May 02, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Strategic, M.B.A. - STEM Tracks


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Preamble: The Strategic MBA with STEM track is a 36-42 hour MBA program (6 hours foundation, 27 hours core, and 9 hours concentration) with curriculum emphasis on leadership and strategic decision making, with a concentration in a STEM field.

Mission: The mission of the Strategic MBA program is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage organizations in a dynamic environment by offering an integrated curriculum that blends theoretical concepts with practical applications.

Strategic MBA graduates will be able to:

  • Analyze business operations and processes;
  • Analyze changes in the business environment to develop strategies that respond to emerging opportunities and threats;
  • Apply leadership skills to work effectively with individuals and teams in organizational situations; and
  • Apply cross-functional approaches to organizational issues.

Degree Requirements


The following courses are required for attaining the Master of Business Administration degree. Courses are listed in the recommended completion order.

Required Academic Concentration (9 hours)


Choose one of the following:

Artificial Intelligence


Biomedical Sciences


Computer Information Systems


Cyber Security


Data Science


Total Program Requirements


Foundation Courses*          6 hours
Core Requirements           27 hours
Required Concentration    9 hours
Total                                  36-42 hours

*Students who do not have sufficient background in Statistics/Analytics will be required to take BUSI 6A02  as a foundation course. Students who do not have a sufficient background in Accounting will be required to take ACCT 6A01  as a foundation course. Students who do not have a sufficient background in Economics will be required to take ECON 6A01  as a foundation course.

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