Business Administration (MBA) - Concentrations
MBA concentrations are available to students wishing to specialize in one of the following areas. Students are not required to select a concentration. More than one concentration may be earned. Concentrations are awarded at the time of graduation.
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The MBA with an Accounting concentration is designed to give professionals in accounting an understanding of concepts and skills essential in today's accounting practices. The demand for CPAs and all accountants continues to increase, especially for those who hold advanced accounting degrees. Accounting consistently has been a highly employable field. This has been enhanced by structural changes in recent years such as the Federal Sarbanes- Oxley Act and increased recognition of other certifications such as Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA).
In order to complete the courses in the accounting concentration, students will need to have completed the equivalent of two semesters of intermediate level financial accounting and one semester of intermediate level managerial accounting (those courses are numbered 320, 321, and 322 at UM-Flint).
In addition to foundation and core courses, students intending to concentrate in CIS should complete the following course work:
Required
MGT 527: Seminar in Professional Accountancy
MGT 528: Seminar in Management Accounting
Electives – choose one course from:
MGT 522: Advanced Federal Income Taxation Theory and Research
MGT 523: Advanced Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Reporting
MGT 525: Advanced Financial Reporting
MGT 567: Financial Statement Analysis
PUB 523: Accounting in Governmental and Nonprofit Organizations
The MBA with a Computer Information Systems (CIS) concentration is designed to give professionals in the information system industry an understanding of concepts and skills essential in effectively managing their organizations. It focuses on contemporary issues in CIS and the information technology (IT) industry.
In addition to foundation and core courses, students intending to concentrate in CIS should complete the following course work:
Electives – Choose three courses from:
CIS 520 – Advanced Information Systems
CIS 530 – Information Storage and Retrieval
CSC 549 – Computer Ethics and Security
CIS 550 – Decision Support Systems
CSC 580 – Advanced Software Engineering
The MBA with a Finance concentration is designed to prepare students for positions which demand graduates with a finance background and assist MBA students to prepare for professional finance certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), the Federal Financial Management Certificate Program (FFMCP), and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
In addition to foundation and core courses, students intending to concentrate in CIS should complete the following course work:
Electives – choose three courses from:
MGT 562: Advanced Corporate Finance: Application and Financial Strategy
MGT 564: Investments Analysis and Portfolio Management
MGT 565: Financial Engineering and Risk Management
MGT 566: International and Global Financial Management
MGT 567: Financial Statement Analysis
MGT 568: Financial Markets and Institutions
The MBA with Health Care Management concentration is designed to give professionals in the health care industry an understanding of concepts and skills essential in effectively managing health care organizations. It focuses on contemporary issues on health care administration and the health policy in the U.S. The required courses are taught by full-time faculty in the School of Health Professions and Studies. Elective courses within this concentration are taught by leading business professionals in the health care industry.
In addition to foundation and core courses, students intending to concentrate in CIS should complete the following course work:
Electives – choose three courses from:
HCR 505 - Health Policy
HCR 509 - Health Care Strategic Planning
HCR 525 - Contemporary Issues in Health Care Management
HCR 577 - Financial Management in Health Care
Students who do not have experience/background in health care management are encouraged to take HCR 505 and HCR 525, as well as HCR 509 or HCR 577.
The MBA with an International Business concentration allows students to learn about the international economy and its impact on various key industries, international financial market systems and corporate financial strategies, and the latest theories in applying marketing science in the international business arena. Students completing an MBA with an International Business concentration will be more attractive to potential employers operating in the global marketplace.
In addition to foundation and core courses, students intending to concentrate in CIS should complete the following course work:
Required
MGT 536: International Marketing
MGT 566: International and Global Financial Management
Electives – choose one course from:
MGT 580: Special Topics in International Business Study Abroard
ECN 566: The Global Economy
Lean Manufacturing (Kettering University)
The MBA with Lean Manufacturing concentration is designed to educate MBA students on different aspects of lean manufacturing processes. These include design of integrated production systems, design of standardized work using engineering methods and applied ergonomic and human factors, competitive issues facing the automotive supply chain, and planning and implementing quality systems. Students holding this degree will be more attractive to potential employers in this industry. Courses in the concentration area are offered by Kettering University's experienced faculty in this area.
In addition to foundation and core courses, students intending to concentrate in CIS should complete the following course work:
Required
MFGO 633: Lean Production Systems
MFGO 635: Work Analysis for Lean Production Applications
MFGO 637: Quality Systems for Zero Defects
The MBA with a Marketing concentration is designed to give professionals in the marketing industry an in-depth understanding of concepts and skills essential in marketing and branding. It focuses on contemporary issues and prepares students for global strategic marketing and management positions.
In addition to foundation and core courses, students intending to concentrate in CIS should complete the following course work:
Electives – Choose three courses from:
MGT 532 – Marketing Strategy
MGT 533 – Advanced Consumer Behavior
MGT 534 – Integrated Marketing Communications
MGT 535 – Brand Strategy
MGT 536 – International and Global Marketing Management
MGT 537 – Technology Mediated Marketing Applications
The MBA with an Organizational Leadership concentration will be valuable to students who are choosing a position in general management or leadership or who are seeking to improve their management and leadership skills. This concentration focuses on leadership issues from a variety of perspectives. Specifically, it addresses innovation and entrepreneurship, explores organizational change, examines contemporary issues in leadership, and analyzes the most effective ways to recruit, choose, train, place, and develop human resources in organizations.
In addition to foundation and core courses, students intending to concentrate in CIS should complete the following course work:
Required
MGT 549: Contemporary Issues in Leadership
Electives – choose twocourses from:
MGT 542: Strategic Human Resources
MGT 545: Entrepreneurship
MGT 573: Topics in Quality Management
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