Director: TBD
Program Description: The Master of Business Administration is a degree program designed to meet the needs of a variety of business professionals. The overall aim of the Master of Business Administration degree is to produce versatile individuals who will be able to solve current and future problems in organizations and meet the business needs of society as a whole. The MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Administration is designed for working health professionals who seek to gain expertise in the management of facilities, operations, and human resources. Students will build on a sound foundation of business skills and competencies developed in the MBA core classes with specialization courses designed to prepare students to manage diverse health care systems. The MBA with a specialization in Strategic Management and Leadership is designed for students and working professionals who seek to advance their knowledge in organizational leadership and management within a global environment. Students will build on a sound foundation of business skills and competencies developed within the MBA core classes with specialization courses in leadership, global management, and managing human capital.
Program Learning Outcomes: PLO1 Students will effectively research and communicate in writing( in APA format) ideas and arguments associated with business leadership and management issues. PLO2 Students will apply knowledge and skills to develop a comprehensive business plan which demonstrates competency in the following areas: management, operations, finance, and marketing. PLO3 Apply critical thinking to real life work problems through the application of theoretical and experiential knowledge. PLO4 Students will identify issues and strategies related to ethics and corporate social responsibility and its implications for business.
Major Requirements: Core Courses: 21 credits MBA Option: 9 credits Total: 30 credits
The MBA course prerequisites are offered as one-credit courses. Each prerequisite is completed prior to the corresponding MBA course. MBA students will complete prerequisite courses if they have not earned undergraduate credit in corresponding business subjects.
Course Requirements:
Core Courses— 21 credits MBA 600 Ethical Decision Making and Corporate Social Responsibility MBA 610 Strategic Management MBA 620 Accounting for Decision Makers