Business
Master of Business Administration
Program Objectives
• Prepare students for leadership positions as managers in a variety of organizational settings, allowing them to assume positions of new or greater managerial responsibility in core business processes
• Accommodate students from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds such as social and natural sciences, arts and humanities, and from professional fields such as business, engineering, education and nursing.
• Allow students who are currently employed and intend to pursue the MBA while continuing to work full-time to complete the program within a reasonable time without sacrificing the quality of the program.
Description:
The Masters degree requires a minimum of 36 credit hours, consisting of the Core Courses (24 credit hours) and 4 additional graduate courses in business or related areas (12 credit hours).
Core Courses:
MGMT 601: Managerial Accounting
MGMT 612: Financial Management III
MGMT 622: Marketing Strategy
OBHR 633: Human Resource Management
MGMT 650: Strategic Management
MGMT 660: Operations Management
MGMT 671: Quantitative Methods II
MGMT 680: Information Technology
To qualify for the Core Program an student is expected to have a Bachelors Degree in Business or the equivalent that includes the following course work:
• 9 hours of economics
• 6 hours of accounting
• 3 hours of financial management
• 3 hours of marketing
• 3 hours of business law
• 3 hours of organizational behavior
• 6 hours of quantitative methods
• 6 hours of college-level mathematics
Students lacking this background will be required to take additional course work to provide a foundation for the course work required in the core program. This may include any or all of the following courses:
Prerequisite Courses (21 hours)
ECON 513: Economic Theory
MGMT 600: Financial Accounting I
MGMT 611: Financial Management II
MGMT 620: Marketing Management I
MGMT 630: Legal & Social Foundations of Management
MGMT 670: Quantitative Methods I
OBHR 681: Behavior in Organizations
A student with no prior course work in these areas will be able to complete the requirements for the MBA in 45 credit hours by taking both the foundation courses and the core courses.
Admissions Requirements and Application procedure
Candidates are required to have a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 Grade Point Average. Students with a Grade Point Average lower than 3.0 may be admitted to the program conditionally based on the overall strength of their background and an evaluation of their ability to succeed in the program.
Applicants are asked to submit the following information:
• Three letters of recommendation
• A Statement of Purpose.
• Official transcripts from any previous college and university work completed.
In addition:
• Applicants must take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
• Students whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score at least 550
• Students need to demonstrate a basic level of familiarity with mathematics prior to being admitted. Students who lack this background may be admitted to the program with the understanding that they will take appropriate course work. Prospective students should contact the Chair of the Department of Business to determine if their academic background is sufficient to meet the Mathematics requirement.
In evaluating applications, the Department of Business is concerned primarily with an applicant’s capacity for management responsibility. Demonstration of intellectual capacity is a prime consideration; however, close attention is given to indications of personal development which may have a bearing on the individual’s prospects for career success. The evaluation is based upon a detailed review of the written application, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation from persons who are qualified to evaluate your capacity for graduate study, and the score on the Graduate Management Admission Test.
Applicants for graduate degrees must apply online for graduate study at Purdue North Central. There is a $55.00 non-refundable application fee which is payable online as part of the application process. Current as of April 2006. Amount subject to change. See online form for current fee. While students may be admitted immediately before a term begins, it is a good idea to submit their application as far in advance as possible. If there is not sufficient time to provide all of the necessary information before classes begin, students may be able to begin the program while still in the process of completing the application process. Applicants should contact the Department of Business to determine their options.
If you have any questions about the MBA Program please contact us. The Department of Business Office is located on
the Westville Campus at 1401
By e-mail at mba@pnc.edu
By phone:
Department of Business Office: 219-785-5263
Judy Serwatka, Director MBA Program: 219-785-5445
Admissions Office: 219-785-5505
Financial Aid: 219-785-5493
Bachelor of Science in Business
Purdue North Central offers a Bachelor of Science in Business degree with several concentration areas. In addition, Purdue North Central offers an Associate of Science degree in Business.
Bachelor of Science in Business Concentration Areas:
• Accounting
• Economics
• Management
• Marketing
A student may also work with the Department of Business to develop a personalized concentration that can be designed to fit a students particular interests.
The Bachelor of Science in Business has been designed to prepare students for positions of authority in enterprises that engage in a wide range of activities. Business majors develop a broad perspective of the business organization and the economic environment in which it operates, accompanied by the opportunity to major in areas including Accounting, Economics, Management or Marketing. A distinctive and flexible general education component establishes a broad educational foundation that facilitates long term professional development skills that respond to changing employment opportunities.
The 126 credit hour Bachelor of Science in Business devotes 36 credit hours to business and related core areas, and 30 credit hours to an area of concentration. The remaining 60 credit hours are comprised of core skills areas and general education electives, intended to provide the breadth of background needed for long-term career development.
