MBA Brochure

Take the next step.

Master of Business Administration

A master plan.

The MBA Program at a Glance: » Three concentrations are available, including health care management, general management and marketing.

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» Thirty-seven semester hours are required for degree completion.

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» Classes take place one night a week at the Cleveland Professional Development Center.

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» Classes are taught by professors with high academic credentials and relevant work experience.

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» USF’s Christian liberal arts tradition allows students to integrate faith and values into business leadership.

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» Other professionals in the class bring valuable networking contacts and insight.

Whether you want to earn your MBA to help further your career, broaden your knowledge base or take your education to the next level, USF offers one of the most convenient, flexible and affordable programs in the area. Students in the program range from up-and-coming young professionals to seasoned executives. If you demonstrate a record of excellence in academic, work and volunteer experiences, USF will open doors for you in ways you never imagined.

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Janet C. Lindemann M.D., M.B.A.

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Dean of Medical Student Education, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota

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2009 graduate, health care management concentration

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“Almost everything I read, listen to or talk about has been impacted by my MBA. I have deepened my understanding of organizations, business, economics and health care.”

Choose your path.

Students may complete one of three degree plans, including concentrations in health care management, general management or marketing. The MBA program requires the completion of 37 semester hours. Classes take place just one night a week. Students can follow that same night from beginning to end or they can customize their course schedules to meet their individual needs.

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Kevin Lease and Cassy Lease 2010 graduates, general management concentrations – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

“I feel that my MBA will pay itself back many times over. It has made me a better employee. I am more well rounded with better connections.

The core Christian values mean a lot to me and will carry through in everything I do.”

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“The staff at USF is passionate about education. Rebecca became a personal mentor to my husband and me. Our professors had strong academic backgrounds as well as years of experience in their fields.

The things I learned are part of my job every day.”

Cassy Lease, M.B.A., financial analyst corporate accounting, Sanford Health

More than a degree.

All MBA classes take place at the Cleveland Professional Development Center on the USF campus. The majority of classes are taught in the classroom rather than online because the program stresses communication skills and personal relationships. Your MBA will be relevant to the real world; many of the assignments can be directly incorporated into your current career. Because USF provides a Christian emphasis, you will also learn how to integrate your Christian faith and values into business leadership.

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“It’s easy to make excuses for not having enough time to earn your MBA, but if you just do it you’ll find it’s manageable and the payoff is well worth it.”

M.B.A., department manager, HSBC

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Kathy Maass M.B.A.

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Director of Process Excellence, Avera McKennan Hospital

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“Quite often I take what we’ve learned in class and use it to develop programs and leadership classes at Avera. The assignments are that relevant.”

Let’s get started.

If you’ve ever thought about getting your MBA, it’s time to take that first step. Visit our website at usiouxfalls.edu/mba, call us at 605-331-6680 or email us at mba@usiouxfalls.edu for more information.

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Applicants to the MBA program must: » Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university » Possess a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled in the program » Have completed pre-requisite coursework in accounting, microeconomics, business finance and statistics » Submit three letters of recommendation

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You may be eligible for financial aid. Many employers also offer tuition assistance programs to help fund your degree.

For more information about financial aid, email finaid@usiouxfalls.edu.

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The University of Sioux Falls is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1883. It is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The degree programs in the Vucurevich School of Business, including the undergraduate program, Degree Completion Program and MBA program, are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (iacbe.org).

Master of Business Administration

Email: mba@usiouxfalls.edu Web: usiouxfalls.edu/mba Phone: 605-331-6680 Address: 1101 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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Anna Suckow M.B.A.

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Learning Technology Consultant, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

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2011 graduate, general management concentration ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

“Getting your MBA is challenging but well worth the time and effort.

All you have to do is get started!”