2018-19 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 34 2018–19 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Business Administration Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway Upon admission to the Master of Business Administration program, students who have completed one of the approved undergraduate pathway programs may qualify for advanced standing in the graduate program with prior completion of the following courses: Prerequisites: ACCT-2110 Principles of Accounting I (Financial Accounting) ACCT-2120 Principles of Accounting II (Managerial Accounting) ECON-2110 Essentials of Economics or ECON-2330 Microeconomics PYCH-2610 Statistics or BUS-2150 Statistics for Business M.B.A. courses.............................................................................6 MGMT-6710 Organizational Design and Behavior.................... 3 M.B.A. core or 1 elective course.................................................. 3 Course requirements for students entering the graduate M.B.A. program after completion of an accelerated pathway program in Communication, English, or Psychology involve a minimum of 30 semester hours, including: Additional M.B.A. requirements................................................30 ACCT-6300 Accounting for Business Executives...................... 3 BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis........................................ 3 (or approved alternative depending on concentration) ECON-6400 Managerial Economics......................................... 3 FIN-6500 Executive Financial Management............................. 3 ITM-6800 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage.. 3 MGMT-6700 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business......... 3 (or approved alternative depending on concentration) *MGMT-6790 Organizational Management Strategy................. 3 (or approved alternative for Innovation and Entrepreneurship concentration) MRKT-6200 Strategic Marketing Planning................................ 3 1 Electives................................................................................ 6-9 *Capstone 1 Course selection varies depending on area of concentration Accelerated M.B.A. Curriculum Summary M.B.A. courses taken as undergraduate........................................6 M.B.A. courses taken after admission to graduate program ........30 Total.............................................................................................36 The curriculum requirements for the accelerated pathway programs in communication, English, and psychology are described in the corresponding sections of the undergraduate catalog and are available upon request from the Graduate Admissions and Student Success Office. Accreditation In addition to University accreditation listed in the Accreditation section of this catalog, the School of Business Administration is accredited by the ACBSP. Admission Standards Cedarville University invites applications to the M.B.A program from graduates who have received a degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved university, who are able to present strong academic records, and who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Each candidate will be reviewed on an individual basis. In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet the following requirements: • Meet all program prerequisites. Students not meeting program prerequisites or admission standards may be considered for conditional admission to the program. • Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be offered in some cases where the overall grade point average is at least a 2.0. Specific conditions will be decided by the M.B.A. Admissions Committee. • Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) may be required for those with a grade point average below 2.75. Some exceptions are made on an individual basis. The GRE is an acceptable alternative. • Computer proficiency and ability to take courses in an online environment. • Recommendations from a church leader and professional colleague. Admission Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Application decisions are generally made by the leadership of the M.B.A. program within two weeks after an admission application is completed. Graduate Admissions will then notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the M.B.A. program for the 2018–19 academic year is $596 per semester hour. Tuition cost for BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study for the 2018–19 academic year is $399 per semester credit hour. The graduation fee for the M.B.A. program for the 2018–19 academic year is $100. Financial Aid and Scholarships Federal aid is available to students who meet established requirements and complete the required forms. For additional information, visit cedarville.edu/gradaid . Institutional scholarships are not currently available. Academic Advising Upon admission into the M.B.A. program, each student is assigned a program advisor and a faculty advisor. The program advisor assists in helping the students with class scheduling and other graduate processes. The faculty advisor provides career and course advice. Degree-seeking students may review their academic program progression by selecting the Progress Tab option in Student Planning at cedarville.edu/studentplanning. Course Sequencing Contact your program advisor for course sequencing and completion options.