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Business, Master of Arts (MAB)

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Business is designed specifically to help students develop a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of core business functions and be able to apply this understanding effectively in various business settings and engagements related to their area of expertise or their entrepreneurial pursuits.

Students master theoretical foundations as context by which solutions and practical applications to variety of business situations can be implemented; leverage creative and innovative thinking in order to apply diverse solutions that address their needs as either a corporate manager or small business owner; achieve aptitude in relevant business skills to be capable and confident enough to interact intelligently in business environments, by drawing upon the principles learned.

The MAB consists of 10-11 courses for 30-33 semester credit hours, depending on prior coursework. The MAB degree requires a minimum of 18 semester credit hours in residence at Walsh.

Program Requirements

MAB Foundation Course

MGT 502FOUNDATIONS FOR BUS SUCCESS

3

MAB Core Courses

ACC 513ACCOUNTING PRACTICES

3
BL 515BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS

3
COM 525APPLIED ORGANIZATIONAL COM

3
FIN 516FIN BUDGETING & FORECASTING

3
IT 535IT & INNOVATION

3
MGT 503HR MGT & ORG BEHAVIOR

3
MGT 539PROJECT & PROGRAM MGMT

3
MGT 540STRAT PLAN FOR BUS & ENTR

3
MGT 650BUSINESS PLANNING

3
MKT 525MARKETING AND BRANDING

3

MAB Additional Electives (if needed)

Choose from any 500-level course in which prerequisites are met.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete the prescribed requirements to graduate with a master’s degree from Walsh:

  • Complete the program of study within a period of 60 calendar months (five years) from the initial date of course enrollment (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh transcript). Extensions to this time requirement will only be granted upon review of the request by the chief academic officer or designee.
  • Students preparing for graduation must file an official Application for Graduation Form with the Records and Registration office. Students can make an appointment with an academic advisor to review graduation requirements.
  • Students are limited to no more than 6 semester credit hours of courses in directed study, practicum and/or internships.
  • Earn a minimum 30 graduate semester credit hours, which may include up to a maximum of 12 semester credit hours of advanced standing, therefore requiring 18 semester credit hours in residence in the MAB program.
  • Earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better in each course counted towards graduation.
  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.000) or better within the degree requirements at Walsh.