Guide to. Offerings The UB/Towson MBA N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD (Admissions)

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1 Guide to MBA Offerings The UB/Towson MBA 1420 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD (Admissions) (Advising) UBTowsonMBA.com

2 PARTNERING FOR YOUR SUCCESS The University of Baltimore and Towson University have joined forces to partner for your success. The UB/Towson MBA will encourage your intellectual exploration, help you apply theory to practice, and give you the skills and resources necessary to guide you toward your professional goals. When you graduate, you will join a dynamic alumni community of 40,000 business leaders from two vibrant and distinguished business schools. University of Baltimore The University of Baltimore is a career-oriented public university that specializes in knowledge that works. The University of Baltimore was founded in 1925 as a private coeducational institution. It became a public institution in 1975, and today is part of the University System of Maryland. UB s mission is clear: to provide outstanding educational programs for professionally oriented students. Today, nearly 5,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in the Merrick School of Business, the Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts and the School of Law. More than half of the students work full or part-time. Their practical experience gives UB classes a unique quality. The Merrick School of Business has a long tradition of serving the business community. It has been delivering a quality MBA program since 1971 and today also offers Master of Science programs in accounting, finance, taxation and management information systems. The Merrick School received AACSB-International Accreditation in 1983 and enjoys an alumni network of over 25,000 successful business professionals. Towson University Founded in 1866 as Maryland s first school for training teachers, Towson University today is the state s secondlargest public university. Approximately 18,000 students are enrolled in more than 100 bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and applied professional fields. In 2006, U.S. News & World Report ranked Towson fifth in the Public Universities-Master s (North) category in its America s Best Colleges issue. Situated on a 328-acre suburban campus on the outskirts of Baltimore, Towson combines research-based learning with practical application. Its business programs are consistent with this approach. Towson first offered business and economics courses in the mid-1960s, and today the College of Business and Economics, with 2,700 majors, is the largest undergraduate business school in Maryland. Towson earned AACSB-International accreditation in business administration in 1992 and in accounting in The university s many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations provide students opportunities for research, internships, and employment. 1

3 LEVERAGE THE UB/TOWSON ADVANTAGE Do you want more from your career? The UB/Towson MBA offers you more. We offer more choices, more professors, more locations and more alumni. The UB/Towson MBA is designed to enhance the career of today s busy business professionals. Our MBA program offers many advantages not found in other Master of Business Administration programs. It is flexible and can be tailored for full-time or part-time study. It is the only regional AACSB-International accredited MBA program that offers the convenience of both on campus and online instruction. You will participate in a dynamic, collaborative learning process with classmates employed by the area s most prestigious organizations. You will also have networking opportunities with over 40,000 alumni. The MBA program provides individuals with the appropriate knowledge, professional competencies and skills to prepare them for meaningful career advancement and to contribute to their professional and lifelong learning needs. The MBA may be completed in as few as 33 credit hours and in one of 11 areas of specialization. Other benefits include: AACSB-International Accreditation You will be enrolled in not one, but two of the finest business schools in the region. Towson University and the University of Baltimore are both accredited by AACSB- International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the premier accrediting organization for degree-granting business administration and accounting programs. It is the Gold Standard for business education; less than one third of all U.S. business schools can claim this distinction. Convenience and Flexibility We provide a flexible way for students to obtain an MBA while managing the realities of work, home and other commitments. You will have the flexibility to take your courses at both of our two campuses and online: UB s midtown campus, located in the heart of Baltimore s historic Mt. Vernon cultural district, is located just off I-83, and is a short walk from Baltimore s Penn train station. Towson s campus, located in suburban Towson, is easily accessible from both I-83 and the Baltimore Beltway (I-695). Online classes offer the ultimate in convenience and mobility. Take some of your classes online and some in the classroom. Online Learning The UB/Towson MBA offers the region s only AACSB- International accredited webmba, an innovative program offering convenient, high-quality distance education. You can learn anywhere, at any time. Dedicated Faculty You will have the benefit of being taught by experienced professors from two universities, not one, with strong credentials in their fields. Dedicated faculty members offer students a collaborative learning environment and an innovative, relevant, and quality curriculum providing real world learning inside and outside of the classroom. Enhanced Networking With over 35 years of experience in educating successful business professionals, you will have access to an alumni network of over 40,000 graduates, increasing your networking opportunities. Both institutions are known for their dynamic partnerships throughout the business community and the State of Maryland. 2

