Leveraging the University of Mount Union’s history of developing successful business leaders, the fully online MBA will equip business professionals with knowledge and competencies for career advancement. Mount Union’s MBA offers three concentrations: business analytics, leadership and innovation, and strategic healthcare administration.
Mount Union's MBA program aims to cultivate and refine analytic and leadership skills through knowledge acquisition and the integration of research and practice.
A seven-week course structure will enable students to complete two consecutive courses per term, allowing them to focus on one class at a time. The program has start dates in May, August, and January and utilizes faculty with industry experience and academic credentials, which are critical for fostering student success.
Benefits of the MBA Program
Fully online, 36 credit-hour program
Non-cohort structure
Start dates in May, August, and January
The University of Mount Union's MBA program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
MBA CONCENTRATIONS:
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Through hands-on projects and industry-relevant coursework, you will develop the technical skills necessary to analyze and interpret data to formulate and make effective strategic decisions in areas such as marketing, forecasting, and operations.
Through the blending of core managerial principles with emergent leadership theory and practice, you will develop innovative and sustainable skills needed to take on senior roles and become a successful leader and idea generator.
Through flexible, comprehensive, and practical learning experiences, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the evolving healthcare landscape, drive innovation, and make a positive impact in the industry.
Admission Requirements | Online MBA in Business Analytics
All Applicants:
Degree/Credentials: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
Undergraduate Achievement:Possess an undergraduate cumulative grade point average equal to or greater than 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Experience:Provide a curriculum vitae or résumé.
Essay and Writing Ability:Applicants will submit an essay of a maximum of 500 words outlining the following: 1) career aspirations, 2) qualifications, and 3) rationale for applying to the program. This piece should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to write at a graduate level.
Professional Recommendation: Provide one recommendation from an employer or a former professor who is in a position to judge the applicant’s potential for graduate-level study and research.
Consideration for Conditional Admission: Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be judged on a case-by-case basis and will be asked to submit additional documentation in an attempt to gain conditional admission.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Equivalent:
Students with a bachelor's degree in business (or those who have completed an equivalent of the business common professional core (CPC) at the undergraduate level) with a 3.0 GPA or higher will not be required to take Business Foundations 1 and 2.
Applicants with Non-Business Bachelor’s Degree:
Students with a non-business bachelor's degree or those who have not completed an equivalent of the business common professional core (CPC) at the undergraduate level, earning a 3.0 GPA or higher, will be required to take Business Foundations 1 and 2. The undergraduate CPC may also be satisfied by completing appropriate undergraduate courses
OTHER ADMISSION/ENROLLMENT RELATED INFORMATION
Transfer Credit Policy:A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of graduate transfer credits will be considered for transfer credit. The course(s) must have been taken at a regionally accredited institution and be aligned with the objectives for the University of Mount Union course(s), and only coursework earning a grade of B or better will be considered for transfer credit. Additional credits may be transferred on a case-by-case basis.
A candidate wishing to transfer credits must submit an official transcript, along with a copy of the appropriate course description from the graduate catalog of the respective institution, and may be asked to offer additional documentation (such as a course syllabus). To initiate a transfer credit evaluation, contact Dr. Wendy Ziems-Mueller, director of the MBA program, at ziemswj@mountunion.edu.
TOEFL Requirement:Applicants whose primary language is not English must have a recent IBT (Internet-Based TOEFL) score of 100 or more in addition to meeting other program requirements.
Enrollment Deposit: If admitted to the program, candidates are required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $250. This deposit will be applied toward tuition charges.
The University of Mount Union prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Beeghly Hall, (330) 829-6560, humanresources@mountunion.edu.
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Curriculum | Online MBA in Business Analytics
M.B.A. Core
MG 601:
Strategic Human Resource Management
3
MG 602:
Quantitative Analysis
3
MG 603:
Marketing Management
3
MG 604:
Managerial Economics
3
MG 605:
Managerial Accounting
3
MG 606:
Financial Management
3
MG 607:
Legal and Ethical Foundations of Business
3
MG 590:
Major Field Test (MFT) Assessment (graduation requirement)
0
Bridge Courses:
The Department’s accrediting body, ACBSP, requires additional course coverage for applicants without adequate preparation in business at the undergraduate level. The following accelerated courses are designed to provide the required content that covers the essential foundations of an undergraduate business program. These courses must be completed during the student’s first year in the MBA program.
MG 590:
Business Foundations 1
3
MG 590:
Business Foundations 2
3
Business AnalyticsConcentration:
This concentration is designed for participants who aspire to develop managerial competencies related to data, statistics, and computer information systems. The program provides specialized training for a technological business environment.
AN 601:
Business Analytics and Intelligence
3
AN 602:
Statistical Processes and Analysis
3
AN 603:
Management Information Systems
3
AN 604:
Operations Management
3
AN 690:
Applied Research Project or Elective
3
Total Credits: 36–42
Curriculum | Online MBA inLeadership and Innovation
M.B.A. Core
MG 601:
Strategic Human Resource Management
3
MG 602:
Quantitative Analysis
3
MG 603:
Marketing Management
3
MG 604:
Managerial Economics
3
MG 605:
Managerial Accounting
3
MG 606:
Financial Management
3
MG 607:
Legal and Ethical Foundations of Business
3
MG 590:
Major Field Test (MFT) Assessment (graduation requirement)
0
Bridge Courses:
The Department’s accrediting body, ACBSP, requires additional course coverage for applicants without adequate preparation in business at the undergraduate level. The following accelerated courses are designed to provide the required content that covers the essential foundations of an undergraduate business program. These courses must be completed during the student’s first year in the MBA program.
MG 590:
Business Foundations 1
3
MG 590:
Business Foundations 2
3
Leadership and Innovation Concentration:
This concentration is designed primarily for working professionals who want to advance in their careers. Participants will develop business acumen in conjunction with making significant contributions to their organizations. The development of strategic leadership, change, and innovation competencies is central to this concentration.
MG 690:
Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis
3
LI 601:
Leadership for Organizational Transformation and Change
3
LI 602:
Leading Teams and Collaborative Work Projects
3
LI 603:
New Concept Development
3
LI 690:
Leadership Seminar or Practicum
3
Total Credits: 36–42
MBA in Strategic Healthcare Administration Curriculum
M.B.A. Core
MBA 500*:
Business Foundations
3
MBA 503:
Marketing Management
3
MBA 504:
Quantitative Analysis
3
MBA 505:
Legal and Ethical Foundations of Business
3
MBA 601:
Financial Management
3
MBA 602:
Strategic Human Resource Management
3
MBA 603:
Managerial Accounting
3
MBA 604:
Managerial Economics
3
Bridge Courses:
*The School’s accrediting body, ACBSP, requires additional course coverage for applicants without adequate preparation in business at the undergraduate level. The following accelerated courses are designed to provide the required content that covers the essential foundations of an undergraduate business program. These courses must be completed during the student’s first year in the MBA program for students without an undergraduate in a business-related field and will be determined upon admission.
Students in the MBA in strategic healthcare administration program learn to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry, mastering business principles alongside specialized knowledge in healthcare policy, ethics, and management strategies.