Master of Business Administration
The CNU College of Business Administration offers bachelor's and master's degree programs that seek to develop the critical, analytical, and communication skills of the complete business executive of tomorrow by taking advantage of the most advanced theories, applications, and educational tools of today. Designed to meet the special needs of managers and other personnel for enhanced business acumen, the Business Administration degree program and corresponding electives are presented through a wide range of cutting-edge delivery systems. Students interact with some of the nation's leading experts, using guided instruction and directed work experience. A student can emphasize individual in-depth interests or a more comprehensive view of the field. Either track provides valuable on-site experience and personal growth. The faculty visualize the CNU graduate as an individual equipped with the broadest range of capabilities to maximize U.S. competitiveness, effectively meeting the challenges of a changing international, economic, legal, social, political, and technological environment.
The Master of Business Administration curriculum provides an understanding of perspectives that form the context for business. Perspectives covered include ethical and global issues, the influence of political, social, legal, regulatory, environmental and technological issues, and the impact of demographic diversity on organizations. The MBA is a breadth degree and courses are geared to prepare students with a general managerial perspective. Candidates must generally have a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and are expected to maintain this GPA in order to complete the program. For those entering with a business degree, the MBA requires the completion of 36 units of academic work including core courses, a thesis or examination and an elective program selected from among the following areas: accounting; finance; human resources management; international business, management; management information systems; management science; and marketing. Students entering the program with a bachelor's degree from another discipline will be required to take additional core courses.
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