THE SKOUSEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Master of Business Administration
| Grantham's Degree Programs | Credit Hours |
| The Master of Business Administration program, offered as part of The Skousen School of Business, is available as a general program of study or with a specialty in Project Management OR Information Management | 36 credit hours |
Master of Business Administration Program Description
Grantham's global MBA approach emphasizes meeting the needs of present and up-and-coming executives and military service members who may have a range of work experiences, and varied and complex work-related schedules, and who wish to understand the business world in practical terms. This program also emphasizes the MBA core content involving finance, financial and managerial accounting, human resource management, information management, macroeconomics and microeconomics, marketing, organizational behavior, and quantitative analysis.
Master of Business Administration Specialties:
MBA-Project Management
The Project Management specialization provides MBA professionals with both theory and practical application as prescribed in the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide.
MBA-Information Management
The Information Management specialization is designed to enhance the managerial skills, business strategies, and decision-making abilities - the foundation of the MBA program - with the emerging technology trends found in today's corporate operations.
Master of Business Administration Course Highlights
| BA520 | Quantitative Analysis |
| BA525 | Information Systems Strategic Planning |
| BA540 | Managerial Economics |
| BA545 | Emerging Technologies |
| BA560 | Business Ethics |
| BA570 | Strategic Management |
| BA580 | Strategies for Change |
| BA590 | Organizational Behavior |
| BA599 | Capstone Course |
| BA685 | eBusiness |
View the Master Degree Curriculum
"...The MBA opens doors and provides the modern manager with the tools needed to identify new business opportunities and threats.Association of MBA's |
Career Specific Information
Project Management
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. Works closely with all levels of support staff and other managers to develop a 360° view of a task or project.
| 7-year Job Growth Forecast:
In the next 7 years, the Project Management field is projected to grow by over 483 full and part-time jobs annually. |
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| Average Salaries:
If you choose to work in the Project Management field, you can expect to earn: |
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| The Job Market:
In 2005, there were over 57,515 positions in the Project Management field. |
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| The information on Job Titles, Salary, Job Growth, and Descriptions was assembled primarily from information from MONEY Magazine, Salary.com, and the BLS May '05 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates study. They are not promises or guarantees, and they should not take the place of prospective students doing their own research on other possible career outcomes. | |
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