Master of Business Administration (MBA) 51视频 Program
The 51视频 College of Management offers a master's in business administration degree program.
- Accreditation
- Graduate Assistantships Computer Facilities
- Entrance Requirements
- Part-time/Full-time Study
- Admission to MBA Courses
- Residency Requirement
- Curriculum Requirements
- Concentrations
American business is facing a very different internal and external environment today. This environment is characterized by rapid technological change, increased international competitiveness in manufacturing and other sectors, and a labor force which expects a higher quality of work life than did previous generations of employees. These changes directly affect the health and vitality of any region’s economy.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed primarily as a part-time evening program to serve middle level working professionals and others seeking management careers in business and industry. The program is designed to prepare students to manage effectively in rapidly changing regional, national, and global competitive environments. The MBA program not only requires a thorough understanding of the traditional functional areas of business, but also provides a detailed, integrated examination of issues faced by contemporary managers.
The unifying theme of industry analysis addresses the challenges posed by global competition, such as, accelerated change and complexity of technology, globalization of markets, increasing cultural diversity of human resources, ethical concerns, changing political processes, increasing role of governments in business, evolving organizational structures, and other similar issues. With this philosophical framework as its driving force, the MBA program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell prepares graduates to become leaders in a wide variety of commercial, industrial and governmental settings.
Additionally, three elective courses allow students to tailor their program to their specific professional needs. The awarding of the MBA degree signifies that the student has developed integrative skills in problem solving and decision making and can relate these skills to all functional areas of business. The development of this expertise entails an examination and application of advanced analytical tools.
Founded in 1916, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) is the world's premier accrediting agency for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in business administration, management and accounting. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.
Currently there are 515 accredited members worldwide, with 435 in North America.
51视频's College of Management has been accredited by AACSB since 1987.
Teaching and research assistantships are available to a limited number of qualified fulltime MBA students in the College of Management (COM). These awards provide students with a stipend for the academic year. The primary purpose of these awards is to provide promising graduate students with financial assistance to offset the costs of full time graduate study. They also benefit students by providing an opportunity to build knowledge and skill in various aspects of business administration by working closely with members of the COM faculty.
Full-time and part-time MBA students have access to extensive computer facilities both inside and outside of the College. Within the College, students may utilize the COM computer laboratory. Use of this equipment, as part of course work or in conducting research, familiarizes students with computer technology in general, and provides them with specific computer skills that are vital for success in today’s business world.
The College of Management also offers a wireless network for individuals using personal laptop computers.
Application to the MBA program utilizes a rolling admissions policy and is open to students who have earned a 4-year baccalaureate degree. An aptitude for management decision-making and demonstrated academic ability are the most important qualifications for admissions. It is also required that applicants have an adequate mathematics background. Applicants should submit, along with their Graduate School application, an official transcript of grades from their undergraduate institution(s), an official Graduate Management Admission Test (G.M.A.T.) score (the Graduate Record Examination is not an acceptable alternative), three letters of recommendation, (letters of recommendation from work related sources are preferred), a resume, and a one-page written statement of academic and career goals. Students for whom English is not their national language must also submit an official score report for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
MBA students may attend either full-time or part-time. On campus courses meet during the evening hours beginning at 6PM. Most courses are currently also offered in an online format. Courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. A minimum full-time course load is considered to be 9 credits. Full-time students usually complete their degree requirements in two years. Part-time students must complete their degree requirements within five years.
MBA advanced core courses are open only to College of Management graduate students who are fully matriculated degree candidates.
To be recommended for the MBA degree, students are required to complete a minimum of ten courses (30 credits) beyond the Foundations Core in the MBA program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Only under special circumstances, and with prior approval, are students permitted to complete courses at other institutions.
The MBA program consists of twelve credit hours of foundation core courses which may be waived through previous undergraduate work, and thirty credit hours (10 courses) of advanced courses and electives, for a total of 42 credit hours.
Prerequisite Courses:
Microeconomics (49.201)
Statistics (49.211)
Foundations Core Courses (8-week Courses):
(six 2-credit courses—12 credits total)
60.501 Financial Accounting
61.501 Business Financial Analysis
62.501 Marketing Fundamentals
63.501 Operations Fundamentals
66.501 Organization Behavior
66.511 Global Enterprise and Competition
Guidelines for Graduate Equivalency Credit of Foundation Core Courses:
The maximum number of courses that can be given equivalency credit is 12 credits. A student accepted to the UML MBA program may request equivalency credit for any of the core courses listed below. These courses may be credited with exemption (meaning a replacement course is not required) if the equivalent undergraduate course work was completed with a grade of “B” or better within the past five years. For courses taken more than five years ago with a grade of “B” or better, a student may take a written exam to demonstrate proficiency. Additionally, up to two courses for 6 credits can be transferred in from an AACSB-accredited MBA program only.
Required Advanced Core Courses:
(seven 3-credit courses—21 credits total):
60.601 Accounting Information for Management Decisions
61.601 Corporate Finance
62.601 Analysis of Customers and Markets
63.601 Management Information Systems
64.601 Operations Management
66.601 Managing Organization Design and Change
66.691 Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Electives or Concentrations:
(three 3-credit courses—9 credits total):
Download a Program Outline (pdf)
Students may choose General Business or concentrate in a particular field by taking 3 electives in a given area. To take electives, students must have completed the foundation core and be matriculated.
Concentrations are offered in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Information Technology