Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Introduction
M.B.A. homepage
For over 30 years, Benedictine M.B.A. Programs have served working adults, with over 5,000 alumni.

Leaders in the 21st century must make their way through the maze of market uncertainty, global competition, ethical challenges, and constant change. The Benedictine MBA prepares you to meet these challenges.

Mission Statement
The mission of the M.B.A. Programs at Benedictine University is to provide men and women with a collaborative educational experience that imparts superior management skills and best practices while instilling a sense of responsible and personal commitment to continuously improving the leadership of organizations.

Overview
Why enroll in your M.B.A. degree?

The M.B.A. is widely recognized as a powerful professional credential, in business and other organizations. The MBA combines quantitative and qualitative courses to prepare you for the demands of contemporary business leadership, in a complex, uncertain environment. The M.B.A. conveys practical knowledge and competence, to better run organizations in a competitive environment. Essential skills needed in management include accounting, economics, project management, finance, strategy, marketing, and ethics. The M.B.A. is an essential factor for your career growth and leadership development.


What is available to you?

Choose from Benedictine's six distinctive M.B.A. programs and contemporary certificate programs, each carefully designed and delivered to meet your specific educational and professional needs.

Our six M.B.A. programs are:

Traditional M.B.A.
Online M.B.A. Adult and Professional Studies homepage
Internship M.B.A.
4+1 M.B.A. Program
Weekend M.B.A.
Accelerated Learning Team M.B.A. Adult and Professional Studies homepage
Dual Degree (M.B.A./M.S.M.O.B., M.B.A./M.P.H., M.B.A./M.S.M.I.S., M.B.A./M.S.A.)


Traditional (evening/weekend) M.B.A. Program:
Benedictine University's Traditional M.B.A. Program is designed for working adults with at least two years of significant professional work experience. Evening and weekend classes are ideal for those who seek flexibility in their course schedules, an academic concentration and time to complete their degrees as part-time students. Students usually complete one to two courses per quarter. Classes are conducted one evening per week per class on the main campus in Lisle or in a weekend format. Students may select from more than 16 concentrations to fulfill degree requirements. The M.B.A. program may accept up to 16 quarter credit hours in transfer toward the master's degree for graduate coursework completed at another institution. An additional 16 quarter credit hours may be waived for prior undergraduate coursework taken within the last seven years, pending department chair approval. This means that you can complete your degree in as little as one year, although most students complete the program within two years.


Online M.B.A. Program:
Benedictine University offers a high quality, fully online M.B.A. with four in-demand concentrations in Financial Management, Health Administration, International Business and Marketing Management. The interactive online format of the Online M.B.A. allows you the flexibility to complete your coursework around busy work and personal schedules; and earn your master's degree from an established, reputable university.

Internship M.B.A. Program:
Our full-time Internship M.B.A. Program is developed specifically for recent college graduates and offers a professional internship experience as the M.B.A. concentration. Students complete 64 credits in 13 core M.B.A. courses plus three internship courses. The Internship experience is supervised by a faculty advisor to prepare students without significant professional career experience for their future roles and responsibilities in the workplace. Classes are conducted in evenings, weekends and on-line to allow for the demands of day time internships.

4+1 M.B.A. Program:
Well-qualified Benedictine University students who complete their undergraduate degree in accounting or business administration are eligible to complete the M.B.A. degree with one additional year of graduate study. The full-time 4+1 M.B.A. Program is developed specifically for recent college graduates. Admittance to the M.B.A. program is not automatic and an application must be completed during the student's senior year of undergraduate work. M.B.A. classes are conducted in evenings, weekends and online to meet the needs of students.

International M.B.A. Program:
Benedictine's International M.B.A. Program prepares students to enter today's dynamic global workplace with the assurance of superior personal and intellectual development, along with the important understanding of today's multi-cultural environment. Students complete 64 credits in 13 core M.B.A. courses, plus three courses focusing on international business. Those students interested in a truly international experience have the opportunity to take their concentration courses at Le Groupe Sup de CO Montpellier, France or Copenhagen Business School. Summer sessions at Montpellier or Copenhagen Business School offer coursework in an accelerated 12 to 21 day format.

The China M.B.A. Program is run in partnership with two universities in Shenyang: Shenyang University of Technology and Shenyang Jainzhu University (formerly Shenyang Architectural and Civil Engineering University). The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association approved Benedictine University to offer M.B.A. and Master of Science in Management Information Systems (M.S.M.I.S.) programs throughout China. It is anticipated that the Chinese Central Board of Education will approve Benedictine's M.B.A. and M.S.M.I.S. to partner with other Chinese Universities throughout China.

