COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Small and Medium Business Enterprise (SMBE) concentration is a 39-credit program designed to provide a solid foundation in business principles while offering specialized expertise in managing and growing small to medium-sized enterprises. The program begins with a 3-credit foundation course, BUS 502 – Foundations in Business, introducing essential business concepts. The 21-credit core curriculum includes BUS 503 – Individual Performance and Leading Change, BUS 509 – Descriptive Analytics and Decisions, BUS 515 – Organizational Dynamics and Effectiveness, BUS 522 – Corporate Finance for Managers, BUS 524 – Strategic Marketing, BUS 528 – Strategy, Operations and Execution, and BUS 530 – Project Management, equipping students with analytical, managerial, and strategic skills necessary for effective leadership across organizations. The 12-credit SMBE concentration, offered exclusively on the Main Campus, consists of BUS 671 – Disciplined Entrepreneurship, BUS 672 – Economic Analysis for Decision-Making, BUS 673 – Small and Medium Business Strategy, and BUS 640 – Emerging Topics in Business, preparing students to develop entrepreneurial strategies, conduct economic analyses, and manage SMBE operations effectively. Students may substitute one concentration course with BUS 697 – Internship with departmental approval for practical experience. The program culminates in the 3-credit capstone, BUS 695 – Capstone Experience, allowing students to integrate and apply their knowledge to real-world business challenges, preparing them for leadership and innovation in small and medium enterprises.