UNO Master of Business Administration 2018

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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH AN MBA FROM UNO Since 1965, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been helping professionals advance their careers through a rigorous and rewarding curriculum that produces principled leaders, strategic thinkers, and ethical decision-makers.

Through learning experiences that emphasize the application of sound and innovative business techniques, you’ll learn to contribute significantly to organizational performance.

ABOUT THE UNO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION For more than 65 years, CBA has prepared students to become business professionals, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, company presidents, and CEOs — locally, nationally, and internationally. Omaha is our laboratory, where we actively contribute to the community and broader global economy.

Offering highly tailored undergraduate and graduate programs, we empower individuals who want to be their best self and live their best life. We strive for excellence by providing the best quality education through brilliant faculty, ongoing accreditation, practical curriculum, and solid business connections.

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WHY A UNO MBA?

The UNO MBA offers a distinctive curriculum that focuses on the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit). You’ll develop an understanding of the relationship among social, environmental, and economic issues in a turbulent business context.

• A ACSB-accredited and nationally ranked • Small, interactive classes • Part-time and full-time options • Flexible schedule catered toward working professionals • State-of-the-art academic facilities • Award-winning faculty • Personalized, supportive environment

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DESIGNED FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS Most of our students are juggling jobs, families, and full personal lives.

With flexible evening classes (in person and online), the program allows you to progress in your career while pursuing your MBA.

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

UNO’s MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

UNO offers the most affordable graduate school tuition rates in the Omaha area and provides many funding sources to help students finance their education: graduate assistantships, scholarships, tuition waivers, and tuition-reducing programs with neighboring states.

This prestigious and rigorous accreditation ensures we are delivering quality curriculum, learning outcomes, career planning, placement, and highperforming professors committed to teaching and research.

An MBA from UNO means increased earning power, opportunities for promotions, and the ability to change careers.

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Average annual salary increase of UNO MBA graduates

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INVEST IN YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET: YOU Yes, your graduate degree is about increased earning power, but it’s also about the intangibles that can’t be measured like confidence, strategic thinking, and leadership ability.

The UNO MBA is designed to accommodate your lifestyle and enhance your overall success through small classes, team-based learning, and individual attention.

Benefits of a UNO MBA:

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• Advance your career

• Change careers

• Gain credentials

• Earn a higher salary

• Sharpen professional skills

• Increase leadership abilities

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“ I chose an MBA because I wanted to be wellrounded. It’s been a really valuable experience.

The curriculum is varied. Professors are amazing and invested.”

NICOLE COOPER

MBA ‘16 Army National Guard Veteran Accountant at Burlington Capital

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CAREER AND MILITARY SUPPORT Your future is our top priority. MBA advisors and the Career Center at CBA provide personalized job search strategies, one-onone counseling, career fairs, and connections to companies.

UNO and the College of Business Administration are dedicated to serving military and veteran students. Service members, veterans, and their families are encouraged to use the Office of Military and Veteran Services. UNO is a Yellow Ribbon school, so veteran graduate students using the post 9/11 GI Bill can have all their costs fully covered in addition to receiving a monthly housing allowance.

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Ranked best business school for veterans two years in a row Military Times, 2015 and 2016

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PLACE MATTERS You have access to a thriving metropolitan city and one of the best business school buildings in the country.

Specifically designed for business students, Mammel Hall is the epicenter of collaboration and engagement in Omaha and beyond. Through special events, speaker series, and conferences, you’ll have access to today’s leaders and executives.

The MBA program has strong connections with Omaha’s corporations and nonprofits, offering opportunities for internships, class projects, mentoring, networking, and jobs.

High-performing companies such as American Express, Avis, First National Bank, NP Dodge, SAC Federal Credit Union, Sierra Club, Tenaska, and many more all have one thing in common: they have trusted CBA alumni to lead as presidents and C-level executives.