Accelerated Learning Team M.B.A. Program:
Benedictine University's Learning Team M.B.A. Program offers an evening, learning team-style program to working adults. The M.B.A. degree is completed in less than two years while attending evening classes one course at a time, one time per week, at a location close to home or work. Learning Team study group sessions are conducted weekly. New learning teams start regularly throughout the year at various locations throughout Chicagoland and northern Illinois.

Accelerated Dual Degree M.B.A/M.S.M.O.B:
The M.B.A/M.S.M.O.B dual degree combines the comprehensive business core of the M.B.A. with the strong people and organizational focus of the M.S.M.O.B. program. The Accelerated Dual Degree M.B.A/M.S.M.O.B. is designed as a learning team program, and students attend class alternating weekends. Students complete their M.S.M.O.B. in 64 credit hours and the, upon completion of the M.S.M.O.B continue immediately finishing their dual degree with 32 credit hours of M.B.A. coursework. Students can generally complete the M.B.A. component of the dual degree in approximately 8-9 months. This dual degree program offers professionals the credentials to successfully meet the challenges of today's marketplace.

Other Dual Degree M.B.A. Programs:
Benedictine University offers three dual M.B.A. degrees with graduate programs in Management Information Systems (M.B.A./M.I.S), Management and Organizational Behavior (M.B.A./M.S.M.O.B), and Master of Public Health (M.B.A./M.P.H.)and M.S. in Accountancy (M.B.A./M.S.A.). Dual degree programs require of 96 quarter credit hours for completion. Application and admission is required to each graduate program and students must complete all requirements for the selected dual degree.

M.B.A. Certificate Programs -

Certificate programs are designed for a concentrated focus for those professionals looking to expand their knowledge in a specific area or introduce professionals to the core M.B.A. curriculum. Courses may be taken throughout the year, in a traditional or on-line format, and may be applied toward the M.B.A. degree for students who are accepted into the degree-seeking program. Students in Certificate programs must meet all enrollment requirements for Student At Large status. Courses must be completed at a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher to apply toward the M.B.A. degree. All students entering into a Certificate Program must schedule an advising appointment with the M.B.A. Program Director before they initiate their first Certificate course. Certificates are offered in the areas of:

Accounting:
Two 16 credit hour Certificates are offered in Accounting for those advancing toward Certified Public Accounting (CPA) status. These courses may be counted toward fulfillment of the Illinois CPA Society 150 Hour Rule, and provide a concentrated sequence in accounting courses. They may also be applied toward the Accounting Concentration for degree-seeking M.B.A. students.

Business Administration:
The Certificate Program in Business Administration provides students with an introduction to the core curriculum of the Evening M.B.A. Program. Financial Accounting, Economics, Leadership and Ethics in a Global Environment, and an elective of your choice meet the requirements for this certificate. Courses may be taken in any quarter of the year, in any order, and may be applied toward the M.B.A. degree for students who are accepted into the degree-seeking program later.

Entrepreneurship:
Whether you are currently a small business owner or just thinking about starting your own business, the entrepreneurship certificate will offer you the basics needed in launching and maintaining a successful business. Taught by professional faculty, many of whom are successful business owners, this certificate offers you insight and practical knowledge in successfully meeting the challenges of business ownership.

Financial Management:
Government labor projections tell us that the fastest growing profession in the next 7 years will be financial and business analysts. Will you be ready when opportunity knocks? The certificate in financial management is a step in the right direction! This certificate will offer finance professionals a look into corporate profit planning, investment and portfolio management as well as problems in corporate financial analysis.

Marketing:
Interested in a career in marketing? Test the waters with a certificate in marketing. Seasoned faculty with a wealth of experience in marketing will offer you insight only real life experience can offer. This certificate looks at consumer behavior, marketing to specific business sectors and insight into marketing research.

Operations Management:
Line managers, manufacturing middle-management as well as supply chain professionals will find the operations management certificate an important addition to their professional credentials. This certificate focuses on operations management and logistics as well as the human resource management and development perspective that managers so desperately need in today's workplace.

Project Management:
Managers and those in coordination and peer leadership roles will find the project management certificate an important addition to their professional credentials. Project management deals with how to initiate, plan, make financial decisions on, control, and close projects, within budget and on schedule. Topics in organization behavior, financial decision making, group dynamics, and team building complete the certificate.

Sustainable Business & Leadership:
The green revolution is here. Social responsibility and environmental concerns will shape the way we do business in the 21st century. The Sustainable Business & Leadership certificate provides students with an understanding of the broad impact of sustainability, strategic opportunities to make sustainability profitable, and integrate sustainability principles, thinking and action throughout their organizations.

