MBA in General Studies

Official Program Name:

Master of Business Administration with a specialization in General Studies

School Offering Program:

Jones International University

Degree Level:

Master's

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants to Jones International University's Master of Business Administration with a specialization in General Studies program should already hold a bachelor's degree and be interested in learning more about the core areas of business. All applicants to Jones International University's programs should have already earned a high school diploma; however, some programs may have additional requirements.

Program Description:

Students enrolled in Jones International University's have the opportunity to take elective courses in any area of business administration that build skills in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving. The degree program is flexible but core business administration courses as well as an MBA capstone course are required. Some of the core topics covered in the curriculum include financial management, managerial accounting, leading from a global perspective and economic theory and applications. The MBA capstone course includes a project in strategic business analysis.

Learning Format:

Online

Total Credits Required:

36 credits

Financial Aid:

Financial aid may be available to eligible students. The university's Financial Aid Office assists students in finding and receiving the fullest benefits package available to them.

Required Courses for a Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in General Studies:

Program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Jones International University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Business Administration Courses (18 credits)

• BC 607: Leading from a Global Perspective
• ETH 501: Making Ethical Management Decisions
• MBA 502: Economic Theory and Applications
• MBA 503: Managerial Accounting
• MBA 504: Financial Management
• MBA 505: Marketing Management

General Studies Courses (18 credits)

• Choose five elective MBA courses
• MBA 580: MBA Capstone

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Graduates of Jones International University's Master of Business Administration with a specialization in General Studies program have the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree program in the field. A Doctor of Business Administration program may allow students to choose an area of specialization, such as accounting, finance or management, but it almost certainly includes a dissertation and is focused on research and applied business theory.

Career Paths:

Students who have completed Jones International University's Master of Business Administration with a specialization in General Studies program have an opportunity to compete for jobs with corporations in a wide range of industries, nonprofits and government agencies. Prospective employers search for candidates who have strong communication, problem solving and critical reasoning skills.

Entry-level jobs that graduates could pursue include:

• Financial Manager
• Sales Manager
• Marketing Manager