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The MBA program is designed to prepare students for management and leadership roles across diverse industries and organizations. Emphasizing executive skills development, the curriculum integrates both quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, equipping students with the knowledge and professional competencies necessary to navigate complex managerial and leadership challenges in today’s global business environment. Additionally, the program fosters an understanding of the role of business in a dynamic and interconnected society.
Program Competencies
In addition to Wilmington University’s graduation competencies, the MBA program includes the following specific competencies:
Program Design
The Wilmington University MBA program aligns with the university’s mission by offering a flexible and accessible format for working professionals. Courses are delivered in accelerated 7-week sessions, allowing students to balance full-time employment while completing their degree either fully online or in Delaware. While some course sequencing is required, the program enables students to progress at their own pace.
MBA Program Requirements
The Wilmington University MBA program offers multiple degree plans, ranging from 30 to 36 credits, or 10 to 12 three-credit courses. The MBA degree plan without a concentration requires 30 credits for completion, while MBA degree plans with a concentration require 36 credits.
To earn the MBA degree, students must fulfill all degree and course requirements as outlined in the Wilmington University catalog in effect at the time of their initial enrollment. Additionally, students must achieve an overall cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in all graduate coursework at Wilmington University.
Some MBA core courses require prerequisite coursework. MBA 6150 requires foundational coursework in accounting, MBA 6350 requires foundational coursework in math or statistics, and MBA 7250 requires foundational coursework in both economics and finance. Additional courses within a student’s degree plan may also require prerequisite coursework, which can be reviewed during a PPC.
Prerequisites do not affect admission into the MBA program or a student’s ability to begin coursework. Unless otherwise specified, prerequisite coursework may be satisfied through various options, including undergraduate or graduate coursework at an accredited institution, courses at Wilmington University, or other approved mechanisms. These options can be reviewed and discussed during a PPC.
Beyond any prerequisite course requirements, MBA students are expected to have basic proficiency in spreadsheet software and strong writing skills necessary for success in graduate studies. Applicants who may need support in these areas are encouraged to discuss potential challenges and available resources during a PPC.
The MBA program is rooted in the belief that students must understand the interconnected nature of organizational functions in a global context. Most MBA degree plans require completion of the MBA common core, which provides a comprehensive foundation in key business disciplines, including leadership, management, accounting, quantitative methods, economics, finance, marketing, information technology, and business strategy.
MBA 6000 Organizational Behavior and Ethical Leadership
MBA 6150 Managerial Decision-Making
MBA 6350 Survey of Data Analytics
MBA 7250 Financial Analysis
MBA 7600 Global Marketing Management
MIS 7000 IT in Business
MBA 8800 Business Strategy
The MBA Executive Pathway is designed for experienced professionals seeking an accelerated route to degree completion by earning up to six (6) credits for professional experience. This pathway enables professionals with at least five (5) years of progressive management or leadership experience in business, nonprofit, or government organizations to demonstrate mastery of key leadership competencies through a structured portfolio assessment process.
To qualify, students must have experience in strategic decision-making, organizational leadership, financial oversight, or project management. Credit is earned through the successful completion of executive leadership portfolio assessments, which evaluate and validate leadership competencies through experiential learning.
Students interested in this opportunity should consult with a program chair or graduate advisor.
Through this innovative pathway, Wilmington University transforms professional experience into graduate-level achievement, offering a flexible and practical route to career advancement.
MBA 7592 Global Enterprise Development
OR
MBA 7302 Project Management
Two Electives
Total of common core and non-core courses is 10 courses or 30 credits.
As an alternative to the MBA without a concentration students may choose a program with one or more of the concentrations listed below.
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Accounting includes courses focused on providing students with the relevant theoretical, practical and technological skills necessary for accounting professionals. In addition to the MBA program requirements listed above, the MBA with a concentration in Accounting requires the completion of 12 credit hours of undergraduate accounting coursework: Accounting I & II (equivalent to BAC 101 and BAC 102) and Intermediate Accounting I & II (equivalent to BAC 201 and BAC 202). Students may fulfill the Accounting I & II requirement by completing MAC 5000 and MAC 5010 and satisfy the Intermediate Accounting I & II requirement by completing MAC 5100 and MAC 5110. Students are not required to complete MBA 6150 as part of this degree plan.
MAC 7100 Financial Accounting Theory, Policy, and Research
MAC 7200 Advanced Managerial Accounting
MAC 7300 Issues in Auditing and Assurance Services
MAC 7400 Fraud Prevention and Forensic Accounting
MAC 7500 Federal Taxation, Policy, and Research
MAC 7600 International Accounting and Taxation
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Banking and Financial Services includes courses focused on providing students with specialized knowledge and skills for the banking and financial industry. By integrating core business principles with targeted financial coursework, students gain the expertise needed to excel in financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and investment firms. Graduates emerge well-prepared for leadership roles in a sector where specialized knowledge is increasingly in demand.
MBA 7260 Banking Operations Management
MBA 7262 Fin Markets and Institutions
MBA 7265 Money Banking and Macroeconomy
MBA 7267 Investment Banking
MBA 7270 Bank Auditing and Examinations
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics includes courses focused on utilizing statistical and analytical tools to leverage data for measuring performance, improving business processes, and optimizing decision-making. Business analytics can be applied to an entire organization or to specific projects, processes, or products. Knowledge and skills in this field are increasingly in demand across various business and organizational contexts.
