Online MBA+ Curriculum  

The Difference is in the Delivery

The Online MBA+ curriculum is exactly the same as for campus-based students. The identical core courses are offered and taught by the same School faculty. Your diploma indicates that you received an MBA (not an Online MBA+ or online MBA) from PSU. The difference is only in the delivery.

A total of 72 credit hours are required to complete the degree. The coursework within the revised MBA program is grouped into four segments; foundation skills, business disciplines, integration and specialization/electives.

Foundation: Business Perspective
The business perspective provides students with an integrated understanding of the global competetive challenges facing business today. The role of innovation and creativity are emphasized.

Foundation: Leadership Development
The leadership development component provides students with the necessary background and support to develop into an effective manager and leader.

Business Disciplines
Discipline courses build on the integrated foundation coursework and provide more in-depth knowledge and applied skills related to accounting, information systems, finance, management, marketing and operations. The role of innovation and the global environment is fused throughout these courses. In addition, the student will be provided the opportunity to develop their managerial compentencies.

Integrated Applications
Application courses formally address the systematic integration across all of the business disciplines. This occurs in case studies as well as "real world" business projects. In addition, the student is provided opportunities to apply their managerial competencies.

Specialization
Elective courses allow students to gain additional knowledge and background on specific business topics. Online elective choices are limited. However, students may opt to take electives on campus.

Courses and Credits*

Course Descriptions  

Business Perspectives (12 credits)
• Mktg 511 - Pioneering Innovation (4)
• Fin 514 - Economic Environment of the Firm (4)
• BA 561 - Law for Managers (2)
• Mgmt 560 - Ethics in Organizations (2)

Leadership Development (7 credits)
• BA 508 - Leadership Development and Assessment (2)
• ISQA 511 - Managerial Decision Making (4)
• BA 531 - Executive Briefings (1)

Business Disciplines (26 credits)
• Actg 511 - Financial Reporting (4)
• Actg 512 - Managerial Accounting and Control (2)
• Mktg 544 - Marketing Research and Strategy (4)
• Mgmt 550 - Organizational Management (4)
• Fin 561 - Financial Management (4)
• ISQA 551 - Managing Information Technology (4)
• ISQA 552 - Managing Operations/Value Chain (4)

Integrated Applications (11 credits)
• Mgmt 562 - Business Strategy Capstone (4)
• BA 509 - Leadership Immersion (1)
• BA 506 - Business Project (6)

Specialization (16 credits)


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* The MBA curriculum may change without notice.