Curriculum

M.B.A. Program Curriculum:

Foundation Courses 24 quarter credit hours:
MBA 520 Leadership and Ethics in a Global Environment
MBA 541 Analytical Tools for Management Decisions
MBA 510 Economics
MBA 530 Organizational Behavior
MBA 500 Financial Accounting
MBA 539 International Business

The Managerial Process 28 quarter credit hours:
MBA 601 Managerial Accounting
MBA 611 Managerial Economics
MBA 630 Operations Management
MBA 651 Financial Management
MBA 661 Marketing Management
MBA 683 Project Management
MBA 671 Strategic Management

Plus 12 Elective credits for a total of 64 credit-hours. Elective courses should be confirmed with your academic advisor.

In each of our M.B.A. Programs, basic skills in computer software programs (such as knowledge of Microsoft Word and Powerpoint) and spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) development are required. Most classes require significant written and verbal presentations. Completion of case analyses by teams is frequently required, to enhance your skills in team effectiveness and professional presentations. Ability to work in teams is required.

The M.B.A. Program:

The M.B.A. curriculum includes 16 courses, 13 required and three electives, totaling 64 quarter credit hours. Course substitutions and waivers for Foundation level courses may be determined by the M.B.A. Program Director, on a case-by-case basis. Demonstration of a graduate degree, a professional certificate (such as Certified Public Accountant, Project Management Professional, etc.) or extensive undergraduate completion of equivalent coursework at a 3.0 or higher grade point average is required for any M.B.A. substitution or waiver.

Each of the 13 required courses are offered year round. Traditional evening M.B.A. classes typically meet one evening per week, from 6:30-9:30pm and are scheduled in quarters that last ten weeks. Online M.B.A. classes are offered year round and typically run six sessions a year, with each session lasting eight weeks. Traditional, accelerated, and Online courses require individual academic work and team projects.

M.B.A. students are required to successfully complete the 13 required courses plus twelve hours in elective coursework, at a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average. Each of the 13 required courses is four credit hours.

The Graduate Course Schedule is posted on the Benedictine University Web Site (www.ben.edu), as well as the MBA Home Page Program Home Page. M.B.A. students wishing to take three or more M.B.A. courses per quarter need approval from the M.B.A. Program Director.

M.B.A. Program Electives:

Students in the M.B.A. Program can select 12 quarter credit hours as electives. Elective courses vary from one to four quarter credit hours. Electives should be chosen to advance individual professional development and career goals. Academic advisors assist students in making these important decisions. Elective courses are offered at least once a year, and advanced academic planning is recommended to incorporate preferred electives.

M.B.A. Program Concentrations:

A unique feature of the Benedictine M.B.A. Program is the option to earn a concentration in one or more of over 16 areas. A concentration is earned by completing 12 elective credits from the specific courses designated for each concentration. For example, the student choosing to complete the M.B.A. with Management Information Systems (M.I.S.) concentration must successfully complete at least 12 credits from the courses listed under the M.I.S. concentration. Earning a concentration is optional, although the majority of M.B.A. students select at least one concentration. Students must comply with all course pre-requisites when planning a concentration.

Faculty


Sharon Borowicz, Ph.D., M.B.A., E.A.
Assistant Professor and Chair, MBA and MSA Programs
Benedictine University (2005)
B.S., 1982, Elmhurst College, M.B.A., 1992, Roosevelt University; Ph.D., 2003, Benedictine University

John Kevin Doyle, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, MBA and MSA Programs
Benedictine University (2001)
B.S., 1969, University of Notre Dame; M.A., 1972, M.S., 1976, Ph.D., 1976, Syracuse University

John C. Draut, M.B.A.
Instructor, MBA and MSA Programs
Benedictine University (2008)
B.S. 1970, University of Illinois, M.B.A., 1981, DePaul University

Barbara T. Grabowski, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, MIS Program
Benedictine University (1992)
B.S., 1977, Loyola University Chicago; M.S., 1979, Ph.D., 1985, Northwestern University

Thomas Yu, Ph.D.
Instructor, MBA and MSA Programs
Benedictine University (2008)
B.S. 1971, Montana State University, M.S., 1973, Arizona State University, Ph.D., 1978, Texas A&M University

Lu Zhang, Ph.D.
Instructor, MBA and MSA Programs
Benedictine University (2008)
B.E. 1982, Jiao-Tong University, M.S., 1985, Iowa State University, Ph.D., 1993, Iowa State University

James Zoda, Ph.D.
Instructor, MBA and MSA Programs
Benedictine University (2001)
B.S.E., 1965, M.A. 1970, Ph.D., 1979, Northern Illinois University

