CURRICULUM
ADMISSION
MONEY MATTERS
To master the changing nature of business in the 21st century, the faculty of the Williams College of Business, in consultation with its corporate stakeholders, have developed courses encompassing creativity and innovation, the incorporation and application of technology, and strategic planning and decision-making.
Requirements
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The MBA curriculum is characterized by: • A focus on four major themes: ethics, teamwork, strategy and the global nature of business. • The most timely and current issues effecting the world today. • The challenge for students to put their studies into practice through consulting projects in the small business, corporate and non-profit sectors. • A focus on developing excellent organizational communications skills that are the essence of teamwork, in addition to a strong platform of oral and written presentation abilities. Foundation Courses (20 credits) ACCT 500: Foundations of Financial Accounting (2) ACCT 501: Foundations of Managerial Accounting (2) BUAD 500: International Business (2) ECON 500: Microeconomics (2) ECON 501: Macroeconomics (2) FINC 500: Corporate Finance (3) MGMT 500: Managerial Behavior and Skills (2) MKTG 500: Marketing Concepts (2) STAT 500: Business Statistics (3) Core Courses (24 credits) ACCT 600: Financial Reporting and Analysis (3) OR ACCT 601: Strategic Measurement, Evaluation and Control (3) BUAD 600: Legal and Ethical Regulatory Environment (3) ECON 600: Managerial Economics (3) FINC 600: Managerial Finance (3) INFO 600: Systems of Operations and Technology (3) MGMT 600: Managing Design and Change (3) MGMT 601: Operational Analysis (3) MKTG 600: Marketing Strategy (3) Elective Courses (9 credits) Tailored to the concentration of your choice. Capstone Course (Select one, 3 credits) BUAD 690: Corporate Governance (3) BUAD 691: Global Strategic Thinking (3) Areas of Concentration Business Intelligence Finance International Business Management Information Systems Marketing General Business
• An application. • A set of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended sent directly from the institution to the MBA office. • A current résumé documenting work experience. • Official GMAT test scores sent directly from the testing agency to the MBA office. • Letters of recommendation and a personal essay are encouraged but optional. Deadlines • Evening Program for Working Professionals: Admission is done on a rolling basis, but the following dates are recommended to ensure timely processing of application materials and course registration: Fall—Aug. 1 and Oct. 1 Spring—Dec. 1 and March 1 Summer—April 1 and June 1 • Weekend Program: Admission is done on a rolling basis, but the program begins once a year in the fall semester. Early submission of application materials is encouraged. The recommended application deadline is July 1. • Off-site Programs: Admission is done on a rolling basis. Once all materials are submitted, students are considered for the location of their choice. • Executive MBA Program: Deadline is July 1 for each program, which begins in September. Apply • Apply online at www.xavier.edu/mba. • To request an admission packet, contact: Xavier University MBA Office 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-3221 xumba@xavier.edu 513-745-3525 800-448-GOXU, ext. 3525
• Grants: The MBA Program provides partial tuition assistance to many qualified students who are in need of financial assistance. • Graduate Assistantships: Assistantships are available in the MBA office and the office of the dean, as well as in the departments of accounting, information systems, economics, finance, management and entrepreneurship, and marketing. Graduate assistantships outside the Williams College of Business are also available. • GI Bill: All veterans and their dependents may take courses under the new Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill. • Tuition Payment Plans: Several payment plans, ranging from installments to employer reimbursement, are available. • Low-interest Loans: U.S. citizens are eligible for low-interest student federal subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans. All current financial aid information and applications for these and any other programs are available through the Office of Financial Aid. Call 513-745-3142, e-mail xufinaid@xavier.edu or visit www.xavier.edu/financial_aid.
GMAT PREPARATION Xavier University offers GMAT test preparation workshops on campus at least twice a semester. The workshops are designed to review basic algebra and geometry, to familiarize candidates with the test format, and to give general test-taking strategies. For more information on this opportunity contact the MBA office at 513-745-3525 or xumba@xavier.edu.
MBA Programs Nationally Ranked Locally Engaged
(top) Karen Wells, vice president of menu and strategy at McDonald’s and 1989 Williams graduate, was part of our ongoing Distinguished Speaker Series. (bottom) David Joyce, CEO of GE Aviation and 1997 MBA alum, is one of the many executives who have visited our classrooms and shared their knowledge.
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Graduate School of Business 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-7351
williams college of business
ou r m is sion The mission of the Williams College of Business is, “To educate students of business, enabling them to improve organizations and society, consistent with the Jesuit tradition.” As a result, Xavier MBA graduates lead, think and strategize while taking into consideration the ethnic, moral and global impact of business decisions. This is accomplished through a Xavier experience that encompasses student-focused teaching, immediately applicable, timely curricula and student-centered services—in essence, cura personalis, or care for the whole person—the foundation of the Jesuit philosophy.
