Business Administration, MBA
Vision Statement
The mission of the MBA program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is to prepare students to contribute significantly to organizational productivity through learning experiences, emphasizing the application of sound and innovative business techniques. By acquiring the knowledge and abilities necessary to be a problem solver who is influential, innovative, and socially responsible, the graduate of the UNO MBA program will be an effective leader in enhancing organizational capabilities. The graduate will be well prepared for a responsible management position and will have an understanding of the technological and global business environment.
In addition to developing a strong background in the functional areas of business, the UNO MBA program focuses on developing essential leadership capabilities in its graduates.
Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
The TBL framework that has been incorporated into the curriculum provides a distinctive structure to the program that we can communicate to students, employers and others. TBL will help students see relationships between issues in a turbulent business environment. It compels students to understand the relationship between social, economic and environmental trends. A TBL framework for the MBA program will develop principled leaders who can effectively anticipate unfortunate surprises and uncover new opportunities. These leaders can position their firms to be a step ahead of competitors.
Program Contact Information
mba@unomaha.edu
402.554.2448
Other Program Related Information
FastTrack Program
The College of Business Administration MBA program has developed a FastTrack program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a BSBA or BMS degree and an MBA degree in an accelerated time frame. With FastTrack, students may count up to nine graduate hours toward the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program.
Program Specifics:
- This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing a BSBA or BMS degree and desiring to pursue an MBA
- Students must have completed no less than 60 undergraduate hours
- Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course
- Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduate coursework to remain in good standing
- Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
- Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the graduate program is required. The application fee will be waived, the applicant will need to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code.
- Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program.
- The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree.
- Please note, BSAD 8110 will apply toward the completion of the BMS degree program requirements, but only as. a foundation course for the MBA.
Enrollment of Non-Degree Students
Following a review of their transcripts by the MBA advisor, non-degree students may be permitted to enroll in MBA foundation courses only, BSAD 8110 and ECON 1200 (3.0 junior/senior GPA required).
Admissions
General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria
Program-Specific Requirements
Application Deadlines (Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025)
- Spring: November 1
- Summer: April 1 (Limited availability for international applicants)
- Fall: July 1 (June 1 for international applicants)
Other Requirements
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
- Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
- Resume (employment and educational history)
- Unconditional Admission: may be granted to an applicant whose record includes the following:
- 2.85 undergraduate junior/senior GPA, or cumulative graduate GPA
- Applicants qualifying for unconditional admission, based on the standards outlined above, but lacking some foundation courses, will be granted provisional status until all foundation courses are completed with grades of “B” (3.0/4.0) or above.
- Provisional Admission: Applicants who do not meet the conditions for unconditional admission may be considered for provisional admission status. These applicants will be notified that the CBA Graduate Program Council (CBA GPC) will evaluate the files of all applicants being considered for provisional admission. Candidates being considered for admission on this basis will receive notification from the UNO Office of Graduate Studies. If granted provisional admission, the student must earn minimum “B” (3.0/4.0) grades in each of the MBA courses completed in the first 12 hours of the program. Students not meeting this standard are subject to dismissal.
- Foundation courses: An applicant must have completed basic courses in the following areas, either as an undergraduate student or prior to enrolling in the first MBA course:
Course List Code Title Credits Accounting Select one of the following: 3-6 BSAD 8110 ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS 3 Or one year of Principles of Accounting at the undergraduate level:ACCT 2010
& ACCT 2020PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I
and PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II6 Economics Select one of the following: 3-6 ECON 1200 SURVEY OF ECONOMICS 3 Or Micro and Macro Economics at the undergraduate level:ECON 2200
& ECON 2220PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO)
and PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO)6 Principles of Business Statistics Select one of the following: BSAD 2130 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS STATISTICS 3 Or one semester of statisticsMathematics College Algebra or higher with the following courses at UNO: MATH 1220 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 or MATH 1300 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT or MATH 1320 PRE-CALCULUS ALGEBRA English Composition I ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 1 3
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ENGL 1150 is required as a foundation course for all students admitted to the MBA program who are required to complete the TOEFL/IELTS. The English composition requirement must be satisfied within the first two semesters of a student’s program.
