Appendix
Requirements for Admission to Strategic Leadership MBA
See the Admission to Graduate Study section of this Catalog.
Transfer of Credit
Due to the cohort format, there is no transfer of credit to the MBA-SL program.
Prerequisite Core Competencies
Graduate students must demonstrate competency in the following areas prior to taking the related graduate courses in the MBA in Strategic Leadership program:
- MBA 5001 Principles of Economics (macro and micro)
- MBA 5002 Financial and Managerial Accounting
- MBA 5003 Statistics/Quantitative Analysis and Research Methods
- MBA 5004 Finance
These key business skills and constructs needed for preparation for the graduate courses in the MBA in Strategic Leadership are offered through accelerated courses in these areas. Competency may be demonstrated by either completion of a college course with a grade of ‘B’ (3.0) or better, successfully testing out of a course through challenge exams, or completion of Dominican core competency courses.
All of the courses are on weeknights concurrently with MBA in Strategic Leadership Saturday courses. Therefore, students who need the core competencies may be concurrently enrolled in the MBA in Strategic Leadership program and in a core competency course.
The MBA in Strategic Leadership Admissions Committee will determine which core competency areas have not been completed at the time of admission.
Students who are admitted to upcoming MBA cohorts may join current MBA students in core competency courses. All students must hold a bachelor’s degree.
| Program Calendar - 6 Semesters (6 units per semester) | Prerequisites | |
| I | MBA 5100 | MBA 5001 |
| Interpersonal Relations, Consultation,and Cross-Cultural Communication | Principles of Economics | |
| MBA 5101 | ||
| Business Communication and Issues in General Management | ||
| II | MBA 5102 |
MBA 5002 |
| The Business Environment: Economics, Politics and Culture | Financial and Managerial Accounting | |
| MBA 5103 | ||
| Developing Human Resources and Personnel Policies | ||
| III | MBA 5104 |
MBA 5003 |
| Managerial Leadership: Leading People and Organizations |
Statistics/Quantitative Analysis and Research Methods |
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| MBA 5105 | ||
| Accounting for Decision Making, Profitability, and Financial Analysis | ||
| IV | MBA 5106 | MBA 5004 |
| Strategic Marketing: Domestic and Global Marketplaces | Finanace | |
| MBA 5107 |
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| Management of Technology and Innovation | ||
| V | MBA 5108 | |
| Negotiating, Bargaining, and Resolving Conflict | ||
| MBA 5109 | ||
| Financial Mangement and Performance |
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| VI | MBA 5110 | |
| Integrating Business Policies | ||
| MBA 5111 | ||
| Capstone in Strategic Leadership | ||
| MBA 5200 | ||
| Optional Executive Study Abroad – study abroad courses may be substituted for various coursework. This option is customized based upon student experience and academic training. Up to two study abroad opportunities are allowed. |
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MBA in Strategic Leadership students must complete all of the 36 units offered in the sequence of the cohort program. Students who choose to interrupt their study may not simply drop a course in the cohort; they must consult with their academic advisor to determine whether the course they drop is a prerequisite for an upcoming course in the cohort. They will be permitted to continue in the cohort until the point that they lack prerequisite courses required to continue in the cohort. Students who completely withdraw from the cohort must wait until a new cohort reaches the place in the sequence where they left their original cohort group. Students must be aware that degree requirements may change when withdrawing from one cohort and entering another. Re-admittance to the program is dependent upon approval of the program director.
Computer Competency
Participants will use word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, and Internet electronic communication software during the program. Participants who need additional instruction in any or all of these skills should consult with an academic advisor for recommendations of college courses or training classes which would assist them in enhancing their skills in computer productivity tools.