Lecturers
John Aguilar, M.B.A
Cindy Atchley, M.B.A
Marvin Bates, M.B.A.
Marco Benassi, M.S., M.A., M.F.A.
Steve Berthene, M.B.A.
Tim Buividas, M.S.
Marta Carlson
Deborah R. Correnti, M.B.A.
Jane Crabtree, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.A.
John DeCardy, M.S.
David Dibblee, M.B.A., C.P.A.
John Draut, M.B.A.
Chris Fernandez, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.
Ann Fulmer, M.S.
R. David Fulton, M.S., C.P.A.
Kenneth Hansen, J.D., M.S.
Ann Haroldson-Scmidt, M.B.A
James Hill, M.B.A.
Rick Hillstrom, M.A.
Mark Hogan, M.B.A, C.P.A.
Philip L. Hupfer, M.S.
Philip Keckich, M.B.A.
William Klaves, M.S., M.B.A.
James Kozik, M.S.
Elizabeth Knowlton, M.B.A.
Kenneth Kuziel, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Lee-Hsing Lu, M.B.A., Ph.D.
John Malec, M.A.
John Mikula, M.B.A.
Frank Muschetto, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Kimberly Newkirk, M.A.
Peter Papantos, M.B.A.
Vincent Petrini-Poli, M.S., M.B.A.
Wendy Pike, M.B.A.
Bob Roberts, Ph.D., M.A.
Stephen Sehy, M.B.A.
Greg Sellers, Ph.D., M.S.
Bernard Silverman, Ph.D., M.A.
John Sirovy, M.B.A.
Gary Skarr, SPJR, CCP, M.B.A.
Tom Sleeter, M.B.A.
Peter Sorensen, Ph.D., M.A.
Nancy Wajler, M.A.
Joseph Youchison, M.S., M.B.A.

The Lecturers listed are individuals who have been employed as instructors on an as-needed basis, within the last several years, to teach courses at Benedictine University. Instructors listed may not currently be employed by Benedictine University. The University is fortunate to be able to provide our students with part-time faculty whose experience, credentials and commitment to education add to the high quality of our resident faculty.

Starting the Program
Because your M.B.A. requires a significant commitment, your initial advising appointment is very important. Whether you are enrolled in a Certificate Program, or accepted as a degree-seeking M.B.A. student, you must schedule an advising appointment before enrolling in the first M.B.A. class. An advising appointment provides students with important details about their curriculum sequence, establishes an academic plan for program completion, and makes students aware of essential graduate policies and M.B.A. resources. M.B.A. course pre-requisites must be met for enrollment in upper level courses. Accelerated Learning Team M.B.A. students accomplish this in MBA 511, Orientation to Graduate Education. Contact the M.B.A. Program Coordinator at 630-829-6205 to schedule your advising appointment.

Admission application and procedures:

An application to the Benedictine M.B.A. Program will be considered ready when the following items have been received:

1.A completed application form.
2.A non-refundable application fee.
3.Official transcripts from all previous colleges attended. The student should request that all transcripts, including any from Benedictine University, be mailed directly to the Graduate Admissions Office at Benedictine University.
4.Two letters of reference from persons who know the applicant from a professional or academic perspective.
5.A one-page statement of educational and career goals.
6.Resume which includes chronological work history.
7.Interview with the M.B.A. Program Director, at the director's discretion.
8.Test scores.

Applicants having a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better may be waived from the GMAT requirement. Applicants wishing to apply for a GMAT waiver, but who do not have a GPA of 3.2 or better, may be considered pending successful completion of a specified quantitative and/or qualitative course. Many factors are weighed in assessing an applicant: there is not set admission formula and no predetermined cut-off point for test scores.

Applicants who have not completed college algebra within the past seven years may be required to demonstrate math proficiency or participate in a math refresher course, MBA 400 College Algebra.

Concentrations

M.B.A. Concentrations:

ACCOUNTING:
This concentration provides the skills and knowledge necessary for accounting positions in a variety of settings.
The accounting option includes courses that will prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) or Certified Managerial Accountant (C.M.A.) examinations and for a variety of positions in corporate accounting. Students who successfully complete Certificates in Accounting will fulfill this concentration. You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 504 Corporate Accounting Theory & Practice I (4)
MBA 506 Corporate Accounting Theory & Practice II (4)
MBA 512 Federal Income Taxation (4)
MBA 513 Auditing Theory & Practice (4)
MBA 515 Advanced Accounting (4)
MBA 603 Cost Analysis, Profit Planning & Control (4)
MBA 604 Theory and Practice of Financial Reporting (4)
MBA 605 Tax Influences on Decision Making (4)
MBA 606 Forensic Accounting (4)
MBA 607 Fraud Examination (4)
MBA 608 Fraud and the Legal Environment (4)
MBA 609 Computer Fraud (4)
MBA 614 Auditing & Assurance I (4)
MBA 615 Auditing & Assurance II (4)
MBA 616 Information Systems Auditing (4)
MBA 617 Internal Auditing (4)
MBA 620 International Accounting (4)


