Business of Administration

Full-Time MBA Minimum Hours: 62

The primary objective of Full-time MBA program is to develop leaders who are effective in a range of responsible managerial positions in business firms, nonprofit institutions, or government agencies. Emphasis is placed upon clear definition of problem situations, analysis, and decision making. The teaching method employs a balanced mix of case analysis, student projects and presentations, computer simulations, lectures, and seminar discussions. Written and oral communication skills are stressed throughout the curriculum. The programs serve graduates from liberal arts, science, engineering, or other fields, as well as graduates form recognized colleges of business who want to study business administration. The Full-time MBA program requires two academic years of study (four semesters) and a summer internship for full-time students.

Executive MBA Minimum Hours: 48

The Executive MBA is designed to provide working executives with 6+ years work experience, the management skills to handle today's rapidly changing business environment. By creating a dynamic learning environment with advanced technology resources, the program offers opportunities for meaningful exchange between faculty experts, business leaders and executive level program participants. This program's unique curriculum and schedule allows executives to continue managing their business affairs with minimal disruption to work schedules.

The degree program is a 21-month program that meets one full day a week on alternating Fridays/Saturdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. In addition to regular class work, there are two intensive week sessions at the beginning of each year and a two-week international field study at the end of the program. All Executive MBA students are admitted only for fall semester.

Executive MBA Admission Requirements: Degree requirements for students entering the Executive MBA program include a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, college algebra with a grade of B or better within the last ten years, six years work experience, and official report of GMAT score (unless waived by department in select cases). The following items should be submitted directly to the Executive Education Department of the David Eccles School of Business: EMBA Application, Resume, Essay, and Nomination Form and Letter from the applicant's employer. Transcripts, graduate application, and applicable fee should be submitted to the University's Admission Office.

Professional MBA Minimum Hours: 48

The Professional MBA is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, this part-time option is to develop leaders who are effective in a range of responsible managerial positions in business firms, nonprofit institutions, or government agencies. Emphasis is placed upon clear definition of problem situations, analysis, and decision making. The teaching method employs a balanced mix of case analysis, student projects and presentations, computer simulations, lectures, and seminar discussions. Written and oral communication skills are stressed throughout the curriculum. The programs serve graduates from liberal arts, science, engineering, or other fields, as well as graduates form recognized colleges of business who want to study business administration.

Online MBA Program Minimum Hours: 48

The online program is designed to provide the same rigorous content from our world-renowned faculty in a convenient, high-quality, interactive, on-demand format. Our program allows for in-depth discussions between team members and with faculty using web conferencing, online forums, and multimedia. While all content in the online courses is available 24/7, students have the opportunity to interact with faculty and other students in a weekly live web-conferencing session.

Dual Degrees:

Full-Time MBA degree has dual degree options with:

• Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Bioengineering, and Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Juris Doctor

• Medicine

• Master of Healthcare Administration

• Masters of Entertainment Arts and Engineering

Professional MBA degree has a dual degree option with Master of Healthcare Administration

Students in the dual degree programs receive two degrees in approximately one year less time than if the degrees were pursued independently. Admission to all dual MBA programs require that the student be independently admitted by both programs. For detailed requirements and course requirements for these programs, contact the Masters Program Office.

• MBA dual-degree students will have different core and total credit hour requirements. Students should reference their dual-degree materials for credit hour totals.