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University of BaltimoreMBA Programs and the Application Process
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
Specialization
The MBA Flex-core
The MBA Core
The FoundationEight 1.5 credit courses.
May be waived.
9 credits.Corporate vs Entrepreneurial
focus.
18 credits.9 courses.6 themes.Mix of 1.5 and 3 credit courses.
9 credits.10 specializations.
MBA Program Sequence
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)(CONT.)
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)
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) -SPECIALIZATIONSThese 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 AIDApplication 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, [email protected]
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DEGREE
Three Paths to Success
MBA
Flexible MBA
Online MBA
MS Degrees
MS in Accounting & Business Advisory Services
MS in Finance
MS in Taxation
Certificates
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: [email protected]