Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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 of 3.0 or higher, including 8 core courses (24 credit hours) and 4 concentrations (12 Credit Hours). Students may complete all 36 credits at Westcliff University. Alternatively, students may apply to be granted course waivers for up to 6 credit hours of the required Master of Business Administration Courses. Please refer to the Transfer Credit and Course Waiver Policies for more detailed information and requirements.

  Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

  At the end of the graduate business program, the Dean of the College of Business shall be present and observe all final contents presented during the graduate student’s final capstone. The Dean’s signature of approval is required for satisfactory completion of the capstone course.

  Upon graduation and fulfillment of all graduation requirements, students will receive a Master's Degree in Business Administration.

   

• Practical Learning Experience Requirements

  Westcliff University requires all students enrolled in graduate-level degree or certificate programs in the College of Business to successfully complete a Practical Learning Experience (PLE) as a graduation requirement. Westcliff University degrees and certificates are designed to prepare students for the professional workforce, and the knowledge and skills learned throughout their program are directly applicable to the industries to which they are associated. Practical learning allows students to further refine the associated knowledge and skills through guidance, oversight, and feedback from industry experts and professionals while also building a stable network and gathering references to support their career needs. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities afforded to them in practical learning and maximize their potential career placement or advancement upon graduation.

  The graduate PLE requirement is satisfied by completing a credit-bearing internship course that is assessed on a Credit/No Credit basis. During practical learning, students engage in empirical experiences, in addition to participating in assigned course activities. This practice reflects Westcliff’s commitment to a practical and relevant education and the value of applied, experiential learning. Students who have this experience demonstrate a more successful transition into a new career or career advancement. Students are encouraged to complete as many PLEs as their schedules will permit in pursuit of the completion of their program(s).

  Graduate practical learning opportunities exist on- and off-campus. Off-campus practical learning requires prior University approval, and F-1 students must have Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization to participate in off-campus practical learning. Students are responsible for developing and demonstrating the skills necessary to be successful in a PLE. In addition to contemporary and growing industry knowledge, students should also be prepared to demonstrate professionalism, effective communication (written, oral and digital), and integrity while engaged in practical learning. The faculty facilitating internship courses associated with Practical Learning Experience assess these qualities and provide valuable feedback regarding their development to students throughout each experience. Students may reach out to Career Services with any questions about practical learning at the graduate level.

Program Information

• Required Courses

  Masters of Business Administration Core Required Courses - 24 Credit Hours Total

  LDR 500 Organizational Leadership 3 credit hours
  ECO 500 Managerial Economics 3 credit hours
  MKT 500 Marketing Management 3 credit hours
  MGT 500 Strategic Management in a Globalized Economy 3 credit hours
  MIS 500 Managing Information Systems & Technology 3 credit hours
  FIN 500 Financial & Accounting Skills for Managers 3 credit hours
  ORG 500 Organizational Behavior 3 credit hours
  CAP 600 Applied Methods Capstone 3 credit hours

• Program Concentrations

  In addition to the core requirements, students may choose a concentration within the Master of Business Administration program. In order to graduate with a concentration, students must take three (4) courses, totaling 12 credit hours in the area of their chosen concentration while at Westcliff University in addition to all of the Master of Business Administration core course requirements.

  Strategic and Innovative Leadership - This concentration is for those who desire to lead with integrity and innovative perspective. Students explore the skills and capacity needed to influence others, manage change, set strategic direction, build teams and support networks, and navigate the complex dimensions within leadership roles.

  Digital and Strategic Marketing - This concentration introduces students to topics such as marketing strategy, development, research, and consumer behavior. Students will learn to develop and implement contemporary digital marketing campaigns for any type of organization and learn to make data-driven decisions.

  Financial Management - This concentration is designed to provide a theoretical and practical framework on managing money in public and private organizations. It encompasses a wide array of theory, concepts, applications, and analytical tools needed for effective decision-making. Students will explore how organizations and individual investors make decisions in accessing and deploying capital.

  Global Business - This concentration focuses on the complex global business environment and the knowledge and skills needed to compete domestically as well as in international markets. Students will explore industry structures and competitive dynamics in global markets.

  Organizational Management - The purpose of the concentration in organizational management is to provide students with the skills and practical and theoretical concepts that will assist them when seeking promotions or positions in management and supervision. This concentration is designed to prepare diverse adult learners to become effective, change-oriented leaders in an international society by adding distinctive and challenging curricula.

  Entrepreneurship - Innovation and flexibility are the secrets to success in today's business marketplace. The entrepreneurship Master of Business Administration fosters the enterprising spirit and managerial autonomy that businesses rely on to stay competitive in this dynamic economy. Westcliff Master of Business Administration students who specialize their program in entrepreneurship also learn how successful entrepreneurs gain access to the resources needed; launch their venture; grow their business; and, finally, exit their business.

  Healthcare Administration - This concentration teaches students the important aspects of managing a healthcare facility. Business management, managed care, and health care policies are covered with a focus on quality assurance and decision making in managed care.

  Data-Driven Decision Making - This concentration focuses on data science and organizational management, facilitating the exploration of how data and technology impact and interact with culture. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between these forces and how they are evolving amid current events and an increasingly data-driven landscape.

  Information Technology Management - The Master of Business Administration concentration in IT provides students the opportunity to learn aspects of Information Technology as they apply to the attainment of organizational goals, management, and the use of information technology as a means of sustaining competitive advantage. Curriculum pertaining to information systems, computer hardware and software, emerging technologies, business intelligence (BI) tools such as online analytical processing (OLAP), data mining, business performance management (BPM), predictive and data analytics, data science, and big data and informatics will be investigated.

  Information Technology Project Management - The IT Project Management program is designed to provide students with a foundation in IT Project management based on the Project Management Book of Knowledge and Project Management Professional certification. This program is ideal for professionals who are interested in the field of project management and who may have experience but do not have formal training. Students will learn common methodologies used by project managers today focusing on project integration, scope, time, cost, leadership, schedule, risk, quality, and communications management.

• Course Catalog and Student Handbook
  Student Handbook/Catalog

Scholarship Opportunities

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• Scholarship Application Deadlines

  Semester	Session	Scholarship Deadline	Start Date	End Date
  FALL	Session 1	07/29/22	Start: 8/29/22	End: 10/23/22
  	Session 2		Start: 10/24/22	End: 12/18/22
  SPRING	Session 3	12/03/22	Start: 01/03/23	End: 02/26/23
  	Session 4		Start: 02/27/23	End: 04/23/23
  SUMMER	Session 5	04/01/23	Start: 05/01/23	End: 06/25/23
  	Session 6		Start: 06/26/23	End: 08/20/23