American MBA programmes
The primary objective of this unique program is to jointly deliver a world class MBA, under a joint arrangement where students complete a specific number of courses online utilizing NAU's robust e-learning infrastructure with affiliate facilitators in each course. This is in conjunction with the requirements of the local program (via traditional classroom instruction from the local university).
The Best of Both Worlds IDPTM program has been especially attractive to international students due to high costs associated with typical residencies in the United States, as well as student immigration issues. Because of the joint arrangement, NAU is able to offer the Best of Both Worlds IDPTM program with tremendous savings over the cost of programs in the U.S.
National American University's "Best of Both Worlds-IDP" combines the modern technology of the Internet with traditional classroom instruction. The result provides students with an unsurpassed learning environment, fully utilizing the "best" of both on-site and on-line instruction. National American University excels among fully accredited universities in the United States offering an enhanced learning environment utilizing web based courses, for earning an American degree.
Description of the Program
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide students with an innovative curriculum that includes both the traditional MBA content areas as well as the rapidly changing skills needed for effective leadership and management.
The Mission of the Program
The mission of the career-oriented Master of Business Administration program at National American University is to provide a blended learning environment where students can explore the global perspective of the business environment while learning to make regionally relevant decisions for their organization.
The Aims of the Program
The goals of the National American University MBA Program is to:
- Provide business students with a thorough understanding of theory and application related to the business environment so that they can collect and analyze data, formulate analytically sound decisions and understand their likely consequences.
- Provide students with graduate level knowledge and skills in current technology application for use in communication, data collection/analysis and solving business problems.
- Involve students in leadership development through participation in classroom and professional activities.
- Foster an interest by students for involvement in student and professional organizations.
- Provide students with an understanding of professional ethics and its application to the business environment.
- Prepare students for future middle and upper management positions in business, non-profit and government organizations.
- Develop a high level of proficiency in verbal and written communication skills required of middle and upper management positions.
- Provide students with opportunities to develop their awareness of the global business environment and to understand how diversity can impact business decisions.
- Measure key student learning outcomes continuously and identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
The Structure of the Program
In addition to graduate courses, each student is expected to enter the program with a specific education and knowledge base as outlined by the foundation courses. The student advisor will assist the student in assessing whether he/she has met the prerequisite course requirements to be fully admitted to the program or needs to complete additional coursework prior to full admittance. It is not necessary that all foundation courses be completed prior to enrolling in graduate courses. However, certain foundation courses must be completed prior to enrolling in individual graduate core classes. In addition, the MBA program requires that students be proficient in the use of computers and of application software. The student is encouraged to discuss their level of computer proficiency with their academic advisor prior to starting the program. After completing the core courses, students complete three graduate elective courses.
Foundation Courses (for graduates of non-Business degree programs as necessary)
- NYC-BU5100 Foundations of Accounting
- NYC-BU5300 Foundations of Business Statistics
- NYC-BU5400 Foundations of Economics
- NYC-BU5500 Foundations of Finance
- NYC-BU5600 Foundations of Management and Marketing
- NYC-BU5700 Business Research and Writing for Graduate Study
Core Courses
- AC6550 Managerial Accounting
- CI6400 Information Technology for Strategic Advantage
- EC6150 Managerial Economics
- FN6350 Financial Management
- MA6600 Quantitative Methods for Management Decisions
- MG6500 Marketing Administration
- MT6010 Executive Seminar I (required for online students)
- MT6020 Executive Seminar II (required for online students)
- MT6200 Leading the Organization I:
- Communication, Culture, and Change
- MT6250 Leading the Organization II:
- Productivity, Process, and Programs
- MT6650 Administrative Policy
Elective Courses
- NYC-MITC05 Electronic Commerce
- NYC-MGKM02 Knowledge Management
- NYC-MGGB02 Global Business Management
The Outcomes of the Program
Graduate students will:
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge of accounting, marketing, management information systems, organizational behavior, finance, economics, operations management and quantitative analysis.
- Demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze information and data in order to formulate analytically sound decisions and understand their likely consequences.
- Demonstrate the verbal and written communication skills required of executive level employees.
- Identify and manage ethical issues and multicultural diversity issues.
- Evaluate the actions of an organization operating in the global business environment.
Modes of Delivery
One of the many benefits of this MBA program is the diversity of delivery formats available to students. We have combined our best practices in online and on-site course design to provide students with the advantages of both systems:
- Asynchronous Web Content: web - based format using NAU's WebCT(TM) software.
- Synchronous Internet-Based Lecture and Discussion: In addition to WebCT(TM), NAU also uses Interwise(TM) that allows instructors to present multimedia lectures in real-time over the Internet. Students need only access to the Internet with a 28.8k connection to take part in these lectures.
- On-Campus Support: in-class teaching which provides an active learning environment where students can benefit from the experiences of qualified instructors, business leaders, and their peers.
Assessment and Requirements
Consistent with NAU and NYC educational philosophy, every student on the program shall participate in periodic assessment evaluations as a requirement for graduation in order for the university to measure and improve student learning outcomes and student services. A variety of academic and institutional assessment methods are used and may include examinations, competency checklists, portfolio assignments or survey participation.
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