Master of Business Administration
Dean of the College of Business: Overton
Assistant Dean of the College of Business: Schalk
Graduate Chair of the MBA Program: Abels
Professors: Abels, Ghose
Associate Professors: Freehafer, Gamba, Song
Associate Professor of Teaching: Le
Assistant Professor: Overton
Assistant Professor of Teaching: Owie
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at The University of Findlay is designed to equip the student with skills that can be directly applied in the workplace. The integrative nature of the curriculum seeks to link theory with practice, as well as address current and emerging business issues.
Mission and Goals of the Program
The mission of the Master of Business Administration program is to provide an innovative business education for life.
Students graduating from the MBA program are expected to achieve each of the College of Business’s five program goals:
Goal 1: To demonstrate qualities of leadership, professionalism and teamwork in making ethical business decisions.
Goal 2: To communicate effectively in a variety of business settings.
Goal 3: To function productively in a diverse, dynamic global economic environment.
Goal 4: To identify, analyze and solve business-related problems, as well as pursue business opportunities proactively.
Goal 5: To exhibit knowledge, skills and technical competencies appropriate to general business fields and the students' chosen MBA concentration(s).
The Core Curriculum
In the core courses students learn how business and management work and how they relate to the external environment. They are introduced to the functional activities of organizations, learn managerial skills and the use of analytical tools for decision making and have an opportunity to apply what they have learned in various settings.
Concentrations
Concentrations allow the student to individualize the program to fit his/her interests and career needs.
Concentrations are offered in the following areas: business analytics, CMA, CPA, and healthcare management. Optional second concentrations include finance, human resource management, international business, marketing and operations management.
Admission Requirements
Consideration for admission to the MBA program requires:
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work or have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in at least nine hours of graduate work or a previous master’s degree. This includes classes from all institutions attended.
- Fulfillment of prerequisite competencies.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or first-professional doctorate-degree, specifically when no baccalaureate degree was offered (e.g., PharmD. etc.); or meet the dual enrollment eligibility requirements as outlined within the College of Pharmacy.
- Submission of a completed and signed application form.
- Submission of official transcripts, which can be in the form of attested credentials from a University-recognized document verification agency, of all college-level work.
Students, whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from a University of Findlay approved English speaking university, must meet the previously listed admission conditions plus the following for full admission:
- Must have a verified international English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.5 composite score with speaking, listening and reading bands at 6.0 or above and a writing band of 6.5 and above, or an equivalent score as indicated on the University of Findlay's English Exam Admission Standards. Full admission is dependent on satisfying all admission requirements; however, students may also receive direct admission with Graduate ESL course prerequisites if no more than two bands are under the minimum.
- Provide an affidavit of financial support (original), if not an American citizen or permanent resident.
Those applicants who do not meet full admission criteria or cannot supply a verifiable English score from one of the approved tests as listed above can receive conditional admission. Upon arrival, these students are required to test in the Intensive English Language Program, and if necessary, complete coursework in English as indicated by the University of Findlay's placement exam score before starting their graduate work.
Additionally, if the applicant supplies a non-U.S. school transcript the University's Office of International Admissions and Services may require additional specific documentation. Contact the Office of International Admissions at 800-472-9502 ext. 4558 or https://www.findlay.edu/admissions/international/.
Admission Requirements for MBA-Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Concentration
Disclaimer: Enrollment into the MBA-CPA concentration does not automatically make a student eligible to apply for the uniform CPA examination. As a student, it is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the CPA examination requirements. Information for the U.S. jurisdictions can be found at: https://nasba.org/exams/cpaexam/.
Consideration for admission to the MBA-CPA Concentration program requires:
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work or have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in at least nine hours of graduate work or a previous master’s degree. This includes classes from all institutions attended.
- Fulfillment of prerequisite competencies.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or first-professional doctorate-degree, specifically when no baccalaureate degree was offered (e.g., PharmD. etc.); or meet the dual enrollment eligibility requirements as outlined within the College of Pharmacy. (Note: Eligibility to sit for uniform CPA examination requires a completed bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by CHEA or an associate’s degree or higher and an earned minimum score of 620 on the GMAT).
- Submission of a completed and signed application form.
- Submission of official transcripts, which can be in the form of attested credentials from a University-recognized document verification agency, of all college-level work.
- Have completed 30 semester hours in accounting at the undergraduate level.
Students, whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from a University of Findlay approved English speaking university, must meet the previously listed admission conditions plus the following for full admission:
- Must have a verified international English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.5 composite score with speaking, listening and reading bands at 6.0 or above and a writing band of 6.5 and above, or an equivalent score as indicated on the University of Findlay's English Exam Admission Standards. Full admission is dependent on satisfying all admission requirements; however, students may also receive direct admission with Graduate ESL course prerequisites if no more than two bands are under the minimum.
