Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
Time to Completion : Students normally complete the Graduate Business Program Certificates within a year .
Program Name : Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) Options : MBA , Health Care Administration ; MBA , Strategic Management and Leadership Degree Level : MBA Type Non-Term Modality Online Program Accreditation : International Accreditation Council for Business Education ( IACBE ) Contact :
https :// iacbe . org / 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 30 credits The MBA course prerequisites are offered as one credit courses . Each prerequisite is completed prior to the corresponding MBA course . An MBA student will complete the prerequisites if he / she has not completed the undergraduate coursework in any of the business subjects .
Course Requirements : Core Courses – 21 credits MBA 600 Ethical Decision Making and Corporate Social Responsibility MBA 610 Strategic Management
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