The Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) for professionals is intended to prepare graduates for positions of management and leadership in organizational settings in both the private and public sectors. This evening program is designed primarily to meet the needs of the professional working student. MBA students have the option to choose the Wine Business concentration. Information on all MBA programs can be found on the School of Business Graduate Programs web page.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to make strategic business decisions
- Recognize and apply techniques for managing and motivating employees
- Design purpose-driven business solutions that can contribute towards a more sustainable world
- Navigate an ever-changing global environment
MBA Program Curriculum
The MBA program has been adapted to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s business world. It will equip students with business tools and strategies to deliver results in today’s transformational economy. It will teach students not just how to read financial statements, but how to apply that information to make decisions and shape strategy. It will help students learn not just the principles of marketing, but how to develop a brand, deliver transformational customer experiences, and integrate marketing communication across numerous outlets. Students will gain knowledge not just in business strategies, but in innovation, entrepreneurship, and data analytics. In addition, students will learn to view business from the perspective of purpose-driven practices with the goal of promoting a sustainable world. Each course will connect to the principles of purposeful business and leadership. Inside and outside of the classroom, students gain access to the deep knowledge of our regional business partners and to career support services. Also, during the program, students are required to develop and execute a professional development plan in order to increase their professional skills.
The MBA program is organized around a model that includes six core concept areas, distinct requirements for separate degree tracks, and one capstone course. The Core Areas of the MBA degree include: Financial Statement Literacy, Talent Management, Financial Management, Leadership and Ethics, International Business and Global Issues, and Contemporary Business Issues.
Classes are designed to easily fit into busy schedules, small class sizes allow students to make personal connections with classmates, and academic and professional instructors are committed to helping students reach their future business goals.
Students can select from our General MBA program, our MBA program with a concentration in Wine Business, or our MBA program with an Executive concentration. The General MBA program is beneficial for students seeking advanced business knowledge and skills for any work environment. The MBA program with a concentration in Wine Business provides advance business knowledge and skills for students seeking careers in the wine industry. For the Wine MBA program, a minimum of three of the Core Area courses need to be Wine Business courses. The MBA program with the Executive concentration is designed for professionals with significant work and management experience. The curriculum is aimed at students already in significant managerial roles and is focused around two related emphases: leadership development and strategic decision-making.
Grades
All courses applied to the program must be completed with an overall GPA of 3.00, and no course for which a final grade below C is assigned may be used to satisfy this requirement. Graduate programs must be completed in no more than 7 years, which is computed as 14 semesters.