Students work with a faculty advisor to develop a program of study that reflects their own interests within business and in other fields. In order to complete the plan of study and receive a Bachelor of Science within four years, students should plan on taking 15 credit hours per semester for 6 semesters, and 18 credit hours for an additional two semesters. However, the plan of study is flexible in accommodating both full-time and part-time students during the day, evening and summer sessions.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
General Education and Core Skills Requirements
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ENGL 101 |
English Composition I |
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ENGL 102 |
English Composition II |
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COM 114 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communications/Writing Elective |
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MA 153 |
Algebra and Trigonometry I |
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STAT 213 |
Probability and Decision Theory |
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C&IT 107 |
Computer Literacy |
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Aesthetic Awareness Elective |
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Western Heritage Elective (2) |
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Natural Science Elective (2) |
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Cultural/Social/Behavioral Elective (2) |
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General Education Elective (3) |
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Bachelor of Science in Business - Requirements by Concentration
Common Business Core
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GBG 127 |
Introduction to Business |
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OLS 252 |
Organization Behavior |
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GBG 260 |
Business Law |
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GBA 228 |
Financial Acct II |
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MGMT 200 |
Financial Accounting |
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MGMT 201 |
Managerial Accounting |
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ECON 251 |
Microeconomics |
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ECON 252 |
Macroeconomics |
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GBM 329 |
Principles of Marketing |
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GBG 333 |
Principles of Finance |
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GBG 351 |
Organization and Management |
All Concentrations EXCEPT Accounting
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STAT 301 |
Elementary Statistics |
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GBI 301 |
International Business |
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GBG 405 |
Business Strategy |
Plus:
A concentration consisting of 5 courses required from the concentration course lists— OR
A personalized concentration consisting of 5 courses in Business or Economics courses which have been approved by the Department Chair.
Plus:
A second concentration from list OR
Specialized Electives (5)
Up to 2 in Business Department with Advisor approval
Accounting Concentration
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GBA 228 |
Principles of Accounting |
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GBA 340 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
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Quantitative/Computing Elective |
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GBA 341 |
Intermediate Accounting II |
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Plus:
5 Concentration Business Courses
(minimum of 3 in Accounting)
Plus:
5 Specialized Electives
Economics Concentration
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ECON 301 |
Managerial Economics |
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ECON 302 |
Business Conditions Analysis |
Any 300 or 400 level courses in Economics (select 3)
Management Concentration
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GBG 352 |
Organization and Management II |
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GBG 353 |
Management Information Systems |
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GBG 354 |
Organization and Environment |
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IET 355 |
Operations/Production Management |
Any 300 level course in Bus/Acct/Econ/Law
Marketing Concentration
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GBM 318 |
Principles of Advertising |
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GBM 385 |
Consumer Behavior |
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GBM 388 |
Principles of Retailing |
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GBM 400 |
Marketing Management |
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GBM 325 |
Marketing Research |
Double Concentration
With careful planning and a minimum of extra courses, it is possible for a student to obtain a double concentration. Talk to an advisor if this is a consideration.
Minors in Business Department
Business Minor
GBG 127
ECON 251
ECON 252
MGMT 200
MGMT 201
GBG 260
GBM 329
GBG 333
Accounting Minor
MGMT 200
MGMT 201
GBA 228
GBA 340
GBA 341
Economics Minor
ECON 251
ECON 252
ECON 301
ECON 302
2 ECON courses 300 level or above
Associate of Science in Business
Accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, 7007 College Blvd., Suite 420 Overland Park, KS 66211; 913-339-9356; www.acbsp.org.
The primary goal of the Associate of Science in Business is to provide students with above entry-level skills in a variety of business disciplines or for preparation to enter one of the four Bachelor of Science in Business options. The 63 credit hour Associate of Science in Business devotes 33 credit hours to business and related areas, including a common business core and 9 credit hours of electives. The remaining credit hours are comprised of core skills areas and general education electives. In order to complete the plan of study and receive an Associate of Science within two years, students should plan on taking 15 credit hours per semester for 3 semesters and 18 credit hours for one additional semester. However, the program requirements is flexible in accommodating both full-time and part-time students during the day, evening and summer sessions.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
General Education and Core Skills Requirements (30 credit hours)
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ENGL 101 |
English Composition I |
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ENGL 102 |
English Composition II |
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COM 114 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
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MA 153 |
Algebra and Trigonometry |
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STAT 213 |
Probability and Decision Theory |
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C&IT 107 |
Computer Literacy |
Aesthetic Awareness Elective
Western Heritage or
Natural Science Elective
Cultural/ Social/Behavioral Elective
Business Core (33 credit hours)
GBG 127 Introduction to Business
OLS 252 Human Behavior in Organizations
GBG 260 Business Law
MGMT 200 Financial Accounting
MGMT 201 Managerial Accounting
ECON 251 Microeconomics
ECON 252 Macroeconomics or
GBA 228 Principles of Accounting II
GBM 329 Principles of Marketing
Electives (3)
Note: All courses required for the Associate of Science in Business count towards the Bachelor of Science in Business with the possible exception of the electives in the Business Core. Please check with the Business Department Advisor before registering for these elective courses.
BUSINESS INTERNSHIP
Internship experiences are to be unique learning experiences. Internships are intended to complement the major of the student and broaden the student learning experiences. Each student who intends to take this class must submit an application to the business faculty member they wish to have as their coordinator for the internship. This application and faculty approval must be received prior to the start of the actual coursework.
Students must have completed a minimum of 60 hours of academic coursework, a 3.0 GPA, and at least junior status. Any exceptions to the listed requirements must be approved by the instructor and the department chairperson.
Credit can be given for up to 3 hours of academic credit per semester with a maximum of 6 credits for internships in the Bachelor of Science in Business degree. All internships for credit in the Department of Business must have a business faculty member as instructor.
An internship is offered as a pass/no pass option. However, the student, with the consent of their instructor, may elect to earn a letter grade for the semester. A final report based on the internships must be submitted before the final grade can be recorded by the instructor.