- Courses successfully completed with a grade of A, B, or C (2.0 on 4.0 scale) in the applicant’s undergraduate program are considered as sufficient preparation. Otherwise, the applicant must complete foundation requirements prior to enrolling in the first MBA course with a minimum B (3.0 on 4.0 scale) grade. Foundation courses, including BSAD 8110 and ECON 1200, may not be used on a plan of study.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses (22 hours)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSAD 8000 | BUSINESS ETHICS: ACHIEVING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | 2 |
| BSAD 8040 | BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: CONNECTING PEOPLE AND INFORMATION | 2 |
| BSAD 8060 | PEOPLE: CULTIVATING SKILLS FOR LEADERSHIP 1 | 2 |
| BSAD 8150 | ECONOMICS: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS FOR MANAGERS | 2 |
| BSAD 8210 | ACCOUNTING: DECISIONS & CONSEQUENCES | 2 |
| BSAD 8250 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: ENHANCING HUMAN & ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES | 2 |
| BSAD 8420 | MARKETING: UNDERSTANDING CONSUMERS AND MARKETS | 2 |
| BSAD 8630 | FINANCE: UNDERSTANDING CAPITAL AND CASH 2 | 2 |
| BSAD 8700 | BUSINESS ANALYTICS: MAKING SENSE OF DATA | 2 |
| BSAD 8720 | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3 | 2 |
| BSAD 8830 | STRATEGY: DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE 4 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
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BSAD 8060 This is the first graduate-level course MBA students have to complete.
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Project Capstone Course (2 hours)
BSAD 8800 - MBA Project-Focused Capstone. As the project-focused capstone course for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, this course will focus on students completing a service-learning consulting project for a non-profit or other organization. This consulting project will focus on the application of the knowledge and skills learned in the MBA program. A minimum B (3.0 on 4.0 scale) grade required to complete the course successfully and qualify for graduation. Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete BSAD 8630, BSAD 8420, and BSAD 8830 before taking the Capstone course. Students must also complete this course in the final semester or within the last nine (9) hours of their MBA program. Permission from MBA advisor is required to register for this class. Not open to non-degree graduate students.
ECON 8330 - Data Analysis from Scratch. This course may be substituted for BSAD 8800 as the Capstone requirement for MBA students. Students in the course will work on a service-learning consulting project, specifically focused on a client data project. The consulting project will focus on the application of knowledge and skills learned in the MBA program and the Business Analytics concentration. A minimum B (3.0 on 4.0 scale) grade required to complete the course successfully and qualify for graduation. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): A multivariate or regression analysis course such as ECON 8300, ISQA 9130 or STAT 8436, and a programming class such as ECON 8320 or equivalent programming experience; or instructor approval. Students also must successfully complete BSAD 8630, BSAD 8420, and BSAD 8830 before taking this course for the Capstone requirement. Students must also complete this course in the final semester or within the last nine (9) hours of their MBA program. Not open to non-degree graduate students.
Directed Elective Requirement
For students who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, economics, management, management information systems, or marketing, the core course(s) corresponding to the student’s previously earned degree(s) will be waived. To satisfy degree requirements, the student must complete a directed elective in the waived field as indicated. For students who have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, the core course(s) corresponding to the student's previously earned degree may be waived upon request. Students with more than one core course waiver will be required to take an additional 1-credit hour seminar or 3-credit hour elective to fulfill degree requirements.