4 EXPERIENCE THE UB/TOWSON DIFFERENCE In today s dynamic marketplace, successful managers must be innovative and entrepreneurial, combining a general knowledge of business functions with specific skills in their area of responsibility. The UB/Towson MBA provides students with expertise and proficiency in the following areas. Functional tools and concepts Our graduates use major concepts and functional tools from various disciplines, including accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing and management information systems. Leadership Our graduates demonstrate the ability to articulate insightful visions in an ethical manner, and to involve and engage others in cultivating and advancing action toward those views. Teamwork Our graduates demonstrate the capability to form and function in emergent teams that value and respect clear purpose and roles, diversity, shared leadership, a commitment to common principles, dialogue and open communication, consensus decisions, and active participation. Ethics Our graduates demonstrate a commitment to morality, integrity, authenticity and developing their own emotional intelligence and wisdom. They understand the difference between legality and morality, and act in ways that satisfy both. Communications Our graduates demonstrate the ability to express clear thinking in written, oral and non-verbal communications, engage human ingenuity in an organization, encourage dialogue and listening, and cultivate fresh opportunities. Environmental Awareness Our graduates demonstrate an understanding of domestic, international, technological, and economic business environment and trends, and the knowledge necessary to appraise regulatory and ethical considerations in domestic, global and diversity issues. Problem Solving Our graduates identify and articulate problems and apply analytical, creative, synthesizing and evaluative skills and technology in dealing with those problems. They recognize their current paradigms and beliefs to ensure that they do not impair problem solving. 3

5 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM The hallmark of the UB/Towson MBA is flexibility in delivering high-quality educational experiences. The mission of the program is simple: to make excellence accessible. The UB/Towson MBA is delivered on your time. Our accomplished faculty understands that you have work, family and other commitments beyond the classroom. They respect these realities while never compromising quality. You can work with our advisors to create the best schedule for your needs. Graduate business courses are offered year round, through evening, Saturday and online classes. The UB/Towson MBA offers 11 areas of specialization and six dual-degree programs: DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The UB/Towson MBA may be completed in as few as 33 credit hours or in as many as 51 credit hours depending on your undergraduate studies. The program consists of 18 credits of fundamental courses, 21 credits of integrated core courses, and 12 credits of elective courses. Business fundamental courses are waived if you have graduated within the last five years from an AACSB- International accredited school with a bachelor s degree in business and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Fundamental Courses (18 credits) ACCT 504 Introduction to Accounting ECON 504 Economics FIN 504 Financial MGMT 506 Operations MKTG 504 Marketing OPRE 504 Business Statistics Integrated Core Courses (21 credits) MGMT 600 Leading with Integrity ACCT 640 Accounting for Managerial Decisions ECON 640 Global and Domestic Business Environment FIN 640 Financial Analysis and Strategy INSS 640 Information Systems in Business MKTG 640 Strategic Marketing MGMT 700 Strategic Electives (12 credits) Students may choose any four elective classes from among 600 and 700-level courses in a wide range of business disciplines to stimulate their intellectual curiosity or match their career goals. To address a specific business interest, students may earn their degree in one of the following eleven areas of specialization: SPECIALIZATIONS Business Security Entrepreneurship Finance Global E-Commerce Health Care Human Resource International Business Leadership and Organizational Learning Information Systems Marketing Sport DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS: The UB/Towson MBA, in conjunction with other local universities, offers several dual-degree programs targeted to the managerial needs of professionals in selected industries. For more information, please consult an MBA Advisor. M.B.A./J.D. with the University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Maryland School of Law M.B.A./M.S. in Nursing with the University of Maryland School of Nursing M.B.A./Ph.D. in Nursing with the University of Maryland School of Nursing M.B.A./Pharm.D. with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy M.B.A./M.A. in Jewish Communal Service with Baltimore Hebrew University M.B.A./MAJE in Jewish Education with Baltimore Hebrew University 4

6 CHOOSE YOUR SPECIALIZATION BUSINESS SECURITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINANCE This specialization is designed to meet business security and protection requirements in a changing world. Courses will include: INSS 740 Introduction to Security MGMT 770 Planning, Prevention and Risk Elective Courses (choose two): INSS 742 Data Mining for Strategic Advantage INSS 741 Information Security ACCT 601 Forensic Accounting Principles INSS 784 Project LAW 875 Cyberspace Law Seminar The entrepreneurship specialization prepares students to start and manage all types of ventures. As part of this specialization, students can partner with high-technology inventors to work on real-life products. Courses stress creativity, feasibility analysis, marketing, financing and intellectual property. MGMT 760 Organizational Creativity, Change and Entrepreneurship MKTG 762 Market Opportunity Analysis FIN 770 Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital Elective Courses (choose one): MGMT 710 Human Resource and Compensation MGMT 731 Leadership Seminar MGMT 732 Leadership: Self- Organization in the Firm MGMT 795 Entrepreneurship Practicum MGMT 797 Social Enterprise The finance specialization offers students opportunities to learn about the financial management of a business, valuing investments in securities and other assets, and the general structure and functioning of financial institutions and markets. After completing FIN Advanced Financial, students can choose courses enabling them to focus on corporate finance, investment management, financial institutions or general finance. Required Course: FIN 705 Advanced Financial Elective Courses (choose three): ECON 650 Bus. Economics & Forecasting FIN 704 Bank FIN 715 Investment Analysis FIN 720 International Financial FIN 725 Risk FIN 730 Fixed Income Securities FIN 735 Financial Modeling FIN 745 Derivative Instruments FIN 750 Real Estate Investment FIN 770 Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital FIN 780 Corporate Restructuring FIN 797 Special Topics 5

