Business Administration, M.B.A. *

OSRHE Program Code: 056
CIP Code: 520201
Major Code: 1586
Option Codes:

• 1591 - Business Analytics
• 1601 - Digital Marketing
• 1596 - Environmental, Health, and Safety Management
• 1587 - General Management
• 1593 - Health Informatics
• 1592 - Healthcare Administration
• 1588 - Managerial Accounting and Finance
• 1589 - Native American Enterprise
• 1602 - Project Management

Purpose

The Master of Business Administration in Business Administration program integrates the functional areas of business with several areas of concentration. The program imposes a workload that requires a high degree of discipline and commitment on the part of the student; however, the program allows flexibility in course selection. By combining the use of case studies, immersive learning, and interactive projects and lectures, the MBA program prepares decision makers of the highest caliber for the nation’s businesses, industries, academic institutions, and government.

Specialty Accreditation

The Master of Business Administration program offered through the College of Business and Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, 913-339-9356). http://www.acbsp.org

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an acceptable level of understanding of the business function, including financial management, operations and marketing.
2. Demonstrate interpersonal and collaborative skills.
3. Apply ethical and corporate responsibility principles.
4. Apply critical analysis, synthesis, and integration to business situations.
5. Demonstrate effective writing skills.

Business Analytics option

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of organizing data and choosing analysis techniques for management applications.
2. Demonstrate competence in operating and utilizing data visualization techniques.
3. Solve a problem using appropriate decision analysis techniques.
4. Write queries for extracting data from databases.

Digital Marketing Option

1. Understand how to utilize different latforms to help ahcieve a firm’s communications objectives.
2. Measure the effectiveness of the digital marketing strategy through state-of-the-art methods.
3. Understand how to formulate an optimal mix between digital media and traditional media platforms.

Health Informatics Option

1. Demonstrate the business skills necessary to perform effecively in healthcare informatics leadership positions.
2. Identify contexts, tools, and techniques for semantic data analysis in healthcare.
3. Achieve proficiency in the areas of health information amangement, data quality, and health information exchange.
4. Identify the impact of information technology in relation to healthcare business practice and strategy.

Healthcare Administration Option

1. Develop an understanding of the healthcare envrionment in a systems and global context.
2. Demonstrate the business skills necessary to perform effectively in leadership postions in healthcare administration.
3. Use an analytical and systems approach to problem solving and decision making.
4. Demonstrate the civic, social, and ethical responsibilities of professional managers.

Program Management Option

1. Demonstrate master of project management through its concepts, processes, and its attachment to business strategy.
2. Apply critical thinking to develop a project from initial project planning to project close.
3. Collaborate with a project team to select an appropriate project and complete a project plan.

Admission, Retention, and Graduation

Admission. An undergraduate degree in business is not required prior to program entry, however some business foundation courses may be required for formal admission.  Before beginning required MBA coursework, it is necessary to have sufficient background in core business subjects. It is also imperative that any student entering the program have excellent language skills and computer literacy. MBA students are subject to proficiency examination before entering the program and subject to entrance proficiency requirements for core courses and computer usage. Even students with business degrees may be required to remove deficiencies by taking business foundations courses. This may be accomplished by:

1. Completing required undergraduate Common Professional Component (CPC) courses at Northeastern State University or at other approved and accredited schools.

2. Receiving a minimum score of 80% of the final exam of the CPC Ivy Software components as approved by the MBA Director. Such courses may include: 1) Financial Accounting, 2) Business Math and Statistics, 3) Principles of Marketing, 4) Principles of Management, 5) Understanding Corporate Finance.

Beyond the admission requirements for the Graduate College, admission to the Masters of Business Administration program requires:

1. Completion of the Common Professional Component courses as needed or testing out (program prerequisites).
2. An official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score report of 400 or higher or a GRE equivalent score. GMAT waivers are available based on the following criteria:

• A combined undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a 3.25 in the last 60 hours of the undergraduate degree; OR
• If GMAT score < 400, receiving a minimum score of 80% on the final exam of IVY Software components of Business Math and Statistics and Interactive Business; OR
• Previously conferred master’s or terminal degree from an accredited university.

The admission decision is based on an evaluation of all application materials submitted by the individual. Previous academic records, current resume, GMAT score, and recommendations may be assessed during the admission process. Conditional admission may be allowed on a case by case basis with no more than 9 hours taken prior to meeting requirements. Prerequisites, if required, are in addition to the 36 MBA program hours.

Advisement. The Graduate College assigns students an advisor upon admission to graduate studies. Initially, each student will be advised by the departmental coordinator of graduate studies from the student’s emphasis area.  It is the candidate’s responsibility to make an appointment with the advisor prior to enrollment to discuss policies and procedures relevant to the degree program. Conferring with the student, the advisor develops the plan of study, assists in the selection of classes, and counsels the student.

Retention and Graduation. The candidate for the Master of Business Administration in Business Administration degree must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Continue to meet the Graduate College’s Retention Standards. See the Academic Information page for more information.
2. Monitor degree progress using the degree audit system in the goNSU portal.
3. Meet Graduate College policies detailed in Academic Information and Master’s Degree Requirements regarding GPA, minimum grades, coursework age, residency and institutional / state regulations governing degree conferral.