Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Course of Study
The course work component of the MBA presents a balance of theory and application
that focuses on situation analysis, problem solving, teamwork, and communication.
The MBA curriculum was designed with the assumption that graduate students would enter
the program with an undergraduate degree in business from a regionally accredited
college or university. Students who have not studied business previously are welcome
in this program. A set of courses specifically designed to provide the necessary foundation
of business knowledge should enable non-business students to complete the MBA curriculum
successfully.
Foundations of Business Knowledge
Students who have not completed undergraduate course work in accounting, management/marketing,
microeconomics and statistics must acquire the necessary knowledge as part of their
MBA studies at McKendree University.
A set of four foundation courses provide students with broad introductory knowledge
in key subject areas of business:
Course Name - Course Title - Credits
MBA 501 - Foundations of Accounting & Finance - 3
MBA 502 - Economics for Managers - 3
MBA 503 - Marketing & Management Concepts - 3
MBA 504 - Quantitative and Statistical Tools - 3
While there may be some overlap of these foundation courses and the courses of the
graduate curriculum, these requirements must be satisfied before the student begins
his/her third course in the MBA curriculum.
MBA Curriculum
The Master of Business Administration curriculum consists of 12 courses that provide
students with knowledge and skills essential for success in the modern business world.
The program combines theoretical knowledge with analytical, problem-solving, leadership,
and communication skills applied to specific topics. The content of the MBA curriculum
focuses on observation and analysis of business problems as exemplified in case studies
and problem-solving analysis. To successfully complete the program, students must
apply quantitative and qualitative decision tools, effective human relation skills,
strong leadership abilities, and effective communication in oral and written forms.
Courses Required
Course Name - Course Title - Credits
MBA 621 - Accounting for Managers - 3
MBA 622 - Economics of the Firm - 3
MBA 623 - Business Research Methods and Applications - 3
MBA 625 - Legal Issues for Managers - 3
MBA 631 - Corporate Finance - 3
MBA 632 - Investments & Financial Markets - 3
MBA 641 - Electronic Commerce - 3
MBA 642 - Customers and Competitive Advantages - 3
MBA 651 - Global Organization and Management - 3
MBA 652 - Organizational Behavior - 3
MBA 653 - Stakeholder Management and Ethics - 3
MBA 661 - Corporate Strategy and Leadership - 3
How to Apply
Each application package will be examined for evidence of a high probability of success
in graduate study.
Applicants to the McKendree University MBA Program must submit the following items:
1. A completed Masters of Business Administration Graduate Admission Application.
2. An entrance essay describing the personal and professional goals that will be met
by the attainment of a Master's of Business Administration.
3. Official transcripts from each college or university previously attended.
4. A current resume or curriculum vitae with at least three references.
5. International students must submit official transcripts (in English) with an official
evaluation of those transcripts by a foreign credentials evaluation agency and proof
of English proficiency based on TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
Applicants may be required to participate in a personal interview to assess their
readiness for graduate study.
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