Graduate Catalog 2012-2013

Liberal Arts Master of Business Administration

Career Information—M.B.A.

The Liberal Arts MBA program prepares students to successfully lead and manage in a variety of organizational settings and endeavors. Each course in the program presents the relevant components of an effective business plan, so that, upon completion of the MBA, each student will have prepared an individualized, comprehensive business plan. With an emphasis on global awareness and social responsibility, the program aims to leverage the skills and knowledge developed at the undergraduate level to create entrepreneurial business professionals.

Regular Admission Requirements

Admission to the Liberal Arts Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is limited to holders of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Admission is based on undergraduate performance, GMAT or GRE score,  individual essay, letters of recommendation, and an interview. An admission board will evaluate applications, conduct individual interviews, and make the final decisions on admission to the program. The number of admissions per cohort class is based on resources and capacity. A new cohort will begin each June. Applicants may enter Summer Semester only.

Program of Study (42 Semester Hours)

Course list

ACCT 6601Financial Reporting & Analysis

3

ACCT 6602Managerial Acct-Planning/Contr

3

BCOM 6611Business Communication

1.5

BUAD 6620Business Plan-Entrepreneurial

1.5

BUAD 6622Strategic Communication

3

BUAD 6625The International Business Experience

3

ECON 6630Economics for Managers

3

FINC 6641Financial Management

3

LENB 6651Legal&Ethical Issues-Entrepren

1.5

MGMT 6671Analytical & Inferential Tools

3

MGMT 6673The Human Env of Organizations

3

MGMT 6675Operations & Quality Mgmt.

3

MGMT 6679Strategy & The Business Plan

3

MKTG 6681Marketing & Product Developmen

3

MKTG 6682Promotional Strategies

1.5

MMIS 6691Informat Planning & Strategies

3

Total Credit Hours: 42

Degree Requirements—M.B.A.

In addition to meeting the normal University requirements for graduation, the M.B.A. candidate must have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 on all graduate business courses taken in the Georgia College J. Whitney Bunting College of Business. In addition, the student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on all 6000 level courses taken in the Georgia College J. Whitney Bunting College of Business. All credit applied toward the degree shall have been earned within seven years prior to the completion of the program of study. 

Further Information

For information, contact: Director of Graduate Programs in Business, J. Whitney Bunting College of Business, Georgia College, Campus Box 019, Milledgeville, GA 31061. The graduate director may be reached by telephone at (478) 445-5115. The director's e-mail address is lynn.hanson@gcsu.edu.