7 GLOBAL E-COMMERCE Students choosing a specialization in global e-commerce will gain a sound understanding of how electronic commerce impacts the way businesses interact with customers, each other, resources, employees and markets. Additionally, students will gain an appreciation of the basic tools used to manage Web-based activity. INSS 765 E-Commerce Technologies and Applications INSS 701 Internet Development for Business Elective Courses (choose two): MGMT 797 Managerial Challenges of Global E-Commerce PBDS 720 The Digital Economy LAW 875 Cyberspace Law Seminar HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT This specialization allows health care professionals to advance their careers by strengthening their credentials as health care managers, administrators and consultants. The health care management specialization provides a sound basis in the latest business practices and leadership skills. Elective Courses (choose four)*: ECON 765 The Health Services System HSMG 630 Legal Environment of Health Care HSMG 650 Quantitative Methods for Decisions in Health Services HSMG 691 Health Planning and Program Evaluation HMSG 697 Health Insurance and Pre-Paid Health Care PUAD 750 Health Care System, Organization and PUAD 751 Policy Issues in Health Care PUAD 752 Special Topics in Public Health Administration PUAD 755 Health Administration PUAD 756 Managed Care Administration PUAD 757 Strategic for Health Care * Other pertinent health care management courses may be available. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT This specialization is designed for students who wish to focus on the selection, motivation and development of human resources in business, government and nonprofit organizations. Building on a broad understanding of human resources, students will study the field from the point of view of the managerial decision-maker. MGMT 710 Human Resource and Compensation MGMT 712 Employment Law and the Human Resource Manager Elective Courses (choose two): MGMT 650 Research for Strategic Human Resource Decisions MGMT 725 Labor Relations and Conflict MGMT 731 Leadership Seminar MGMT 732 Leadership: Self- Organization in the Firm MGMT 780 International 6

8 CHOOSE YOUR SPECIALIZATION INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS This specialization develops managers and business leaders for rewarding careers in international businesses, government agencies and multicultural organizations. Students gain a theoretical basis for understanding key aspects of international management as applied to both small companies and multinational corporations. Courses emphasize human relations skills, such as cross-cultural communications and negotiations, and technical skills such as those required for the strategic operation of global organizations. MGMT 780 International MGMT 781 International Business Strategy Elective Courses (choose two): FIN 720 International Financial INSS 765 E-Commerce Technologies and Applications MGMT 757 E-Commerce and Supply Chain MKTG 760 Global Marketing MGMT 796 Global Business Practicum LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING This specialization complements the cross-functional courses of the UB/ Towson MBA program. The three required courses contain timeless ideas influencing how students view leadership, management and professional development. Courses provide a unique perspective on leadership including theory, essential skills, an understanding of evolving organizational forms, and organizational learning and transformation. MGMT 730 Leadership, Learning and Change MGMT 731 Leadership Seminar MGMT 732 Leadership: Self- Organization in the Firm Elective Courses (choose one): MGMT 710 Human Resource and Compensation MGMT 760 Organizational Creativity, Change and Entrepreneurship MKTG 760 Global Marketing MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS The MIS specialization is designed to help develop business managers who understand the strategic value of IT, and who can conceptualize and utilize IT solutions to business problems. The program provides a broad exposure to the IT concepts and functions found in most commercial organizations today. INSS 650 Telecommunications INSS 651 Database Systems INSS 671 Systems Analysis and Design Elective Courses (choose one): INSS 701 Internet Development INSS 737 Strategic of Information Technology INSS 738 Advanced Database Systems INSS 739 Systems Architecture INSS 751 Operating Systems INSS 752 Web Sever and CGI Programming INSS 753 Internet and Network Security INSS 765 E-Commerce Technologies and Applications INSS 784 Project MGMT 757 Electronic Commerce and Supply Chain 7

