MBA
Buffalo, USA
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 910 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* 46 credits
Introduction
Our nationally ranked MBA program provides flexibility and personal attention, with online and on-campus options. With a degree from the Wehle School of Business, you will gain:
- A strong foundation in core areas of business and specializations in accounting,finance,supply chain management,marketing and food industry marketing.
- An extensive professional network of mentors and peers.
- A curriculum designed for students from diverse industries and roles.
- A collaborative team environment that prepares you for real-world teamwork.
Choose from three flexible options:
Full-time: Hybrid of online and on-campus classes in about one year.
Part-time: Hybrid evening classes at your own pace.
Online: 100% online in about two years.
Our part-time MBA program is ranked #1 among private institutions in Western New York by U.S. News and World Report's 2023 Best Graduate Schools.
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Curriculum
Leadership & Professional Development Courses
- BUS 601 My Personal Brand
- BUS 602 My Personal Leadership Plan
- BUS 603 My Path Forward
Foundation Courses
- ECO 503 Statistics for Managers with Excel
- ACC 505 Financial Accounting
- ECO 511 Macroeconomics
- MGT 512 Principles of Management
Core Area Courses
- ACC 610 Managerial Accounting
- ECO 606 Managerial Economics
- ECO 609 Business Analytics
- FIN 608 Corporate Finance
- LAW 603 Legal Environment & Ethics
- MKT 604 Marketing Management
- MGT 605 Organizational Behavior
- MGT 607 Operations Management & Sustainability
Capstone
- MGT 690 Strategic Management and Leadership
Concentrations
Accounting
Students must secure Graduate Business Director approval to pursue this concentration. Accounting courses are offered day only.
Must complete ACC 711 and ACC 715
- ACC 711 Intermediate Financial Reporting I
- ACC 715 Basic Taxation
Choose one of the following courses:
- ACC 707 Accounting Systems and Analytics
- ACC 712 Intermediate Financial Reporting II
- ACC 716 Advanced Taxation
Note that this concentration does not qualify a student to sit for the CPA exam. Students interested in doing so should consider the MBA in professional accounting program, which would also satisfy the accounting core in the MBA program.
Financial Services
Select three courses from the following:
- FIN 617 Portfolio Analysis
- FIN 619 Financial Modeling
- FIN 620 Investment Management
- FIN 623 Fixed Income Securities
- FIN 626 International Finance
- FIN 628 Derivative Securities
Students can take either ECO 621 or FIN 622, but not both.
- ECO 621 Money, Banking and the Economy
- FIN 622 Financial Institutions and Markets
Other courses are to be determined by the department.
Food Marketing (offered through Saint Joseph's University)
Students must select 3 courses from the following:
- FMK 711: Food Industry Overview & Food Marketing Management
- FMK 713: Food Marketing Strategy
- FMK 722: Food Marketing Research
- FMK 726: Innovation and New Product Development
Global Supply Chain Management
Students must complete the following 2 courses
- MGT 642 Global Supply Chain Management
- MKT 633 Global Logistics and Transportation
Select one of the following:
- FIN 626 International Finance
- ACC 707 Accounting Systems and Analytics
- MGT 699 Management Independent Study
- BUS 698 Internship
Marketing Concentration
Select three of the following:
- MKT 614 Retailing
- MKT 637 Social Media Marketing
- MKT 634 Consumer Behavior
- MKT 648 Digital Marketing Strategies
- MKT 664 Search Marketing
Students can take either MGT 642 or MKT 633, but not both.
- MKT 633 Global Logistics and Transportation
- MGT 642 Global Supply Chain Management
Security Analysis
Students must complete the following 4 courses below. Security Analysis Concentration requires students to apply for concentration.
- FIN 620 Investment Management
- FIN 624 Golden Griffin Fund I
- FIN 629 Golden Griffin Fund II
- FIN 812 Equity Analysis
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships in the School of Business provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students of high promise who demonstrate significant potential to benefit from a Wehle business degree.
Eligibility
- An accepted new student or current student that has completed all admission requirements.
- A student cannot receive more than a 50% tuition subsidiary from a source other than family.
- A student must maintain a 2.67 or above grade point average.
- A student must receive a minimum grade of C in their Graduate Business Courses.
- Bernard L. Martin, John R. Oishei Scholarship, Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Endowed Scholarship, and Master Business Alumni Association require U.S. Citizenship
Application Procedure
Click the link below to complete the Google form application. You will be able to submit your current resume, essay, and two letters of recommendation with the form. The essay should include information on the need and why you feel you are a good candidate for a scholarship and your letters of recommendation should be either professional or character references (professor or an employer).
Program Outcome
Student Learning Goal 1
MBA graduates will understand global operations management and marketing concepts.
Students will:
- Objective A: Explain how value is created and managed throughout the product lifecycle, using marketing strategy and supply chain management in a dynamic environment;
- Objective B: Demonstrate a capacity to apply business knowledge in new and unfamiliar circumstances through a conceptual understanding of relevant disciplines.
Student Learning Goal 2
MBA graduates will apply quantitative methods in accounting, finance, and statistics.
Students will:
Objective A: Apply and interpret quantitative methods and statistical analyses;
- Objective B: Perform and interpret standard accounting and financial computations, including cash flow and time-value-of-money calculations, cost-benefit analysis, and capital budgeting to evaluate the merits of a proposed investment;
- Objective C: Develop and reinforce critical thinking and argumentation skills with an emphasis on problem identification from various viewpoints, causal diagnosis, and solution development.
Student Learning Goal 3
MBA graduates will have a fundamental knowledge of human behavior and market structures in a global context.
Students will:
- Objective A: Demonstrate an understanding of how cultural differences and human diversity impact business decisions;
- Objective B: Demonstrate an understanding of the market structure, macroeconomic, and international environments within which businesses operate, including the roles of financial institutions, the central bank, and central governments.
Student Learning Goal 4
MBA graduates will understand ethical frameworks in managerial decision-making and leadership.
Students will:
- Objective A: Demonstrate knowledge of multiple frameworks for ethical decision making, and how they apply to different business situations in a socially responsible manner;
- Objective B: Demonstrate knowledge of corporate governance issues and the responsibilities of business in society and the fiduciary responsibilities of managers, including ethical reporting;
- Objective C: Describe issues pertaining to social responsibility;
- Objective D: Identify situations when ethical leadership is required.
Student Learning Goal 5
MBA graduates will understand how Information Technology supports business strategy and operations.
Students will:
- Objective A: Have the information literacy skills necessary to effectively research, locate, extract, structure, and organize the information needed to assist in management planning, decision-making, and execution;
- Objective B: Demonstrate proficiency with data management software.
Student Learning Goal 6
MBA graduates will understand and effectively apply elements of leadership to individuals and group dynamics.
Students will:
- Objective A: Demonstrate awareness of conventional and innovative approaches to leadership and motivation;
- Objective B: Gain experience in teamwork and communication through involvement in experiential exercises including group presentation of case studies.
Accreditations
English Language Requirements
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