BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Business Administration/Human Resource Management Dual Degree (M.B.A/M.A.)
Business Administration/Information Technology Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.S.)
Health Care Management/Business Administration Dual Degree (M.S./M.B.A.)
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. Its graduates will
- 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).
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a course in the M.B.A. program.
Degree Requirements
45 credits (Those completing a track will require more than 45 credit hours)
- MBA 512 Accounting for Managers
- MBA 513 Business Communication
- MBA 514 Quantitative Methods for Management
- MBA 515 Organizational Behavior
- LA 561 Law and the Business Environment
- MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society
- 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
- One (1) international course from the following: ECO 585 International Trade and Global Markets, FIN 585 International Finance, HRM 585 Global Human Resource Issues, MGT 585 Global Business Management, MKT 585 Global Marketing, MSC 585 Global Operations Strategy. (A track may require a specific international course.)
- Two (2) School of Business Administration 500/600-level elective courses or track requirements as follows:
MBA 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 MBA core requirements. Track requirements may be substituted for the two electives. All track courses are expected to be completed at Marymount.
Finance Track
- Students in this track should complete MBA 520 Macroeconomics as part of their program of study.
- FIN 585 International Finance (to fulfill the international course requirement)
- Four (4) courses from the following: FIN 502 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, FIN 503 Financial Markets and Institutions, FIN 560 Advanced Financial Management, FIN 582 Neural Networks in Finance and Investing, FIN 590 Finance Seminar
Health Care Management Track
- HCM 510 Health Care Management
- HCM 520 Health Care Reimbursement Systems
- HCM 535 Health Care Policy and Ethics
- LA 540 Health Care Law
Human Resource Management Track
- HRM 585 Global Human Resource Issues (to fulfill the international course requirement)
- Three (3) courses from the following: HRM 503 Training and Development, HRM 530 Foundations of Human Resource Management, HRM 531 Labor Relations, HRM 534 Total Pay Perspective, HRM 538 Human Resource Selection and Recruitment, HRM 539 Performance Management, OD 521 Organization Development and Change Management, OD 524 Consulting Skills, or other HRM courses with permission from advisor
Information Technology Track
- IT 510 Systems Engineering
- Three (3) courses from the following: IT 520 Enterprise Infrastructure and Networks, IT 525 Knowledge Management, IT 530 Computer Security, IT 540 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis, IT 555 E-Business, IT 565 Human Computer Interaction, IT 570 Information Assurance and Policy
International Business Track
- Four (4) courses from the following: ECO 585 International Trade and Global Markets, FIN 585 International Finance, HRM 585 Global Human Resource Issues, MGT 585 Global Business Management, MSC 585 Global Operations Strategy, MKT 585 Global Marketing
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 525 Strategic Marketing Management
- MKT 585 Global Marketing (to fulfill the international course requirement)
- Two (2) additional 500/6oo-level Marketing courses
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. Its graduates will
- identify and solve complex human resource problems using integrative business knowledge
- resolve ethical human resource issues
- communicate and work effectively with others.
Admission Requirements: Individuals interested in this dual degree program are encouraged to enroll in it when first applying to the University. However, students can elect to enroll in the dual program after they have already begun their studies in either the M.B.A. or M.A. in Human Resource Management. Such students must apply to the dual degree program on or before completing two-thirds of their initial program. The Office of Graduate Admissions will assist students with application procedures.
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. See GPA requirements for more information.
Dual Degree Requirements
57 credits
- MBA 512 Accounting for Managers
- MBA 513 Business Communication
- MBA 514 Quantitative Methods for Management (This course should be taken before all other even-numbered MBA courses)
- MBA 515 Organizational Behavior
- LA 561 Law and the Business Environment
- MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Business and Society
- 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
- HRM 585 International 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. A dual degree will prepare students for management responsibilities in today’s IT industry in a global and competitive business environment. Its graduates will
- identify and solve complex IT problems using technical and integrative management decision-making tools
- employ ethical awareness
- communicate and work effectively with others, both in technical areas and in business
Admission Requirements: Individuals interested in this dual degree program are encouraged to enroll in it when first applying to the University. However, students can elect to enroll in the dual program after they have already begun their studies in either the M.B.A. or M.S. in Information Technology. Such students must apply to the dual degree program on or before completing two-thirds of their initial program. The Office of Graduate Admissions will assist students with application procedures.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed to receive credit for a course in this dual degree program. See GPA requirements for more information.
Dual Degree Requirements
57 credits
- MBA 512 Accounting for Managers
- MBA 513 Business Communication
- MBA 514 Quantitative Methods for Management (This course should be taken before all other even-numbered M.B.A. courses)
- MBA 515 Organizational Behavior
- LA 561 Law and the Business Environment
- MGT 560 Ethical Issues in Businesss and Society
- 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
- One (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.)
See dual degree program under Health Care Management.