Accounting Directed Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 8016 | ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACCT 8046 | ADVANCED FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION | 3 |
| ACCT 8050 | FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ACCT 8066 | ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACCT 8076 | GOVERNMENTAL/NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING | 3 |
| ACCT 8080 | CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACCT 8090 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING | 3 |
| ACCT 8210 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING THEORY | 3 |
| ACCT 8220 | GRADUATE TOPICS IN INCOME TAXATION | 3 |
| ACCT 8230 | MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING ISSUES | 3 |
| ACCT 8250 | SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACCT 8260 | FEDERAL TAX RESEARCH AND PLANNING | 3 |
| ACCT 8280 | SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ACCT 8290 | ADVANCED FINANCIAL AUDITING | 3 |
Economics Directed Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 8010 | SEMINAR IN PUBLIC FINANCE | 3 |
| ECON 8080 | MONEY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | 3 |
| ECON 8200 | SEMINAR IN MICRO ECONOMIC THEORY | 3 |
| ECON 8216 | INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION | 3 |
| ECON 8220 | SEMINAR IN MACRO THEORY | 3 |
| ECON 8230 | BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ECON 8290 | RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS | 3 |
| ECON 8300 | ECONOMETRICS | 3 |
| ECON 8306 | QUANTITATIVE APPLICATIONS IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS | 3 |
| ECON 8310/BSAD 8080 | BUSINESS FORECASTING | 3 |
| ECON 8316 | BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND REPORTING | 3 |
| ECON 8320 | TOOLS FOR DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ECON 8326 | NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 8330 | DATA ANALYSIS FROM SCRATCH | 3 |
| ECON 8346 | ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ECON 8576 | ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ECON 8616 | INTERNATIONAL TRADE | 3 |
| ECON 8666 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| ECON/BSAD 8736 | ECONOMICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
| ECON 8856 | ECONOMICS OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
Finance Directed Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSAD 8510 | SECURITY ANALYSIS | 3 |
| BSAD 8520 | SEMINAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8530 | BANK & FINANCIAL MARKETS | 3 |
| BSAD 8540 | MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8550 | SEMINAR IN FINANCE | 3 |
| BSAD 8576 | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTS | 3 |
| BSAD 8596 | RISK MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS MANAGERS | 3 |
| BSAD 8600 | REAL ESTATE FINANCE THEORY AND APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| BSAD 8606 | FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8610 | REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL | 3 |
| BSAD 8616 | REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS | 3 |
| HSRA 872 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
Information Systems Directed Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISQA 8106 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION | 3 |
| ISQA 8156 | ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS FOR IS&T | 3 |
| ISQA 8180 | ELECTRONIC COMMERCE | 3 |
| ISQA 8196 | PROCESS REENGINEERING WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ISQA 8206 | INFORMATION AND DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8210 | MANAGEMENT OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8220 | ADVANCED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN | 3 |
| ISQA 8306 | DATABASE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| ISQA 8310 | IT INFRASTRUCTURE & CLOUD COMPUTING | 3 |
| ISQA 8340 | APPLIED REGRESSION ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ISQA 8380 | ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION | 3 |
| ISQA 8410 | DATA MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8420 | MANAGING THE I.S. FUNCTION | 3 |
| ISQA 8525 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE DESIGN | 3 |
| ISQA 8546 | COMPUTER SECURITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8560 | INFORMATION WARFARE AND SECURITY | 3 |
| ISQA/CYBR 8570 | INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY AND ETHICS | 3 |
| ISQA 8580 | SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8700 | DATA MINING: THEORY AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| ISQA 8736 | DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ISQA 8810 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| ISQA 8820 | PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 9120 | APPLIED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
Management Directed Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSAD 8096 | MANAGING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8136 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8146 | TOTAL REWARDS | 3 |
| BSAD 8156 | TALENT DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8166 | STAFFING THE ORGANIZATION | 3 |
| BSAD 8176 | EMERGING TRENDS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8300 | ORGANIZATION THEORY & DESIGN | 3 |
| BSAD 8326 | SALES MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8336 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8340 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDY ABROAD | 3 |
| BSAD 8356 | GLOBAL SOURCING AND INNOVATION | 3 |
| BSAD 8376 | SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYTICS | 3 |
| BSAD 8386 | INDUSTRIAL PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8456 | MANAGERIAL NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES | 3 |
| BSAD 8710 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8726 | INNOVATION VENTURES | 3 |
| CACT 8520 | POSITIVE ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| CMST 8186 | COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP AND POWER AND ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PSYC 8636 | ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 8646 | PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 9620 | TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| PSYC 9630 | LEADERSHIP THEORIES AND RESEARCH | 3 |
| PSYC 9660 | CRITERION DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL | 3 |
Marketing Directed Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSAD 8206 | CONSULTATIVE SELLING PRINCIPLES | 3 |
| BSAD 8216 | SELLING FINANCIAL SERVICES | 3 |
| BSAD 8326 | SALES MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8345 | CONSUMER BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| BSAD 8386 | INDUSTRIAL PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8426 | BUSINESS DEMOGRAPHICS | 3 |
| BSAD 8430 | STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8435 | MARKETING INNOVATION | 3 |
| BSAD 8450 | SEMINAR IN MARKETING | 3 |
| BSAD 8710 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8726 | INNOVATION VENTURES | 3 |
| BSAD 8766 | SELLING IN AN ENTREPRENEURIAL CONTEXT | 3 |
MBA Electives (9 hours)
Electives (8000-level) may be chosen from MBA, master’s level Accounting and Economics, as well as courses in other departments as listed below.
