Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Foundation Courses:

• MBA 501 - Foundations in Critical Business Analysis
• MBA 502 - Foundations in Financial Accounting and Finance

Required Courses:

• MOD 510 - Foundations of Leadership
• MBA 515 - Integrated Marketing Communications, Branding and Promotions
• MBA 520 - Data Analysis and Techniques for Informed Decision Making
• MBA 525 - Accounting for Strategic Decision Making and Control
• MBA 530 - Corporate Social Responsibility: Making a Bigger Impact on the World
• MBA 540 - Societal Economic Analysis
• MBA 550 - Information for Strategic Decision Making
• MBA 560 - Global Business Strategies
• MBA 580 - Corporate Finance for Business Leaders: Theory and Practice
• MBA 595 - Applied Business Leadership in Action

Choose two electives (6 credits):

• MBA 570 - Strategic Human Resource Management
• MBA 571 - Organizational Behavior
• MBA 573 - Business Ethics
• MBA 576 - Sustainability
• MOD 560 - Leading Individuals and Teams
• MOD 562 - Leading Innovation and Change through Cross-Sector Collaboration
• MOD 564 - Leading Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
• MSL 520 - Strategic Communication for Effective Leadership
• MSL 530 - Applying Research for Strategic Leadership
• MSL 540 - Ethical Dimensions of Leadership
• MSL 550 - Organizational Design and Development
• MSL 570 - Design Thinking for Leaders

Data Analytics Concentration

Students may pursue a Data Analytics concentration in conjunction with the MBA degree.

MBA degree candidates with a declared Data Analytics concentration are not required to take MOD 510 Foundations of Leadership  and MBA 560 Global Business Strategies . 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• evaluate the usefulness of different statistical techniques and their real-world application
• explain the management implications of the use of business intelligence and knowledge management systems
• identify the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics (populations and samples, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, measures of distribution) and their real-world application
• analyze problems in business and accounting using appropriately selected data visualization tools.
• apply intermediate to advanced knowledge and skills in SQL.
• sit for: 1Z0-061: Oracle Database 12c: SQL Fundamentals (OCA) and pass at a 60% level or higher.

Family Business and Entrepreneurship Concentration

The rapid changes in our world today are generating many opportunities for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and family businesses to find or create their own space to grow their businesses.  This program will help graduate students develop an awareness of entrepreneurship and lead the business from a new venture start-up to a continual entrepreneurship mindset needed for business growth.  The focus will be on developing a business plan for new ideas or innovation to include strategic, leadership, governance, management, and succession planning for an entrepreneur, family business owner, or business partners. The uniqueness of family business concepts will be woven throughout the curriculum.

MBA degree candidates with a declared concentration in Family Business and Entrepreneurship are not required to take MOD 510 Foundations of Leadership  and MBA 560 Global Business Strategies .

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• Evaluate the steps to start, innovate, and grow a business.
• Analyze the strategies involved in running a successful business.
• Articulate leadership skills and practices to optimize business performance.
• Critique governance structures and succession planning as a vital component of a business model.
• Develop a business plan for a new entrepreneurial business idea or possible innovation.

Health Care Administration Concentration

The concentration in Health Care Administration is designed for current or aspiring administrators and those looking to transition to a career in the health care field. The concentration will help you succeed in an administrative position in a medical setting, such as a hospital, doctor’s office, mental health facility, wellness or nutrition center, or in the health insurance industry. After gaining an understanding of the health care system, you will gain improved interpersonal communication and decision-making skills - ready to collaborate with colleagues to provide the best possible patient care. 

MBA degree candidates with a declared Health Care Administration concentration are not required to take MOD 510 - Foundations of Leadership  and MBA 560 - Global Business Strategies .  Concentration course requirements are listed below.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• manage people and processes in health care organizations
• drive strategy and improvement in health care organizations
• ensure required policies are applied to health care administration
• apply principles of economics to manage finances in health care organizations.
• develop insight into one of the following elective areas: managing information systems or human resources in health care organizations.

Non-Profit Leadership Concentration

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• Describe strategies for strategic revenue generation, such as fundraising techniques, grant writing, and donor engagement.
• Explain the principles of governance, advocacy, and the role of boards in non-profit organizations.
• Compare different governance models and advocacy approaches in the non-profit sector.
• Analyze ethical dilemmas and propose ethical solutions in leadership and decision-making scenarios.
• Construct a governance and advocacy framework that aligns with the organization’s values and fosters positive change.
• Reflect on personal leadership practices and ethical decision-making, identifying areas for further development and growth.

MBA degree candidates with a declared Non-Profit Leadership concentration are not requires to take MOD 510 - Foundations of Leadership  and MBA 560 - Global Business Strategies .

Operations and Supply Chain Management Concentration

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• Identify critical management skills such as negotiating, working effectively within a diverse business environment, ethical decision-making, and use of information technology.
• Apply current purchasing & procurement procedures utilizing case problems and problem-based learning situations.
• Apply project management skills, including demand forecasting (data analytics), Lean, and Six Sigma concepts to operations and supply chain management.
• Evaluate current Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) from a production, quality management, continuous improvement, and execution standpoint.
• Articulate the industry’s impact on the environment, sustainability, and government (ESG).
• Recognize the emerging concept of enterprise and resource planning (ERP).
• Express how to leverage key tools and systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning, Warehouse & Logistics Management Systems, and Supply/Demand Forecast.

MBA degree candidates with a declared Operations and Supply Chain Management concentration are not required to take MOD 510 - Foundations of Leadership  and MBA 560 - Global Business Strategies .

Sports Management Concentration

Sports is a microcosm of society and the world.  This program will help graduate students develop an awareness of business and leadership careers in sports and athletics.  Focus will be on setting personal goals to discern career paths, start and improve careers and network with professionals in a variety of areas (local, state, regional, national, international) and in various professional settings (public and private).

MBA degree candidates with a declared Sports Management concentration are not required to take MOD 510 Foundations of Leadership  and MBA 515 Integrated Marketing Communications, Branding and Promotions . 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• Apply strategic leadership decision-making and ethics related to sport business.
• Analyze social, cultural, and political influences on sport business.
• Evaluate sport program administration, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures.
• Develop and understanding of sport administration communication, networking, and marketing.
• Examine personal, interpersonal, and team-based skills and competencies.

Strategic Leadership Concentration

In the Master of Business Administration program, students gain forward-thinking knowledge needed to pursue their best career! The Etown MBA allows candidates to focus on various areas of business such as finance, marketing, corporate social responsibility, and understanding management styles. The curriculum pays close attention to practical application of theories—meaning it’s more than textbook work—it’s about examining real case studies and applying what you’ve learned to real-life situations. In fact, many students say they immediately use what they learn in their daily working life.

MBA degree candidates with a declared Strategic Leadership concentration are not required to take MBA 560 - Global Business Strategies .  Concentration course requirements are listed below.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• develop a leadership philosophy.
• recognize how diagnosis and solution generation are important to problem-solving.
• navigate organizational change using leadership and management skills.
• build teams to collaborate across sectors.
• communicate strategically.

Wealth Management Concentration

Students with an interest in finance may pursue a Wealth Management concentration in conjunction with the MBA degree.

MBA degree candidates with a declared Wealth Management concentration are not required to take  MOD 510 Foundations of Leadership  and  MBA 560 Global Business Strategies . 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to

• understand major principal knowledge topics established by the CFP® exam.
• gain essential skills in financial planning considering clients’ unique circumstances.
• design and develop strategies and approaches to wealth management.
• communicate in writing regarding financial goals and portfolio risk return metrics.