The M.B.A. degree program with a major in integrative management extends over 20 months and consists of five semesters of course work. Included within these semesters are two residency sessions, with the majority of course work scheduled on alternating weekends, Friday evenings and Saturdays. Students are admitted to the program for fall semester only, and are required to complete the required courses in a defined sequence with the other members of their class cohort.
The program in integrative management is designed for professionals who meet the admission requirements and want to advance in their careers without interrupting their full–time employment to pursue graduate study. The objective of the program is to prepare graduates to be successful organizational leaders who are able to make sound business decisions based on integrating information across the various business disciplines and to effectively manage businesses in an evolving global environment. The integrative theme is carried out through the coordination of course modules, through in–depth analyses of organizations and by team efforts that require cross–functional perspectives and build on peer strengths.
In addition to the requirements of the university, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Admission
To be admitted to the Master of Business Administration Program in Integrative Management, an applicant must:
- Be employed full–time in a managerial position and/or have demonstrated potential for career advancement and leadership in the public or private sector.
- Be recommended for acceptance into the program by two or more professional colleagues.
- Have a bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution. The educational institution, academic program, and academic record are considered.
- Have a general aptitude for graduate study or meet experiential or advanced degree requirements. Other relevant indicators of academic success and significant managerial experience may also be considered.
- Have significant work experience that will enhance contributions to the team and the program. Have personal attributes such as demonstrated management potential and maturity, leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and a drive to succeed.
- Have personal attributes such as demonstrated management potential and maturity, leadership qualities, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and a drive to succeed.
- Successfully complete an interview where professional goals are articulated and how the program will contribute to personal success.
Admission to the program is competitive, and meeting the minimum standards listed above does not guarantee admission to the program.
Prior to enrollment in the Master of Business Administration Program in Integrative Management, the student should have completed college-level courses in algebra and statistics and be proficient in word processing and spreadsheets.
Each student is required to have a laptop computer with a minimum configuration approved by the program office.
Requirements for the Master of Business Administration Degree in Integrative Management
The student must complete 45 credits from the following courses:
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| PIM |
800 |
Managerial Skills |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
801 |
Organizational Analysis |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
802 |
Integrative Case Competition |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
803 |
Leadership Development |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
804 |
Strategic Vision |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
811 |
Financial Accounting Concepts |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
812 |
Managerial Accounting |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
813 |
Information Systems |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
814 |
Financial Statement Analysis |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
821 |
Managerial Economics |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
822 |
Macroeconomics for Managers |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
831 |
Legal Environment of Business |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
832 |
Entrepreneurship |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
841 |
Corporate Finance |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
842 |
Managerial Finance |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
845 |
Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
850 |
Analysis and Decision Modeling |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
851 |
Business Analytics and Management Decision-Making |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
852 |
Negotiation |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
853 |
Human Resource Management |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
855 |
Strategic Management I |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
856 |
Strategic Management II |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
862 |
Customer and Competitor Analysis |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
863 |
Marketing Systems |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
870 |
Supply Chain Management |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
871 |
Innovation of Products and Services |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
872 |
International Strategies |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
873A |
Current Business Issues: Finance |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
873F |
Current Business Issues: Management |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
874 |
The Global Marketplace |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
875 |
Supply Chain Management II |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
876 |
Ethics in the Workplace |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
881 |
Leadership Communications |
1 to 3 |
| PIM |
891 |
Special Topics in Business |
1 to 3 |
Academic Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 in order to graduate from the program. Any cumulative grade-point average less than 3.00 will be consider probationary status. The number of individual courses with grades below 3.0 is limited to no more than three. Students on probation for two or more semesters may be dismissed from the program.