University of Baltimore MBA Programs and the Application Process A U.S. Department of State Network
Merrick Graduate Information Session
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 36 48 credits 7 Week/15 Week (Fall and Spring), 5 Week/8 Week (Summer), Winter Session
MBA CORE THEMES * Corporate or Entrepreneurial path available in Flex Core
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.
MBA FOUNDATION COURSES (12 CREDITS) ACCT 505 - Accounting Essentials (1.5 credits) ECON 505 - Micro Economics (1.5 credits) ECON 506 - Macro Economics (1.5 credits) FIN 505 - Essentials of Finance (1.5 credits) MKTG 505 - Marketing Essentials (1.5 credits) OPM 505 - Introduction to Operations Management (1.5 credits) OPRE 505 - Fundamentals of Statistics (1.5 credits) OPRE 506 - Managerial Statistics (1.5 credits) Note: Up to 12 foundation credits may be waived.
MBA REQUIRED CORE COURSES (18 CREDITS) ACCT 605 - Performance Management and Accounting Controls (3 credits) ECON 605 - Business and Public Policy in a Global Economy (1.5 credits) ENTR 605 - Creativity and the Entrepreneurial Mindset (1.5 credits) FIN 605 - Financial Management (1.5 credits) INSS 605 - IT for Business Transformation (3 credits) MKTG 605 - Marketing Strategy (1.5 credits) MGMT 605 - Leading with Integrity (1.5 credits) OPRE 605 - Business Analytics (1.5 credits) MGMT 790 - Strategic Management Capstone (3 credits)
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 615 - Entrepreneurial Finance (1.5 credits) or FIN 625 - Corporate Finance (1.5 credits) MANAGEMENT (AFTER TAKING MGMT 605, SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING): MGMT 615 - Managing in a Dynamic Environment (3 credits) or MGMT 625 - Collaboration, Negotiation and Conflict Management (3 credits)
MBA FLEXIBLE CORE COURSES (9 CREDITS) MARKETING (AFTER TAKING MKTG 605, SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING): MKTG 615 - Entrepreneurial Marketing (1.5 credits) or MKTG 625 - Customers and Markets (1.5 credits) (CONT.) OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN (AFTER TAKING OPM 505, SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING): OPM 615 - Innovation and Project Management (3 credits) or OPM 625 - Operations and Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
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
APPLICATION AND FINANCIAL AID Application Process: (App, Transcript, Resume, GMAT/GRE, TOEFL/IELTS, Personal Statement Reason for pursuing MBA, Recommendation Letters): http://www.ubalt.edu/merrick/graduate-programs/mba/admission-mba.cfm GMAT Waiver: http://www.ubalt.edu/merrick/graduate-programs/mba/mba-gmat-wavier-policy.cfm Admissions: Rolling admissions, 6 start times, Decision in about 2 weeks International Student Admissions: http://www.ubalt.edu/admission/international/ 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: http://www.ubalt.edu/admission/financial-aid/apply/international.cfm UB Graduate Programs: http://www.ubalt.edu/merrick/graduate-programs/ For all questions please contact: Justin Daniel, jdaniel@ubalt.edu
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
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS MBA/J.D. MBA/M.S. in Nursing MBA/Pharm.D.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Alumni Network (Diversity) Accreditation (History) Research and Publications (Faculty Experience) School Resources (Student Support Services)
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
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
Thank You! For all questions please contact: jdaniel@ubalt.edu