Master of Business Administration / 2007-08 Catalog

*AACSB*	*Admission*	*MBA Requirements*	*Approved Courses (Graduate)*
*Entrepreneurship & Closely-Held Business*	*Health Care Management*	*Technology and Innovation Management*	*Post-CERT TIM*

253.535.7330

www.plu.edu/mba
plumba@plu.edu

William Frame, Interim Dean, School of Business
Abby Wigstrom-Carlson, Director of Graduate Programs, School of Business

MBA Program

The MBA program is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility. Students represent all sectors of business including entrepreneurs and family business leaders. The MBA program offers courses Monday through Thursday evenings to serve the working community. A faculty with industry experience as well as academic creditials enriches the classroom environment. Students may enter the program at any term throughout the year.

AACSB Accreditation

The MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in business. AACSB International accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in business education. The PLU MBA program has been accredited since 1976 and was the first AACSB-accredited MBA program in the South Puget Sound region.

MBA Emphasis Areas:

Entrepreneurship and Closely-Held Business
Health Care Management

Technology and Innovation Management

In addition to the general management MBA track, PLU offers an MBA with the option of completing an area of emphasis. To pursue an area of emphasis students complete the core coursework then choose from specifically designed elective courses. For more information about the emphasis areas, please visit the School of Business MBA website.

MSN/MBA Joint Degree (See Joint Master's Degree section).

Post MBA-Certificate in Technology and Innovation Management

Individuals holding an MBA degree may apply for and enroll in a post-MBA certificate in Technology and Innovation Management (TIM). This certificate updates the skills and abilities of MBA degree holders. There is a reduced application process and the GMAT is not required. For more information, see the following section on Degree Requirements or the School of Business MBA website.

Learning Goals of the PLU MBA Program

To prepare students to advance in professional management and leadership roles by:

Applying sophisticated, practical, discipline-based knowledge in a holistic fashion; and
Developing competencies in critical thinking, communication and teamwork.

To equip students to:

Cope successfully with uncertainty and environmental dynamics; and
Drive innovation and change within organizations.

To imbue students with:

A global perspective;
An appreciation for the strength and utility of diversity; and
A sense of integrity and ethical responsibility

Admission

The PLU MBA program is competitive and selection is based on several criteria including work experience and potential contribution to the classroom experience. The Graduate Admission Committee bases decisions on a holistic assessment of the individual merits of each applicant. For questions regarding admission to the MBA program, contact the MBA director at 253.535.7330.

To apply, submit the following:

The PLU graduate application. Print the application: www.plu.edu/admission/apply/applications.html

A current resume detailing work experience and community service
All official transcripts from higher education institutions (no exceptions)
A 300-word Statement of Professional Goals
Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GRMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores
Two letters of recommendation (included with printable application)
$40 Application Fee

International applicants must also submit:

TOEFL or IELTS score report

I-20 Evaluation Documents
Declaration of Finances

An interview with the MBA Graduate Admission Committee may be requested.

Applicants are evaluated individually, based on a presentation of factors indicating equivalence to admission standards, a promise of success in graduate school, qualities of good character, and potential contributions to the educational mission of graduate study.

MBA Degree Requirements - 45 semester hours

Statistics is a prerequisite for the entrance into the MBA program.

MBA Core - 36 semester hours

COMA 543: Conflict and Negotiation (3)
BUSA 509: Global Business Perspectives (3)
BUSA 510: Legal, Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Business (3)
BUSA 511: Accounting for Decision Making (3)
BUSA 513: Marketing Management (3)
BUSA 515: Organizations and Leadership (3)
BUSA 517: Understanding and Managing Financial Resources (3)
BUSA 519: Information Systems and Knowledge Management (3)
BUSA 521: Supply Chain and Operations Management (3)
BUSA 523: Managing Innovation (3)
BUSA 590: Strategy and Global Competitiveness (3)
Required international experience/study tour
One of the following two courses:
BUSA 522: The Global, Social, Political Environment of the Firm (3)
OR ECON 520: Economic Policy Analysis (4)

MBA Electives: Nine semester hours

Select from the following Business courses:

BUSA 535: Financial Investments (3)
BUSA 538: Advanced Managerial Accounting (3)
BUSA 540: Effective Business Negotiations (3)
BUSA 542: Leading Organization Change (3)
BUSA 549: Strategic Management of Human Capital (3)
BUSA 550: Leading Family and Closely-Held Enterprises (3)
BUSA 553: Transnational Management (3)
BUSA 555: Knowledge Management (3)
BUSA 558: New Venture Management (3)
BUSA 560: Managing Health Care Enterprises (3)
BUSA 562: Health Care Regulation, Law and Ethics (3)
BUSA 563: Health Care Marketing (3)
BUSA 564: Managing Services Marketing (3)
BUSA 570: Technology Management (3)
BUSA 575: Electronic Business and Commerce (3)
BUSA 577: Project Management (3)
BUSA 578: Database Applications in Business (3)
BUSA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1-4)
BUSA 591: Independent Study (1-4)
BUSA 595: Internship (1-4)

By taking an appropriate set of identified electives, a student may earn an emphasis in Health Care Management, Entrepreneurship and Closely-Held Business or Technology and Innovation Management.

Students are not required to have an area of emphasis.

MBA Emphasis Areas

Health Care Management Emphasis - Nine semester hours

BUSA 560: Managing Health Care Enterprises (3)
And, six semester hours from the following:
BUSA 542: Leading Organization Change (3) OR BUSA 549: Strategic Management of Human Capital (3)
BUSA 555: Knowledge Management (3)
BUSA 562: Health Care Regulation, Law and Ethics (3)
BUSA 563: Health Care Marketing (3)
Approved BUSA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1-4)
BUSA 595: Internship (1-4)

Entrepreneurship and Closely-Held Enterprises Emphasis - Nine semester hours

One of the following two courses:
BUSA 550: Leading Family and Closely-Held Enterprises (3) OR BUSA 558: New Venture Management (3)
And, six semester hours from the following:
BUSA 535: Financial Investments (3)
BUSA 538: Advanced Managerial Accounting (3)
BUSA 549: Strategic Management of Human Capital (3)
BUSA 575: Electronic Business and Commerce (3)
Approved BUSA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1-4)
BUSA 595: Internship (1-4)

Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) Emphasis - Nine semester hours

BUSA 570: Technology Management (3)
And, six credits from the following:
BUSA 555: Knowledge Management (3)
BUSA 575: Electronic Business and Commerce (3)
BUSA 577: Project Management (3)
BUSA 578: Database Applications in Business (3)
Approved BUSA 587/588/589: Special Topics (1-4)
BUSA 595: Internship (1-4)

Post MBA-Certificate in Technology and Innovation Management (TIM)

To view a current list of requirements for the TIM Certification program, please visit the School of Business MBA website.

If a student has received a PLU MBA in the past five years, previous TIM coursework may be counted toward completion of the certificate requirements.

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