2009-2010 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Distance MBA Program
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The Graduate School of Business Administration offers MBA students the opportunity to earn their degree from a distance. This program consists of 36 hours of coursework delivered through Web-based materials and communication among students and faculty. Students may be required to take up to four courses of MBA foundation coursework. For additional information on this program, please visit our Web site at www.uccs.edu/mba or contact the MBA Advising Office by phone at 1-800-990-8227, ext. 3408, or by e-mail at mba@uccs.edu. The online application is available on the Web site.
Distance Technology Requirements
- Access to a modern Operating System(Win XP/Vista, Mac OS X)
- Minimum Hardware Recommendations – modern chip set (2004+), 512MB Ram, 28.8 Kbps modem(Broadband Preferred), VGA Monitor (800x600 resolution), Audio Card, and Speakers.
- Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher (Firefox, Netscape, or Opera are acceptable).
- MS Office Suite (2007 or higher preferred)
- Adobe Reader (8.0 or higher preferred)
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MBA Distance Course Requirements (All courses are offered online.)
MBA Foundation (Preparatory) Courses
MBA Core Courses (21 Hours)
Distance MBA Areas of Emphasis
(Distance) Finance MBA—9 Hours
All organizations, large and small,must effectively invest and manage their capital. The finance function is critical in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Job opportunities exist for finance graduates in almost all industries including the financial services industry and positions within the finance area of corporations. Finance graduates manage capital for large organizations and their independent business units as well as small organizations.
Students who choose an area in Finance will take 21 semester hours of MBA core courses, 9 semester hours of Finance (FNCE) elective courses, and 6 semester hours of any MBA 600-level elective course. Complete the Following Courses:
(Distance) General MBA –15 Hours
A General MBA allows the student to select 15 hours of any 600-level business courses based on individual educational goals and interests. (Distance) Health Care Administration MBA –12 Hours
The many changes in government laws and regulations, technology, societal needs and insurance plans have created a large need for administrative and business education for health care professionals.
Students who choose an area in Health Care Administration will take 21 semester hours of MBA core courses, 12 semester hours in the required Health Care elective courses, and 3 semester hours of any MBA 600-level elective course. Complete the Following Courses:
(Distance) Information Systems MBA—9 Hours
The use of information technology in an organization is pervasive. Continuous technological advances require an understanding of how to conduct business in a dynamic economic and global climate. The focus is providing a foundation in the infrastructure, data systems, and communication structures that enable everyone to work in the current and future global business community.
Students who choose an area in Information Systems will take 21 semester hours of MBA core courses, 9 semester hours of the required Information Systems elective courses and 6 semester hours of any 600-level elective course.
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(Distance) International Business MBA—9 Hours
An emphasis in International Business will prepare students to excel in the International aspect of International Business. This field of study is becoming more relevant and important as the global economy expands.
Students who choose an area in International Business will take 21 semester hours of MBA core courses, 9 semester hours of the required International Business elective courses and 6 semester hours of any MBA 600-level elective course. Complete Any Three of the Following Courses:
(Distance) Management MBA—9 Hours
In today’s highly competitive global environment, organizations are increasingly placing a premium on managers and employees who know how to motivate and lead people. This area addresses these issues and other contemporary issues in management, including how to deal with rapid change, delivery of excellent customer service, cross-cultural communication, and management of technology and innovation. Employees who have both technical and management skills will be most likely to achieve successful careers and attain greater job mobility and security.
Students who choose an area in Management will take 21 semester hours of MBA core courses, 9 semester hours of Management elective courses, and 6 hours of any MBA 600- level elective courses. Complete the Following Courses:
(Distance) Marketing MBA—9 Hours
An effective marketing program is necessary to the success of any business organization. Through the marketing efforts of a firm, products and services are designed and delivered that maximize customer satisfaction. Students choosing the marketing area of emphasis may find exciting careers in such diverse fields as product management, professional selling, customer support, advertising and marketing research. The marketing curriculum is designed to give the student hands on marketing experience through applied classes and projects.
Students who choose an area in Marketing will take 21 semester hours of MBA core courses, 9 semester hours of Marketing (MKTG) elective courses, and 6 hours of any MBA 600-level elective course. Complete the Following Courses:
(Distance) Project Management MBA—12 Hours
Companies are turning to a project structure to manage the increasingly complex, cross-functional tasks present in today’s business climate. As the number of both “successful” and “unsuccessful” projects continues to grow, the impact of project management on an organization is more visible. Students completing this area of emphasis can expect to master traditional project management skills and be prepared to manage in complex multiple project environments with a global reach.
Students who choose an area in Project Management will take 21 semester hours of MBA core courses, 12 semester hours of Project Management (OPTM) elective courses, and 3 hours of any MBA 600-level elective course. Complete the Following Courses:
(Distance) Space Systems Management MBA—15 Hours
A major challenge facing the military and civil space industries is the ability to develop and manage space-based systems to meet ever increasing demands of greater capabilities and greater integration with ground-based systems. Graduates with a strong business background combined with knowledge of space systems and their development and management are in demand by both public and private sector organizations.
Students who choose an area in Space Systems Management will take 21 semester hours of MBA core courses and 15 semester hours of Space Systems Management (SPMG) electives. Complete the Following Courses:
(Distance) Technology Management MBA—9 Hours
The development of technology continues to grow at an increasing rate both domestically and globally. Students completing this emphasis can expect to be prepared to function effectively in the many technology-based organizations in the business environment today. The technology management emphasis helps the student grasp and begin to master the complexities of managing both product technology or process technology.
Students who choose an area in Technology Management will take 21 semester hours of MBA core courses, 9 semester hours of the allowable Technology Management elective courses, and 6 hours of any MBA 600-level elective course. Complete the Following Courses:
Graduate Certificates
Graduate certificates are available to students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree (not necessarily in a business field) at a regionally accredited institution and have demonstrated their admissibility to the graduate certificate program. Certificates are also available to students with a graduate degree from any field. The application process will vary based on the student’s academic background. Students in the graduate certificate program are subject to the same Standards of Performance as all admitted MBA students. For additional information or an application for the certificate program, please contact the MBA advising office, or see the Web site: www.uccs.edu/mba.
Graduate certificates consist of 12–15 hours of course work beyond any prerequisites. Certificates are offered in accounting, business administration, finance, health care administration, information systems, international business, management, marketing, operations management, project management, service management, space systems management and technology management. Certificates are available both on campus and online, but all certificates may not be available in both formats. |
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