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 or 9 PT elective track courses 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:
Accounting Micro-Credential
| ACCT 620 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 630 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
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 509 | 21st Century Health Care Systems and Policy | 3 |
| Or | |
| 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 |
PT Electives from DPT Program:
| PT 781 | Professional Formation I | 1 |
| PT 782 | Professional Formation II | 1 |
| PT 783 | Professional Formation III | 1 |
| PT 784 | Professional Formation IV | 2 |
| PT 785 | Professional Formation V | 1 |
| PT 786 | Professional Formation VI | 1 |
| PT 892 | Health and Wellness in Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PT 930 | Administration for Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PT 970 | Physical Therapy Seminar | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 30-33