ENTREPRENEURSHIP & MANAGING INNOVATION:
Small businesses and new ventures within large organizations are key to economic growth. Anyone contemplating a new business start-up or revitalizing an existing business will value this concentration.
You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below (students must successfully complete one of the two * courses):
MBA 532 Organization Development (4)
MBA 545 Business Law (4)
MBA 559 Entrepreneurship (4)*
MBA 622 Creativity & Innovation in Business (4)*
MBA 626 Strategic Managerial Communication (4)
MBA 633 Legal Issues in the Workplace (4)
MBA 634 Strategy, Structure and Decision Making (4)
MGMT 558 Service Management (2)
MGMT 581 Team Building (2)

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:
This concentration provides the skills and knowledge necessary for financial management positions in a variety of settings. The financial management option focuses on financial analysis, financial institutions, investments and corporate finance. You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below (students must successfully complete one of the two * courses):
MBA 603 Cost Analysis, Profit Planning & Control (4)
MBA 604 Theory and Practice of Financial Reporting (4)
MBA 613 Business and Economic Forecasting (4)
MBA 619 International Economics & Finance (4)
MBA 653 Investment Theory and Portfolio Management (4)*
MBA 654 Problems in Corporate Financial Analysis (4)*
MPH 608 Financial Planning in Health Care Organizations (2)
MIS 546 Systems Analysis and Design (4)
MIS 642 Financial Information Systems (4)
MIS 656 Information Systems Security (4)

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION:
The health administration concentration examines how financial, legal and marketing activities are transformed when applied in health care organizations. Integration of the systemic view of U.S. health care into the decision-making process prepares students to become mid- and senior level health executives who are able to combine the analytic tools of business with an understanding and appreciation of the human side of health care. You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below. (If the Managed Care Certificate is desired, selections must include MPH 671 and MPH 672.):
MPH 602 U.S. Health Care System (4)
MPH 605 Environmental Health (4)
MPH 664 Marketing of Health Care Services (4)
MPH 671 Managed Care Environment (4)
MGMT 558 Service Management (2)
MGMT 570 Human Resource Management Overview (2)
MIS 648 Information Management in Health Care (2)
MIS 649 Advanced Topics in Health Information Systems Management (2)
MIS 650 Issues in Health Information Systems (2)

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
This concentration emphasizes skills and knowledge in the human resource function, such as strategic human resource planning, training and management development, and compensation and benefits. It is most appropriate for students preparing for entry into, or career advancement in, a human resources department. You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 582 Conflict Management (2)
MBA 633 Legal Issues in the Workplace (4)
MGMT 570 Human Resource Management Overview (2)
MGMT 571 Labor Relations (2)
MGMT 572 Compensation & Benefits (2)
MGMT 573 Performance Appraisal (2)
MGMT 578 Recruitment & Selection (2)
MGMT 579 Training & Development Overview (2)
MGMT 591 Contemporary Trends in Change Management (1)

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY:
The world is growing more reliant on the Internet and web services for information and communications. While information and communication opportunities are increasing, security challenges are increasing as well. In 2001, more than 34,000 attacks on Internet computers were reported to the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). Every day, we are faced with unleashed computer viruses that distribute our home and workplace computer systems. While there is a need for reliable computer systems that provide security and privacy to both businesses and consumers, a need also exists for system security professionals who can help design, configure, implement, manage, support, and secure these computer systems. This Concentration is designed to explore the challenges and possible solutions to information system security.
MBA 657 Electronic Commerce (4)
MIS 650 Issues in Health Information Systems (2)
MIS 652 Introduction to Data Mining (2)
MIS 656 Information Systems Security (4)
MBA 609 Computer Fraud (4)
MBA 616 Information Systems Auditing (4)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS:
The globalization of business is ongoing and pervasive. International business courses emphasize understanding the cultures and institutions that shape trade and investment decisions. Students may elect to take the Special Topics Course, which offers opportunities to visit countries abroad to learn directly about business practices and social customs. You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 582 Conflict Management (2)
MBA 591 Special Topics (4)
MBA 619 International Economics & Finance (4)*
MBA 620 International Accounting (4)
MBA 626 Strategic Managerial Communication (4)
MBA 632 Supply Chain Management (4)
MBA 636 Transnational Management & Global Organizations (4)
MBA 686 International Marketing (4)
MBA 687 Multicultural Management (4)
MGMT 586 International Organization Development (2)
*Required

