Business Administration, Master of Business Administration

Admissions

Please refer to www.wilmu.edu/admission/mba_admission.aspx for general graduate admission information. For consideration and admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, applicants must satisfactorily submit and/or complete the following:

  1. A graduate application for admission accompanied by a non-refundable application fee.
  2. Applicants whose native language is not English or who have graduated from an institution where English is not the language of instruction should contact International Admissions or go to the University's website for admission requirements.

  3. A program planning conference meeting with a program Chair or advisor to discuss admission, candidacy, and program requirements is highly recommended.
  4. Students must request official copies of their undergraduate transcript(s) at the time of their application submission.

MBA applicants should review the sections on "MBA Admission and Candidacy requirements," as well as "Advancement to Degree Candidacy," below.

All required application, transcripts, and candidacy documents should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Program Purpose

The MBA program is designed to prepare students for management and leadership positions in all types of business enterprises including health care organizations, financial institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. The program is designed with an emphasis on executive skills development, quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, and the knowledge and professional capabilities necessary for the execution of complex managerial duties in today’s global business environment. Embedded in the MBA program is an appreciation for the role of business in a pluralistic society and the international community.

Program Competencies

In addition to the University graduate school graduation competencies, the following competencies apply to the MBA program:

  1. The student will demonstrate effective professional oral and written communication skills and techniques required of competent and successful business leaders and managers.
  2. The student will demonstrate effective information literacy and qualitative and quantitative critical thinking skills as they relate to the development of sound business tactics and strategy.
  3. The student will demonstrate current relevant disciplinary knowledge and competencies specific to the fields of finance, strategy, managerial accounting, marketing, and organizational behavior that impact the development of sound business tactics and strategy.
  4. The student will demonstrate the importance of ethical decision-making and ethical business practices aligned with the organization's goal and objectives.

Program Design

The philosophy of the Wilmington University MBA program is closely aligned with its instructional format. The program is organized through a series of coordinated accelerated 7-week courses and is scheduled to accommodate the needs of students who maintain full-time employment while pursuing their degree. While some course sequencing is necessary, the program is designed to permit students to complete degree requirements at their own pace. Classes are offered at the Wilson Graduate Center and are scheduled on weeknights and Saturdays. Classes are also offered at multiple satellite campuses and are scheduled primarily on weeknights. All of the MBA concentrations are available and can be completed fully online.

MBA Program Requirements

The MBA program requires the following undergraduate pre-requisites:

1) Mathematics. Three credits in undergraduate mathematics with a grade of “C” or better at the level of college algebra, college mathematics, statistics, or higher (equivalent to Wilmington University MAT 110 or higher or a passing grade on the CLEP college algebra examination).

2) Economics. Three credits in undergraduate economics with a grade of “C” or better (equivalent to Wilmington University ECO 105 or a passing grade on the CLEP microeconomics or macroeconomics examination).

3) Accounting*. Three credits of undergraduate Accounting I with a grade of “C” or better (equivalent to Wilmington University BAC 101). Students may complete MBA 5850, Financial Accounting for MBAs, to meet this requirement.  Students who wish to test out of the accounting pre-requisite can submit a passing grade on the CLEP Financial Accounting exam.

4) Finance. Three credits of undergraduate finance with a grade of “C” or better (equivalent to Wilmington University FIN 305). Students may complete MBA 5900, Principles of Finance, or FIN 305 to meet this requirement.

Students who need to fulfill any of the prerequisite undergraduate course requirements may enroll in specially designed graduate courses or appropriate undergraduate courses that carry no credit toward the MBA degree.

Incoming MBA students are expected to have a basic proficiency in spreadsheet software applications and writing skills at a level necessary for success in graduate coursework. Applicants are encouraged to discuss potential shortcomings in these areas and corrective solutions during their program planning conference.

*See MBA: Accounting for specific undergraduate accounting pre-requisites for the Accounting concentration.

Registration

It is highly recommended that students take MBA 6000 as the first course in the MBA program.

Prior to registering for the second MBA course students should:

  1. Submit official transcript(s) from an accredited college, university, or other degree-granting institution verifying completion of a bachelor’s degree. Send official transcript(s) directly from the identified college or university to the Wilmington University Graduate Admissions office or email gradadmissions@wilmu.edu.
  2. Meet with a program Chair or advisor for a program planning conference, if not completed earlier. Official transcript(s) should be on file prior to the conference. Students may bring unofficial transcript(s) to this meeting if official transcript(s) are not yet on file.

Advancement to Degree Candidacy

Students who have met the MBA admission requirements are advanced to degree candidacy after completing four courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0, provided they have met the following requirements:

  1. Official undergraduate transcript(s) are on file with the Graduate Admissions office.
  2. Successfully completed MBA 6000 as one of the first four courses in the program.
  3. Fulfilled all of the undergraduate pre-requisite coursework listed in the section above.

Students who have not completed all of the above requirements prior to completing 12 graduate credits will not advance to candidacy status. Students who do not meet the candidacy requirement will be unable to register for additional classes until they meet with a program Chair and agree on a plan of action ensuring student’s successful completion of the MBA candidacy requirements.

