Gwynedd Mercy University AY2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog
Master of Business Administration -- MBA
Program Name : Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) Program Accreditation : International Accreditation Council for Business Education ( IACBE ) Contact : https :// iacbe . org / Degree : Master of Business Administration Options : MBA , Healthcare Administration ; MBA , Strategic Management and Leadership Program Type Non-Term Program Modality Online Program Director : Jill Winnington
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 healthcare 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
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