Graduate Studies
Master of Business Administration- PENDING HLC APPROVAL
The online Master of Business Administration program at NWOSU, is where you can achieve career advancement with flexibility and convenience. NWOSU MBA offers a 33-hour curriculum designed to fit your schedule. Whether pursuing full-time completion in just 12 months or opting for a more flexible 24-month part-time option, this program empowers you to achieve your academic and professional goals at your own pace. Choose from specializations either in Management or Health Care Administration and join a community dedicated to preparing leaders for today's dynamic business environment.
Mission Statement:
The Division of Business prepares students to be adept, ethical, and fiscally responsible business professionals and leaders.
Vision Statement:
Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Division of Business will continue to be a leader and be recognized as a premier business program. This will be accomplished by continuous improvement in curricula by recruiting and developing high-quality faculty and staff.
Contact Information:
Dr. Garret Lahr
Division of Business Chair
Assistant Professor of Business
Jesse Dunn 222
Northwestern-Alva
(580) 327-8510
galahr@nwosu.edu
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
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GMAT not required
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Resume
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Peregrine Inbound CPC Exam is required for students who do not have a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting from an accredited university (ACBSP or AACSB). The Peregrine CPC Exam cost is $40. Students must score 70% or higher on the common professional component subject areas to pass. Students who do not score satisfactorily in each of the CPC subject areas will complete the appropriate leveling modules. The total cost of the modules can cost up to $375.
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Leveling modules must be completed by January 1st if you are admitted in the summer or fall and May 1st if you are admitted in the spring semester. Some modules serve as prerequisites to specific courses and must be completed prior to enrollment.
Degree Plan
Master of Business Administration Curriculum (33-hour)
Required Core Courses (21 hours)
UNIV 5010 Graduate Seminar
MRKT 5133 Marketing for Managers
ECON 5253 Managerial Economics
ACCT 5153 Accounting for Managers
MGMT 5113 Organization Change
GBUS 5053 Business Analytics
MGMT 5453 Strategic Management (Capstone)
MGMT 5173 Operations & Supply Chain Management
Management Option (12 hours)
MGMT 5243 Advanced Human Resource Management
FIN 5023 Finance for Managers
MGMT 5233 International Business Management
MIS 5013 Management of Information Technology
Health Care Option (12 hours)
HCA 5003 Health Care Leadership and Communication
HCA 5033 Health Care Finance and Economics
HCA 5093 Health Care Compliance and Policy
HCA 5063 Health Management Systems
Course Rotation
Traditional MBA Rotation (12 month)
Fall First 8-Weeks
- UNIV -5010 Graduate Seminar
- MGMT-5243 Advanced Human Resource Management
- MRKT-5133 Marketing for Managers
Fall Second 8-Weeks
- ECON-5253 Managerial Economics
- ACCT-5153 Accounting for Managers
Spring First 8-Weeks
- FIN-5023 Finance for Managers
- MGMT-5113 Organizational Change
Spring Second 8-Weeks
- GBUS-5053 Business Analytics
- MGMT-5233 International Business Management
Summer June and July 8-Weeks
- MGMT-5453 Strategic Management (Capstone)
- MGMT-5173 Operations & Supply Chain Management
- MIS-5013 Management of Information Technology
*Part-time students can complete the program in 24 months.
*Students can start the program fall or spring.
*Students who start the program in January will take MGMT-5453 Strategic Management (Capstone) in the second 8-weeks of the fall.
MBA Health Care Option Rotation (12 month)
Fall First 8-Weeks
- UNIV -5010 Graduate Seminar
- HCA-5003 Health Care Leadership and Communication
- MRKT-5133 Marketing for Managers
Fall Second 8-Weeks
- ECON-5253 Managerial Economics
- ACCT-5153 Accounting for Managers
Spring First 8-Weeks
- HCA-5033 Health Care Finance and Economics
- MGMT-5113 Organizational Change
Spring Second 8-Weeks
- GBUS-5053 Business Analytics
- HCA-5093 Health Care Compliance and Policy
Summer June and July 8-Weeks
- MGMT-5453 Strategic Management (Capstone)
- MGMT-5173 Operations & Supply Chain Management
- HCA-5063 Health Management Systems
*Part-time students can complete the program in 24 months.
*Students can start the program fall or spring.
*Students who start the program in January will take MGMT-5453 Strategic Management (Capstone) in the second 8-weeks of the fall.
MBA Program Goals
1. Students will be able to apply analytical and critical thinking skills to make informed decisions that will lead to a sustainable competitive advantage.
2. Students will be able to analyze the shifting balance of global economic power and how it impacts the business environment.
3. Students will have the ability to integrate and apply learned business models to successfully manage the business environment and solve complex organizational problems.
4. Students will develop leadership skills to offer effective solutions to ethical problems.
5. Students will develop communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with diverse team members.