- Provide an affidavit of financial support (original), if not an American citizen or permanent resident.
Those applicants that do not meet full admission criteria or cannot supply a verifiable English score from one of the approved tests as listed above can receive conditional admission. Upon arrival, these students are required to test in the Intensive English Language Program, and if necessary, complete coursework in English as indicated by the University of Findlay's placement exam score before starting their graduate work.
Additionally, if the applicant supplies a non-U.S. school transcript the University's Office of International Admissions and Services may require additional specific documentation. Contact the Office of International Admissions at 800-472-9502 ext. 4558 or https://www.findlay.edu/admissions/international/.
Prerequisite competencies:
- Accounting: Principles of Accounting (Financial and Managerial)
- Economics: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
- Finance: Principles of Finance
- Database – a course in database management systems, preferably with SQL experience (for Business Analytics Concentration only). Students without this background can complete either:
- CSCI 503 – Database Concepts with a grade of “B” or higher
- CSCI 490 – Database Management Systems with a grade of “C” or higher
MBA Curriculum:
The student must complete a total of 11 courses (33 semester hours) to earn an MBA. No more than one course with a grade of “C+,” “C” or “C-” can be used to meet graduation requirements. A student may choose to complete the standard program of study or one of the listed specialized concentrations to receive an MBA degree.
MBA Standard Program of Study
| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 618 | Finance Management | 3 |
| MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 638 | Decision-Making in Financial Management | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
| MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| MBA 670 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2016
Specialized Concentrations
Students can choose one of the following specialized concentrations (minimum of 33 semester hours). Students must take all of the courses within the chosen concentration. Courses at the 700-level are to be taken in the student’s last semester.
Business Analytics Concentration
The student must complete a total of 13 courses (39 semester hours) to earn an MBA with a Business Analytics Concentration. Students who complete this concentration will also be awarded a certificate in data analytics.
No more than one course with a grade of “C+,” “C” or “C-” can be used to meet graduation requirements.
| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 618 | Finance Management | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
| MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| MBA 670 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
| CSCI 523 | Statistical Methods for Business Analytics | 3 |
| CSCI 590 | Data Mining for Decision Making | 3 |
| CSCI 623 | Advanced Statistical Methods of Business Analytics | 3 |
| CSCI 690 | Data Visualization and Predictive Analytics | 3 |
Effective as of 4/1/2022
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Concentration
| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 638 | Decision-Making in Financial Management | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| MBA 670 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| MBA 675 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 676 | Financial Planning, Performance and Controls | 3 |
| MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
A student with an accounting undergraduate degree may substitute MBA 670 with MBA 682
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Concentration
| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 638 | Decision-Making in Financial Management | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
| MBA 650 | Operations Management and Systems Analysis | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| MBA 700 | Business Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
A student seeking a CPA concentration must take two of the following:
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Healthcare Management Concentration
| MBA 610 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MBA 618 | Finance Management | 3 |
| MBA 620 | Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| MBA 630 | Marketing Management and Planning | 3 |
| MBA 640 | Research for Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 649 | Ethics and Legal Environment | 3 |
| MBA 665 | Management of Information and Technology | 3 |
| HCMG 600 | Managed Care | 3 |
| HCMG 610 | Healthcare Regulations and Public Policy | 3 |
| HCMG 620 | Healthcare Financial Analysis and Control | 3 |
| HCMG 700 | Healthcare Management Strategy and Implementation | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2018
MBA Optional Elective Courses
A student may take additional OPTIONAL elective courses listed below.
The elective courses are not required for earning a MBA.
| MBA 590 | Business Internship | 1 to 2 |
| MBA 633 | Special Topics in Marketing | 3 |
| MBA 673 | Special Topics in Accounting | 1 to 3 |
| MBA 683 | Special Topics in Finance | 3 |
| MBA 685 | Special Topics in Business | 1 to 3 |
| MBA 690 | Research Project | 1 to 6 |
Effective as of 7/8/2024
Optional Second Concentrations
Second concentrations are offered for students seeking additional expertise in a specific area. Taking a second concentration is OPTIONAL and not a requirement for earning a MBA. Listed below are the classes that must be taken for each second concentration.
Finance
| MBA 648 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| MBA 654 | Risk Management | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Human Resource Management
| MBA 622 | Contracts and Labor Relations | 3 |
| MBA 624 | Organizational and Human Resource Development | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
International Business
| MBA 660 | International Business | 3 |
| MBA 664 | International Trade and Marketing | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Marketing
| MBA 634 | Seminar in Marketing and Promotion | 3 |
| MBA 662 | International Marketing | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014
Operations Management
| MBA 627 | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | 3 |
| MBA 628 | ISO 9000 and Lean Manufacturing | 3 |
Effective as of 8/1/2014