APS.AMBA - Associate to Master of Business Administration - Major in Business Administration (AS to MBA)

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Program Description

The Associate to Master of Business Administration degree with a major in Business Administration prepares students to design solutions and strategies for complex business problems and opportunities, and integrate critical analysis with disciplines such as management, accounting, finance, and economics. Students participating in this program desire additional study in order to expand and enhance their ability to contribute to their career path, company, and society. This program allows students to be engaged in working in a paid or non-paid position, (provided this employment is appropriate for a training opportunity, considering the goals and requirements of the degree program), which may include current employment in a full- or part-time professional position, participating in job shadowing, or participation in an internship. Additionally, the program provides a foundation for future employment to extend the academic experience with practical training as noted above. Personal management capabilities will be evaluated and a plan for growth designed. Students will synthesize ethical standards in decision making and strategy development, to create appropriate communication strategies to achieve organizational goals. A biblical framework that guides interactions within the business environment and workplace will be integrated throughout the program of study.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Design solutions and strategies for complex business problems and opportunities.
Evaluate personal leadership capabilities and design a plan for self-improvement and continual growth.
Integrate critical analysis with business administration disciplines such as management, accounting, finance, and economics to ensure mission success.
Synthesize ethical standards in decision-making and strategy development.
Create appropriate communication strategies to achieve organization goals.
Integrate a biblical framework that guides interactions within the business.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for this Program

An associate’s degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Degrees must be verified on original transcripts sent directly by the Institution to Indiana Wesleyan University.
An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher from the associate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed. If an applicant's GPA is below 3.0, the student may be admitted on a probationary basis, as established by the guidelines of the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, & Leadership.

Additional Requirements for this Program

Before starting the graduate MBA courses, students must complete an undergraduate bridge program of 24 credits hours.
A grade of "B" or higher must be earned in the bridge courses.
Students may not transfer undergraduate credits earned from other institutions.
Students may elect to transfer out of AS-MBA into other IWU undergraduate programs. Classes taken in the AS-MBA can apply toward a program of study in another program as appropriate, if the minimum grade requirement for that program has been met.

Graduation Requirements for this Program

Overall GPA of 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
All credits required in the MBA curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of “C” in each course. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated.
Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.