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING:
Management consulting is an exciting, demanding, and growing profession. Downsizing and re-engineering have created the need for professionals trained in consulting techniques and practice management. The Benedictine University concentration in management consulting was the first of its kind in the nation. The courses listed below will be of interest to internal consultants working in large organizations, as well as individuals contemplating beginning a consulting practice. You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 532 Organization Development (4)*
MBA 545 Business Law (4)
MBA 582 Conflict Management (2)
MBA 626 Strategic Managerial Communication (4)
MBA 634 Strategy, Structure and Decision Making (4)
MGMT 557 Organizational Culture (2)
MGMT 558 Services Management (2)
MGMT 579 Training & Development Overview (2)
MGMT 583 Organizational Assessment (2)
MGMT 593 Process Consultation (2)
*Required

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
The current competitive environment in business, health care, and other settings relies on information resources to manage day-to-day operations as well as to plan long-term strategies. For many organizations, substantive competitive advantage is directly associated with the creative application of information technology. You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 641 Management of Information Technology (4)*
MBA 657 Electronic Commerce (4)
MIS 546 Systems Analysis & Design (4)
MIS 642 Financial Information Systems (2)
MIS 645 Object-Oriented Design (2)
MIS 648 Information Management in Health Care (2)
MIS 649 Advanced Topics in Health Information Systems Management (2)
MIS 650 Issues in Health Information Systems (2)
MIS 652 Introduction to Data Mining (2)
MIS 654 Enterprise-Wide Information Systems (4)
MIS 656 Information Systems Security (4)
MIS 658 Facilities & Operations Management (2)
MIS 674 Database Management Systems (4)
MIS 677 Knowledge-Based Systems and Business Intelligence (4)
MIS 681 Network Planning (2)
MIS 682 Network Design (2)
MIS 684 Application Development Methodologies (2)
MIS 689 Strategic Information Technologies Mgmt (4)
MIS 691 Management of Information Technology Lecture Series (1-2)
*Required

MARKETING MANAGEMENT:
This concentration is for students interested in a broad range of skills in marketing or more focused skills in data analysis for direct mail, advertising and strategic marketing communication. Roles in marketing management, planning and agency marketing are enhanced with this concentration. You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below (students must successfully complete one of the two * courses):
MBA 613 Business & Economic Forecasting (4)
MBA 622 Creativity & Innovation in Business (4)
MBA 657 Electronic Commerce (4)
MBA 662 Brand Management (4)
MBA 663 Marketing Communication (4)*
MBA 665 Marketing Research (4)*
MBA 666 Consumer Behavior (4)
MBA 668 Sports Marketing (4)
MBA 670 Advanced Marketing Theory & Practice (4)
MBA 676 Marketing Strategies in the Digital Age (4)
MBA 686 International Marketing (2)
MIS 652 Introduction to Data Mining (4)

INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS:
Integrated marketing communications (IMC) is a customer-centric, data-driven approach to planning and communicating with consumers. IMC emphasizes internet based marketing communication tools along with the traditional communication tools used by marketing professionals. Student Learning Outcomes include: knowledge of communication theories with emphasis on organizations, marketing, management, digital media technologies, and computer-mediated communication; immersion in new advertising and media planning practices; development, application, and evaluation of traditional and new media research for advertising, marketing, public relations, and organizational communication You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 626 Strategic Managerial Communications (4)
MBA 657 eCommerce (4)
MBA 670 Internet Marketing Communications (4)
MIS 557 Web 2.0 Tools in Business (2)
MIS 652 Data Mining (2)

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS:
The design and delivery of goods or services that meet changing customer expectations are the focus of this concentration. Successful organizations continuously strive to improve their new product development, operations, and facilities planning. You may earn this concentration by selecting 12 or more credits (students must successfully complete one of the two * courses):
MBA 603 Cost Analysis, Profit Planning & Control (4)
MBA 632 Supply Chain Management (4)*
MBA 636 Transnational Management & Global Organizations (4)
MBA 641 Management of Information Technology (4)
MGMT 558 Service Management (2)
MGMT 571 Labor Relations (2)

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP:
The practice of leadership has undergone revolutionary change over the last decade. Managing a for-profit or not-for-profit organization requires competence in the behavior sciences, which is the basis for this concentration. The courses listed below offer knowledge and skills for students to redesign the organization's work systems and create an effective leadership role for themselves. This concentration is earned by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 532 Organizational Development (4)
MBA 582 Conflict Management (2)
MBA 626 Strategic Management Communication (4)
MBA 634 Strategy, Structure and Decision Making (4)*
MGMT 553 Organization Design (2)
MGMT 557 Organizational Culture (2)
MGMT 581 Team Building (2)
MGMT 585 High Performance Work Systems/Large Group Interventions (2)
*Required

