PROGRAM OPTIONS
Option #1
If you have an undergraduate degree in a business discipline, you'll likely start with the advanced curriculum. This curriculum helps develop the skills students need to succeed in any business environment. Putting theory into practice, the program will help you build a solid base of skills and a general management perspective through 30 hours of courses in:
- Ethics (MBA 600)
- Marketing Problems (MBA 605)
- Analytical Decision Making (MBA 610)
- Managerial Finance (MBA 640)
- Communication Skills (MBA 645)
- Information Technology (MBA 650)
- Global Business Strategy (MBA 660)
In addition, you'll need 9 hours of electives.
Option #2
If you have a non-business undergraduate degree, you'll start in the first-year core curriculum. This course of study introduces students to the functional activities of organizations and the foundations for managerial decision making. Collectively, the core courses provide fundamental knowledge that every effective manager must have and the foundation upon which students move into the advanced curriculum. Pre-program requirements are Calculus and Statistics. This curriculum includes 18 hours of courses in:
- Organization/Behavior Management (MBA 500)
- Accounting (MBA 511)
- Economic Analysis (MBA 520)
- Operations Management (MBA 530)
- Marketing (MBA 550)
- Financial Analysis (MBA 570)
These may be waived if an undergraduate equivalent is completed.
Full-time or Part-time?
As a full-time MBA student, coursework is offered so you can fulfill your degree requirements in one year if you have a business undergraduate background. The program usually takes two years for students with a non-business undergraduate degree. Students must be enrolled in 12 semester hours to be considered full time.
A student can enroll on a part-time basis at the campuses in Hattiesburg or Long Beach or the Stennis Space Center teaching site. Enrollment in the part-time program may require two or three years to complete, depending on the individual's curriculum requirements. Many classes are offered in the evening to accommodate working professionals. |
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