MBA 6300 Quantitative Business Analysis
MBA 7710 Seminar in Data Analysis
MBA 7715 Predictive Analytics
MBA 7720 Forecasting for Business Analytics
MBA 7725 Optimization for Business Analytics
MBA 7730 Simulation for Business Analytics
MBA 8795 MBA Internship
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Business Communication includes courses focused on the integral role that effective communication plays in every type of organization in today's global business environment. Students are provided with a practical, hands-on approach to a variety of effective and strategic communications options, distribution techniques, and analytical reporting disciplines. This concentration prepares students to identify various types of target audiences and use appropriate technology within relevant formats to craft compelling, results-oriented communications.
MCM 6100 Multi-Media Communication
MCM 6101 Communication Writing
MCM 6102 Legal and Ethical Issues
MCM 6103 Communication Analytics
MCM 6104 Strategic Communication
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Business Technology Management includes courses focused on providing instruction in a growing cross-disciplinary area of business: the intersection of business processes, data analysis, and the technology applications that support these integrated business processes.
MBA 7305 Supply Chain Management
MBA 7320 Business Process Management
IST 7100 IT Policy and Strategy
SEC 6040 Web and Data Security
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Finance includes courses focused on providing students with opportunities to leverage critical decision-making skills in the area of financial management to meet business strategy.
MBA 7292 Investments
MBA 7293 Portfolio Theory
MBA 7294 Advanced Financial Analysis
MBA 7298 Seminar in FinTech
MBA 7295 Corporate Taxation
MBA 7296 International Finance
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Health Care Administration includes courses focused on the ever-changing environment of health care. Students will demonstrate knowledge of a variety of health care issues including health policy, insurance, demand for services, and legal and ethical issues in today's global environment.
HCA 7700 Seminar in Health Care Administration
HCA 7720 Health Policy and Economics
HCA 7730 Health Insurance and Reimbursement
HCA 7740 Legal Aspects in Health Care
HCA 7745 Marketing in the Health Care Sector
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Homeland Security includes courses focused on issues involving homeland security that have become a priority at all levels of the corporate world. Business professionals need to know the problems involved and be prepared to adapt to the ever-changing landscapes in homeland security in order to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
MHS 7000 Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security
MHS 7001 Sociology of Terrorism
MHS 7002 Legal Aspects and Policy of Homeland Security
MHS 7003 Risk Assessment and Management
MHS 7004 Crisis Leadership
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management includes courses focused on equipping individuals with the essential competencies necessary to lead and develop the human capital of organizations, which is necessary for business executives now and into the future. This program is ideal for human resource professionals seeking to diversify their portfolio of competencies to advance their career, profession, and organizations.
MHR 6503 Law, Regulation and the Workplace
MHR 7600 International HR
MHR 7650 Compensation and Benefits
MHR 7800 Seminar in Human Resource Management
MHR Elective
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Management Information Systems includes courses focused on providing students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for effective management in today's technological world. Students will be equipped with a working command of current informational practices that can immediately be applied in business, educational, and governmental organizations.
IST 7000 Data Management
IST 7020 Analysis, Modeling, and Design
IST 7040 Data Communications and Networking
IST 7060 Project and Change Management
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Marketing Management includes courses focused on providing students with critical knowledge surrounding management issues affecting marketing in both the domestic and global environments. Students will also work to formulate business strategies, including addressing sales goals, marketing goals, and customer service needs.
MBA 7603 Market Research and Consumer Behavior
MBA 7606 Business to Business and Business to Government Marketing
MBA 7608 Integrated Marketing Communications
MBA 7615 Marketing Analytics
MBA 7604 New Business Ventures
MBA 7610 Salesmanship and Sales Force Management
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Nonprofit Management includes courses focused on topics addressing the increasingly important role that nonprofit agencies serve in providing a wide range of client-based services in today’s economy. This concentration is designed to provide nonprofit agencies with a source of potential leaders exposed to critical nonprofit business functions including leadership, administrative governance, and fundraising.
NPM 7300 Seminar in Nonprofit Management
NPM 7310 Nonprofit Management
NPM 7320 Nonprofit Governance
NPM 7330 Nonprofit Sustainability
One Elective
In combination with program core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Organizational Leadership includes courses focused on providing students with the opportunity to research, assess, and understand key aspects, issues, and dynamics related to innovative leadership practices. This program is designed to address the importance for today's leaders to develop/improve skills and capabilities to both manage and lead organizations in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Key areas of focus include decision-making strategies, team facilitation, interpersonal relations, as well as change and crisis management.
MOL 6700 Innovation & Crisis Leadership
MOL 6800 Global Performance Management
MOL 6900 Communication & Teams
MOL 6950 Current Topics in Leadership
MOL 6600 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Organizations
MPA 6503 Administrative Law
In combination with MBA core coursework, the MBA with a concentration in Sustainability includes courses focused on providing students with comprehensive exposure to business sustainability principles that are essential in supporting and aligned with organizational strategy and tactics.
MBA 7805 Strategic Planning for Sustainability
MBA 7810 Principles of Business Sustainability
MBA 7815 Sustainability and Business
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
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