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Degree Offered
Master of Business Administration, Plan B Non-Thesis option only; Certificate in Entrepreneurship.
Program Description
The objective of the master of business administration (M.B.A.) program at Marquette University is to provide students with a broad professional education in preparation for responsible managerial positions in business, public service or education. The program is built upon the foundations of quantitative analysis, behavioral sciences, economics and management theory.
Emphases of the program include an understanding of business problems and the development of managerial skills. The M.B.A. program is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB–International) and reflects the high standards and expectations of that accreditation.
Prerequisites for Admission
Admission to the M.B.A. program requires: a) a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; b) an acceptable record of academic achievement at the bachelor's level and in any previous graduate course work; c) acceptable scores on required admission tests; and d) an overall composite profile of admission data (including an evaluation of previous work experience) that predicts success in the program.
Application Requirements
Students may apply for Regular Degree, Temporary Degree or Non-degree status. It is recommended that students apply for Regular Degree Status when possible. The application is online via our website at marquette.edu/gsm. Then click on Apply Now.
- A completed application form and fee.
- Essay questions on the application form.
- Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
- Official test scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
- Resume or job profile.
- (For international applicants or applicants applying for Graduate School financial aid, i.e. assistantship positions) three letters of recommendation.
- (For international applicants only) an official TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
Note: Temporary non-degree applicants (admission valid for one term only) must submit all of the above, except the GMAT scores.
Students are encouraged to complete all application materials and apply for degree status. Temporary status is valid for one semester only. Temporary non-degree status students are not eligible to continue taking M.B.A. classes beyond one semester without degree admission. Typically, non-degree admission is not recommended in the M.B.A. program.
All application materials should be sent to:
Graduate School of Management
David A. Straz, Jr., Hall Executive Center, Suite 275
Marquette University
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
Off-Campus Programs
The M.B.A. program currently offers the M.B.A. program at two off-site locations: Kohler, Wisconsin and Waukesha, Wisconsin. Although the programs have some collaboration with local companies, students from all companies are welcome to apply. Admission to these programs is for fall only. As a 'lock-step – cohort group' there are ideally no new entries into the program once the group has matriculated. Students will take all classes together from matriculation to graduation. Classes meet one night a week each fall, spring and summer term. Currently, the Kohler program is completed in 33 months, and the Waukesha program is completed in 28 months. If a student is unable to continue with the group, he/she can transition to the on-campus program at the Marquette University campus. For additional information on either program, contact the M.B.A. office at (414) 288-7145, e-mail MBA@marquette.edu, or visit our website at marquette.edu/gsm.
Specializations
A specialization is not required in the M.B.A. program, and earning a specialization does not alter, in any way, the degree awarded. For those interested, however, specializations are available in several areas of study: Economics, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Operations and Supply Chain Management. The specialization is noted on the student's official university transcript. To earn a specialization, a student, in addition to meeting all requirements for foundation and core course work, must take their electives from among the prescribed courses approved for the chosen specialization. A comprehensive list of approved specializations and the requisite course work is available from the M.B.A. program director or via our website at marquette.edu/gsm. The student must earn a grade of B or above in each of the prescribed electives, and all electives applied toward a specialization must be taken at Marquette University.
Graduates of the M.B.A. program may complete a specialization within five years of graduation. To obtain additional information regarding this opportunity, contact the M.B.A. office at (414) 288-7145 or e-mail MBA@marquette.edu.
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Master of Business Administration
The M.B.A. program requires a minimum of 40 credits of course work and a maximum of 50 credits of course work (this number may be reduced to 34 or 37 hours if exemptions to core courses are granted based upon the applicant's undergraduate record and major field of study).
The course work covers four distinct areas:
- Foundation Courses (10 credits)
- Core Courses (18 credits)
- Elective Core Courses (12 credits)
- Elective Courses — Normally chosen from the various graduate electives (10 credits)
The program does not require a thesis, essay or comprehensive examination. Instead, MANA 6240 Strategic Management in a Global Economy, serves as the final integrating experience in the program. MANA 6240 Strategic Management in a Global Economy may be taken only after completing 21 credits of core and elective core course requirements.
