The Master of Business Administration program balances management theory with practical decision making. The program is available to students with no previous business course work, in addition to undergraduate business majors. Students accepted into the program will complete an individual plan of study ranging from 30 semester hours to 48 semester hours, depending on previous business course work. The M.B.A. degree is offered on the Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses.
The required curriculum for a student will vary based on the educational background of the student. All students are required to complete a basic core of application and integrated courses as well as elective courses. Students without a business degree may also be required to complete a set of business foundation courses.
MBA 611 Financial Accounting and Reporting MBA 613 Economic Principles and Concepts MBA 614 Statistical Methods for Management MBA 622 Managerial Communication MBA 624 Managerial Finance and Policy MBA 626 Basic Business Law
MBA 621 Managerial Accounting and Reporting MBA 623 Marketing Strategy MBA 625 Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making MBA 631 Information Systems in Management MBA 630 International Business: Environments and Operations OR MBA 632 Economic Development and Technology Management MBA 633 Business Ethics and Leadership MBA 640 Strategic Planning MBA 643 Organizational Behavior MBA 689 Contemporary Issues in Business
1 Elective Course
An individual plan of course study is developed for each student as part of the application process in order to assure timely completion of the M.B.A.
