Business & Management Graduate Programs

Master of Business Administration

Ethical leadership is a prominent focus at the School of Business and Management at Northwest University. Managers often face complex decisions. As a Christian university, we help students develop the integrity and competence necessary to make sound business decisions that are also good moral choices. Northwest University has distinct advantages from other schools. Our small size insures that you are an integral part of a learning community, not just a number. In each course, you will engage in experiential learning with your peers. You will be challenged to consider global perspectives. You will develop and refine a variety of relevant management and communication skills. You will learn to think critically about the complexities of leadership. You will become more competent in your ability to decide and take action. Finally, because we are a Christian institution, your learning opportunities will be centered in the context of a distinctive, ethically responsible worldview.

MBA Program Overview

Northwest University MBA prepares students to be ethically responsible leaders in a global business environment. Students take 38 semester hours of courses and then complete a summary writing project of either a business research question or a business plan, for a total of 41 credits. Courses are generally offered one night per week from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. for seven weeks, plus one Saturday morning session. This allows students to focus on one course at a time. The strong core curriculum covers functional areas of business (marketing, finance, human resources, etc) as well as leadership soft skill development and corporate strategy analysis. Courses are taught in a cohort model in which students start and finish the program together with the same group. As most cohorts are 12 – 15 students, the cohort becomes a learning community as well as a trusted support network of friends.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts or Science (or equivalent degree) from a regionally accredited college or university
A minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale on all previous college work
A qualifying score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (Northwest University Institutional Code #4541)
A completed Application packet
International students whose native language is not English must submit a minimum score of 580 on the TOEFL Exam as part of the application process

Curriculum

Foundation Courses: Prerequisites (12 semester hours)

BUSM 5002 Economics or equivalent
BUSM 5012 Statistics or equivalent
BUSM 5022 Financial Concepts or equivalent

First Year

Fall
- Program Orientation (0 credits)
- BUSM 5213 Leadership Development
- BUSM 5413 Organizational Management
Spring
- BUSM 5453 Marketing Management
- BUSM 5463 Operations Management
Summer
- BUSM 6123 International Business
- BUSM 5533 Human Resource Management
- BUSM 5472

Second Year

Fall

BUSM 6211 MBA Applied Project I
BUSM 6252
BUSM 5573 Financial Management
BUSM 6312

Spring
- BUSM 6221 MBA Applied Project II
- BUSM 5313 Information Technology Management
- BUSM 6753 Corporate Strategy
Commencement
Summer
- BUSM 6231 MBA Applied Project III
- BUSM 6512 Business in Society
- BUSM 6943 MBA Research Project or Thesis

Calendar

Summer Semester	2010
Registration Deadline	4/15
Classes Begin	4/2
Fall Semester	2010
Registration Deadline	8/1
Orientation	9/2
Classes Begin	9/9

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