Program Details
Foundation Course Work
The foundation of the M.B.A. program consists of the five graduate courses (10 credits) listed below. A student can be exempted from foundation course requirements if he or she has recently completed equivalent course work, with satisfactory grades, as part of a degree program accredited by the AACSB–International or other regionally accredited program specifically recognized by the Graduate School of Management. Undergraduate courses would qualify routinely for exemptions if taken as part of the core or elective requirements of a degree program that was completed within the 10 years preceding application to the Marquette M.B.A. program.
| ACCO 6000 | Accounting Foundations | 2 |
| ECON 6000 | Economics Foundations | 2 |
| INTE 6000 | Information Technology Foundations | 2 |
| MANA 6000 | Mathematics Foundations | 2 |
| MANA 6001 | Statistics Foundations | 2 |
Core Course Work
The core of the M.B.A. program consists of the 6 graduate courses (18 credits) listed below. Students are expected to observe prerequisite sequencing requirements within the core area. We also suggest taking the core courses in the stated sequence, when possible.* In addition, students should have completed all foundation course requirements before enrolling in core courses.
| ACCO 6100 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 6100 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| FINA 6100 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MANA 6100 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MARK 6100 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| OSCM 6100 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
*Recommended sequence of quantitative courses: ECON 6100 Managerial Economics, ACCO 6100 Managerial Accounting then FINA 6100 Financial Management.
Elective Core Course Work
There are three elective core areas in the M.B.A. program. Within each elective core area, students choose one three-credit course from those listed to fulfill the elective core requirement. The elective core areas are: Quantitative Methods; Information Technology and e-Business; and Social, Ethical and Political Environment of Business.
Courses that satisfy the elective core components are:
| Quantitative Methods (choose one of the following) | 3 | |
| Applied Econometrics | ||
| Financial Derivatives | ||
| Fixed Income Markets and Securities | ||
| Marketing Research | ||
| Quantitative Decision Modeling and Analysis | ||
| Information Technology/e-Business (choose one of the following) | 3 | |
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Human Resources Information Systems | ||
| Information Technology Strategy | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Privacy and Security | ||
| Global Information Technology Sourcing | ||
| Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| Topics in Information Technologies | ||
| Seminar in Information Technologies | ||
MARK 6150 | Course MARK 6150 Not Found | |
MARK 6151 | Course MARK 6151 Not Found | |
| e-Business and Supply Chain | ||
| Current Issues in Intellectual Property and Technology Law | ||
| Internet Law | ||
| Component Architecture | ||
| Distributed Computing | ||
| Enterprise Architecture | ||
| Information Representation | ||
| Social, Ethical, Political Environment (choose one of the following) | 3 | |
| Auditing: Ethical, Legal, Professional and Reporting Responsibilities | ||
| Advanced Investment Management, Ethics and Society | ||
| Investment Management, Ethics and Society | ||
| Ethical Issues, Regulatory Environment and Human Resource Management | ||
| Global Environment of Business | ||
| Marketing Ethics and Social Responsibility | ||
Capstone Course Work
There is a required 3 credit capstone course in the M.B.A. program, MANA 6240 Strategic Management in a Global Economy, which students are required to successfully complete. Prior to enrolling in MANA 6240 Strategic Management in a Global Economy, students are required to successfully complete 21 credits between the required core and elective core program requirements.
For additional information contact the M.B.A. office at (414) 288-7145, e-mail us at MBA@marquette.edu, or visit our website at marquette.edu/gsm.
Elective Course Work
In selecting the 10 credit hours of required elective course work, the M.B.A. student has a variety of choices. Electives may be concentrated in one area of business, e.g., marketing, or they may be distributed over several areas. Courses chosen from Marquette's graduate programs in accounting, economics and human resources are routinely approved for elective credit in the M.B.A. program. With prior approval from the M.B.A. program director, an M.B.A. student may choose, as electives, graduate courses from non-business fields in which he or she has the appropriate undergraduate background to enter graduate level courses.
One credit of the electives is required to be a Skills course. All Skills courses are numbered BUAD 6101-6125. Up to four credits of the electives may be in the Skills area. Skills electives are in various areas such as team building, communication skills, etc.
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- Program Description
- Prerequisites for Admission
- Application Requirements
- Off-Campus Programs
- Specializations
- Master of Business Administration
- Business Administration Courses
- Finance Courses
- Information Technology Courses
- Management Courses
- Marketing Courses
- Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt Courses
Graduate School of Management
- Admission and Readmission
- Academic Calendar
- Academic Regulations
- Student Resources and Facilities
- Student Financial Aid
- Tuition Fees and Housing
- Degree/Certificate Programs
- Faculty and Administrators
