Business Administration (M.B.A.) | Colorado State Continuing Education

Business Administration Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.)

The MBA program is designed to provide an opportunity for potential or practicing managers to develop and sharpen their professional skills. The curriculum focuses on the broad function of business operations with specific emphasis on technology management, global orientation, and corporate citizenship.

The program is designed around a specific plan of study ensuring that students have an understanding of specific concepts before progressing in the program.

Program Curriculum

This is a professional degree program (Plan C); therefore, students are not required to complete a thesis, final project, or comprehensive final examination. Transfer credits are not accepted.

The MBA program can be completed in either a 2-year (21 month) plan or a 4-year plan. The 2-year plan requires the student to take two courses concurrently, while students in the 4-year plan take only one course at a time. Both programs require courses to be taken in the summer. See the plan of study below for the specific course sequences.

Plan of Study

The complete list of MBA required courses is below. For sequencing options, visit the College of Business web site: 2-year plan, 4-year plan.

BUS 601 - Business Decision Making (2 cr.)
BUS 615 - Accounting Systems (4 cr.)
BUS 616 - Financial Reporting Analysis (2 cr.)
BUS 620 - Leadership, Ethics and Motivation (2 cr.)
BUS 621 - Tools for Decision Making (2 cr.)
BUS 625 - Organizational Communication (2 cr.)
BUS 630 - Information Management (2 cr.)
BUS 635 - Business Economics for the World Market (2 cr.)
BUS 640 - Financial Principles and Practice (2 cr.)
BUS 641 - Financial Markets and Investments (2 cr.)
BUS 650 - Supply Chain Management (2 cr.)
BUS 655 - Marketing Management (2 cr.)
BUS 656 - Marketing Strategy and Planning (2 cr.)
BUS 660 - Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Issues (2 cr.)
BUS 662 - International Business (2 cr.)
BUS 665 - Strategic Management (4 cr.)

Students will not be allowed to register for a class without the appropriate prerequisites.

Tamara Ocean I liked the program format, especially the class DVDs and collaborative work projects. The Colorado State University program did more than provide me with an advanced degree, it gave me the opportunity to build a network of colleagues and to learn from a diversity of experiences in multiple industries. It was an amazing experience and gave me a competitive edge in the marketplace!

- Tamara Ocean, Spring 2006 Distance MBA Graduate

Technical Requirements

Several classes use software and CD-ROMs that are solely Windows-based. Students must have access to a suitable PC in those classes to fulfill the course requirements.
Microsoft Office 2000/XP Professional
Additional software as required per course

We strongly recommend you have some type of anti-virus software on your computer. This not only protects you, but also your classmates and faculty.

Jan Woelfle My belief that Education is the "resource for life," motivated me to seek an MBA from a university that had good rankings in public review catalogs, first-class infrastructure and faculty, and flexibility in accommodating my heavy travel schedule. I found all of those requirements at Colorado State University. I was recently promoted and I know that receiving my MBA from CSU gave me a unique advantage over other candidates.

- Jan Woelfle, Spring 2006 Distance MBA Graduate

Admission and Application Requirements

Admission to Colorado State is strongly recommended before taking classes. Visit www.csumba.com for admission procedures.

For More Information

New inquiries, admissions, curriculum, and advising:

Susan Meyer
MBA Program Information, Curriculum, Advising
(800) 491-4622 x2 or (970) 491-2461
susan.meyer@colostate.edu

Rachel Stoll
General Information and Admissions
(800) 491-4622 x1 or (970) 491-3704
rachel.stoll@business.colostate.edu

About distance education and registration:

Frances Betts
(970) 491-0675
fbetts@learn.colostate.edu

Or visit www.csumba.com

Degree at a Glance

Delivery

DVD "Live" Recording, from the on-campus Evening MBA program, with an online component. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.

Total Credits

36 credits (Plan C)

Tuition

$584 per credit

Time Frame

Can be completed in a 2-year or 4-year plan of study. Summer courses are required for both plans. Course sequencing may be modified to complete the program in less than 4 years. If the program is in the spring semester then the program length will be increased by a full semester.

Designed For

Business professionals who desire to increase their understanding of business principles and practices; entrepreneurs; managers and middle managers looking to advance in their profession; private business owners who want to be more effective in making business decisions.

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