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Master of Business Administration Program Purpose :: Program Requirements :: Online Orientation:: Admission Requirements :: Transfer Credit :: Academic Probation :: Graduation Requirements :: Course Descriptions :: Faculty The primary objective of the MBA Program is to provide students with preparation for professional careers in business. The curriculum incorporates the necessary knowledge and competencies required of tomorrow's business leaders. Graduates of this program develop skills to handle diversity, analyze and solve problems using an integrated approach, and understand ethical, global and social issues. The ability to extend theory to application is expected with an emphasis on case and project work.
Core courses make up 33 credit hours of the curriculum (BUS515 Strategic Fiscal Management may be waived if the student has previously taken undergraduate coursework in economics, accounting and finance receiving a grade of "B" or above). Elective coursework totals three credit hours of coursework and a three credit hour Strategic Integrative Project is required at the end of the program. Courses are delivered either in blended or online format. The blended format combines online coursework with two on-campus meetings during each eight week session. Students are required to attend an on campus seminar in BUS500G: Leadership Communication, which should be taken early in their MBA program. After completion of the core curriculum, the program culminates with a customized strategic integrative project. Students will design their own strategic project under the close direction of a faculty member. Projects will vary given the industry and student’s interest. The advanced integrative project may include:
Online Orientation MBA Graduate Core Coursework (33 credit hours) BUS 500G: Leadership Communication (required two-day on-campus seminar) BUS 505G: Project Management BUS 510G: Strategic Management BUS 515G: Strategic Fiscal Management (course may be waived if student has a total of nine hours in accounting, finance and economics as an undergraduate and earned at least a grade of B in each course) BUS 520G: Managerial Economics BUS 525G: Managerial Finance BUS 530G: Marketing Management BUS 535G: Managerial Accounting BUS 540G: Strategic Human Resource BUS 550G: Business Law BUS 690G: Applied Business Research Elective Coursework (3 credit hours required) BUS 545G: Organizational Behavior & Theory BUS 600G: Leadership Theory BUS 625G: Change Management/Crisis Leadership BUS 635G: Business and Society BUS640G: Topics in Leadership Project: BUS 695G: Integrative Strategic Project (all coursework listed above must be completed and student must have a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.0 to enroll) Applications are accepted throughout the year. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. Admission is based on a combination of undergraduate GPA, Statement of Purpose, interview, recommendation letters and TOEFL score, if applicable. Admission may be offered at full or provisional levels. To move to full Graduate students may transfer a maximum of nine semester hours of equivalent graduate credit toward core coursework required in the Stephens MBA program. These graduate credits can be earned prior to admission to Stephens College or, upon approval of the Graduate Business Chair, after admission to Stephens College . The total amount of graduate transfer credit cannot exceed nine semester hours. Students who have already earned an advanced degree and wish to pursue an MBA may transfer up to 18 hours of credit. Official transcripts must be submitted and reviewed by the Graduate Business Chair to determine acceptable courses. In no case will a student be granted more than 18 hours of transfer credit toward the MBA degree.
