Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Mission
The mission of the MBA program is to prepare students from
many cultural backgrounds for responsible positions in domestic
and international
business, in government, and in not-for-profit
organizations. The program emphasizes the integration of business
principles with Christian principles and philosophy to prepare
students
for leadership roles which require clear and critical
thinking, wise judgment,
effective communication, integrity in all
actions, and recognition of opportunities for service.
240 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MBA Program
With the appropriate business background, the MBA at Andrews
University can be completed in three semesters. However, the
MBA is also designed for students with any bachelor’s degree.
Students who enter the program without prior course work in
business must take a two-year (5-semester) degree program, as
prerequisites in the common body of knowledge are required to
bring the student up to the minimum expectations of our graduate
faculty. These prerequisite courses may be waived for students
with appropriate undergraduate course work from an accredited
institution. If the prerequisite courses are more than five years
old or the grades earned are below C, students may be required to
repeat these courses.
The prerequisite courses provide an introduction to the broad
field of business administration. Such courses must be taken by
the time the student has completed no more than 50% of his/her
course work for the master’s degree. The following courses
constitute the prerequisites for the MBA degree: ACCT121, 122;
BSAD341, 355, 475; ECON225, 226; FNCE317; INFS215;
MKTG310; STAT285. Competency in computers is assumed.
The graduate courses, which approximate three semesters
of work, are divided into two groups, required and elective; 21
credits are in courses required of all students, and 12 credits
are in elective courses. These advanced courses emphasize the
understanding of administrative processes in resolving problems
faced by business executives. All advanced courses are offered
only at the graduate level.
Authorization for Portland MBA Extension
Program
The School of Business is a unit of Andrews University and is
authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the Master
of Business Administration degree described in this bulletin,
following a determination that State academic standards will be
satisfied under OAR 583-030. Inquiries concerning the standards
or school compliance may be directed to the Office of Degree
Authorization, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene,
Oregon 97401.
