COURSE CURRICULUM

The AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Wichita State University is a flexible graduate business program that can be completed in as few as 36 credit hours for students who qualify for advanced standing. Students with strong academic backgrounds in business administration, particularly those holding business degrees from accredited institutions, may receive equivalent credit for preparatory courses if they earned a minimum grade of C in relevant undergraduate or graduate coursework. Depending on the depth of prior business education, these students may be exempt from some or all preparatory requirements, allowing them to focus directly on graduate-level studies. Students from non-business backgrounds generally do not receive advanced standing, although exceptions may be granted for previous coursework in areas such as economics or statistics. All students must demonstrate competency in Business Calculus and Introductory Business Statistics, with a minimum grade of C required in these prerequisite courses. For students lacking business fundamentals, preparatory courses cover accounting, finance, marketing, management, and macroeconomic and microeconomic theory to establish a foundation for graduate study. The core MBA curriculum consists of 36 graduate credit hours and provides comprehensive training across major business disciplines. Required courses include Managerial Accounting, Law and Ethics for Business, Operations Management, Behavioral Economics and Managerial Decisions, Managerial Finance, International Business and Competitiveness, Marketing Research or Business Decision Making and Analysis, Organizational Behavior, Marketing Management, Management Information Systems, and Advanced Strategic Management, which serves as the program’s capstone course and is completed during the final semester. Students must also complete one graduate-level elective, allowing them to tailor the degree to their professional interests and career goals. The curriculum is designed to develop leadership, analytical thinking, strategic planning, financial decision-making, ethical reasoning, global business awareness, and organizational management skills. By combining broad business knowledge with practical applications and advanced management concepts, the program prepares graduates for leadership positions in corporations, government agencies, healthcare organizations, nonprofit institutions, entrepreneurial ventures, and multinational businesses. The MBA’s flexible structure and comprehensive curriculum make it an excellent option for both experienced professionals seeking advancement and individuals transitioning into management and executive-level careers.