MBA in International Development
Program Overview
The graduate management department exists to prepare students who have a Christian societal impact by integrating an ethical foundation with advanced training in management.
The 36 unit Master of Business Administration - with an emphasis in International Development prepares men and women with strong business and management skills for cross-cultural global leadership. Global interaction is provided with students networking from many different cultures and countries addressing cultural issues, different community needs, and a wide variety of business and management activities.
Three core objectives are stressed within the program.
- To understand the issues involving community development and sustainability.
- To implement ethics as a foundation for appropriate business practice.
- To foster spiritual development as a basis for a servant- leader character.
One may start the MBA program at any point in the year. The program is offered fully online or on campus.
One may complete the program within 24 - 36 months but not take more than five years.
Pre-requisite courses that are deemed necessary (if there is an absence of formal biblical or theological training) are offered as full online courses.
Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking entry into the Master of Business Administration - International Development degree program must submit the following:
- Completed application form with non-refundable $75.00 fee. (fee waived for Hope alums)
- Official transcript(s) from an accredited university or college confirming completion of an undergraduate degree and any completed graduate work. Applicants desiring to be considered for waiver or transfer or prerequisite courses must submit relevant transcripts indicating graduate level courses or undergraduate courses respectively with a satisfactory grade of B or better.
- Two completed reference forms sent to the School of Graduate Studies Admissions office.
- A statement of purpose approximately 250 words indicating your reasons for entering the program of choice.
Probationary acceptance may be granted if other factors give evidence of the applicant's ability to successfully complete a program. The probationary status will be removed when the student has successfully completed nine semester units with a 3.0 G.P.A. or better.
Graduation Requirements
The following criteria serves as the major program assessment tool for the Master of Business Administration - International Development degree, and comprises the following elements:
- Successful completion of 36-42 units of coursework (depending on pre-requisites)
- Bound final capstone project (research or project proposal)
- Oral presentation of project
Curriculum - MBA in International Development (Total: 36 units)
Pre-requisites (0-6 units)
MGT5012 Accounting & Finance
MGT5030 Principles of Economics
Core Courses (24 units)
ICS5102 Management Communication and Conflict Resolution
MGT5102 Marketing Management
MGT5301 Financial Management
MGT5310 Managerial and Global Economics
MGT5414 Information and Research Management
MGT6103 Human Resource Management
MGT6415 Strategic Management and Planning
THE5101 Managerial Ethics: Spiritual and Philosophical Foundations
Development Core Courses (12 units)
THE5102 Holistic Mission
Choose three of the following courses:
DEV6101 Enterprise Development
DEV6201 Food & Agriculture
DEV6301 Water Development Programs
DEV6401 Primary Health Care
