Graduate Academic Catalog 2016 - 2017 
    
    Dec 30, 2024  
Graduate Academic Catalog 2016 - 2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Administration, MBA


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Interim Program Director: Sue Cox

Overview

In a world of increasingly interconnected economies, a degree with a global perspective gives graduates an extreme advantage. This unique MBA offers an innovative, practitioner-based business education designed to develop leaders with the highest business competencies, strong ethical standards, professional integrity and practical skills.

An MBA degree is a career accelerator, providing graduates greater managerial skills, a better understanding of businesses and organizations and increased salary potential. A hands-on, practical perspective combined with international field experience, the FPU MBA ensures that graduates are able to understand global business issues and how they affect local businesses.

Curriculum focuses on best practices as students build on their own foundational knowledge and benefit from faculty with practical experience. This program is locally focused and globally aware. Recognizing the opportunities in Central California, our graduates will be prepared to advance in their current workplace, or launch their entrepreneurial skills in a business of their own. The curriculum will challenge and inspire, integrating technology, hands-on projects, critical thinking and leadership from a Christian perspective.

Admissions Requirements

  • Resume including all related professional and extra-curricular experience
  • GRE, GMAT or MAT results: minimum score in all sections—top 50 percent of all test-takers as reported by official testing company (GRE, GMAT or MAT) at time of score
  • Prerequisites completed:
    • Introduction to Economics
    • Introduction to Accounting
    • Introduction to Statistics

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. MBA graduates will demonstrate knowledge of foundational business process and techniques.
2. MBA graduates will demonstrate comprehension of global business perspectives and best practices.
3. MBA graduates will incorporate Christian ethical perspectives and global experience into business applications.
4. MBA graduates will apply critical thinking and analytical tools to business problems.
5. MBA graduates will practice leadership and teamwork skills.

Locations Offered

North Fresno and Visalia Campuses

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