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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Texas State Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed for working professionals who need flexibility in scheduling classes due to pressures of the job or family. All classes are offered in the evening or on weekends to accommodate busy schedules. Students entering the MBA program may choose one of five program options, the general MBA or the MBA with an emphasis in Health Administration, International Business, or Engineering and Technology. All courses for the General MBA program are offered both on the San Marcos campus and at the Round Rock Higher Education Center (RRHEC) north of Austin. There are no leveling course requirements in this program.

Each option is made up of a combination of Tier 1 core courses, Tier 2 core courses, and elective courses. The exact number of courses required depends upon the MBA option that is selected.

All options are required to complete the same Tier 1 core courses. These Tier 1 core courses are:

B A 5351

Organizational Performance and Competitive Advantage

B A 5352

Developing the Financial Perspective of the Firm

B A 5353

Understanding and Analyzing Organizational Problems

Additional requirements for each program option:

        
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MISSION

The McCoy College of Business Administration Graduate School of Business is dedicated to pursuing and providing the knowledge and skills that prepare graduate students for key management responsibilities in today’s complex and dynamic global business environment. The School challenges students to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to advance their professional objectives through an environment of teaching excellence, complemented by scholarly research and service.

LEARNING GOALS

Upon completion of the Master of Business Administration (MBA), a student will be able to:

  1. Integrate knowledge of fundamental business disciplines to effectively manage domestic and global organizations in a dynamic environment;
  2. Integrate appropriate information technologies for managing business data for decision making, enhancing productivity, and communicating with others;
  3. Evaluate analytical skills and critical thinking processes used in business decision making;
  4. Evaluate the issues associated with ethical leadership and conducting business in an ethical, legal, and socially responsible manner;
  5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in new and unfamiliar circumstances; and
  6. Apply the skills needed to effectively lead and contribute to dynamic workgroups.