MBA in General Studies

Mastering Business - there is no substitution for a well rounded business professional. If you enjoy problem solving, critical thinking, and wide range of daily challenges, then the MBA in General Studies program is built for you. This program is designed to enhance the management skills you need to function effectively within the business environment. By electing this general approach to the degree, you can enjoy the flexibility of scheduling your classes around your specific needs.

Degree Learning Objectives:

  • Refine foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses.
  • Develop competencies in systems thinking, change management, leadership, diversity and business ethics.
  • Sharpen critical thinking and communication skills while reinforcing both the theoretical and applied principles of business management.
  • Understand and apply business skills and knowledge necessary to pursue advancement within a chosen career field.
Who Should Enroll: 

This degree program is ideal for students who want to work in public, private, government, or not-for-profit organizations. Our flexible, professional program enables the student to focus their studies on the general business environment. This program is valuable to working professionals, and recent BBA graduates, looking to increase their earning power and authority level in their current or future occupations. Students who may have a non-business undergraduate degree looking to enter the field of business will also benefit from this program.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.

CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
6 Business Administration Courses18 Credits
5 Specialization Courses15 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
36 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU101 Orientation - Successful Online Learning
6 Business Administration Courses18 Credits
BC607 Leading from a Global Perspective
ETH501 Making Ethical Management Decisions
MBA502 Economics and Competitive Strategies
MBA503 Managerial Accounting
MBA504 Financial Management
MBA505 Marketing Management
5 Specialization Courses15 Credits
Select 5 courses from: MBA541-544, MBA591-594, MBA521-523, MBA600, BC605, BC606, BC612, MBA561-563, MBA571-574
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
MBA580 Capstone

Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.