MBA Concentrations

In addition to the traditional MBA program above, students may elect to concentrate in a particular area of study. The following concentrations are offered:

Accounting*

Business Analytics

Business Communication

Business Technology Management

Finance

Health Care Administration

Homeland Security

Human Resource Management

Management Information Systems

Marketing Management

Nonprofit Management

Organizational Leadership

Sustainability

Each of the above MBA program concentrations require twelve 3-credit graduate courses consisting of the seven course MBA common core and five courses in the declared MBA concentration.

*The MBA with a concentration in Accounting requires a six course, 18-credit hour common core. Advanced Managerial Accounting MAC 7200 is taken within the 18-credit hour Accounting concentration.

The Wilmington University MBA Program

The MBA program is based upon the belief that students must understand the complex relationships of the various organizational functions of economics, finance, marketing, operations, and management on a global basis. The program consists of twelve 3-credit hour courses divided into a seven course common core and a five course concentration. The MBA core is required of all students and provides an in-depth and integrated exposure to the fields of economics, finance, accounting, management, leadership, quantitative methods, and business strategy.

The MBA Common Core:

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

MBA Without a Concentration

In addition to the MBA core, students complete the following courses:

MBA 7592Global Enterprise Development

3

MGT 6400Global Leadership

3

MBA 7302Project Management

3

Two Electives

Two electives

Graduate level electives include: any HCA, MBA (except 5850 or 5900), MGT, MHS, MHR, MIS, MOL, MPA, or IST.

Graduate-level courses taken to meet program admission pre-requisites are not applied towards the 36 credit-hour requirement for MBA degree completion.

MBA with a Concentration in Accounting

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Accounting includes courses centric to providing students with the relevant theoretical, practical and technological skills necessary for accounting professionals. In addition to the MBA admission and candidacy requirements listed above, the MBA with a concentration in Accounting has the prerequisite completion of 12 credit hours of undergraduate Accounting: Accounting I & II (equivalent to W.U. BAC101 and BAC102) and Intermediate Accounting I & II (equivalent to W.U. BAC201 and BAC202).  Students may complete MAC 5000 and MAC 5010 to meet the Accounting I & II requirement and complete MAC 5100 and MAC 5110 to meet the Intermediate Accounting I & II requirement.

To fulfill the requirements for the MBA with a concentration in Accounting, students must complete an 18-credit hour Business Management core and an 18-credit hour concentration in Accounting.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

MAC 7100Financial Accounting Theory, Policy, and Research

3

MAC 7200Advanced Managerial Accounting

3

MAC 7300Issues in Auditing and Assurance Services

3

MAC 7400Fraud Prevention and Forensic Accounting

3

MAC 7500Federal Taxation, Policy, and Research

3

MAC 7600International Accounting and Taxation

3

MBA Core 18 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Business Analytics

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics (BA) includes courses centric to utilizing statistical and other analytical tools to leverage data to measure performance, improve business processes, and optimize business decision-making.  BA can be applied to an organization as a whole, or to specific projects, processes, or products.  BA knowledge and skills are increasingly in demand by potential employers of our graduates.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6300Quantitative Business Analysis

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

MBA 7710Seminar in Data Analysis

3

MBA 7715Advanced Statistics for Business Analytics

3

MBA 7720Forecasting for Business Analytics

3

MBA 7725Optimization for Business Analytics

3

MBA 7730Simulation for Business Analytics

3

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Business Communication

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Business Communication includes courses centric to the integral role that effective communication plays in every type of organization in today's global business environment.  Students are provided with a practical, hands-on approach to a variety of effective and strategic communications options, distribution techniques, and analytical reporting disciplines.  Companies of every size and kind are seeking knowledgeable professionals in advertising, public relations, journalism, digital media, and crisis communications.  Many business communications professionals are also responsible for developing organizational brands, from messaging and positioning the overall company image to communicating differentiated product features and benefits in highly competitive and dynamic environments.  This concentration prepares students to identify various types of target audiences and use appropriate technology within relevant formats to craft compelling, results-oriented communications.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

MCM 6100Multi-Media Communication

3

MCM 6101Communication Writing

3

MCM 6102Legal and Ethical Issues

3

MCM 6103Communication Analytics

3

MCM 6104Strategic Communication

3

MBA Core 21 Credits

Total of core and concentration credits is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Business Technology Management

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Business Technology Management includes courses centric to providing instruction in a growing cross-disciplinary area of business: the intersection of business processes, data analysis, and the technology applications that support these integrated business processes.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

MBA 7305Supply Chain Management

3

MBA 7320Business Process Management

3

MBA 7710Seminar in Data Analysis

3

IST 7100IT Policy and Strategy

3

SEC 6040Web and Data Security

3

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Finance

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Finance includes courses centric to providing students with opportunities to leverage critical decision-making skills in the area of financial management to meet business strategy.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

In addition to the MBA core, students complete the following courses:

MBA 7292Investments

3

MBA 7293Portfolio Theory

3

MBA 7294Advanced Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7298Seminar in FinTech

3

Select one of the following two courses:

MBA 7295Corporate Taxation

3

OR

MBA 7296International Finance

3

MBA 7294: ideally scheduled immediately following MBA 7250.

