Master of Business Administration
Batterman School of Business and Haab School of Business Mission
The Batterman School of Business emboldens a global network of transformational and collaborative Christian leaders, dedicated faculty, entrepreneurial students, and active alumni who come together to create maximum social impact through ethical practice, innovation and service.
Led by our Christ-centered values, we believe that the best business leaders demonstrate both uncompromising compassion and unmatched competitive skill. Because of this, our education develops students to master the “triple bottom line:” people, planet, profit. As a Concordia business graduate, you can expect to stand out as you develop a genuine, ethical mindset alongside a strength of business acumen that is unmatched in the market.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program will prepare future leaders to make informed decisions and adapt innovative strategies appropriate for today’s dynamic business environment. The curriculum incorporates an ethical and global lens to support managers and executives to meet the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders. The MBA core provides a strong foundation in ethics, people-focused management, and data driven decision making, while the students’ selected concentration area provides a deep dive into a targeted area of expertise.
Program Structure
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree requires thirty-six (36) semester hours of credit comprising of twelve (12) courses. A thesis is not required for this degree. The program consists of six eight-week terms per year. Students must complete all requirements for the MBA degree within seven years of matriculation.
Classes are offered in three modalities: online (asynchronous), virtual (synchronous), and in person on our Mequon, WI and Ann Arbor, MI campuses.
Students will take an assessment before beginning the program and again during the capstone class. This assessment is not graded nor is it placed in student files. The assessment is used for the sole purpose of accreditation.
The capstone course, MBA 590 Strategic Management, must be taken as the final class in the program unless other arrangements are made with the Director of the MBA program.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Students will…
- Evaluate business decisions and ethical dilemmas from a Christian perspective;
- Assess critical business issues using evidence from multiple sources and viewpoints, incorporating a global perspective;
- Integrate knowledge from various business disciplines to make informed decisions;
- Analyze complex questions within challenging business problems and compare and contrast multiple alternatives;
- Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to drive the decision-making process and formulate innovative solutions;
- Demonstrate professional oral and written communication of pertinent business information;
- Interpret quantitative data to inform strategic decision making;
- Demonstrate proficiency within their selected area of business expertise through the creation of professional business materials, relevant to their selected discipline.
Curriculum
The MBA program is designed to encourage curiosity and open-mindedness while providing fundamental business principles. Concentration areas allow individuals to build expertise and confidence in core competencies. Experiential Learning provides additional global perspective and cultural knowledge on top of business proficiencies obtained in core and concentration courses. The MBA program concludes with an overarching capstone experience. Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Core Courses | 15 | |
| Concentration Courses | 12 | |
| Experiential Learning Courses | 6 | |
| Capstone Course | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
MBA Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 15 | |
| Ethical Leadership for Dynamic Organizations | ||
| Mastering Analytics and Decision Making | ||
| People-Focused Management | ||
| Financial Analyses to Drive Business Growth | ||
| Managerial Economics & Econometrics | ||
| Experiential Learning Courses (pick 2) | 6 | |
| Project Management | ||
| Introduction to Six Sigma | ||
| MBA Internship / Intraship | ||
| Business Coaching | ||
| Study Abroad | ||
| Industry Leaders Seminar Series | ||
| Service Learning | ||
| Special Topics: Business & Industry | ||
| Archival Research | ||
| Digital Humanities Practicum | ||
| Environmental Stewardship Plan Development | ||
| Capstone | 3 | |
| Strategic Management | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
MBA Concentration Courses
One unique feature of the Concordia University MBA Program is the selection of four (4) courses in a concentration area emphasis. Students may pursue multiple concentration areas through the selection of four (4) additional courses within a different concentration. If a course is listed in both selected concentrations then a student is only required to complete a minimum of three (3) separate unique courses from the additional concentration.
