Business Administration, Master’s

Program Description

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) is designed to provide a graduate business education that is responsive, not only to the advanced educational needs of the international business community but also uses business as a force of good. Graduates will be part of and lead a movement to do good for the community through social impact. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of decision-making and provides the opportunity to serve in an increasingly complex and ever-changing global business environment.

Program Mission

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) prepares graduate students to contribute to their professional communities of business leaders in an ever-changing global commerce environment that focuses on commitment, competence, and ethics to address real-world problems. The program provides students with an opportunity to integrate all executive knowledge and competencies as related to business administration with an emphasis on social impact.

Program Outcomes

Apply and promote a vision for community and global change through social initiatives.
Demonstrate evidence-based decision-making strategies to create solutions for business challenges and develop opportunities.
Employ socially responsible management and impactful leadership principles to lead stakeholders in a social enterprise.
Breakdown business theories and demonstrate systems thinking to assess business conditions.
Apply collaborative practices in diverse business communities and environments (such as virtual and global) to build meaningful partnerships.
Distinguish metrics and measures to evaluate operations, business performance, and social impact initiatives.
Practice and advocate for awareness of national and global regulations, ethical standards, and social influence in business.
Promote and employ the responsible use of technology to enhance performance, collaboration, and efficiency.

Focus of Study Options

Business Performance Management

The Business Performance Management focus of study presents students with foundational functions of business needed for optimal performance, which focuses on leading positive organizational change in an effective manner. In addition, students will demonstrate ways to lead with agile strategic management techniques, applying major components of leading various business environments. This focus of study concentrates on core courses teaching fundamentals of finance, economics, and business statistic concepts and skills.

Data Analytics

The focus of study in Data Analytics is designed to focus on conducting research and analyzing data. Students will also interpret the data to make evidence-based decisions as a business leader to move the organization forward. 

Diversity and Inclusion

The need to embrace diversity and inclusion is becoming increasingly important in the business landscape. The focus of study in Diversity and Inclusion focuses on how organizations can create an inclusive environment, which supports diversity of thought.

Human Resources

Education is a human endeavor. Employment law ensures protection for employers and employees, from principals to teachers and supporting staff. This focus of study applies fundamentals of human resources to practices in hiring and supporting those who work for an educational institution.

Sustainability

The focus of study in Sustainability is designed to provide graduate business education that emphasizes on helping value-driven, ecologically and socially responsible entrepreneurs in developing business models that make a difference in the international business community, using business as a force of good. The area of study provides students with an opportunity to integrate all executive knowledge and competencies as related to business administration with an emphasis on social impact and the standards of maintaining a Certified Benefit Corporation.

Course List (37 Total Semester Credits)

Core Courses (28 Semester Credits)

LEAD5653 - Leadership Theories, Frameworks, and Philosophies (Initial Course)
ACCT5003 - Business Managerial Accounting
FIN5003 - Financial Management
MRKT5003 - Marketing Management
ORG5003 - Organizational Behavior and Change
MGMT5663 - Strategic Management Operations Planning & Innovation
ECON5003 - Economics Analysis
STAT5003 - Business Statistics
HRM5003 - Human Resources Management
MGMT5091 - MBA Capstone Experience (1 Semester Credit) (Concurrent enrollment with final academic course)

Additional Course

MGMT5003 - Introduction to Business Administration is the designated first class if the student does not have a business-related bachelor’s degree or business professional experience.

Choose a Three-Course Focus of Study (9 Semester Credits)

Business Performance Management

Data Analytics

Diversity & Inclusion

Human Resources

Sustainability

General Track

Any three courses selected from courses above in focus of study options.

Graduates from ACE’s M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration program can transfer in 9 credits to fulfill this requirement.

Note

This program is neither designed nor approved (as of the publication date of this Catalog) to prepare students for licensure, certification, or endorsement in any state.
Check availability in your state on the Programs by State section of the ACE website.