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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Today’s global economy requires leaders who excel as collaborators and innovators. UoPeople’s
Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers students comprehensive knowledge, theories and
models used in the corporate world, and provides students the opportunity to further develop
business training techniques and strategies. With a focus on preparing its graduates to operate in
today’s dynamic organizational contexts, the MBA program moves students
from application to
practice, providing a deep knowledge of business functions, processes and products and a
comprehensive understanding of today’s technology-driven environment.
Coursework emphasizes seven strategic managerial competencies - creating and maintaining domestic
and international competitiveness; presenting and persuading for decision making; financing; hiring,
motivating and managing; ethics and behavior; innovation; and managing processes. Grounded in the
cross-cutting dimensions of globality, diversity
and cross-cultural awareness; training in tools,
techniques and strategies; and application to practice, it prepares graduates to operate in today’s
dynamic organizational contexts.
Admitting students from all parts of the globe, socioeconomic strata, and cultural and social
backgrounds, creating a student body that mirrors today’s diverse society, MBA students study with
highly-motivated students from around the world, sharing a desire for a quality
education grounded in
diverse perspectives, focused on cutting-edge theory and practical application.
A total of 36 credit hours are required to complete the UoPeople MBA-Management degree. Students
must complete a minimum of 12 courses. Each course is 9 weeks in length, and students earn 3 credits
per course.
Program Goals:
The MBA program is designed to:
• Provide an understanding of the key sociological, psychological and organizational concepts
and theories necessary for effective leadership and management
• Cover the knowledge and skills needed to plan, structure, manage, and monitor
organizations
• Introduce methods for improving productivity,
responsiveness, quality and customer/client
satisfaction
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• Provide in-depth knowledge of operational areas and their functions, processes and
interrelationships
• Develop cross-cultural awareness and an understanding of the globality of today’s economy
• Foster an ability to act creatively and be a driver for change
• Instill an appreciation for the importance of legal and ethical behavior on the part of the
organization and its members
• Nurture student potential and promotes increased self-awareness and growth
• Support the development of networks among peers from around the globe
Successful graduates of the program will learn to:
• Analyze core business processes
• Think systemically
• Manage the decision
process
• Prepare economic analyses
• Position organizations for a competitive advantage
• Formulate strategic and tactical direction
• Understand the effective uses of technology
• Support and encourage a culture of innovation
• Manage conflict and foster collaboration
• Apply techniques for delegation and empowerment
• Understand influence of culture and globalization on organizations
• Work in groups and display enhanced interpersonal skills
• Effectively communicate
within an organization
• Function in an ethical manner
• Take ownership of their own personal and professional growth
The Curriculum
The UoPeople MBA is entirely online and is structured around three curricular components: Core
Courses, Electives, and the Capstone Project. The three components are described below.
Core Courses
The Core consists of eight courses covering the theory, principles, concepts, and tools of the academic
disciplines that undergird the field of management. Taught from a global perspective, they build the
competencies that students need whether they are involved in
the private, public or nonprofit sector.
• BUS 5110 Managerial Accounting
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• BUS 5111 Financial Management
• BUS 5112 Marketing Management
• BUS 5113 Organizational Theory and Behavior
• BUS 5114 Management Information Systems and Technology
• BUS 5115 Business Law, Ethics and Social Responsibility
• BUS 5116 Operations Management
• BUS 5117 Strategic Decision Making and Management
Electives
Students choose electives to reflect individual interests. Choices can
be made to gain breadth in
general management competencies or to develop depth in some particular area. Students complete at
least three elective courses chosen from the following:
• BUS 5211 Managing in the Global Economy
• BUS 5411 Leading in Today’s Dynamic Contexts
• BUS 5511 Human Resource Management
• BUS 5611 Managing Projects and Programs
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project, BUS 5910 Management Capstone, is completed as the final course in a student’s
program of study. It offers student the opportunity to apply the knowledge and research skills gained
in their MBA coursework to an applied management project. Students present a final research product
at the conclusion of the course.
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