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Health Care Administration

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Health Care Administration includes courses centric to the ever-changing environment of health care.  Students will demonstrate knowledge of a variety of health care issues including health policy, insurance, demand for services, and legal and ethical issues in today's global environment.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

HCA 7700Seminar in Health Care Administration

3

HCA 7720Health Policy and Economics

3

HCA 7730Health Insurance and Reimbursement

3

HCA 7740Legal Aspects in Health Care

3

HCA 7745Marketing in the Health Care Sector

3

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Homeland Security

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Homeland Security includes courses centric to issues involving homeland security that have become a priority at all levels of the corporate world. Business professionals need to know the problems involved and be prepared to adapt to the ever-changing landscapes in homeland security in order to maintain a safe and secure work environment.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

MHS 7000/MAJ 7000Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security

3

MHS 7001Sociology of Terrorism

3

MHS 7002/MAJ 7002Legal Aspects and Policy of Homeland Security

3

MHS 7003/MAJ 7003Risk Assessment and Management

3

MHS 7004/MAJ 6606Crisis Leadership

3

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Human Resource Management

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management includes courses centric to equipping individuals with the essential competencies necessary to lead and develop the human capital of organizations, which is necessary for business executives now and into the future.  The MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management is an ideal degree for human resource professionals seeking to diversify their portfolio of competencies to advance their career, profession, and organizations.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

MHR 6503Law, Regulation and the Workplace

3

MHR 7506Training and Development

3

MHR 7600International HR

3

MHR 7650Compensation and Benefits

3

MHR 7800Seminar in Human Resource Management

3

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Management Information Systems

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in MIS includes courses centric to providing students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed in today's technological world.  Students will be equipped with a working command of current informational practices that can immediately be applied in business, educational, and governmental organizations.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

IST 7000Data Management

3

IST 7020Analysis, Modeling, and Design

3

IST 7040Data Communications and Networking

3

IST 7060Project and Change Management

3

IST 7100IT Policy and Strategy

3

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Marketing Management

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Marketing Management includes courses centric to providing students with critical knowledge surrounding management issues affecting marketing in both the domestic and global environments.  Salient topics include marketing and related issues confronting US organizations, while students will also work to formulate business strategies, including addressing sales goals, marketing goals, and customer service needs.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

In addition to the MBA core, students complete the following courses:

MBA 7603Market Research and Consumer Behavior

3

MBA 7606Business to Business and Business to Government Marketing

3

MBA 7608Integrated Marketing Communications

3

MBA 7615Marketing Analytics

3

One of the following three courses:

MBA 7592Global Enterprise Development

3

MBA 7604New Business Ventures

3

MBA 7610Salesmanship and Sales Force Management

3

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Nonprofit Management includes courses centric to topics addressing the increasingly important role that nonprofit agencies serve in providing a wide range of client-based services in today’s economy.  This concentration is designed to provide nonprofit agencies with a source of potential leaders exposed to critical nonprofit business functions including leadership, administrative governance, and fundraising.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

NPM 7300Seminar in Nonprofit Management

3

NPM 7310Nonprofit Management

3

NPM 7320Nonprofit Governance

3

NPM 7330Nonprofit Sustainability

3

Choose one of two elective options:

 

One Elective

OR

MBA 8795MBA Internship

3

*Electives: Any MBA (except 5000-level courses), MGT, MOL, or AHS.

MHR 6503 "Law, Regulation, and the Workplace" is a recommended elective.

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Organizational Leadership

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Organizational Leadership includes courses centric to providing students with the opportunity to research, assess, and understand various key aspects, issues, and dynamics related to organizational leadership.  This concentration is designed to address the importance for today's leaders to develop/improve skills and capabilities to both manage and lead organizations in a rapidly changing global environment.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

MOL 6700Innovation & Crisis Leadership

3

MOL 6800Global Performance Management

3

MOL 6900Communication & Teams

3

MOL 6950Current Topics in Leadership

3

Select one of the following three courses:

MHR 6503Law, Regulation and the Workplace

3

MOL 6600Legal and Ethical Aspects of Organizations

3

MPA 6503Administrative Law

3

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.

MBA with a Concentration in Sustainability

In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Sustainability includes courses centric to providing students with comprehensive exposure to business sustainability principles that are essential in supporting and aligned with organizational strategy and tactics.

Courses

MBA 6000Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership

3

MBA 6150Managerial Decision-Making

3

MBA 6350Survey of Data Analytics

3

MBA 7250Financial Analysis

3

MBA 7600Global Marketing Management

3

MIS 7000IT in Business

3

MBA 8800Business Strategy

3

MBA 7302Project Management

3

MBA 7805Strategic Planning for Sustainability

3

MBA 7810Principles of Business Sustainability

3

MBA 7815Sustainability and Business

3

One Elective

Students are recommended to take an MBA course in analytics, marketing, finance (excluding MBA 5900), or leadership for their open elective.

MBA Core 21 credits

Total of core and concentration courses is 12 courses or 36 credits.