2021-22 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 50 2021–22 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 • One of the following approved courses to satisfy the statistics prerequisite: • *BUS-2150 Statistics for Business • GMTH-2110 Introduction to Biostatistics • MATH-3110 Probability and Statistics • PYCH-2610 Statistics *GMTH-1020 College Algebra is the prerequisite for BUS-2150 Statistics for Business M.B.A. courses.............................................................................6 MGMT-6710 Management and Leadership of Organizations.... 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, kinesiology and allied health, music and worship, science and mathematics, 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, psychology, and science and mathematics are available online at cedarville.edu/ gradpathways. Accreditation In addition to University accreditation listed in the Accreditation section of this catalog, the School of Business Administration is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (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's application 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. Applicants 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 when 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. Recommendations from personal friends or family members will not be accepted. 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.