Master of Business Administration Management and Leadership

(HEGIS 0506)

In current usage, general management has a dual meaning. In the more abstract sense it refers to those principles of management which underlie the practice of any organization. In the more specific sense, however, general management refers to the direction of the several management functions of specialties. Thus, a divisional manager may be responsible for the control of marketing, finance, industrial relations and so forth.

The 36-credit MBA Program in General Management emphasizes both aspects. There is a rich body of speculative and research literature in managerial theory. Training in this theory offers an excellent preparation for a student who plans to specialize in one area of business after graduation. General management in the specific sense of functional supervision is of value for students who are making their careers in small-or medium-sized businesses throughout the region and who must carry out more than one managerial function during the course of their working day.

I. Core Courses Required 18 credits
ACC 6241 Managerial Accounting - or
ACC 6242* Governmental and Non Profit Accounting  
CIS 6261 Information Technology for Managers
MGT 6204 Excellence in Organizations: Behavior, Leadership and Quality
MGT 6233 Quantitative Methods in Business
FIN 6212 Financial Management
MKT 6252 Marketing Management
* Students planning to sit for the NY CPA examination are required to take ACC 6242, rather than ACC 6241

II. General Management Major Requirements 12 credits
Twelve (12) credit hours in any level 6300 MGT, ACC, FIN, or MKT courses.

III. Capstone Requirements (select one from the following) 6 credits
MGT 6392/6393 Internship or  
MGT 6394 Global Business Strategy or  
MGT 6395/6396 Management Consulting Experience or  
MGT 6397/6398 Thesis  

Program Total: 36 credits