Master of Business Administration

Ottawa University’s Master of Business Administration has been developed to serve the needs of adult learners and organizations with a high quality professional preparation in business within which the importance of personal values and professional ethics are incorporated. The Master of Business Administration emphasizes a global perspective on business, communication skills and direct application to students’ current and future career goals. The program is intended for individuals who want to increase their knowledge of essential business functions and develop leadership skills and expertise in strategic management. Students have the option of completing courses in an evening classroom setting, online or a combination of both. The MBA degree consists of no less than 36 semester credit hours of formal coursework designed to help the adult learner acquire subject matter mastery and apply knowledge within the field of business administration. Students seeking additional professional training beyond the MBA core may acquire this training through a concentration or certificate. Consult your graduate advisor for details and availability.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses (30 semester credit hours)

BUS 7000ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR & THEORY

BUS 7100HUMN RESRCE PLNNG & ADMNSTRTN

BUS 7200VALUE SYSTEMS & PRFSSNL ETHICS

BUS 7450STRATEGIC MARKETING

BUS 7500MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

BUS 7600MANAGERIAL FINANCE

BUS 7700MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

BUS 7800MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

BUS 7900SOCL,CLTRL,LEGL,PLTCL INFLU BUS

BUS 8500GRAD SEM: BUS POLICIES AND STRTG

BUS 8500 Graduate Seminar: Business Policies and Strategies: CAPSTONE COURSE

All MBA concentrations require a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the concentration area. Students may complete the MBA with a concentration in 42 semester credit hours by using:

One foundation course/concentration prerequisite (part of the 30-hour core) from the approved concentration area (3 semester credit hours)

Two electives (required beyond the 30-hour core) from the approved concentration area (6 semester credit hours)

Two additional electives from the approved concentration area (6 semester credit hours)

Students should contact their graduate faculty advisor for concentrations and elective courses available.

Concentration in Leadership and Management

Select four courses from the following:

BUS 7001CONTEMP ISSUES IN BUS LEADERSHIP

BUS 7002FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP

BUS 7003DEV LEADERS & LDRSHP CAPABILITY

BUS 7004LEADING BUSINESS TO CREATE VALUE

BUS 7681PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BUS 8000ADVANCED LDRSHP THEORY&PRACTICE

HRC 7341EMOTIONAL INTLLGNC IN WORKPLACE

HRC 7711ORGNIZ CHANGE THRY/STRAT

HRC 7861NEGOTIATION & CONFLICT RESLTN

HRC 7961MGNG ORGANIZ CONFLICT