Concentration Areas
A concentration area consists of 9 credit hours of specialized coursework providing students with deeper expertise in a targeted area, enhancing career opportunities and aligning their education with industry needs. Available concentration areas include:
Accounting
An accounting concentration in the MBA develops skills in areas such as cost management, budgeting, financial reporting, and business analysis. Graduates gain the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make profit-maximizing decisions. Learners can tailor their studies with courses in taxation, financial accounting, or managerial accounting. Focusing on managerial accounting also provides strong preparation for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential, a highly marketable qualification for diverse financial and operational roles.
Agric Business
An agriculture business concentration within the MBA combines traditional business education with specialized knowledge of the agricultural industry. Students learn about sustainable practices, supply chain management, and agribusiness finance, gaining the skills to navigate markets, policies, and regulations. This concentration prepares graduates for leadership roles in the dynamic field of agriculture.
Business Analytics
The Business Analytics concentration in the MBA prepares students to apply analytics to solve complex business problems. It builds on statistical analysis, forecasting, and information systems, with specialized courses in big data, predictive modeling, data mining, and visualization. Graduates gain the skills to make data-driven decisions, improve efficiency, and leverage analytics for strategic advantage in today鈥檚 competitive business environment.
Corporate Security
The Corporate Security concentration in the MBA equips students with skills to manage organizational risk, protect assets, and ensure business continuity. Students learn about cybersecurity, risk assessment, crisis management, and regulatory compliance. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles that safeguard organizations from physical, digital, and operational threats.
Economics
The MBA Economics concentration equips students with tools for critical analysis and clear communication of complex concepts. Building on Economics for Managers, students explore market forces, consumer behavior, and resource allocation through specialized courses in areas like behavioral economics, monetary policy, and strategic interaction. This concentration prepares graduates to make decisions with an economist鈥檚 mindset, ideal for roles as senior managers and business analysts.
Finance
The Finance concentration within our MBA program offers a comprehensive exploration of key financial principles and practices, with a focus on specialized areas such as real estate finance, portfolio management, security analysis, and risk management. Through a blend of theoretical instruction, practical applications, and experiential learning opportunities, students develop the analytical skills and strategic acumen necessary to excel in a variety of finance-related roles.
Health Services Administration
The Health Services Administration concentration provides specialized knowledge in healthcare management, including policies, organizational administration, legal considerations, and industry challenges. Graduates are prepared for careers in hospital administration, healthcare consulting, or pharmaceutical management, equipping them to take on leadership roles in a growing and complex healthcare sector.
Human Resource Management
The HRM concentration equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage human capital effectively. Coursework covers staffing, legal compliance, international HRM, organizational development, and leadership, with options for internships or independent projects. Recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the program prepares graduates for professional certifications and offers opportunities to engage with HR professionals through the award-winning SHRM student chapter.
Information Systems
The Information Systems concentration prepares MBA students to leverage and manage technology for strategic advantage. Coursework covers IT innovation, business intelligence, digital transformation, data management, and project management through practical case studies. Graduates are equipped for careers as IT managers, senior business analysts, IT project managers, or chief information officers.
International Business
The International Business concentration equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage operations in a global environment. Coursework covers international trade, global marketing, financial and foreign exchange management, multinational accounting, human resource practices, and strategic management, preparing graduates to navigate complex international business challenges.
Management
The Management concentration develops skills in leadership, strategic decision-making, and organizational dynamics. Coursework in organizational behavior, operations management, and leadership equips students to lead teams, solve complex business problems, and drive innovation across industries.
Marketing
The Marketing concentration equips MBA students with skills for strategic, market-based decision-making in a competitive and global business environment. Coursework covers mobile marketing, pricing, CRM, direct and interactive marketing, and international marketing, with options for internships and independent projects. The curriculum incorporates industry micro-credentials, simulations, and practical applications to prepare students for real-world marketing challenges.
Supply Chain Management
The Supply Chain Management concentration prepares MBA students for global management roles in sourcing, production, logistics, inventory, risk, and operations. Coursework combines core classes, electives, and experiential learning such as internships, industry engagement, and certifications. The program works closely with industry partners to ensure students gain current, practical knowledge aligned with evolving technology and supply chain trends.
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