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OMAHA, NEBRASKA

FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES IN OMAHA

The Omaha metropolitan area provides excellent opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. Omaha is home to numerous performing arts venues, leading technology centers, national sporting events, and exciting urban nightlife. Affordable housing options are available near campus and in a variety of dynamic neighborhoods.

More than 50 Fortune 500 companies have operations in the metropolitan area, four of which have corporate headquarters right here in Omaha: • Berkshire Hathaway • Peter Kiewit • Mutual of Omaha • Union Pacific

UNO serves as our students’ gateway to a metropolitan environment and is an indispensable part of the Omaha community.

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MBA CORE COURSES BSAD 8060

People: Cultivating Skills for Leadership*

BSAD 8000

Business Ethics: Achieving Social Responsibility

BSAD 8040

Business and Information Technology: Connecting People and Information

BSAD 8150

Economics: Essential Concepts for Managers

BSAD 8210

Accounting: Decisions and Consequences

BSAD 8250

Organizational Behavior: Enhancing Human and Organizational Capabilities

BSAD 8420

Marketing: Understanding Consumers and Markets

BSAD 8630

Finance: Understanding Capital and Cash

BSAD 8700

Business Analytics: Making Sense of Data

BSAD 8720

Strategic Financial Management

BSAD 8830

Strategy: Developing Sustainable Competitive Advantage

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hours required to complete MBA

24 core hours

9elective hours

BSAD 8800 | Project-Focused Capstone Conduct an integrative applied project on one of the following topics: • Arts and the Executive • Consulting in Organizations • Entrepreneurial/Executive Leadership • Executive Civic Leadership * Students take BSAD 8060 during their first semester

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ELECTIVES AND FOUNDATION COURSES

PROJECT FOCUSED CAPSTONE

A variety of approved electives are available. Applicants with nonbusiness backgrounds may be required to complete foundation courses before their first MBA class.

Using the knowledge and skills gained in the program, students have the opportunity to consult for local organizations on an applied project. Past partners have included Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Omaha Home for Boys, Child Saving Institute, and Project Harmony.

CONCENTRATIONS • Business Analytics • Business Technology • Collaboration Science • Healthcare Management • Human Resource Management • International Business • Investment Science • Risk Management • Supply Chain Management

DUAL DEGREES • MBA + Master of Public Health* • MBA + M.S. in Management Information Systems • MBA + Pharm.D* • M.D. + MBA*

CERTIFICATES

• Sustainability • Business for Bioscientists* • Business in Health Administration* • Human Resources and Training *In partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center

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“ I had zero business experience, so the MBA served as an immersive, fast-paced way for me to take my career in a different direction. My MBA experience taught me to take chances and remain confident in myself. I have no doubt that my current job is the result of that.”

JORGE SOTOLONGO

MBA ‘17 | Commercial Real Estate Broker at NAI NP Dodge

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APPLICATION CHECKLIST A PPLY ONLINE

at apply.unomaha.edu

S END OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FROM EVERY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ATTENDED TAKE THE GMAT/GRE • GMAT: Required score of 500 and minimum 20th percentile in both the verbal and quantitative portions • GRE: Required score of 299 and minimum 20th percentile in both the verbal and quantitative portions • Waiver policy: Applicants may be eligible for a GMAT/GRE waiver.

Visit mba.unomaha.edu/waiver to learn more.

TAKE THE TOEFL/IELTS (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS) • TOEFL: Required minimum score of 80 (Internet-based) • IELTS: Required minimum score of 6.5

A TTACH A CURRENT RESUME TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION Make sure to highlight job skills, breadth and depth of experience, and demonstrated leadership and management skills, if applicable.

P AY THE $45 APPLICATION FEE

APPLICATION DEADLINES Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Submit all application materials by the dates below, depending on which semester you’d like to begin.

FALL: JULY 1 | SPRING: NOVEMBER 1 | SUMMER: APRIL 1

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