Keiser University’s MBA Dr. Armando Salas-Amaro Program Chair MBA/MSM

History of the MBA Keiser university has over 35 years of practical, hands-on approach to career education and small class sizes. Since its inception in 2006, the MBA paved the way for the entire graduate school, from starting as the first graduate degree, to the first online graduate program, to the first assessment process for the graduate school, to the first just about initiative in the graduate school!  ACBSP programmatic accreditation for the university business programs was an MBA program/graduate school initiative. 

Purpose & Mission of the MBA Educate Students in theories and practices of the modern business world. Enables students to contribute intellectually to the business profession.

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Purpose & Mission Continued The MBA program provides students with knowledge of functional areas, professional communication skills, the business environment, technical skills, and interactive areas of accounting, marketing, finance, leadership, legal/ethics, international business, information systems, quantitative methods and economics.

Professional MBA MAN510 Advanced Decision Making (Pre-reqs may apply) ACG5075Accounting for Decision Making *ACG5138 Adv. Financial Reporting and Accounting Concepts (instead of ACG5075 for acct. students) FIN521 Financial Management MKT531 Marketing Management MAN542 Business Research Methods MAN551 International Business MAN571 Organizational Behavior MAN575 Operations Management MAN583 Strategic Planning and Implementation ECO581 Managerial Economics

For Professional MBA Only Students will select any two electives from the areas of advanced study that will be presented in the next several slides.

Areas of Advanced Specialization Leadership for Managers Marketing Healthcare Services Administration International Business

Areas of Advanced Specialization Continued Accounting

The MBA is!!!!! “WE ARE”

ACBSP The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. The association embraces the virtues of teaching excellence and emphasizes to students that it is essential to learn how to learn.

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Jobs In Leadership Chief Executive Officers Chief Management Directors Chief Division Executive Jobs Chief Operating Officers Chief Division Manufacturing Executive Chief Human Resources Executive Jobs

Specialization Courses MAN671 Leadership Development MAN672 Human Resource Management MAN673 Organizational Change MAN674 Global Human Resource Management MAN675 Global Law and Employee Relations

International Business An international business is any firm that engages in international trade or investment. All a firm has to do is export and import products from another country. (Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Logistics)

Career Possibilities in International Business U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs World Bank International Monetary Fund World Trade Organization Military FBI and CIA Global companies

Specialization Courses ECO651 International Trade MKT635 International Marketing FIN653 International Financial Management MAN674 Global Human Resource Management MAN676 Global Supply Chain Management

Marketing Implement strategies Manage staff Review sales volume and progress Determine pricing Collaborate with other departments Determine promotional directions Review consumer behavior strategy New product development/marketing research

Careers in Marketing Marketing Manager Director/VP of Marketing Brand Manager Sales Manager Chief Marketing Officer Marketing Analyst Marketing Consultant

Specialization Courses MKT632 Marketing Research Methods MKT 633 Promotional Strategy MKT634 Advanced Consumer Behavior MKT635 International Marketing MKT636 Emerging Issues in Marketing

Accounting Concentration The MBA with an accounting concentration prepares students to sit for the CPA exam. Students MUST check with their state boards to determine if their coursework meets their state board’s requirements. Employment opportunities with an MBA in accounting are investment bankers, all accounting related fields, private firms, and government sector jobs.

Specialization Courses ACG6625 Adv Accounting Information Systems ACG6635 Adv Auditing Theory and Application BUL5832 Adv Contract and UCC law TAX6877 Special Topics in Taxation ACG6816 Professional Accounting Research

Healthcare Services Management Acquire the skills to transition into the healthcare industry. Medical group practices offer great career opportunities. Starting positions generally are assistant managers or supervisory or lower management levels. Nursing homes require licensure in 50 states and require adminstrators in their organizations.

HSM Specialization Courses HSM694 Global Health HSM695 Financial Healthcare HSM691 Quality Mngt in Health Care HSM692 Strategic Mgmt of Health Srves Organizations HSM693 Corporate Compliance in Health Care

Master of Science in Management Future MSOL-TBD 33 Credit Program. Compete in the current leadership and management fields. Skills to manage and assume greater management responsibilities. Strategic Planning and Control.

What Will Students Acquire? Managing projects, strategic planning, management and implementation. Managing and enhancing people skills in organization Staffing. Aligning organizational resources to lead effectively. Demonstrate an ability to effectively make decisions. Demonstrate assessment skills by leading, evaluating, and promoting personnel.

Keiser University Advantage Small classes taught by industry-experienced faculty One class at a time option Financial Aid is available for those who qualify Online access Accreditation SACS (regional) Level VI Institution Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, (ACBSP).

Why Keiser University? Keiser’s University’s mission is to continue to attract students who prefer a more personalized learning experience.

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