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Project management is one of the world's most in-demand skill sets spanning all industries and sectors of business today. Project management leadership is a highly sought0after skill as intense global competition demands that new projects and business development be completed on time and with in budget. The courses listed below offer the student an understanding or organizational behavior as it relates to the individual, effective team building sills, conflict management and resolution, as well as skills to effectively management the financial side of projects. This concentration is earned by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 591 Special Topics: Finance for Project Managers (4)
MBA 634 Strategy, Structure, and Decision-Making (4)
MGMT 580 Group Dynamics (4)
MGMT 581 Team Building (2)
MGMT 582 Conflict Management (2)

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS:
Sustainability - the pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social justice - is a driver of strategy, innovation, and profit in today's global business economy and it is a topic of discussion and debate by CEOs, governments, employees, and consumers just about everywhere you go. The green wave is here, and individuals and companies that are prepared will profit the most. Just as the internet changed the way people work and communicate in the 20th century, sustainability will be one of the core drivers of business in the 21st century. Benedictine University's MBA Concentration in Sustainable Business will prepare students to excel at the leading edge of the new sustainability revolution. This concentration is earned by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 675 Understanding the New Revolution in Sustainability (4)
MBA 678 Building the Sustainable Enterprise (4)
MBA 677 Sustainability as a Driver for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Market Growth (4)

SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
Few managers emerge from business schools prepared to be values-driven leaders and to integrate broader societal change into business opportunities. This concentration offers students the conceptual framework and insight to develop into effective leaders who can direct the course of a company, community or country in ways that restore and enhance all forms of capital - human, natural and financial - to generate stakeholder value and contribute to the well-being of current and future generations. This concentration will focus on ethics, culture, and values; team learning and leadership; strategic management; imagination and creativity; emotional intelligence; and systems thinking. There is an emphasis on individual development throughout the coursework. This concentration is earned by selecting 12 or more credits from the list below:
MBA 672 Essentials of Sustainable Leadership (4)
MBA 673 Developing Sustainable leaders (4)
MBA 674 Leading Sustainable Organizations (4)

Certificate Programs

Accounting Certificates (16 credits)

Two Certificate Programs in Accounting are designed for those preparing for their Certified Public Accountant examination, and for intensive accounting knowledge. Four courses are required for each Certificate. The Certificate in Accounting must be completed before the Advanced Accounting Certificate. Advanced Accounting Certificate applicants must be accepted as degree-seeking students. Successful completion of either Certificate in Accounting fulfills the Concentration on Accounting. Courses should be taken in the order listed:

Certificate in Accounting:
MBA 500 Financial Accounting (4)
MBA 504 Corporate Accounting Theory and Practice I (4)
MBA 506 Corporate Accounting Theory and Practice II (4)
MBA 512 Federal Income Taxation (4)

Certificate in Advanced Accounting:
The Certificate in Advanced Accounting requires admission to the M.B.A. program as a degree-seeking student. Pre-requisites for courses listed below are to be met in the M.B.A. Program curriculum before completing Advanced Accounting Certificate courses listed below:
MBA 513 Auditing Theory and Practice (4)
MBA 603 Cost Analysis, Profit Planning and Control (4)
MBA 604 Theory and Practice of Financial Reporting (4)
MBA 605 Tax Influences on Decision Making (4)

Business Administration (16 credits):
This Certificate Program in Business Administration is designed for people in management roles who desire basic business skills and knowledge for career mobility and confidence. Four courses are required to earn the certificate and all four courses can be applied toward the M.B.A. degree should the student be accepted as an M.B.A. degree-seeking student. Courses are offered each quarter so that students may enroll throughout the year. Courses may be taken in any order. The only enrollment requirement is evidence of a baccalaureate degree. Please note that successful completion of the starred courses listed below are required to earn the certificate. The courses required to complete the certificate are as follows:
MBA 500 Financial Accounting (4)*
MBA 510 Economics (4)*
MBA 520 Leadership and Ethics in a Global Environment (4)*
One other four-credit course (or two, two-credit courses) of your choice in the M.B.A., M.S.M.I.S., M.S.M.O.B. or M.P.H. graduate programs.
*Required


Entrepreneurship & Management Innovation(16 credits):
Entrepreneurship is the first of our four new certificate offerings. Whether you are currently a small business owner, just thinking about starting your own business, or involved in the management of a small business, the entrepreneurship certificate will offer you the basics needed in launching and maintaining a successful business. Courses may not be offered each quarter so it is important that students meet with the program director to develop a course schedule. Courses may be taken in any order. The only enrollment requirement is evidence of a baccalaureate degree. Please note that successful completion of the starred courses listed below are required to earn the certificate. The courses required to complete the certificate are as follows:
MBA 545 Business Law (4)
MBA 559 Entrepreneurship (4) *
MBA 622 Creativity & Innovation in Business (4)*
MBA 634 Strategy, Structure & Decision Making (4)
MBA 655 Financing New Ventures (4)
MBA 657 Electronic Commerce (4)
MBA 683 Project Management (4)
*Required