Accounting
Acquire knowledge of how to lead an organization through the application of accounting principles as well as gain confidence in complex decision-making.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Fraud Management | ||
| Advanced Taxation | ||
| Excel Based Decisions in Managerial Accounting | ||
| Financial Accounting Theory I | ||
| Financial Accounting Theory II | ||
| Accounting Data Analytics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Communications & Public Relations
Learn to enhance the visibility and reputation of your organization by focusing on communication strategy, brand management and consumer trust.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Publicity and Public Relations | ||
| Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategies | ||
| Managerial Communication | ||
| Public Speaking: Professional Reports & Presentations | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Finance
Develop your skills and become consistently decisive and analytical by interrupting trends in capital markets to drive performance and value.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Corporate Finance | ||
| International Finance | ||
| Financial Institutions Management | ||
| Securities Analysis | ||
| Accounting Data Analytics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Health Care Administration
Prepare for greater responsibility and advance your career as you gain knowledge in topics such as leadership, strategy and public policy.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Economics and Public Policy of Health Care | ||
| Healthcare Transformation & Leadership | ||
| Healthcare Quality and Legal Regulation | ||
| Innovation in Global Health | ||
| Healthcare Strategy & Operations Management | ||
| Special Topics in Health Care | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Human Resource Management
Focus on advanced business strategies in relation to human resources administration, training & development, risk management, and human capital analytics.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Fraud Management | ||
| Human Resource Management and Administration | ||
| Training and Development | ||
| Risk Management | ||
| Human Capital Analytics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Information Science & Digital Technologies (STEM Program)
Prepare for the technological skills required in today's data-driven workplaces.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Digital Humanities by Design | ||
| Textual Criticism and Rhetoric | ||
| Creating and Using Digital Tools | ||
| Geospatial Humanities | ||
| Special Topics in Digital Humanities | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Develop a roadmap for unlocking sustainable, profitable and organic growth to disrupt industries and spark growth for your organization.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategies | ||
| Marketing Research and Intelligence | ||
| Strategic Innovation (required) | ||
| Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Intellectual Property and Regulatory Issues | ||
| New Venture Formation and Business Development | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Leadership
Learn how to effectively lead teams to drive business strategy.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Theories, Strategy, and Visioning for Leaders | ||
| Self-Leadership | ||
| The Relational Leader | ||
| Leadership Competencies | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Management
Equip yourself with the skills and confidence to make high-stakes decisions and create lasting value through agile and innovative leadership practices.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Any four courses offered by the MBA Program can be taken to fulfill the Management concentration. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Management Information Systems (STEM Program)
Learn to bridge technology and business through the mastery of people, information and technology in order to solve complex IT problems.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Artificial Intelligence in Business | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Data Communications and Networking | ||
| Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| IT Governance and Cybersecurity | ||
| Introduction to Coding, Programming, and Databases for Analytics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Nonprofit Management & Public Administration
Address the unique character of nonprofit and public organizations by expanding your insight in public relations, fundraising, administration, sustainability, and business development to specialize as an effective business leader.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Publicity and Public Relations | ||
| Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant Writing | ||
| Fraud Management | ||
| Human Resource Management and Administration | ||
| Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Operations Management & Analytics (STEM Program)
Expand your understanding of operations management and improve operational performance by leveraging concepts of lean systems, management science, and innovation strategies.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Global Production and Operations | ||
| Introduction to Lean | ||
| Management Science and Analytics | ||
| Strategic Innovation | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Research for Business Applications (STEM Program)
Gain insight into how to effectively perform research to drive strategic decision making.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Scholarship | ||
| Statistics for Research | ||
| Quantitative Research Design | ||
| Qualitative Research Design | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Strategic Marketing
Enhance your strategic decision-making capabilities by studying emerging patters of today’s digital consumer and generating new sources of value to gain a competitive advantage.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Publicity and Public Relations | ||
| Digital & Social Media Marketing Strategies | ||
| Strategic Marketing | ||
| Advertising & Integrated Marketing Communication | ||
| Marketing Research and Intelligence | ||
| Consumer Behavior | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Sustainability (STEM Program)
Expand your understanding of the fast-evolving sustainability realm by leveraging data and transforming high-level aspirations into tangible social impact and positive environmental progress.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pick 4 courses from the following list: | 12 | |
| Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Environmental Risks and Sustainable Solutions | ||
| Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development | ||
| Engaging Science to Promote Innovation | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
MBA Graduate Certificates
Post-Baccalaureate students can earn a graduate certificate by selecting four (4) courses within one of the MBA concentration areas or within the MBA core for a total of twelve (12) credits. Students may at any time transition into the MBA degree program course of study through the standard application process.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.0 for acceptance.
- Students with a GPA of 2.74 – 2.25 may be conditionally admitted by the MBA Program Director and have to meet special academic conditions.
Program Prerequisites
The MBA program has four prerequisite content areas. These prerequisites are not required prior to starting the program but must be completed prior to taking the corresponding MBA course. Students will be evaluated as to whether they will need to fulfill any prerequisites. Students may have fulfilled prerequisites as part of their undergraduate studies. These content areas are Accounting, Finance, Management and Statistics. Students may fulfill these prerequisite content areas by either taking traditional or non-traditional 3 credit courses, CLEP or DSST examination, have them waived based on professional experience, or all prerequisite content areas can be fulfilled by taking a single course MBA 513 Business Foundations (3 Cr).
International Student Prerequisite Requirement. International students are required to complete MBA 505 Graduate School Success (3 cr.) as part of their degree program; thus, the minimum required credits for degree completion is increased by three (3) credits unless otherwise approved by the MBA Program Director.
Course Transfer Policy
The MBA program will accept up to eighteen (18) hours of transfer credit, based upon the following criteria:
- Courses transferred must be comparable in scope and subject matter to courses offered in the MBA program.
- Courses transferred must have been completed at the graduate level from an accredited institution.
- Courses must have been completed with at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Transfer credits must not be older than seven years.
- Transfer grades will not be used to compute CUWAA GPA.
- Residency requirement: The final 18 credits of the MBA program must be completed at CUWAA. No transfer credits will be accepted during the last 18 credits of the program.
- Transfer credit will not be granted for any courses taken as part of a completed MBA program at another institution.
The MBA Program Director will evaluate student transcripts from other institutions to determine which courses will be accepted. Credits that students would like to see transfer into the program should be evaluated prior to beginning the program.