Offered through UIU's Online Program and at our Madison, Wisconsin Center.
Detailed Graduate Program Table of Contents
Master of Business Administration
- Curriculum
- Teaching Strategies
- Program Objectives
- Learner Objectives
- MBA Foundation Requirements
- Completion of Foundational Requirements
Requirements for a Master of Business Administration
Learning Outcomes for the MBA and Areas of Emphasis
- Accounting
- Corporate Financial Management
- Global Business
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Development
- Quality Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration program offers areas of emphases in Accounting, Corporate Financial Management, Global Business, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, and Quality Management. While complementary, the areas of emphasis are distinct. Skill and competence in specific business areas are developed through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. Learners work both individually and interact as members of problem-solving teams to apply relevant theories to practical case study situations. The program provides a balance of quantitative and qualitative studies to strengthen contemporary managerial skills.
The Upper Iowa University MBA degree provides graduates with current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in their organization. With an emphasis in Accounting, Corporate Financial Management, Global Business, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or Quality Management, the program is designed to position graduates to make significant contribution to their organizations.
Each course focuses on applying theoretical principles and practical experience to business situations and problems. Case studies, report writing and in-class discussions (asynchronous for online learners) are blended to assure learners an opportunity to clarify and assimilate course topics. Assessments can take a variety of forms including examinations and quizzes, term projects and written reports. In-class participation is crucial to learner success and is included as a factor in grading.
The program concludes with BA 590 Research Seminar that provides a capstone experience in which learners prepare and present a researched report on a significant topic of interest to the learner. The report presentation is oriented to an audience that may include other learners, faculty members and leaders in business and industry. The presentation is accomplished utilizing PowerPointâ„¢ as the presentation software (with the script for the presentation incorporated in the speaker's notes section for online learners). The report provides the learner an opportunity to demonstrate integration of the knowledge areas in the area of emphasis, along with appropriate graduate level communication and critical thinking skills.
- To provide learners with practical knowledge and application expertise in new techniques and models.
- To educate learners in theories and applications related to managing businesses and functions in competitive environments.
- To assist learners as they develop into competent leaders.
- To develop a holistic view of education focusing on the intellectual, emotional, creative and ethical person.
- To promote understanding of the unique needs, challenges and opportunities faced by organizations.
- to continue to attract and maintain quality faculty recognized as leaders in the field who have extensive practical and educational experience.
Upon completion of the degree, learners are expected to:
- Demonstrate the skills and attributes necessary to be a successful entrepreneur and leader.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and present learned concepts and theories.
- Demonstrate the ability to articulate and utilize the concepts of vision, strategic planning, problem solving, quality management, and organizational development, as they pertain to the business environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead organizations.
To be unconditionally admitted into the graduate MBA program, learners must be able to demonstrate a basic level of knowledge and achievement in the areas of:
| Â Accounting Principles I |
BA 201* |
| Accounting Principles II | BA 202* |
| Marketing Principles | BA 208* |
| Management Principles | BA 210* |
| Macroeconomic Principles | BA 211* |
| Business Law I | BA 302* |
| Corporate Financial Management | BA 341* |
| Elementary Statistics or completion of an upper division computational mathematics course, or attainment of a satisfactory score in the quantitative portion of the GRE or GMAT |
MATH 220* |
*UIU Course Equivalent
Such knowledge and achievement can be demonstrated through successful completion (grade C or higher) of undergraduate courses in these areas, and/or successful completion of CLEP/DSST/Excelsior College and/or ACT-PEP testing.
Foundational courses are available through UIU's Undergraduate Program. Transfer credit to fulfill foundational requirements will be accepted following the guidelines found here.
Completion of Foundational Requirements
The foundational requirements set forth above must be met by all learners in the MBA program. Learners without knowledge and achievement in one or more of these areas will be required, before enrollment in graduate level classes, to formulate and implement a plan working with the graduate advisor to rectify this.
Learners must complete all foundational requirements before taking more than six semester credits of graduate level courses. Learners who have not completed required foundational courses will not be allowed to enroll in additional graduate level courses beyond six semester credits until the foundational requirements have been satisfied.