Karthikeyan Ganeshan | MBA 2009 “I have evolved in this program. In addition to gaining general business knowledge, I have upgraded my strategic and system skills, improved my ability to manage the decisionmaking process and created an awareness to think more globally and innovatively.”
PROFESSIONAL MBA PROGRAMS
Jennifer Canavan | MBA 2009
Xavier offers six distinct MBA programs designed to meet the diverse needs of business professionals. Each program engages students in an outstanding educational experience that enables them to meet and exceed their personal and career goals, culminating with a graduate degree with benefits that last a lifetime. • The Evening Program for Working Professionals: Designed to maximize the time and commitment of the working professional, the program is held in the evenings, allowing students maximum flexibility in scheduling. • The Weekend Program: Designed for students unable to take classes during the week, the program offers courses on Saturdays. Students in the program receive their MBA in two years. • Off-site Programs: Designed to be closer to where students work and live, the off-site programs are held on campuses in Deerfield, West Chester and General Electric in Evendale. The accelerated format results in completion within 22 months. • Momentum Program: The program is a one-year, full-time program that takes students directly from their undergraduate studies to an MBA. • Executive MBA Program: This intense, fast-paced and highly selective program is designed for the experienced business professional on track for a top leadership role. It is delivered in a one-day, all-day format for 19 months. Admission is limited and selective. • MBA Plus Program: Designed for those who already have an MBA, the program offers students the opportunity to expand their degrees by concentrating in a group of courses for a specific area of study.
“I have taken away a deep understanding of corporate management, and I have confidence that I can be successful in any position within a large or small organization in the future.”
An AACSB International Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions such as Xavier that earn this accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive review program. AACSB International Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education, as only 30 percent of U.S. business schools and 10 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved this standard of excellence.
PROGRAM BENEFITS Xavier offers MBA students many opportunities to enhance their education with various experiences outside the classroom, such as: • International Study: Learn about international business through travel to locations such as China, Japan/Korea, Jordan/Dubai, London, Argentina, Vietnam or Barcelona/Paris. • Career Building Through Consulting: An opportunity to serve the community and build résumés through non-profit consulting. • MBA Family Events: A thank-you to those who support students during their studies. • National Jesuit Day of Service: A combined nationwide service opportunity. • MBA Investment Fund: A select group of finance-focused students manage a portion of the University’s endowment.
Adam Hill | MBA 2009 “The Xavier MBA program was a rewarding, valuable, and worthwhile experience that I would choose again and undoubtedly recommend to a friend.”
• Corporate Connections: Receive career management tools and benefits such as: • The MBA internship program • One-on-one career consultations • An online alumni networking community • Professional development workshops • Jesuit MBA Network. Xavier participates in a one-of-a-kind, nationwide partnership with other AACSB accredited MBA programs at Jesuit universities, allowing students to maximize their transfer credit potential in case of work transfer or relocation. • Individualized Advising: All beginning MBA students meet with an academic advisor to discuss starting at Xavier, registering for classes, long-term planning, degree financing, parking, books and the multitude of campus resources available. • Women’s MBA Association: Aims at “inspiring, empowering and uniting” women MBA students and alumni.
AMONG THE BEST • Xavier’s MBA Program has consistently been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and BusinessWeek. • The Williams College of Business is rated among “The Best 301 Business Schools” for 2010 by The Princeton Review.
Why an MBA from Xavier? • Xavier University’s MBA provides an applied, contemporary curriculum that students take and put into action the next day. • Xavier MBA faculty are teachers. They bring diversity and practical experience to their students and have a vested interest in each student’s success. • Xavier MBA students are known by name. Student services are effective and immediate, allowing students to study, not struggle through administrative issues. • Classes are held in six different formats to meet each student’s needs. • Campus locations are convenient and close to either home or work. • Xavier has more than 175 years of preparing graduates for meaningful service to others in their professional and personal lives.
a world-class facility Xavier MBA students receive the benefit of studying in the Williams College of Business’ new $29 million building. The state-of-the-art facility includes all of the tools necessary to facilitate great learning—a world-class trading room, 17 project workrooms, large and small classrooms, suites for the College’s executives-in-residence, space for entrepreneurs, executive meeting spaces. In designing the building, a great deal of care was taken to make sure it included space for members of the business community. By inviting them to mix with students and faculty, Xavier MBA students graduate with greater knowledge—and more connections.
(left) Camp Joy 2009 (right) Some of our 2010 graduates: Meghan, Kevin and Ashwin