M.B.A. Prerequisite Sequence

There are two options to satisfying the Prerequisite Sequence. Option 1 are two graduate courses that can be taken at Brenau. Option 2 are a series of undergraduate courses which could have been taken at Brenau, or transferred in as appropriate undergraduate classes from a regionally accredited university. For either option, the class must be taken within the last 5 years with a minimum grade of B. Students may use option 1 for one course and option 2 for the other.

M.B.A. Introduction Sequence (6 hours)

To enhance their success in the program, students are required to take the following introduction sequence. All MBA students must pass all introduction sequence courses before moving into the core or global sequence.

• BA 507 - Introduction to Business Communications
• OL 703 - Critical and Creative Thinking

Global Sequence

Choose one course from the list below.

• BA 642 - Cross-Cultural Business Challenges
• BA 787 - Global Economics
• MK 782 - International Marketing
• BA 749 - International Finance
• MG 785 - International Organizational Behavior
• BA 780 - International Business Experience

M.B.A. Core Curriculum (21 hours)

The M.B.A. curriculum focuses on the key management, economics, financial, marketing, accounting and leadership principles needed in an advanced program of study in business. Students taking core classes can expect a strong emphasis of theoretical methods combined with pragmatic techniques.

• BA 670 - Integrated Business Operations
• MK 715 - Marketing Management
• BA 717 - Business Law and Ethics
• AC 721 - Budgeting for Managers
• BA 723 - Financial Management
• MG 729 - Management and Organizational Behavior
• BA 799 - Strategic Management and Policy

Electives

Choose six hours of graduate business coursework (600 level or higher) in any business field as electives.

Total

Total semester hours required for degree, after the Prerequisite Sequence is completed and beginning with the Introduction Sequence:  36