9 MARKETING This specialization provides knowledge of applications and in-depth analysis in preparation for careers in marketing management, product management, strategic planning and marketing entrepreneurship. The expertise and skills acquired are designed for lifelong value in domestic or international marketing. MKTG 760 Global Marketing MKTG 780 Market Information and Research Elective Courses (choose two): MKTG 745 Strategic Sport Marketing MGMT 757 E-Commerce and Supply Chain MGMT 780 International MKTG 796 Marketing Practicum MKTG 762 Market Opportunity Analysis SPORT MANAGEMENT (Forthcoming) This specialization is designed to meet the growing demand for professional business managers in professional sports. It is currently in development but may include courses in the following areas: Strategic Sport Marketing Sport & Global Capitalism Sport & Social Issues Sports Economics Sport Law & Risk Facility & Event Sport Internship Special Topics in Sport 8

10 ACCELERATE YOUR MBA You may be eligible to complete your MBA in a few as 11 courses. If you have earned an undergraduate business or accounting degree from an AACSB-accredited business school or equivalent within the last five years you may be eligible for course waivers. Similarly, those who have a comparable amount of related coursework and possess significant business experience may be eligible for waiver exams as determined on a case-by-case basis. WAIVER OF FUNDAMENTAL COURSES The business fundamental courses are waived if you have earned a bachelor s degree in business or accounting from an AACSB- International accredited school within the last five years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Otherwise, you must have a grade of B or better in individual undergraduate equivalent courses completed within the last five years. Undergraduate course equivalents are provided below. Final determination is made by the program advisor. MBA Fundamental Courses ACCT 504: Introduction to Accounting ECON 504: Economics FIN 504: Financial MGMT 506: Operations MKTG 504: Marketing OPRE 504: Business Statistics Undergraduate Course Equivalents Principles of Accounting I and II (3 credits each) Microeconomic Principles and Macroeconomics Principles (3 credits each) Principles of Financial Principles of Operations / Production Principles of Marketing Statistics for Business WAIVER EXAMS Prior to your second semester, you may also take a waiver exam for any business fundamental course not satisfied by the waiver policy. Transfer policy A maximum number of six graduate credits may be transferred from previous study at another AACSB-International accredited university to satisfy credits beyond the business fundamentals (500 level courses). Graduate courses considered for transfer must have grades of B or higher. Courses must have been completed in a degree that is less than five years old or as an individual course within the past five years. Faculty must approve transfer courses. 9

11 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Go online now (UBTowsonMBA.com) and begin your MBA journey. You are encouraged to apply early. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Admission is offered Fall, Spring and Summer. Please send required admission materials to: Here s what you need to know about applying. The UB/Towson MBA Office of Admissions 1420 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD Application: Complete your application. Questions about the application should be directed to the Office of Admissions ( ). Personal Statement: Detail your reasons for seeking an MBA, your short-and long-term professional and personal goals, and how you think the UB/Towson MBA will help you achieve them. Provide any additional information highlighting unique aspects of your candidacy to the Admissions Committee. Please limit statement to 1,000 words. Transcripts: Submit two copies of official transcripts from all institutions attended. Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters of recommendation addressing your abilities to successfully complete a graduate business program, and indicating what contributions you can make to the UB/Towson MBA. GMAT: Send official copies of your Graduate Admissions Test (GMAT) score. When requesting GMAT scores, please use UB s program C.E.E.B. code DDP-XC- 03. Visit the official GMAT website ( for more information. Graduate Admissions Test (GMAT) Waiver In order to qualify for GMAT waiver consideration a student must have an advanced degree, or the combination of an undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 or higher and five years or more of significant managerial experience. A personal interview with a UB/Towson MBA advisor and a letter from your direct supervisor indicating managerial experience may be required. Resume: Provide a current resume or list detailing employment history (including dates, titles, organizational responsibilities, professional memberships and voluntary memberships). International Documents: Submit supplemental documents if you are an international student needing a VISA. In addition, if you earned your degree(s) at a non-u.s. university, you should arrange for a course-by course evaluation report by a U.S. credential evaluation service of your foreign transcripts. If you are a nonnative English speaker who did not earn a degree at a U.S. university, you are required to submit a copy of your Test of Language as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report. For additional information, visit the International Services Office page at FIND OUT MORE Call us at or mba@towson.ubalt.edu to learn more about this innovative program. To schedule an appointment with an MBA advisor please call Please note that the information in this brochure is subject to change. Visit our website at UBTowsonMBA.com for the most current program information and admission policies. 10

12 The UB/Towson MBA 1420 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD (Admissions) (Advising) UBTowsonMBA.com