Master of Business Administration
Program Description
The MBA program is for experienced working professionals who want to take control of their careers by acquiring four important drivers of influential leadership - deep qualitative and quantitative business knowledge, wisdom in the face of difficult business decisions, a powerful personal network, and inspiration to follow your purpose. The program is designed to be completed in eighteen months.
A collegial environment supports depth of learning and builds strong relationships among faculty and peers. Students will complete 27 units of core business courses and 9 units of electives. Students may select from four concentrations: Global Business and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, and Sport Management.
The Fermanian School of Business MBA program is committed to serving the experienced business professional with the best value in quality, academic rigor, professional support services, and individual attention to support students in meeting their academic and professional goals.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Program Learning Outcomes
Candidates who complete the Master of Business Administration program will be able to:
- Exhibit mastery of the concepts, models, and theories in the core business disciplines.
- Integrate knowledge across core business disciplines to identify key strategies and opportunities.
- Analyze business issues and propose solutions using analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Evaluate the impact of business decisions in a global context.
- Analyze the ethical impacts of executive-level decision-making.
- Present ideas and decisions clearly through effective communication.
- Collaborate with others as an effective team member.
Candidates who complete the concentration in Global Business and Leadership will be able to:
- Evaluate the impact of business decisions in a global context.
Candidates who complete the concentration in Organizational Leadership will be able to:
- Assess organizational issues and make sound recommendations based on organizational behavior concepts and theories.
Candidates who complete the concentration in Project Management will be able to:
- Formulate a project management plan based on project management knowledge, concepts and processes.
Candidates who complete the concentration in Sport Management will be able to:
- Apply strategic decision-making skills to relevant issues in sport management.
Program Eligibility for the MBA
- A completed application for admission to the program
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution as evidenced by official transcripts from the accredited institution
- Two (2) references with contact information and relationship to the applicant
- Professional resume including detailed work experience
- A personal essay describing the applicant's motivation to earn an MBA and the applicant's future goals
- Interview with the Assistant Dean of Graduate Business Education
Concentrations
Master of Business Administration (no Concentration)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BUS 6000 | Foundations for Graduate School | 0 |
| BUS 6015 | Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS 6025 | Applied Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| BUS 6030 | Economic Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 6049 | Leading with Ethics, Integrity, and Purpose | 3 |
| BUS 6050 | Operational Excellence | 3 |
| BUS 6055 | Strategic Marketing for Impact | 3 |
| BUS 6060 | Managing in a Changing Environment | 3 |
| BUS 6070 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 6095 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 6099 | Comprehensive Exit Exam | 0 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Choose nine (9) units from the following: | 9 | |
| Tax: Planning, Research, and Communication 1 | ||
| Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting 1 | ||
| Ethics in Accounting 1 | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Global Business and Leadership | ||
| International Trip 2 | ||
| Leadership Theory and Application | ||
| Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | ||
| Diversity and Cultural Dynamics | ||
| Team Leadership and Collaboration | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Agile Project Management | ||
| Project Management Risk, Cost, and Program Analysis | ||
| Field Experience | ||
| Special Studies in Business Administration | ||
| Managing Personnel, Facilities, and Events in Sports | ||
| Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations in Sports | ||
| Leadership in Sports | ||
| Finance and Economics in Sports | ||
| Total Units | 36 | |
- 1
This course is available to students with an undergraduate degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience. Associate Dean approval required.
- 2
Please be advised that this course is subject to a minimum number of enrollments required for it to be offered. In the event that the minimum enrollment is not met, the course may be canceled. Also, participants should be aware that there may be additional out-of-pocket expenses associated with travel or other off-site activities related to this course. These expenses are not included in the regular tuition fees and will be the responsibility of the individual participants.
