University of Baltimore MBA Programs and the Application Process. A U.S. Department of State Network

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1 University of Baltimore MBA Programs and the Application Process A U.S. Department of State Network

2 Merrick Graduate Information Session

3 MBA PROGRAM FORMAT AND FLEXIBILITY Onsite, Online (asynchronous), Hybrid Part-time as little as 1.5 credits, Full-time up to 12 credits Classes are at night, 6-8:30pm credits 7 Week/15 Week (Fall and Spring), 5 Week/8 Week (Summer), Winter Session

4 MBA CORE THEMES * Corporate or Entrepreneurial path available in Flex Core

5 MBA Program Sequence Eight 1.5 credit courses. May be waived. The Foundation The MBA Core 18 credits. 9 courses. 6 themes. Mix of 1.5 and 3 credit courses. 9 credits. Corporate vs Entrepreneurial focus. The MBA Flexcore Specialization 9 credits. 10 specializations.

6 MBA FOUNDATION COURSES (12 CREDITS) ACCT Accounting Essentials (1.5 credits) ECON Micro Economics (1.5 credits) ECON Macro Economics (1.5 credits) FIN Essentials of Finance (1.5 credits) MKTG Marketing Essentials (1.5 credits) OPM Introduction to Operations Management (1.5 credits) OPRE Fundamentals of Statistics (1.5 credits) OPRE Managerial Statistics (1.5 credits) Note: Up to 12 foundation credits may be waived.

7 MBA REQUIRED CORE COURSES (18 CREDITS) ACCT Performance Management and Accounting Controls (3 credits) ECON Business and Public Policy in a Global Economy (1.5 credits) ENTR Creativity and the Entrepreneurial Mindset (1.5 credits) FIN Financial Management (1.5 credits) INSS IT for Business Transformation (3 credits) MKTG Marketing Strategy (1.5 credits) MGMT Leading with Integrity (1.5 credits) OPRE Business Analytics (1.5 credits) MGMT Strategic Management Capstone (3 credits)

8 MBA FLEXIBLE CORE COURSES (9 CREDITS) Choose Entrepreneurial or Corporate Focus, or both in place of Custom MBA electives FINANCE (AFTER TAKING FIN 605, SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING): FIN Entrepreneurial Finance (1.5 credits) or FIN Corporate Finance (1.5 credits) MANAGEMENT (AFTER TAKING MGMT 605, SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING): MGMT Managing in a Dynamic Environment (3 credits) or MGMT Collaboration, Negotiation and Conflict Management (3 credits)

9 MBA FLEXIBLE CORE COURSES (9 CREDITS) MARKETING (AFTER TAKING MKTG 605, SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING): MKTG Entrepreneurial Marketing (1.5 credits) or MKTG Customers and Markets (1.5 credits) (CONT.) OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN (AFTER TAKING OPM 505, SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING): OPM Innovation and Project Management (3 credits) or OPM Operations and Supply Chain Management (3 credits)

10 MBA ELECTIVES (9 CREDITS) - SPECIALIZATIONS These 10 areas of specializations will help you meet your professional goals. Customized Entrepreneurship Managing Financial Performance Health-Care Management Global Management Human Resource Management Leadership and Organizational Learning Data Analytics Digital Business Cyber Security and Organizational Resilience Marketing Public-Sector Management

11 APPLICATION AND FINANCIAL AID Application Process: (App, Transcript, Resume, GMAT/GRE, TOEFL/IELTS, Personal Statement Reason for pursuing MBA, Recommendation Letters): GMAT Waiver: Admissions: Rolling admissions, 6 start times, Decision in about 2 weeks International Student Admissions: Scholarships: $3,000 + Additional Foundation Scholarship (Priority to early apps) Graduate Assistantships: Full Tuition - Apply through Career Center UB Works Cost: Part-time tuition is charged at $824 per credit in-state, $1,149 out-of-state Financial Aid Resources: UB Graduate Programs: For all questions please contact: Justin Daniel, jdaniel@ubalt.edu

12 CHOOSING THE RIGHT DEGREE Three Paths to Success MBA MS Degrees Certificates Flexible MBA Online MBA MS in Accounting & Business Advisory Services MS in Finance MS in Taxation Business Fundamentals Leadership for Organizations Accounting Fundamentals Forensic Accounting Internal Audit

13 DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS MBA/J.D. MBA/M.S. in Nursing MBA/Pharm.D.

14 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Alumni Network (Diversity) Accreditation (History) Research and Publications (Faculty Experience) School Resources (Student Support Services)

15 KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS MBA Program since 1971 Over 400 students in MBA and 600 Graduate students UB Online MBA ranked one of the best by US News and World Report #62 / and also by CEO Magazine #26 In 1999 UB launched 1st in the world fully online AACSB accredited MBA Student Diversity; 51% Female and 49% Male Faculty: Full-time and Business Professionals (Research and Practical Experience) Top Journals founded by UB faculty: Production and Operations Management Journal / Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

16 OTHER KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS (CONT.) 27,000 Alumni Notable Alumni: Under Armor, T. Rowe Price Connections in the Business Community Former Mayor of Baltimore is President of University Convenient Location / Penn Station / Light Rail / Off of Charles Street Global Study Tour: Ghana, Thailand, Greece Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Achievement and Learning Center

17 Thank You! For all questions please contact: