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 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 7001 | CONTEMP ISSUES IN BUS LEADERSHIP | |
BUS 7002 | FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP | |
BUS 7003 | DEV LEADERS & LDRSHP CAPABILITY | |
BUS 7004 | LEADING BUSINESS TO CREATE VALUE | |
BUS 7681 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | |
BUS 8000 | ADVANCED LDRSHP THEORY&PRACTICE | |
HRC 7341 | EMOTIONAL INTLLGNC IN WORKPLACE | |
HRC 7711 | ORGNIZ CHANGE THRY/STRAT | |
HRC 7861 | NEGOTIATION & CONFLICT RESLTN | |
HRC 7961 | MGNG ORGANIZ CONFLICT | |