Financial Management (16 credits):
Government labor projections tell us that the fastest growing profession in the next 7 years will be financial and business analysts. Will you be ready when opportunity knocks? The certificate in financial management offers you the credential many employers will be looking for! Courses may not be offered each quarter so it is important that students meet with the program director to develop a course schedule. Courses may be taken in any order. The only enrollment requirement is evidence of a baccalaureate degree. The courses required to complete the certificate are as follows:
MBA 601 Managerial Accounting (4) *
MBA 603 Cost Analysis, Profit Planning & Control (4) *
MBA 604 Theory & Practice of Financial Reporting (4)
MBA 651 Financial Management (4) *
MBA 653 Investment Theory & Portfolio Analysis (4)
MBA 654 Problems in Corporate Financial Analysis (4)
MPH 608 Financial Planning in Health Care Org (4)
*Required

Marketing (16 credits):
Interested in a career in marketing? Test the waters with a certificate in marketing. Seasoned faculty with a wealth of experience in marketing will offer you insight only real life experience can offer. Courses may not be offered each quarter so it is important that students meet with the program director to develop a course schedule. Courses may be taken in any order. The only enrollment requirement is evidence of a baccalaureate degree.
The courses required to complete the certificate are as follows:

MBA 613 Business & Economic Forecasting (4)
MBA 622 Creativity & Innovation in Business (4)
MBA 626 Strategic Managerial Communications (4)
MBA 657 Electronic Commerce (4)
MBA 662 Brand Management (4)
MBA 663 Marketing Communication (4)*
MBA 665 Marketing Research (4)*
MBA 666 Consumer Behavior (4)
MBA 668 Sports Marketing (4)
MBA 670 Advanced Marketing Theory & Practice (4)
MBA 686 International Marketing (2)
MIS 652 Introduction to Data Mining (4)
*Required

Operations Management and Logistics (16 credits):
Line managers, manufacturing middle-management as well as supply chain professionals will find the operations management certificate an important addition to their professional credentials. Courses may not be offered each quarter so it is important that students meet with the program director to develop a course schedule. Courses may be taken in any order. The only enrollment requirement is evidence of a baccalaureate degree. The courses required to complete the certificate are as follows:
MBA 601 Managerial Accounting (4) *
MBA 630 Operations Management (4) *
MBA 632 Supply Chain Management(4) *
MBA 635 Advanced Operations Management and Logistics (4)
MGMT 571 Labor Relations (2)
*Required

Project Management (16 credits):
Managers and those in coordination and peer leadership roles will find the project management certificate an important addition to their professional credentials. Project management deals with how to initiate, plan, make financial decisions on, control, and close projects, within budget and on schedule. Topics in organization behavior, financial decision making, group dynamics, and team building complete the certificate.
MBA 530 Organizational Behavior (4)
MBA 683 Project Management (4)
MGMT 580 Group Dynamics (4) or
MGMT 581 Team Building (2) and
MGMT 582 Conflict Management (2)
MBA 591 Special Topics: Finance for Project Managers (4) or
MBA 651 Financial Management (4)

Sustainable Business & Leadership (16 credits):
The green revolution is here. Social responsibility and environmental concerns will shape the way we do business in the 21st century. The Sustainable Business & Leadership certificate provides students with an understanding of the broad impact of sustainability, strategic opportunities to make sustainability profitable, and integrate sustainability principles, thinking and action throughout their organizations. Students may choose any four (4) of the courses listed below to meet the requirements of the certificate.
MBA 675 Understanding the New Revolution in Sustainability (4)
MBA 678 Building the Sustainable Enterprise (4)
MBA 677 Sustainability as a Driver for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Market Growth (4)
MBA 672 Essentials of Sustainable Leadership (4)
MBA 673 Developing Sustainable leaders (4)
MBA 674 Leading Sustainable Organizations (4)

Dual Degree Programs
Benedictine University offers four dual M.B.A. degrees with its other graduate degree programs in Management Information Systems (M.B.A./M.I.S.); Management and Organizational Behavior (M.B.A./M.S.M.O.B.); M.S. in Accountancy (M.B.A./M.S.A.); and Master of Public Health (M.B.A./M.P.H.). Dual degree programs consist of 96 quarter credit hours for completion.

Application and admission is required to each graduate program, and students must complete all requirements for the selected dual degree.

The information contained on this page is from the 2009-2010 Graduate Catalog and is valid until August 1, 2010.

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