tailieunhanh - The University of North Carolina at Pembroke MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.)

After examining the existing postgraduate studies, the report discusses potential postgra- duate degrees at the Masters level that could be offered in the context of the «European Area of Higher Education», although it limits the discussion to the most consolidated de- grees, perhaps because they previously were specialized degrees such as «Market Re- search Techniques» or «Actuarial and Financial Sciences», or perhaps because they were associated to European Union regulated professions, such as that of «Chartered Accoun- tant», or even perhaps due to the depth of the existing market demand for those degrees, as is the case with International Business, Business Tax or Business. | 464 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Business Administration . Graduate Studies MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION . Director Howard G. Ling The Master of Business Administration MBA is a professional degree program designed to accelerate entrepreneurial career development by preparing graduates to form their own businesses or to take a leadership role in new corporate ventures. The program is open to all students regardless of their undergraduate major. The expected results and outcomes of the MBA program are to Provide graduates with an opportunity for advanced studies in entrepreneurial business management Prepare graduates to attain entrepreneurial leadership positions in for-profit and non-profit organizations or to establish their own entrepreneurial business Provide a comprehensive knowledge of the functional areas of business such as accounting finance management economics and marketing which are used as the basis for an integrated business endeavor Provide an understanding of the balance required to be a successful leader among the sometimes-conflicting business elements such as ethical political societal and technical Provide an understanding of the economy especially as it affects the business environment of North Carolina Enhance the graduates competency in oral and written communication because of their impact on leadership success. The program emphasizes case analysis for written and presentation skill evaluation and development Improve the graduates competency in the effective use of Business Information Technology BIT Develop graduates who can function effectively as members of virtual and participative teams Improve graduates competencies to integrate and synthesize the various business areas and to develop cross-functional approaches to organizational issues. PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS STANDARDS see also Graduate Admissions Students are expected to demonstrate competence in calculus communication skills and computer related .