MBA in Management
Program Overview
As the demand for managers and leaders with advanced education and training increases, the Management Department continues its legacy of being at the forefront of reality-based curriculum and degree development.
The 36-unit MBA - with an emphasis in Management prepares Christian Managers with practical and academic skills in analysis, oral and written communication, problem solving, team-building, and computer technology. This program will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for successful operation of an organization, either as an owner or a mid- to upper-level manger in a dynamic business environment.
Three core objectives are stressed within the program.
- To promote strong ethics within a business environment.
- To implement sound decision-making practices that will benefit an organization.
- To foster spiritual development as a basis for a servant - leader character.
Students may begin the MBA in Management at any point in the year. The program is offered entirely online or on campus and may be completed in one year (12 - 24 months) but may not take more than six years.
Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking entry into the MBA in Management 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 MBA in Management degree, and comprises the following elements:
- Successful completion of 36 units of prescribed coursework
Curriculum - MBA in Management (Total: 36 units)
Prerequisites (0-6 units)
MGT5012 Accounting & Finance
MGT5030 Principles of Economics
Core Requirements (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
Management Core (12 units)
Choose four of the following courses:
MGT5101 Management Concepts
MGT5151 Organizational Behavior
MGT5550 Public Policy
MGT6110 Operations Management
MGT6202 Legal and Risk Management
