• Graduate Admissions
• Prerequisites
• Policies & Procedures
• Degree Requirements

Background

The School of Business and Economics initiated graduate education in business with the establishment of the M.S.B.A. degree in 1969 and succeeded it in 1988 with the M.B.A. The program is designed for individuals who are employed in positions of responsibility within the business community and who are pursuing a graduate education concurrently with their employment. To serve these students, all graduate courses are offered in the evening in a hybrid format. In addition, a Saturday, cohort-based program is also available (the Accelerated Weekend MBA). From its inception, the program has enjoyed a broad base of support and participation from the Northwestern Indiana business community.

Purpose

The M.B.A. program focuses on teamwork and executive leadership and provides a professional education in business for students who possess the baccalaureate degree in any discipline. For most students, the M.B.A. is a terminal professional degree designed to enhance their performance in present and future managerial positions. Increasingly, individuals employed in non-business fields have used the M.B.A. program to broaden their academic training and enhance their prospects for a career in business.

Goals

The Faculty of the School of Business and Economics of Indiana University Northwest have identified the following Student Learning Goals to provide assurance that the graduate degree programs of the School provide an educational experience for our students consistent with our mission.

MBA students can:

• display effective teamwork
• exhibit effective leadership skills with a focus on ethical and social responsibilities.
• employ key productivity and collaborative business software in the analysis of business decision
• show expertise in functional business
• demonstrate the ability to think critically, analytically, and to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines to make effective business decisions.
• display knowledge of multicultural and diverse perspectives to make effective business
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical and social issues in making effective business

Learning Outcomes

1. Teamwork and Collaboration: Participate as positive and productive members of a team that functions effectively in projects, problem-solving and decision-making situations.
2. Leadership and Strategic Thinking: Function as effective leaders capable of making ethical and strategic decisions to benefit the organization and society.
3. Management Specific Knowledge and Skills: Apply fundamental business concepts to analyze problems and construct and implement effective solutions in the business environment.