A directed elective, if required, is part of the nine (9) hours of electives required for degree completion.
A maximum of nine (9) hours of dual-level (graduate/undergraduate) electives may be included in the plan of study for an MBA degree.
MBA policy limits the number of Special Topics/Special Studies (BSAD 8910) electives to a maximum of nine hours, which may be applied to the MBA program as electives.
Not all elective courses are offered each semester.
Accounting Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 8016 | ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACCT 8046 | ADVANCED FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION | 3 |
| ACCT 8050 | FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ACCT 8066 | ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACCT 8076 | GOVERNMENTAL/NONPROFIT ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING | 3 |
| ACCT 8080 | CURRENT TECHNOLOGY USE IN ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACCT 8090 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING | 3 |
| ACCT 8210 | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING THEORY | 3 |
| ACCT 8220 | GRADUATE TOPICS IN INCOME TAXATION | 3 |
| ACCT 8230 | MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING ISSUES | 3 |
| ACCT 8250 | SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACCT 8260 | FEDERAL TAX RESEARCH AND PLANNING | 3 |
| ACCT 8280 | SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ACCT 8290 | ADVANCED FINANCIAL AUDITING | 3 |
Business Administration Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSAD 8026 | RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS | 3 |
| BSAD 8080/ECON 8310 | BUSINESS FORECASTING | 3 |
| BSAD 8096 | MANAGING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8136 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8146 | TOTAL REWARDS | 3 |
| BSAD 8156 | TALENT DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8166 | STAFFING THE ORGANIZATION | 3 |
| BSAD 8176 | EMERGING TRENDS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8206 | CONSULTATIVE SELLING PRINCIPLES | 3 |
| BSAD 8216 | SELLING FINANCIAL SERVICES | 3 |
| BSAD 8226 | GLOBAL STRATEGIC ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8300 | ORGANIZATION THEORY & DESIGN | 3 |
| BSAD 8326 | SALES MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8336 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8340 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDY ABROAD | 3 |
| BSAD 8356 | GLOBAL SOURCING AND INNOVATION | 3 |
| BSAD 8376 | SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYTICS | 3 |
| BSAD 8386 | INDUSTRIAL PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8426 | BUSINESS DEMOGRAPHICS | 3 |
| BSAD 8430 | STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8450 | SEMINAR IN MARKETING | 3 |
| BSAD 8456 | MANAGERIAL NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES | 3 |
| BSAD 8510 | SECURITY ANALYSIS | 3 |
| BSAD 8520 | SEMINAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8530 | BANK & FINANCIAL MARKETS | 3 |
| BSAD 8540 | MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8550 | SEMINAR IN FINANCE | 3 |
| BSAD 8576 | INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTS | 3 |
| BSAD 8596 | RISK MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS MANAGERS | 3 |
| BSAD 8600 | REAL ESTATE FINANCE THEORY AND APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| BSAD 8606 | FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD 8610 | REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL | 3 |
| BSAD 8710 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BSAD/ECON 8736 | ECONOMICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
| BSAD 8766 | SELLING IN AN ENTREPRENEURIAL CONTEXT | 3 |
| BSAD 8900 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1-6 |
| BSAD 8910 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS | 3 |
| BSAD 8820 | CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ISSUES | 1 |
Economics Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 8010 | SEMINAR IN PUBLIC FINANCE | 3 |
| ECON 8080 | MONEY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | 3 |
| ECON 8200 | SEMINAR IN MICRO ECONOMIC THEORY | 3 |
| ECON 8210/BSAD 8100 | APPLIED MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 8216 | INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION | 3 |
| ECON 8220 | SEMINAR IN MACRO THEORY | 3 |
| ECON 8230 | BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ECON 8290 | RESEARCH METHODS IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS | 3 |
| ECON 8300 | ECONOMETRICS | 3 |
| ECON 8306 | QUANTITATIVE APPLICATIONS IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS | 3 |
| ECON 8310/BSAD 8080 | BUSINESS FORECASTING | 3 |
| ECON 8316 | BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND REPORTING | 3 |
| ECON 8320 | TOOLS FOR DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ECON 8326 | NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 8330 | DATA ANALYSIS FROM SCRATCH | 3 |
| ECON 8346 | ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ECON 8576 | ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ECON 8616 | INTERNATIONAL TRADE | 3 |