Global Business and Leadership Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BUS 6000 | Foundations for Graduate School | 0 |
| BUS 6015 | Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS 6025 | Applied Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| BUS 6030 | Economic Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 6049 | Leading with Ethics, Integrity, and Purpose | 3 |
| BUS 6050 | Operational Excellence | 3 |
| BUS 6055 | Strategic Marketing for Impact | 3 |
| BUS 6060 | Managing in a Changing Environment | 3 |
| BUS 6070 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 6095 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 6099 | Comprehensive Exit Exam | 0 |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BUS 6035 | Global Business and Leadership | 3 |
| BUS 6036 | International Trip 1 | 3 |
| BUS 6062 | Diversity and Cultural Dynamics | 3 |
| Total Units | 36 | |
- 1
Please be advised that this course is subject to a minimum number of enrollments required for it to be offered. In the event that the minimum enrollment is not met, the course may be canceled. Also, participants should be aware that there may be additional out-of-pocket expenses associated with travel or other off-site activities related to this course. These expenses are not included in the regular tuition fees and will be the responsibility of the individual participants.
Organizational Leadership Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BUS 6000 | Foundations for Graduate School | 0 |
| BUS 6015 | Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS 6025 | Applied Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| BUS 6030 | Economic Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 6049 | Leading with Ethics, Integrity, and Purpose | 3 |
| BUS 6050 | Operational Excellence | 3 |
| BUS 6055 | Strategic Marketing for Impact | 3 |
| BUS 6060 | Managing in a Changing Environment | 3 |
| BUS 6070 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 6095 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 6099 | Comprehensive Exit Exam | 0 |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BUS 6010 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BUS 6045 | Leadership Theory and Application | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | ||
| Team Leadership and Collaboration | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Total Units | 36 | |
Project Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BUS 6000 | Foundations for Graduate School | 0 |
| BUS 6015 | Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS 6025 | Applied Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| BUS 6030 | Economic Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 6049 | Leading with Ethics, Integrity, and Purpose | 3 |
| BUS 6050 | Operational Excellence | 3 |
| BUS 6055 | Strategic Marketing for Impact | 3 |
| BUS 6060 | Managing in a Changing Environment | 3 |
| BUS 6070 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 6095 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 6099 | Comprehensive Exit Exam | 0 |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BUS 6063 | Team Leadership and Collaboration | 3 |
| BUS 6067 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 6068 | Project Management Risk, Cost, and Program Analysis | 3 |
| Total Units | 36 | |
Sport Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BUS 6000 | Foundations for Graduate School | 0 |
| BUS 6015 | Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS 6025 | Applied Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| BUS 6030 | Economic Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUS 6049 | Leading with Ethics, Integrity, and Purpose | 3 |
| BUS 6050 | Operational Excellence | 3 |
| BUS 6055 | Strategic Marketing for Impact | 3 |
| BUS 6060 | Managing in a Changing Environment | 3 |
| BUS 6070 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 6095 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 6099 | Comprehensive Exit Exam | 0 |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Choose three (3) courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Managing Personnel, Facilities, and Events in Sports | ||
| Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations in Sports | ||
| Leadership in Sports | ||
| Finance and Economics in Sports | ||
| Total Units | 36 | |
Additional Concentrations
MBA students may earn additional concentrations by taking the nine (9) required units for each concentration. Students must notify the program director prior to the completion of the 36 units in their current program of their intention to earn an additional concentration, with a subsequent change of program form filed with the Office of Records.
Once a degree is posted, MBA alumni have the option of earning a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration rather than an additional concentration.
Graduation Requirements
In order to earn and receive a Master of Business Administration degree, a student must satisfy all of the following:
- A completed Application for Degree Candidacy (online or in the Office of Records, Point Loma campus).
- Successful completion of all required curriculum with a minimum of 36 semester units of coursework.
- Achievement of a cumulative GPA of 3.000 or higher. A student may earn a maximum of six units of “C” grades in the program. Any course in which a student receives a grade lower than a “C” must be repeated and the units will not be added to earned units. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than “C” a maximum of two times.
- Payment in full of all tuition, fees, and other financial obligations owed to the university, including a degree processing fee.
- All requirements for graduate degrees must be completed within an eight-year period from the time of initial enrollment in the program.