& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

116 Master Degree Programs
Electives: Project Management/
Healthcare Administration
Please refer to the M.S. in Project Management/Healthcare
Administration section of this catalog for course descriptions.
Electives: Integrated Specialization
Courses
MBA660
Entrepreneurship (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: MBA600
This course provides addresses the characteristics of contemporary
entrepreneurship. Critical factors in the entrepreneurial business development
process are addressed: identifying new opportunities, financing a new venture,
evaluation of a plan from a strategic perspective, and alternative forms for
establishing a business. Lectures, cases, guest lectures by entrepreneurs, and
student projects will be used throughout the course.
MBA664
Trade Management (2 cr.)
Prerequisite: MBA600
This course focuses on the fundamentals of management and control of
the trade function within a firm. It covers the principles and practices of
exporting and importing from a managerial perspective. Topics include
finding markets, establishing terms of sale and financing, the legal
framework of exporting and importing, documentation, and risk
assessment.
MBA666
Economics of Emergence, Growth and Development (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: MBA604
This course focuses on the theories and realities of economic growth
and development for emergent and emerging economies. It examines
the theories of economic development and applies them to the cases of
Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa. Topics include
neoclassical growth theory, capital mobility, human capital theories,
globalization, anti-globalization, market transformation, the role of social
infrastructure in economic development, the role of global institutions,
sustainable economic development and current trends and problems.
MBA670
Information Technology Management (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: MBA600
This course provides an overview of the technological responsibilities of
a manager in the area of finding strategic solution, business process
solutions, project management solutions and technology solutions to
daily business problems. Identification of opportunities to apply and
leverage technology and use of technology to support and enhance
communication, information gathering, information sharing and data
analysis are covered. The use of technology in decision-making, strategy
and attainment of competitive advantage is discussed. Other topics
include aligning technology with organizational goals and mission,
metrics and accountability development, vendor selection, needs
assessment, cross function/departmental alignment of technology,
project planning and facilitating and technology enhanced/enabled
communication.
Required Capstone Course
MBA750
Capstone Field Study (3 cr.) (Domestic and International)
Prerequisite: All MBA core courses and electives
This course is the program capstone for all MBA students in all Tracks.
Students have the real case experience of developing a market for a
product or service. Working with sponsoring companies, students assess
the market, the environment, and competitors. Course travel fee will vary
depending on location. Students are expected to travel to the
cooperating institutions site for firsthand assessment. Upon return,
students complete their final report to a panel.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may apply for admission to master degree programs at any time
during the year. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree
from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall grade
point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. Applicants must demonstrate the
language proficiency necessary for successful graduate coursework. If the
grade point average upon admission is below 2.75, or if a grade point
average is not available, or language proficiency is not adequate, the
applicant may be admitted with provisional status. Students currently
enrolled in a business related program at Saint Mary’s University may apply
for a transfer to the MBA program via written request. All MBA admission
requirements; including GMAT and program interview, must be fulfilled.
Application Process
Applicants must submit:
1. Completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee (fee
not required for alumni or students seeking readmission or veterans and
active military personnel) and,
2. An official transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from
the institution posting the applicant’s completed bachelor’s degree and
other relevant transcripts documenting program pre- requisites and
potential transfer credits. (An official transcript is one that is sent or carried
to the university in an envelope sealed by the granting university.
Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated by a
university accepted evaluation source, such as World Education Services,
www.wes.org, or Educational Credential Evaluators, www.ece.org, and be
deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards.) and,
3. A personal statement which includes:
a. brief description of the applicant’s background, training, and
experience and,
b. statement indicating the career goals of the applicant and his or her
reasons for seeking admission to the program and,
c. description of the areas the applicant considers to be his or her
strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater
strengths and abilities and,
d. personal information the applicant wishes to share.
4. Letter(s) of recommendation that verify professional and/or volunteer
experience and academic ability and,
5. A current résumé listing educational background and work
experience and,
6. GMAT score
7. All applicants must complete an interview with a program administrator.