In the rapidly changing world of technology, the ability to stay current and relevant is imperative. This concentration prepares with knowledge and skills essential for managers who are responsible for participating in the planning, design, integration and deployment of strategic enterprise technologies and systems essential for the contemporary organization’s competitive success.
Required Courses — 12 units
ITM 300 Enterprise Information Technologies and Systems Three 300-level courses (nine units) with the ITM prefix
Note, an MS in information technology management is also offered.
International Business Concentration — 12 units
The globalization of the marketplace has increased the need for internationally oriented managers. This concentration is designed to respond to the changing demands for managers who are in tune with the international economy through the advanced electives in international marketing, international finance or international operations management. You will gain competence and confidence in understanding the context and execution of international business.
Four of the following*:
ECON 340 International Trade and Finance
FI 343 International Corporate Finance
MGT 305 Managing People in International Settings MGT 306 Legal Aspects of International Business Transactions MGT 363 International Business Strategy MKT 343 International Marketing OP 329 Global Supply-chain Management *Other 300-level courses related to international business may be taken with the approval of the MBA program director.
Management Concentration — 12 units
This dynamic concentration educates you in the use of modern management theories, concepts, research findings and preblem-solving techniques. You'll get an in-depth foundation in evolving theories and contemporary management problems and will be well prepared to manage creatively and effectively in the current business environment.
Required Courses — 12 units
MGT 345 Business, Government and Society MGT 346 Human Resource Management
Two of the following:
MGT 301 Entrepreneurship MGT 320 Management Leadership: Theory and Practice MGT 338 The Manager as Communicator MGT 348 Negotiating in Business MGT 396A-ZZ Selected Topics in Management (three units maximum) MGT 398 Internship: Management
Marketing Concentration — 12 units
Often considered the central discipline of business, the challenges and practices of marketing are evolving along with the changes in the contemporary business environment. This concentration prepares you to manage the marketing function inside private or public sector business
organizations. General management and marketing techniques, such as market research and market planning, are covered along with the current trends and techniques in the field.
Required Courses — 12 units
Four of the following:
Any 300-level course with the MKT prefix, which may include MKT 398 Internship: Marketing and PR 320 Contemporary Public Relations.
Our operations and supply-chain management concentration provides you with a foundation in the theories and practice in businesses where operations and supply-chain management are critical to success. You can take a variety of operations management courses to cover an overview of the field, or choose to focus on a specific area such as project and systems management, or procurement and supply-chain management.
Required Courses — 12 units
OP 302 Quality Management and Process Improvement
Three 300-level courses (nine units) with the OP prefix, which may include OP 398 Internship: Operations Management.
Public Administration Concentration – 12 units
Outsourcing of public sector services to business and nonprofit organizations has increased the need for private sector managers who understand how the government bureaucracy works. This concentration provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful at public management.
Required Courses — 12 units
EMPA 300 Theory, Ethics, and Practice in Public Service
(four units)
Two of the following:
EMPA 302 Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
(four units)
EMPA 304 Public Enterprise Management and Public Sector
Business Relations (four units)
EMPA 305 Public Budgeting and Financial Management
(four units)
Public Service and the Law (four units)
Public Personnel Management (four units)
EMPA 306 EMPA 307
MULTIPLE CONCENTRATIONS
Two or more concentrations may be taken in the MBA program. In addition to the course requirements for the concentrations, you must also complete the coursework for all the foundation and the advanced programs. All of the coursework for multiple concentrations must be completed prior to graduation; you may not request any additional concentrations after you have received your MBA.
Your diploma will list all of the concentrations that you have successfully completed by the date of your graduation.
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