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Description
The Master of Business Administration program will prepare today's managers to become tomorrow's leaders. Our curriculum is designed to help those with a minimum of three years of managerial experience reach their highest potential in the corporate environment.

The educational goal of the program is to provide a practical yet theoretically sound approach to the study of business administration. The curriculum - focusing on ethical business practices, case-based course design, and the integration of academic study and practical experience - employs the latest in technology and teaching methodology specifically designed for the adult learner.

The program consists of 10 three-credit courses, totaling 30 credits. Courses are offered in eight-week sessions, and each course meets once a week for four hours throughout the session. Six (6) regular sessions will be offered during the course of a year with opportunities to earn additional credits through participation in periodic intensive sessions and other innovative nontraditional formats.

Due to the accelerated format of this program, students should expect to spend a minimum of 20 hours outside of class preparing for each class meeting. In addition, students come to the first class having already prepared the first assignment.

Students may enter the program at the beginning of any eight-week session; however, MBA Capstone (MGT-591) must be the last course taken. While a maximum period of three years is allowed for degree completion, the degree may be completed in just 18 months.

Participants will find the program fast-paced and academically challenging. In addition to the classroom learning experience, there are opportunities for corporate visits, both locally and overseas, as well as interaction with area business leaders. Opportunities for individual research, in the form of independent work, will be available to exceptional students.

Program Highlights:

:: Holy Family University's MBA is designed for working adult professionals, with a minimum of three years management experience.

:: Classes are offered at Woodhaven, Newtown, or South Philadelphia.

:: Program may be completed in 18 months, or you may take up to three years to finish all course work by exercising the "step-in - step-out" flexibility option.

:: All classes are taught by experienced facilitators who have business experience.

:: Small class size allows for interaction with facilitators and peers.

:: Individualized advising tailored to your unique needs.

:: Special events for graduate students, including networking opportunities with alumni.

:: Hybrid MBA (mostly online with two full-day Saturdays in class per eight-week session)

Program Requirements
Completion of all 10 courses (30 credits) is necessary in order to earn the Master of Business Administration focusing on leadership.
MGT 500 - Case Studies in Management (3 credits)
MGT 511 - Financial Decision Making (3 credits)
MGT 521 - Marketing Management (3 credits)
MGT 531 - Ethical & Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
MGT 541 - Leadership & Change Management (3 credits)
MGT 551 - Operations Analysis (3 credits)
MGT 561 - Innovation & Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
MGT 571 - Managing Technology (3 credits)
MGT 581 - Global Strategies (3 credits)
Or
ADM 520 Global Seminar (3 credits)
MGT 591 - MBA Capstone (3 credits)

Finance Concentration
The Finance concentration provides a comprehensive understanding of the financial decision-making process and offers insight into investment banking and critical issues in the development of policy in financial institutions. The finance courses focus on financial issues with respect to corporations and other profit-making institutions as well as issues related to investment banking and the management of financial institutions.
MGT 500 - Case Studies in Management (3 credits)
MGT 511 - Financial Decision Making (3 credits)
FIN 503 - Policy Making in Financial Institutions
MGT 531 - Ethical & Legal Environment of Business (3 credits)
MGT 541 - Leadership & Change Management (3 credits)
FIN 502 - Mergers & Acquisitions
MGT 561 - Innovation & Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
FIN 501 - Investment Banking
MGT 581 - Global Strategies (3 credits)
Or
ADM 520 Global Seminar (3 credits)
MGT 591 - MBA Capstone (3 credits)

Health Care Administration Concentration
The concentration in Health Care Administration will focus on skills relevant to the current health care environment, including management concepts and process, resource allocation, risk management and financing. Careers open to students in the health care program include Health and Social Service Managers, Directors of Finance, Health and Safety Managers, Health Care Administration, Health Care Service Managers and Health Center Managers to name a few.
HCA 500 - Health Care Management Organization & Design
HCA 511 - Financial Aspects of Health Care Administration
MGT 521 - Marketing Management
HCA 531 - Ethical & Legal Issues in Health Care
MGT 541 - Leadership & Change Management
HCA 551 - Health Care Operations Management
HCA 561 - Strategic Management & Planning for the Health Care Organization
MGT 571 - Managing Technology
MGT 581 - Global Strategies (3 credits)
Or
ADM 520 Global Seminar (3 credits)
MGT 591 - MBA Capstone (3 credits)

Admissions

:: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year institution, with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

:: Official transcripts from all institutions attended

:: A seven hundred and fifty word essay on the definition of Leadership in today's workplace

:: A current resume showing three years managerial experience (either people or projects)

:: Satisfactory GMAT score, or GMAT waiver

:: A personal interview

:: Completed application form and $50 non-refundable application fee

Students must show competency at the undergraduate level in:
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Business/Corporate Finance
Business Statistics
Marketing

Competency may be demonstrated through undergraduate coursework, related work experience, standardized tests, or other acceptable proof of knowledge. Students lacking this competency may need to take an undergraduate accelerated course at Holy Family University to fulfill this requirement.

Contact Us
For information on the Accelerated MBA Program, please call us at 267-341-5030, email us at acclearn@holyfamily.edu or visit the Extended Learning Office at Holy Family University—Woodhaven at 1311 Bristol Pike in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.



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