Master of Business Administration
The master of business administration program gives students a broad, practical understanding of business and the dynamic, global government environment in which it operates. Students develop the skills and entrepreneurial spirit needed to manage change and recognize the opportunities it creates. They also develop their leadership skills and learn guidelines for confronting situations in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
The 30-credit MBA program consists of the following:
- Four, four-credit MBA program core modules.
- Twelve credits of electives / dual-numbered courses.
- A required one-credit diversity course and a one-credit leadership course.
- A professional development option of elective course work, a directed project or a thesis.
- A choice of taking courses on campus, online or a combination of both formats.
- The availability of online foundation courses for students who need to complete prerequisite work.
The modules
A module is composed of several themes that carefully weave functional knowledge and concepts with presentations by faculty team members and guest speakers, demonstrations and skill development activities. In Module 1, students examine the essential issues involved in the day-to-day operations of an existing business. Module 2 focuses on the complexities involved in launching new products, business ventures, subsidiaries or divisions. In Module 3, students learn how to position a firm for long-term competitive advantage by developing strategies that capitalize on worldwide competition and globalization, and reorganization and restructuring. Module 4 builds on previous modules by preparing students to consider present conditions and analyze possible future events. Students project their potential impact on managerial practice and technology use.
Electives/dual numbered courses
Electives / dual-numbered courses permit students to have brief explorations into topics that are relevant to their particular needs and interests. Elective offerings have included:
- Developing High Performance Work Teams.
- The Pacific Rim and World Politics.
- Electronic Commerce.
- Performance Appraisal & Employee Relations.
- Teamwork.
The professional development option
This option allows students to select one of three professional development options. Students who select the course work option complete 12 credits of electives. Students who select the directed project option complete a three-credit field project and nine credits of electives. Students who select the thesis option complete a three-credit thesis and nine credits of electives.
The commitment
Let’s face it, getting a graduate degree is demanding. This is especially true for the person who is attempting to coordinate school with work, family or other important obligations. The MBA program allows students with multiple commitments to make reasonably paced progress toward their degree. Most students complete the MBA program in two to three years. MBA core classes normally meet for four hours one evening per week. One-credit elective courses meet for three hours over the course of five weeks. Students in the program need to allocate out-of-class time for reading, studying, library research, small group meetings, and report and presentation preparation.
Who should apply
The MBA program was designed to meet the needs of graduates in the workforce as well as students seeking direct admission from undergraduate degree programs. An applicant’s undergraduate degree need not be in a business area. However, individuals without baccalaureate business degrees must satisfy MBA program course prerequisites. They should meet with the MBA program director prior to submitting their application to discuss strategies for satisfying MBA course prerequisites.
Admission requirements
To apply to the MBA program, an applicant must submit the following documents to the Admissions office:
- A complete application for graduate admission along with the application fee.
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions previously attended.
- Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
Send materials to:
Graduate Admissions
UW-Eau Claire
Schofield Hall 112
Eau Claire WI 54702-4004
To be admitted to the MBA program in full standing, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (e.g. North Central Association of Colleges and Schools).
- Undergraduate grade-point average of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Satisfaction of MBA program course prerequisites.
- Acceptable GMAT or GRE score.
Students who do not meet the MBA full standing admission requirements may be admitted conditionally to the MBA program. They should meet with the MBA director as soon as possible to discuss how they can achieve full standing.
The Eau Claire Advantage
- The College of Business is AACSB accredited. All programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.
- Our faculty members have strong academic credentials. They are professionally active in applied research, consulting, and serve on boards of corporate and nonprofit organizations.
- Our MBA program has been recognized as both innovative and creative by AACSB International. Our graduate curriculum is based on integrated, theme-based modules rather than traditional stand- alone courses.
- We are innovators in the area of distance learning. Through the University of Wisconsin Internet Business Consortium, we offer an online graduate business certificate, MBA Foundation program and MBA degree program.
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