Academic Overview

Our approach to instruction encompasses a mixture of lecture, distance learning technologies, case study, and real-world team projects. Each is used to accomplish the goals of a given class. All are integral in satisfying the academic objectives of the program:

• To provide the basic analytical tools required by managers, including fundamental concepts and principles from the various functional areas.
• To develop skills in using these tools in an imaginative, problem-solving capacity.
• To develop a basis for dealing effectively with others, both in written and oral communication.
• To instill a thorough understanding of today»s economic, global, and social environment.
• To encourage continuous learning from experience.

By participating in the program, students can expect to gain benefits that enhance and broaden skills necessary for effective leadership. Program benefits include:

• Becoming a more effective business leader
• The ability to lead and manage change
• Experience thinking and acting strategically
• Learning to effectively manage firm’s functional areas
• Earning a valuable and well-respected degree
• Developing a lifelong network of contacts