Business Administration
The Walker College of Business, with the support of the six departments within
the college, offers the Master of Business Administration degree. Prospective
students interested in this degree program should address inquiries to the MBA
Director in the College of Business.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Major Code: 305A
Overview
The MBA program in the Walker College of Business offers high quality
instruction that emphasizes a command of skills and competencies required to be
successful in business. Graduates from the MBA program are prepared to be
global business leaders in a technological, diverse and dynamic environment.
The MBA curriculum provides students with an international focus, comprehensive
instruction integrating business theory and practice for effective decision
making, the opportunity to develop specialized business skills, access to
state-of-the-art technology, an environment where diversity and
multiculturalism are appreciated, and involvement with alumni and business
leaders in programs and professional activities.
Application Requirements
All application materials must be submitted by the March 1 deadline. Completed
applications include an Appalachian Graduate School application; application
fee; three recommendation forms (one of which must be from a supervisor); two
official transcripts from every institution attended; GMAT score; resume
documenting at least one year of meaningful work experience emphasizing any
managerial or supervisory responsibilities and team projects; two essays
(topics updated for each cohort and posted on the MBA Program website) which
focus on your ability to benefit from and contribute to the program.
International students are required to submit TOEFL scores.
Application and specific instructions regarding the requirements stated above
are available from the Graduate School, MBA Office, and online at
http://www.graduate.appstate.edu/gs/prospective/app_forms.shtml and
www.business.appstate.edu/grad.
interviews
On-campus interviews are encouraged but not required. Arrangements to meet
informally with faculty or currently enrolled graduate students can be
provided.
Technology Requirements
Students are strongly encouraged to have a laptop computer. Access to the
wireless network is provided on campus and utilized in the College of Business
building.
Prerequisites:
Students are required to take at least one college course in each of the
following areas prior to entry into the MBA Program of Study (with Appalachian
course equivalents): Calculus (MAT 1030, Calculus with Business Applications),
Microeconomics (ECO 2030, Principles of Economics - Price Theory), and Statistics (ECO
2100, Business & Economic Statistics I). In addition, students must have a
working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint before entering the
MBA program.
Review of Application and Admision Decision
The MBA Admissions Committee considers all required application materials in
the admission decision. Applicants are evaluated on the strengths of their
application and based on a balanced appraisal of the applicant's overall
record. Those applicants who are admitted must accept in writing by April 15 to
reserve a space for the fall semester.
Hours: 64 semester hours
Program of Study:
Note: Courses are only offered during the terms indicated and are taken in
sequence (i.e., courses labeled Fall semester are taught only in the Fall.
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
MBA 5100 Macroeconomics for Business.....................................3
MBA 5200 Problem Analysis and Quantitative Methods.......................3
MBA 5300 Issues in Financial Reporting...................................3
MBA 5600 Managerial Finance I............................................3
MBA 5801 Business Seminar................................................1
SUBTOTAL HOURS....................................13
Spring Semester
MBA 5310 Managerial Accounting...........................................3
MBA 5400 Marketing Management............................................3
MBA 5610 Managerial Finance II...........................................3
MBA 5700 Organizational Behavior.........................................3
MBA 5802 Business Seminar................................................1
SUBTOTAL HOURS....................................13
Summer Semester/1st Session
MBA 5010 International Study Experience....................................6
OR MBA 5900 Internship (see Note A).......................6
SUBTOTAL HOURS....................................6
Summer Semester/2nd Session
MBA 5210 Information Technology in Business..............................3
MBA 5650 Law for Business Managers.......................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.........................................6
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
MBA 5220 Operations Management...........................................3
MBA 5410 Marketing Strategy and Applications.............................3
Elective (see Note B)......................................................3
Elective (see Note B)......................................................3
MBA 5803 Business Seminar................................................1
SUBTOTAL HOURS........................................13
Spring Semester
MBA 5750 Strategic Management............................................3
Elective (see Note B)......................................................3
Elective (see Note B)......................................................3
Elective (see Note B)......................................................3
MBA 5804 Business Seminar................................................1
SUBTOTAL HOURS........................................13
TOTAL HOURS...........................................64
Note A: Internships must be approved by the MBA Director. A detailed
description of the activities involved in the internship must be developed and
agreed to by the student, the prospective employer and the MBA Director prior
to approval of the internship.
Note B: All students must take an international course as one of their elective
courses.
Thesis: None required
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: None required
Product of Learning: None required
(For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of
courses, see page 46.)