2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may
be able to waive the program prerequisite based on an evaluation
of their undergraduate academic transcripts. Prerequisite courses
are required of a student whose undergraduate major is outside the
business area or who has not previously completed the courses in
these prerequisite areas. The exact number of needed prerequisite
courses depends on courses completed during the student’s undergraduate
studies.
The GRE or GMAT may be required for admission evaluation
purposes. General admission requirements and the process for
applying are discussed in the Academic Overview of this catalog.
Individuals who do not meet the stated requirements for regular
admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit as a
continuing education applicant.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in Management—Transportation
Management is conferred upon students who have successfully
completed 33 credit hours of graduate coursework plus other course
requirements as listed on the student’s approved graduate program
plan. Students without adequate undergraduate background will
be required to complete all or part of the program prerequisites.
Students may choose elective courses with the approval of both the
faculty adviser and the program head.
Students with undergraduate credits for courses that they believe
are equivalent to the program prerequisites should consult with
their adviser concerning waiver of those prerequisites.
Program Prerequisite (noncredit for this program)
MTH 1701 College Algebra
Note: In addition, computer literacy is required as a prerequisite. It can be
demonstrated by the applicant’s undergraduate coursework, passing a proficiency
examination offered by the Extended Studies Division or by completing
a suitable computer course.
Required Courses (8 courses)
MGT 5000 Financial Accounting .............................................................. 3
MGT 5002 Corporate Finance .................................................................. 3
MGT 5006 Introductory Managerial Statistics .......................................... 3
MGT 5011 Management Theory and Thought* ........................................ 3
MGT 5014 Information Systems ............................................................... 3
MGT 5017 Program Management ............................................................. 3
MGT 5033 Human Resources Management ............................................. 3
MGT 5132 Basic Economics ..................................................................... 3
Directed Elective (1 course)
MGT 5020 Applied Management Project** .............................................. 3
Electives (2 courses)
MGT 5060 Management of Assets ............................................................ 3
MGT 5061 Systems and Logistics Support Management .......................... 3
MGT 5079 Traffic Management ........................................................ 3
MGT 5087 Management of Transportation Systems ......................... 3
MGT 5101 Leadership Theory and Effective Management ............... 3
MGT 5138 Business Ethics ............................................................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 33
*May substitute MGT 5013 or MGT 5015 with adviser’s permission.
**Serves as the capstone course for this program.
78 Florida Tech
Master of Business Administration _______________
Major Code: 8300 Degree Awarded: Master of Business Administration
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: graduate, online graduate,
Delivery Mode/s: online, blended online, Extended Studies Division
classroom, main campus, Extended Location/s: main campus, Florida Tech University
Studies Division Online, Aberdeen, Hampton Roads, National Capital
Admission Materials: GMAT, GRE Region, Northeast, Orlando, Patuxent, Redstone,
recommended Spaceport
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a graduate
professional program that emphasizes breadth of preparation
in the various competencies required of business executives. The
MBA program is ideally suited not only for individuals with undergraduate
degrees in business, but also for individuals with undergraduate
degrees in other fields who have career goals that demand
the competitive edge of quality graduate education in managerial
decision-making.
Admission Requirements
The applicant to the master of business administration program
must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be
in business administration. Applicants who are graduates of nonbusiness
programs are also encouraged to apply. An applicant is
assigned an adviser soon after acceptance into the MBA program,
and should meet with the adviser to prepare a program plan outlining
the courses needed for the MBA degree.
The admissions decision is based on a review of the application
documentation including work experience, academic performance,
references and written statement of purpose. Although taking the
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not a requirement,
it is highly recommended for admission consideration.
Individuals who take the GMAT and obtain a satisfactory score can
compensate for other criteria in their application (such as academic
performance or work experience). Preference for graduate scholarships
will be given to applicants who take the GMAT.*
General admission requirements, student classifications and the
process for applying are presented in the Academic Overview
section. Additional requirements regarding admission and MBA
requirements may be obtained from the associate dean of academics
in the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business.
*The GRE may be substituted.
Degree Requirements
The MBA degree is conferred on a student who has successfully
completed 36 credit hours of required and elective courses as listed
on the student’s approved Graduate Program Plan.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses
The following foundation courses are required of all MBA students
enrolled in their first semester at Florida Tech:
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1* .................................. 3
BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2 .................................... 3
This two-course core sequence familiarizes students with the
principle concepts and tools used in the main foundation disciplines
of business, including accounting, financial statement
analysis, economics, marketing, management principles, finance,
business law and statistics. Students also learn how the various
disciplines are integrated by completing two substantive projects.
These courses can be completed in one semester and are designed
not only for individuals with undergraduate degrees in business,