Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Economics

Program Description

The Master of Business Administration degree program prepares individuals for careers in management. More specifically, its aim is to provide an opportunity for students to develop knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and understanding that will build a strong foundation for growth into competent business management professionals. Graduates are well prepared to seek employment in major industries, including computer-related services, investment banking/securities and consulting in the areas of marketing, research, analysis, and/or finance.

The assignments required for the completion of the program include: class participation, response to discussion questions, writing research papers, group assignments, case study analyses, quizzes, mid-term and final examinations (Comprehensive Learning Assessments).

Master of Business Administration in Finance and Economics Program Learning Outcomes

Westcliff University wants to produce capable and knowledgeable students who manifest an understanding of work and careers and an ability to adapt quickly to the expectations of employers and the work environment. The master’s degree in business administration requires both academic and personal growth of its students, contributing their success as classroom teachers.

The MBA in Finance and Economics program’s educational outcomes are to:

Develop mastery of functional components of business—economics, marketing, accounting, finance, law, organizational behavior, and leadership.

Demonstrate effective presentation of business analyses and recommendations through written forms of communication appropriate to the intended audience

Demonstrate effective presentation of business analyses and recommendations through oral communication of conventions and forms appropriate to the intended audience.

Appraise current information technology effectively to support business decision making.

Value and integrate diversity and a global perspective in business decisions.

Compile independent, critical thinking, and reasoning skills to critique problems and develop problem solving and decision-making abilities.

Integrate ethical issues in a business context and formulate alternatives that demonstrate ethical values.

Facilitate the use of research and information from all mediums for the purpose of promoting critical thinking as it is applied to learning complex business concepts.

Evaluate, analyze, and communicate quantitative data to improve and sustain strategic business initiatives.

Analyze complex problems using advanced quantitative tools (multivariate stats, econometrics, financial modeling, game theory) for strategic decisions.

Synthesize value creation across functions in global/ethical context; evaluate capital structure, risk and sustainability.

Evaluate and apply research from diverse sources to inform actionable audience appropriate business recommendations.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements

For acceptance into a Master of Business Administration degree, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

An applicant with a Bachelor-level degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution can apply for entrance into Westcliff University. Undergraduate degrees obtained outside of the United States will only be accepted if they have been evaluated by a member in good standing of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or another nationally recognized credentialing service. In this case, the listed U.S. degree equivalency will be used.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete thirty-six (36) prescribed credit hours with a program GPA (PGPA) of 3.0 or higher—including eight (8) core courses (24 credit hours) and four (4) concentration courses (12 credit hours)—and complete one (1) Practical Learning Experience (PLE) to graduate. Students may complete all 36 credit hours at Westcliff University, or apply for course waivers for up to six (6) credit hours of the required Master of Business Administration courses as an alternative. Please refer to the Transfer of Credit Policy for more detailed information and requirements.

Students enrolled in Nepal Affiliate Institutions (King’s College and Presidential Graduate School) are required to complete 60 graduate-level credits per Nepal federal regulations.

The MBA program standard duration is 2 years. The duration of the program may vary based on individual circumstance. Students must apply for graduation. Upon graduation and fulfillment of all academic requirements, students receive a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Economics degree.

Program Information

Required Courses

MBA in Finance and Economics

Business Core Courses – 24 Credit Hours

1	FIN 500 Financial & Accounting Skills for Managers
2	ORG 500 Organizational Behavior
3	LDR 500 Organizational Leadership
4	ECO 500 Managerial Economics
5	MIS 500 Managing Information Systems & Technology
6	MKT 500 Marketing Management
7	MGT 500 Strategic Management in a Globalized Economy
8	CAP 611 SMART Capstone

Concentration and Electives – 36 Credit Hours

1	MGT 600 Influential & Impactful Communication
2	BUS 602 Business Law for Managers
3	FIN 600 International Finance
4	Macroeconomics for Business
5	Multivariate Statistics
6	Mathematical Economics
7	Industrial Economics
8	Game Theory in Decision Making
9	Money, Banking, and Finance
10	Monetary Economics
11	Corporate Finance
12	Financial Derivatives and Risk Management

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