Academic Probation and Dismissal MBA students whose cumulative GPA drops below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. See Academic Probation and Dismissal in the Graduate Catalog for more information. In addition, MBA students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to enroll in BUS 695: Strategic Integrative Project. To receive the Master of Business Administration degree, students must meet the following requirements:
Master in Strategic Leadership Program Purpose :: Program Requirements :: Online Orientation:: Admission Requirements :: Transfer Credit :: Academic Probation :: Graduation Requirements :: Course Descriptions :: Faculty The purpose of the Master in Strategic Leadership (MSL) is to provide students the opportunity to develop and improve their knowledge about strategic leadership and apply leadership skills across a variety of organizational settings. Students will increase their understanding of leadership and leaders and demonstrate enhanced conceptual knowledge and leadership development. The curriculum is centered on three primary learning areas, which build upon each other and support the development of a leader. These primary areas include organizational planning and management, interpersonal and leadership development and societal and culture influences. The program will focus on the theoretical foundations, contemporary readings and practical development of leadership and facilitate the development of organizational leadership. Upon graduation students will be able to demonstrate:
The MSL is a 33 to 36 credit hour program intended for emerging and managerial leaders and will be delivered online with a required on-campus component and capstone project. Thirty credit hours are core courses (BUS515 Strategic Fiscal Management may be waived if the student has previously taken undergraduate coursework in economics, accounting and finance receiving the grade of "B" or above); three credit hours are elective coursework; three creed hours are integrative strategic project. The learning is focused on strategy, case studies, application and skill development. Online Orientation MSL Graduate Core Courses (30 hours) BUS500G: Leadership Communication BUS510G: Strategic Management BUS515G: Strategic Fiscal Management BUS540G: Strategic Human Resources BUS545G: Organizational Behavior and Theory BUS600G: Leadership Theory ** BUS625G: Change Management and Crisis Leadership ** BUS635G: Business and Society ** BUS640G: Topics in Leadership ** BUS690G: Applied Research in Business Elective Coursework (three credit hours required) BUS 505G: Project Management BUS 520G: Managerial Economics BUS 525G: Managerial Finance BUS 530G: Marketing Management BUS 535G: Managerial Accounting BUS 550G: Business Law Project BUS695G: Integrative Strategic Project (all coursework listed above must be completed and student must have a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.0 to enroll) Applications are accepted throughout the year. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework. Admission is based on a combination of undergraduate GPA, Statement of Purpose, recommendation letters and TOEFL score, if applicable. Admission may be offered at full or provisional levels. To move to full acceptance, provisional students must meet the terms outlined in their provisional acceptance letter. Graduate students may transfer a maximum of nine semester hours of equivalent graduate credit toward core coursework required in the Stephens MSL program. These graduate credits can be earned prior to admission to Stephens College or, upon approval of the Graduate Business Chair, after admission to Stephens College. The total amount of graduate transfer credit cannot exceed nine semester hours. Students who have already earned an advanced degree and wish to pursue an MSL may transfer up to 18 hours of credit. Official transcripts must be submitted and reviewed by the Graduate Business Chair to determine acceptable courses. In no case will a student be granted more than 18 hours of transfer credit toward the MSL degree. Academic Probation and Dismissal MSL students whose cumulative GPA drops below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. See Academic Probation and Dismissal in the Graduate Catalog for more information. In addition, MSL students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to enroll in BUS 695: Integrative Strategic Project. To receive the Master in Strategic Leadership, students must meet the following requirements:
Master in Management of Health Information*- NEW! Program Purpose :: Degree Requirements :: Online Orientation:: Admission Requirements :: Graduation Requirements :: Academic Probation and Dismissal :: Course Descriptions :: Faculty Program Purpose Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the MMHI program, students should be able to:
