Graduate Studies

Master of Business Administration

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

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

DIVISION OF NURSING

Admission Requirements

GMAT not required
Resume
Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited university.
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.
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

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.