UNO Master of Business Administration 2016 Viewbook

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Since 1965, the University of Nebraska at Omaha Master of Business Administration 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, innovative business techniques, you’ll learn to contribute significantly to organizational performance.

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The UNO MBA is very practical. Classes incorporate case studies, simulations, and group presentations. I like that it’s flexible, and we always have direct access to academic advisors.

HANSON NIMAKO MBA 2015

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IT’S TIME TO OPTIMIZE 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 individualized attention.

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WHY A UNO MBA? • AACSB-accredited curriculum • Small, interactive classes • Flexible schedule catered toward working professionals • State-of-the-art academic facilities • Award-winning faculty

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• Personalized, supportive environment

The UNO MBA offers a distinctive curriculum focused on people, planet, and profit using the triple bottom line framework.

You’ll develop an understanding of the relationship among social, environmental, and economic issues in a turbulent business context. More than 50 percent of Fortune 500 and S&P 100 firms have incorporated the triple bottom line approach — including local companies such as Union Pacific, Kiewit, and Valmont.

RETURN ON INVESTMENT Your UNO MBA gives you increased earning power and the skills required to expand opportunities for advancement. The average annual salary increase of UNO MBA graduates is 30 percent.

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

WORKING FULL TIME? NO PROBLEM. With flexible evening classes, the program allows you to progress in your full-time job while pursuing your MBA.

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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-on-one counseling, 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.

The Military Times named the UNO College of Business Administration the NATION’S BEST BUSINESS SCHOOL for military veterans in 2015 and 2016.

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I chose an MBA because I wanted to be well-rounded.

It’s been a really valuable experience. The curriculum is varied. Professors are amazing and invested.

NICOLE HIGGINS MBA 2016| ARMY VETERAN

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You have access to a

THRIVING METROPOLITAN CITY and one of the best business school buildings in the country.

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

Specifically designed for business students, Mammel Hall is the epicenter of collaboration and engagement in Omaha and beyond. Through special events, speaker series, and on-campus job interviews, you’ll have access to thought leaders and executives.

Take a virtual tour of Mammel Hall:

cba.unomaha.edu/mammel

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hours required to complete MBA

24 core hours

9elective hours 12

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

BSAD 8800

Project-Focused Capstone

* Students take BSAD 8060 during their first semester

PROJECT-FOCUSED CAPSTONE Using the knowledge and skills gained in the program, students will have the opportunity to consult for local nonprofits on an applied, integrative project. Past partners include Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Omaha Home for Boys, Child Saving Institute, and Project Harmony — just to name a few.

ELECTIVES AND FOUNDATION COURSES A variety of approved electives are available. Applicants with non-business backgrounds may be required to complete foundation courses before their first MBA class.

CONCENTRATIONS

DUAL DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

• Collaboration Science • Electronic Business • Healthcare Management • Human Resource Management • International Business • Investment Science • Risk Management • Supply Chain Management • Sustainability

• MBA + Master of Public Health* • MBA + M.S. in Management Information Systems • Pharm.D. + MBA* • M.D. + MBA* • Certificate in Business for Bioscientists* • Certificate in Human Resources and Training

*In partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center

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

APPLICATION CHECKLIST TO APPLY: APPLY 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 who meet one of the following are eligible for a GRE/GMAT waiver: • • • •

Confirmed CPA certification Confirmed CFA designation Beta Gamma Sigma members U NO Bachelor of Science in Business Administration alumni with a 3.75 cumulative GPA and graduation date within the last 10 years

International students: Required minimum TOEFL score of 80 (Internet-based) or minimum IELTS score of 6.5

ATTACH 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.

PAY THE $45 APPLICATION FEE 14

ABOUT THE UNO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business Administration (CBA) is the region’s leading provider of business education and expertise. Founded in 1952, CBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) for both business and accounting — a distinction earned by less than 1 percent of business schools worldwide. Offering 13 undergraduate concentrations and four graduate degrees, CBA empowers students to make a difference in their communities and the global economy.

Located in a thriving metropolitan city, CBA is known for its community partnerships, distinguished faculty, and training beyond the classroom.

Lex Kaczmarek, MBA Director | 402.554.4836

mba@unomaha.edu

Jessica Kampfe, MBA Advisor | 402.554.3010

mba.unomaha.edu

Carol Rose, MBA Office Associate | 402.554.6275 Mammel Hall | 6708 Pine Street | Omaha, NE 68182

The University of Nebraska at Omaha shall not discriminate based upon age, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender-identity, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, religion, or political affiliation. 0392BOOKCBA0116