Marymount University
Graduate Catalog 2012-13
Business Administration
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Master of Business Administration degree prepares graduates for management responsibilities in today’s competitive global business environment by integrating the theory and practice of management.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to
- identify and solve complex business problems using multiple business disciplines;
- work and communicate effectively with others; and
- identify and resolve ethical issues in business.
The M.B.A. program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Admission Requirements: In addition to Universitywide requirements, applicants to the M.B.A. program must also meet School of Business Administration requirements.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a course in the M.B.A. program. All graduate SBA students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Degree Requirements
45 credits (Those completing a track will require more than 45 credit hours)
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
MBA 512 Accounting for Managers
MBA 513 Business Communication
MBA 514 Quantitative Methods for Management
MBA 515 Organizational Behavior
MSC 516 Operations Management
MBA 518 Managerial Economics or MBA 520 Macroeconomics
IT 503 Managing Information Technology
MBA 521 Marketing Concepts and Practice
MBA 522 Corporate Finance
MBA 526 Strategic Management Seminar
LA 561 Law and the Business Environment
MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society
1 international course from the following: ECO 585 International Trade and Global Markets, FIN 585 International Finance, HCM 585 Global Health Care, HRM 585 Global Human Resource Issues, MBA 585 Global Business Experience, MGT 585 Global Business Management, MKT 585 Global Marketing, MSC 585 Global Operations Strategy. (A track may require a specific international course.)
2 School of Business Administration 500/600-level elective courses or track requirements as follows:
M.B.A. Track Options
Students seeking a greater depth of knowledge may elect to complete a track in their program of study. Track courses build on or extend knowledge and skills addressed in M.B.A. core requirements. Track requirements may be substituted for the two electives. All track courses should be completed at Marymount.
Finance Track
Students in this track should complete MBA 520 Macroeconomics as part of their program of study and FIN 585 International Finance to fulfill the international course requirement in addition to the following:
FIN 502 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
FIN 503 Financial Markets and Institutions
FIN 560 Advanced Financial Management
FIN 590 Finance Seminar
International Business Track
4 courses from the following: ECO 585 International Trade and Global Markets, FIN 585 International Finance, HCM 585 Global Health Care, HRM 585 Global Human Resource Issues, MBA 585 Global Business Experience, MGT 585 Global Business Management, MKT 585 Global Marketing, MSC 585 Global Operations Strategy
Legal Administration Track
LA 550 Law Office Management
LA 590 Supervising Legal Research and Writing
LA 591 Advanced Legal Research and Writing/Computerized Legal Research
MGT 585 Global Business Management (to fulfill the international course requirement)
Marketing Track
MKT 512 Market Research
MKT 585 Global Marketing (to fulfill the international course requirement)
2 additional 500-level Marketing courses
Nonprofit Management Track
MGT 537 Nonprofit Management
MKT 537 Nonprofit Marketing
2 courses from the following: ACT 537 Accounting and Finance for Nonprofit Managers, LA 557 Nonprofit Legal Issues, MKT 557 Fundraising
1 international course as listed under Degree Requirements
(Students who complete this track with a minimum grade of B in each course will be awarded the Nonprofit Management graduate certificate in addition to the degree.)
Business Administration/Human Resource Management Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.A.)
The M.B.A./M.A. in Human Resource Management dual degree program is designed to meet the needs of those students desiring a strong business and human resource management background. A dual degree will prepare students for executive-level responsibilities in human resource departments by better enabling them to understand the business context within which human resource decisions are made.
Upon successful completion of all dual degree requirements, students will receive both an M.B.A. and an M.A. in Human Resource Management. Students successfully completing both degrees will achieve the outcomes of each of the two programs. See the M.B.A. program for student outcomes. See the M.A. in Human Resource Management for student outcomes.
Minimum Grade Requirements: For students in dual degree programs, the minimum grade requirement for each degree remains in effect. For students in the Business Administration/Human Resource Management dual degree program, all course requirements drawn from the M.A. in Human Resource Management must be completed with a B- or better. Courses drawn from the M.B.A. program must be completed with a C or better. All graduate SBA students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Dual Degree Requirements
57 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
MBA 512 Accounting for Managers
MBA 513 Business Communication
MBA 514 Quantitative Methods for Management
MBA 515 Organizational Behavior
MSC 516 Operations Management
MBA 518 Managerial Economics or MBA 520 Macroeconomics
IT 503 Managing Information Technology
MBA 522 Corporate Finance
MBA 521 Marketing Concepts and Practice
MBA 526 Strategic Management Seminar
LA 561 Law and the Business Environment
MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society
HRM 585 Global Human Resource Issues
MGT 515 Leading and Managing Teams
OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management
HRM 533 Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM 534 Total Pay Perspective
HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Recruitment
HRM 539 Performance Management
Business Administration/Information Technology Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.S.)
The M.B.A./M.S. in Information Technology dual degree program is designed to meet the needs of those students desiring a strong business background with an emphasis in information technology (IT). A dual degree will prepare students for management responsibilities in today’s fast-growing IT industry in a global and competitive business environment.
Upon successful completion of all dual degree requirements, students will receive both an M.B.A. and an M.S. in Information Technology. Students successfully completing both degrees will achieve the outcomes of each of the two programs. See the M.B.A. program for student outcomes. See the M.S. in Information Technology for student outcomes.
Admission Requirements: In addition to Universitywide requirements for graduate admission and School of Business Administration requirements for admission to the Information Technology program (see Information Technology program), applicants must submit a satisfactory GRE or GMAT score.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a course in this dual degree program. All graduate SBA students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Dual Degree Requirements
57 credits
Courses are listed in recommended sequence of enrollment.
MBA 512 Accounting for Managers
MBA 513 Business Communication
MBA 514 Quantitative Methods for Management
MBA 515 Organizational Behavior
MSC 516 Operations Management
MBA 518 Managerial Economics or MBA 520 Macroeconomics
IT 503 Managing Information Technology
MBA 522 Corporate Finance
MBA 521 Marketing Concepts and Practice
MBA 526 Strategic Management Seminar
LA 561 Law and the Business Environment
MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society
1 International Business course
IT 510 Systems Engineering
IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks
IT 530 Computer Security
IT 540 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis
IT 610 IT Governance and Strategy
IT 680 IT Master’s Project
Health Care Management/Business Administration Dual Degree (M.S./M.B.A.)
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