The curriculum consists of six core courses required of all students and providing a body of foundational business knowledge, five elective courses providing students with flexibility to concentrate on advanced topics of interest, and a required capstone course that integrates learning into a holistic and practical understanding of business operations. 

Core courses: (18 semester hours)

BUAD 605 Business and its Environment (3)
ECON 620 Managerial Economics (3)
BUAD 630 Marketing Management (3)
BUAD 640 Financial Management (3)
BUAD 650 The Management Process (3)
BUAD 660 Managerial and Cost Accounting (3) 

Elective Courses (Students may select any five courses for 15 semester hours)

BUAD 561 Auditing (3)
BUAD 608 E-Commerce (3)*
BUAD 610 Legal Issues in Business (3)
COMM 614 Communication for Managers and Executives (3)*
BUAD 631 Buyer Behavior (3)
BUAD 632 Sales Force Management (3)*
BUAD 641 Investment and Portfolio Management (3)
BUAD 642 Financial Institutions and Markets (3)*
BUAD 652 Human Resources Management (3)*
BUAD 653 Operations Management (3)*
BUAD 662 Tax Fraud and Fraud Awareness for Management (3)*
ENGL 676 Business Writing Managers and Executives (3) 

Capstone Course

BUAD 659 Strategy and Policy (3)

The courses designated with * have not received approval at the time this catalog went to press. Please ask for updated information from the MBA Coordinator. 

International Components

Millersville University has partnered with the University of North London and Jiangxi Institute of Finance and Economics in China to enable Millersville MBA students to work collaboratively with graduate students from these institutions on projects, thus contributing to better understanding of global business practices and issues. Faculty members from all three institutions participate in team teaching, exchanges and joint course programming to further enhance the learning experience of Millersville MBA students. Collaboration involving Millersville faculty from the departments of Communication and Theatre, Economics and English give further breadth and depth to the MBA program. 

Admission Requirements

Admission to the MBA is governed by ACBSP standards and Millersville University standards for graduate study. To apply for admission, please consult the section of the catalog outlining admission requirements. MBA applicants are required to have an official GMAT score report of 500 or higher submitted in support of the application. GMAT scores earned prior to application will be accepted provided the testing date is within five years of the application date to our program. In addition, each MBA applicant will be interviewed for admission by the MBA coordinator. As necessary, additional supplemental materials that will aid in the admissions decision process may be requested. International applicants must also have an official TOEFL score report of 500 or higher submitted in support of the application. 

Applicants who show promise of succeeding in the MBA program and who possess substantial business experience may be considered for probational admission, even though they may not possess credentials typically expected for admission to an MBA program. They will be expected to satisfactorily complete specific requirements outlined by the MBA Coordinator, based on their background and education in order to gain regular admission to the program. The number of probational admissions will not exceed 20 percent of the incoming class. All such decisions are based upon the recommendation of the MBA Coordinator and the approval of the Graduate Dean. 

Applicants must possess a demonstrated proficiency in statistics, computer technology, writing and communications, and business. Those who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration can usually satisfy these requirements. However, applicants with a major in a field other than business usually lack one or more of these requirements and must make up the deficiency. Each applicant will be screened by the MBA Coordinator to determine any deficiencies and the means by which they will be satisfied. 

Normally, each deficiency will be made up by completing one or more relevant undergraduate course. All deficiencies must be removed before enrolling beyond nine graduate credits. 

Degree Requirements

The MBA requires a minimum of 36 semester hours. Since most students in the program will be part time students, teaching will be done primarily at nights and on weekends. Full time students are expected to complete no more than four courses per semester and may complete the program in one calendar year. Part time students are expected to complete no more than two courses per semester. Thus, the time required to complete the program could be as short as two years or as long as five years.

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