Master of Business Administration Degree Program
The M.B.A. is a non-thesis degree consisting of 34 hours, of which 24 are required core courses and 10 are elective courses that are chosen by the student. The M.B.A. program consists of the following set of components:
Pre-MBA Foundation Courses
The Massey M.B.A. curriculum is fast-paced and rigorous. It is assumed that all entering students possess a mastery of fundamental knowledge of business principles appropriate to the study of graduate business education. These knowledge areas are: accounting, economics, business statistics, and calculus.
Completion of pre-M.B.A. foundation courses is NOT required for application and initial admission to the Massey Graduate School of Business; however, students must complete ALL of these courses prior to beginning M.B.A. courses. Generally, it may be assumed that students who have earned an undergraduate degree in business administration (B.B.A. or equivalent) possess a mastery of pre-M.B.A. skills and material. Waiver decisions are made by the M.B.A. Admissions Committee when they carefully examine each applicant’s prior coursework for deficiencies. Waivers will be determined by: 1) accreditation of the institution, 2) time since undergraduate coursework, and 3) grade in the course and course content. The Admissions Committee may require that applicants who have been out of school for a long period of time or have been working in non-business functions refresh their knowledge by completing a series of refresher courses offered in an MBA CD-ROM Series.
Pre-M.B.A. foundation course requirements may be satisfied in one of the following ways:
- Passing the required undergraduate prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher at Belmont University:
- ACC 2410 Principles of Accounting I (Financial)
- ACC 2420 Principles of Accounting II (Managerial)
- ECO 2210 Macroeconomics
- ECO 2220 Microeconomics
- MTH 1140 Quantitative Methods in Business (Calculus)
- MTH 1150 Elementary Statistics
- Passing equivalent courses with a grade of “C” or better at another regionally accredited university (all courses listed at the 1000-2000 level may be taken at a junior college or at another four year institution).
- Passing the required courses on-line with a grade of “C” or better at any regionally accredited university.
Students will be granted full admission status and allowed to enter the program only after submitting official documentation (i.e., transcripts) of successful completion of the required pre-M.B.A. foundation courses.
M.B.A. Core Courses (24 hours)
Prior to starting The Massey Graduate Program, all students must participate in a new student orientation program that introduces them to the program and a group of their peers; orientation content will also emphasize teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and an introduction to the case method of learning.
The M.B.A. core courses are graduate business courses that must be taken by all students. These core courses include:
| M.B.A. | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses |
24 |
|
| ACC 6480, Corporate Financial and Managerial Accounting | 2 | |
| ETP 6500, The Entrepreneurial Challenge | 2 | |
| FIN 6100, Financial Management | 2 | |
| MIS 6550, Management of Technology | 2 | |
| MGT 6300, International Business | 2 | |
| MGT 6350, International Business Study Abroad | 2 | |
| MGT 6400, Management of Business Processes and Operations | 2 | |
| MGT 6650, Organizational Behavior and Management | 2 | |
| MGT 6710, The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 2 | |
| MGT 6720, Leadership in Organizations | 2 | |
| MGT 6750, Strategic Management | 2 | |
| MKT 6450, Marketing Management | 2 | |
| Electives (selected by the student) | 10 | |
| Total | 34 | |
M.B.A. Electives (10 hours)
Each student in the program is required to take 10 elective hours (5 courses) beyond the MBA core. Students may elect to follow a general M.B.A. track, selecting 10 hours of electives that are of interest or enhance their knowledge in more than one area. Alternatively, students may designate an area of specialization that provides a marketable documentation of concentrated academic work. Elective tracks allow each student to “customize” their M.B.A. program of study. Current elective tracks include Accounting, Finance, Health Care Management, and Music Business. Additional tracks may be added as determined by student interest.
| Healthcare M.B.A. | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses |
18 |
|
| ACC 6480, Corporate Financial and Managerial Accounting | 2 | |
| ETP 6500, The Entrepreneurial Challenge | 2 | |
| FIN 6100, Financial Management | 2 | |
| MIS 6550, Management of Technology | 2 | |
| MGT 6350, International Business Study Abroad | 2 | |
| MGT 6400, Management of Business Processes & Operations | 2 | |
| MGT 6650, Organizational Behavior & Management | 2 | |
| MGT 6750, Strategic Management | 2 | |
| MKT 6450, Marketing Management | 2 | |
| Healthcare MBA Required Courses | 24 | |
| ECO 6250, Healthcare Economics | 2 | |
| FIN 6410, Advanced Healthcare Financial Management | 2 | |
| MIS 6210, Healthcare Informatics | 2 | |
| MGT 6220, Healthcare in Human Resource Management | 2 | |
| MGT 6240, Healthcare Quality Improvement and Compliance | 2 | |
| MGT 6250, Health Insurance and Management Care | 2 | |
| MGT 6270, Leading Complex Healthcare Organizations | 2 | |
| MGT 6420, Patient-Centered Care and Clinical Systems | 2 | |
| MGT 6430, Comparative Healthcare Systems | 2 | |
| MGT 6440, Healthcare Law and Ethics | 2 | |
| MGT XXXX, Healthcare/MBA Elective (selected by the student) | 4 | |
| Total | 42 | |
Customized M.B.A. Program
The Massey M.B.A. program provides an opportunity for each student to customize the program to meet his/her needs. A student may complete the program in as little as 18 months or may take up to four years. Realizing that one size does not fit all, the Massey program provides the flexibility to complete the degree in the time most appropriate for the individual. In addition, the program provides students the opportunity to customize the courses to fit his/her needs, whether the need is to enhance current career skills and knowledge or to prepare for an entirely new career. The student selects a particular elective track or merely selects various courses across tracks. Students will meet with an advisor when entering the program to determine the most appropriate plan of study for the student's needs. As needs change, so does the program of study, if required.