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Graduate Programs Degrees Offered

The Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) offers professional preparation for management positions. The MBA is a broad, management-oriented degree that provides concentration in seven options: Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management and Marketing.

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MS in Accountancy) prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in public accounting, industry and finance, government and non-profit organizations, and taxation. The program offers options in four areas: Business Taxation, Financial Accounting, Information Systems, and Management Accounting.

The Master of Science in Information Systems (MS in IS) is designed to provide persons employed in the information technology field with the technical and managerial skills necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of senior professional and project management positions in information systems. It offers IS professionals the background knowledge needed to move into senior planning, consulting and project management positions.

The Master of Arts degree in Economics (MA in Economics) provides advanced study of economic theory and research that prepares students for careers as teachers and economists. The option is intended for persons in industry, government, and education who need to develop an understanding of contemporary economic analysis. The analytic-quantitative option is intended for individuals seeking an emphasis in applied quantitative analysis or planning to enter a doctoral program.

The Master of Science degree in Health Care Management (MS in HCM) assists people who are presently, or were previously, employed in health care settings to develop the necessary managerial skills and awareness of the most recent innovations in health care delivery systems to meet the demands of management positions in the industry. The program has a unique interdisciplinary character that permits students to take courses in many disciplines including psychology, nursing administration, computer information systems, finance and labor relations.

The Master of Science degree in Business Administration (MS in BA) is designed primarily for those who already have a bachelor's degree in business and offers students the opportunity to pursue specialized study in finance, information systems, management, marketing and business economics. The emphasis is on advanced training for individuals who intend to obtain a doctoral degree or seek a professional position in their chosen area of specialization.

 

College of Business and Economics

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