Master of Business Administration, MBA (Online)

Overview

Mission Statement of UJ M.B.A. w/ Micro-Credentials:

At University of Jamestown, our mission is to provide a transformative educational experience through our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with micro-credentials. We aim to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and specialized expertise necessary to excel in today's dynamic business landscape.

Our program's mission is threefold:

Academic Excellence: We are committed to fostering academic excellence by offering a rigorous curriculum that combines core MBA courses with micro-credentials. Our faculty, composed of industry experts and seasoned academics, provide students with a comprehensive understanding of foundational business principles, as well as cutting-edge insights and practices from various business domains.

Customized Learning: We recognize the importance of catering to the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. Our MBA program with micro-credentials allows students to tailor their learning journey by selecting specialized micro-credentials that align with their professional goals. These micro-credentials, acquired through focused coursework and experiential learning opportunities, empower our students with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields.

Ethical Leadership and Global Perspective: We are dedicated to nurturing ethical leaders who possess a global mindset. Our MBA program emphasizes the importance of integrity, social responsibility, and sustainable business practices. Through engaging case studies, collaborative projects, and exposure to diverse cultural perspectives, we foster an inclusive learning environment that encourages our students to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and make informed, socially conscious decisions in a global context.

By fulfilling our mission, we aim to produce graduates who are adaptable, innovative, and equipped to drive positive change in the business world. Our MBA program with micro-credentials prepares individuals to become influential leaders, entrepreneurs, and catalysts for innovation, poised to make a lasting impact in their organizations and communities.

Requirements

Core Courses

The Master of Business Administration degree consists of a required core of 6 courses and 4 courses in two micro-credential areas for a total of 30 hours:

BUSN 505	Advanced Business Research Methods	3
BUSN 510	Human Resource Management	3
ECON 650	Economic Analysis	3
BUSN 645	Applied Corporate Finance	3
BUSN 640	Innovation Ecosystems	3
BUSN 699	Capstone: Strategy Formulation and Implementation	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

BUSN 699 should be taken after all core courses are completed.

Pre-requisite course for non-business undergraduate majors

BUSN 500	Business Fundamentals	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Choose two graduate micro-credential areas from the following:

Total Credit Hours:

12

Business Analytics Micro-Credential

BUSN 615	Management Information Systems	3
BUSN 655	Advanced Business Analytics Management	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Organizational Leadership Micro-Credential

LDRS 500	Foundations of Leadership	3
LDRS 513	Ethical Discernment for Leaders	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Supply Chain and Operations Management Micro-Credential

BUSN 635	Business Process Operations Management	3
BUSN 665	Supply Chain and Logistics Management	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Healthcare Management Micro-Credential

LDRS 621	Leading in Interprofessional Healthcare Teams	3
LDRS 622	Change and Innovation in Healthcare	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Digital Marketing Micro-Credential

BUSN 610	Consumer Behavior in Marketing	3
BUSN 630	Social Media Marketing	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Financial Development Micro-Credential

BUSN 660	Financial Risk Management	3
BUSN 670	Advanced Financial Analysis	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Sports Management Micro-Credential

LDRS 631	Sports Fundraising and Financial Concepts	3
LDRS 632	Current Trends in Sports Leadership	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Agribusiness Micro-Credential

BUSN 680	Environment of Agribusiness	3
BUSN 685	Agribusiness Policy Analysis	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Total Credit Hours: 30-33

Admission

Applicants must have:

• Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited 4-year institution (business or non-business degree.)
• 2.75 minimum undergraduate G.P.A.
• No GMAT or GRE required

Apply online at https://www.uj.edu/admission-aid/apply/graduate-student/.

Plan of Study

Outcomes

Program Objectives	Student Learning Outcomes Aligned to Program Objectives
An understanding of the systems concepts in relation to an organization.	Students analyze the organization as a whole and describe and explain the systems concept.
Basic knowledge of the quality tools required to manage the quality of an organization.	Students apply quality tools to solve a specific quality problem.
An understanding of strategic management.	Students analyze an organization on strategic management as it pertains to the long-term success of the organization.
Leadership skills, such as problem-solving, innovative thinking, and personal leadership.	Students utilize innovative thinking and problem-solving to analyze an organization.