*Program is currently in development and subject to change. The college is pursuing CAHIIM accreditation for this program. The MMHI program consists of 36 graduate credit hours. Business Core Courses (15 credit hours) BUS 500G: Leadership Communication (3 credit hours)(required 2-day on campus) BUS 505G: Project Management (3 credit hours) BUS 520G: Managerial Economics (3 credit hours) BUS 600G: Leadership Theory (3 credit hours) BUS 625G: Change Management/Crisis Leadership (3 credit hours) Health Information Courses (15 credit hours) HIA 510G: Health Information Legal Challenges (3 credit hours) HIA 520G: Quality and Performance Improvement in the Healthcare Setting (3 credit hours) HIA 555G: Clinical Data Warehousing (3 credit hours) HIA 575G: Healthcare Data Mining (3 credit hours) HIA 610G: Biomedical Research Methods (3 credit hours) Elective Coursework (3 credit hours) Students may choose one course from the following: BUS 510G: Strategic Management (3 credit hours) BUS 540G: Strategic Human Resources (3 credit hours) Project (3 credit hours) BUS 695G: Integrative Strategic Project (3 credit hours – Capstone Course – must be taken as a stand-alone course at end of the program) Flexibility and quality are the hallmarks of the Stephens College Graduate & Continuing Studies program. In an effort to stand by our mission and to assist new students in making a successful transition back into college, Stephens requires that all new students complete a one hour online orientation during the first four weeks of classes. As part of the orientation, students will complete comprehensive assignments designed to familiarize them with all aspects of Blackboard as well as Stephens College policies and procedures as outlined in the graduate catalog. Admission Requirements Applications are accepted throughout the year (see the GCS academic calendar for application priority deadlines). Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework, hold the RHIA credential, and possess a minimum of 5 years related work experience. Admission is based on a combination of undergraduate GPA, Statement of Purpose, recommendation letters and TOEFL score, if applicable. Admission may be offered at full or provisional levels. To move to full acceptance, provisional students must meet the terms outlined in their provisional acceptance letter. Graduation Requirements To receive the Master in Management of Health Information, students must meet the following requirements:
Academic Probation and Dismissal MMHI students whose cumulative GPA drops below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. See Academic Probation and Dismissal in the Graduate Catalog for more information. In addition, MMHI students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to enroll in BUS695G: Integrative Stratetic Project. Graduate Business Course Descriptions BUS 500G: Leadership Communication (3 credit hours) BUS 505G: Project Management (3 credit hours) BUS
510G: Strategic Management (3 credit hours) BUS 515G: Strategic Fiscal Management (3 credit hours) BUS 520G: Managerial Economics (3 credit hours) BUS 525G: Managerial Finance (3 credit hours) BUS 530G: Marketing Management (3 credit hours) BUS 535G: Managerial Accounting (3 credit hours) BUS
540G: Strategic Human Resources (3 credit hours) BUS
545G: Organizational Behavior and Theory (3 credit hours) BUS 550G: Business Law (3 credit hours) BUS600G: Leadership Theory** (3 credit hours) BUS625G: Change Management/Crisis Leadership
** (3 credit hours) BUS635G: Business and Society** (3 credit hours) BUS640G: Topics in Leadership ** (3 credit hours) BUS690G: Applied Research in Business (3 credit hours) (final course before BUS695) BUS 695G: Integrative Strategic Project (3 credit hours) (prereq. All coursework listed above and a 3.0 cumulative g.p.a.) The Strategic Integrative Project provides an opportunity for students to apply and integrate the various, theories, strategies and research learned during their MSL program. The class is under the close direction of a faculty member. The applied leadership project will integrate personal and organizational learning and change in the learner’s place of employment or community. Graduate Health Information Course Descriptions HIA 510G: Health Information Legal Challenges** (3 credit hours) HIA 520G: Quality and Performance Improvement in the Healthcare Setting** (3 credit hours) HIA 555G: Clinical Data Warehousing** (3 credit hours) HIA 575G: Healthcare Data Mining** (3 credit hours) HIA 610G:
Biomedical Research Methods**(3 credit hours) Susan Bartel, Graduate Business Chair. M.Ed., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1981; B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1980; Accredited in Public Relations (APR), 1998. J. Scott Christianson, MA Education and Human Development, The George Washington University, 1999; BA Biology, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1990. Donna Epperly, CPA, 2009; MBA, William Woods University, 2005; BS Accounting, Truman State University, 1998. John Flanders, M.A. Economics, Stanford University, 1974; B.S. Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 1971. Sally Hackman, MBA, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1998 ; B.S. Business Education, University of Central Missouri, 1992. Charles Lockwood, M.B.A., William Woods University, 2005; B.S. Empire State College, State University of New York, 1999; B.A. Columbia College, 1987. Sonia Manzoor, Ph.D., Economics, Texas A&M University; M.B.A.,University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Economics, University of Dhaka; B.S., Economics, University of Dhaka. Orlando Smith, Assistant Professor, M.A. Webster University, 1998; B.A.Missouri Southern State College, 1991. American Humanics college coordinator. W.B. Tichenor, J.D. University of Missouri School of Law, 1973; B.A. History, Southwest Baptist College, 1969. National Judicial College, Judicial Development Certificate: Administrative Law. |
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