Applied MBA Program
OVERVIEW
The leading business credential today is the MBA. Corporate College Services (CCS), in partnership with Excelsior College, Albany, NY, delivers a customized MBA program specifically designed for corporate employees. The comprehensive "applied" problem-solving curriculum prepares working adults with dynamic knowledge, skills and insights needed to compete in today's dynamic global business environments.
The hybrid 48-credit MBA curriculum follows the design guidelines articulated by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The goal of the program is to increase the adult student's academic knowledge and apply learning directly to problems and issues at the workplace.
In this process students are showcased within the organization leading to improved career prospects.
A blended program of onsite and online courses offers working adults flexibility to meet challenging work schedules and provides options for accelerated degree completion.
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in working environments.
- Apply business tools for accounting, finance, human resources, information systems, marketing, operations, organizational and project management.
- Develop and implement business strategies that address changing social, legal, ethical, political, and market needs.
- Utilize sound measurement skills to address internal and external stakeholder needs.
Program Content and Requirements:
| Organizational Communications | 3 credits* | Quantitative Analysis | 3 credits |
| Global Environment | 3 credits* | Accounting for Managers | 3 credits |
| Corporate Finance | 3 credits | Marketing | 3 credits |
| Organizational Behavior | 3 credits | Operations Management | 3 credits |
| Information Technology | 3 credits* | Human Resource Management | 3 credits |
| Leadership | 3 credits | Change Management | 3 credits* |
| Strategy and Policy (Capstone) | 3 credits* | Business Electives | 9 credits |
*Excelsior College Online Courses
Specializations are available in Human Performance Technology and Information Security. No GMAT is required.