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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION General Information: The Master of Business Administration degree at Waynesburg University builds on the University’s strong undergraduate tradition in business. The Waynesburg program concentrates on the functional areas of business — accounting, finance, management, and marketing while stressing technical, conceptual and theoretical skills. Students in the program study business as it relates to an interdependent and constantly changing environment, recognizing various business problems and identifying alternative courses of conduct. Given the curriculum of the program, the candidates for the MBA degree develop quantitative techniques for business and economic analysis, study interpersonal relationships within organizations, and integrate the various areas of business through case studies and written and oral presentations. In addition, students in the MBA Program at Waynesburg study quantitative techniques, computer applications, case studies, report writing, and applied economics. An in-depth analysis of the diverse theoretical and social issues confronting the modern business organization pervades the curriculum. A Graduate Curriculum Committee (consisting of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, the Chairs and Directors of related disciplines, and a representative of the Curriculum and Educational Policies Committee) initiates curriculum modifications. Students in the MBA Program may elect to specialize in the applied business, health systems administration, leadership/human resource management, finance, or market development areas. The MBA Program at Waynesburg University involves 36 credit hours of instruction, which may be completed in 12 months of intensive, full-time study. It also is possible to complete the requirements for the MBA degree on a part-time basis in less than 24 months. All MBA courses are offered in the evenings in two 8-week sessions during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Classes may also be taken on Saturday mornings. 2012-2013
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BUS 455. Business Management Practicum 3 credits A capstone hands-on management practicum will take the student out of the classroom and into the corporate environment. The class will incorporate a minimum of three on-site meetings with workshops centered on exploring current business problems that are discussed during the visits. Corporations could come from the fields of telecommunications, energy, finance, marketing, healthcare and retail. The meetings will be led by appointed managers of each company and a faculty member. The facilitator will direct the projects assigned to each student. Travel to the on-site meetings is required. ECO 319. Global Economics 3 credits Global Economics is a combination of traditional microeconomics and macroeconomics. The course includes analyses of the basic economic principles that effect rational decision making by individuals and firms across cultural settings and market structures. Analyses of the gains from trade and the roles governments play in changing economic outcomes for their own citizens and trading partners is included. SLR 105. Service Learning 1 credit Students will complete 30 hours of pre-approved, unpaid service experience in a non-profit organization for each credit hour required. Learning activities that fulfill requirements for other courses or complete degree requirements cannot be used to fulfill the requirements of this course. Students will reflect upon their experience, its current and future impact, and the implications for life-long learning through the creation of an electronic or photographic portfolio and a final paper. Students are strongly encourage to complete this course prior to their last semester.