| ECON 8666 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| ECON/BSAD 8736 | ECONOMICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
| ECON 8856 | ECONOMICS OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| ECON 8910 | SPECIAL STUDIES IN ECONOMICS | 3 |
Biology Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL/PA/GEOG 8826 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & REGULATIONS | 3 |
Communication Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 9400 | SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| CMST 8156 | ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CMST 8166 | COMMUNICATION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGS | 3 |
| CMST 8176 | ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| CMST 8186 | COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP AND POWER AND ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| CMST 8196 | COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| CMST 8516 | PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE | 3 |
| CMST 8536 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION-US | 3 |
| CMST 8576 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE | 3 |
Computer Science Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI/MATH 8520 | ADVANCED TOPICS IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH (Topic: Simulation Modeling)) | 3 |
| CSCI 8590 | FUNDAMENTALS OF DEEP LEARNING | 3 |
Critical and Creative Thinking Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CACT 8326 | ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY AND HUMAN HEALTH | 3 |
Engineering Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AE 8090 | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGN | 3 |
Environmental Studies Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENVN 8316 | OUR ENERGY FUTURE: SOCIETY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY | 3 |
Geography Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 8016 | CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES | 3 |
| GEOG 8130 | SEMINAR IN ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| GEOG 8156 | GEOGRAPHY, GENDER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
| GEOG 8166 | URBAN SUSTAINABILITY | 3 |
| GEOG 8556 | GEOGRAPHY OF ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION | 3 |
| GEOG/GEOL 8616 | ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
Gerontology Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GERO/PA 8516 | LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| GERO 8756 | MID-LIFE, CAREER CHANGE, PRERETIREMENT PLANNING | 3 |
Public Health and Human Behavior Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHHB 8600 | HEALTH BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| PHHB 8950 | PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY | 3 |
Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis and IT Innovation Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISQA 8016 | BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE | 3 |
| ISQA 8086 | SPECIAL TOPICS: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ISQA 8106 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION | 3 |
| ACMP 8210 | DESIGN SCIENCE AND THEORY DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| ACMP 8266 | USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN | 3 |
| ISQA 8156 | ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS FOR IS&T | 3 |
| ISQA 8160 | APPLIED DISTRIBUTION FREE STATISTICS | 3 |
| ISQA 8176 | DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS | 3 |
| ISQA 8180 | ELECTRONIC COMMERCE | 3 |
| ISQA 8196 | PROCESS REENGINEERING WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ISQA 8206 | INFORMATION AND DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8210 | MANAGEMENT OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8220 | ADVANCED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN | 3 |
| ISQA 8306 | DATABASE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| ISQA 8310 | IT INFRASTRUCTURE & CLOUD COMPUTING | 3 |
| ISQA 8340 | APPLIED REGRESSION ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ISQA 8380 | ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION | 3 |
| ISQA 8410 | DATA MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8420 | MANAGING THE I.S. FUNCTION | 3 |
| ISQA 8460 | INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT), BIG DATA AND THE CLOUD | 3 |
| ISQA 8525 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE DESIGN | 3 |
| ISQA 8546 | COMPUTER SECURITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8560 | INFORMATION WARFARE AND SECURITY | 3 |
| ISQA 8570 | INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY AND ETHICS | 3 |
| ISQA 8580 | SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 8700 | DATA MINING: THEORY AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| ISQA 8736 | DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ISQA 8810 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| ISQA 8820 | PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISQA 9120 | APPLIED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ISQA 9130 | APPLIED MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS | 3 |
Political Science Electives (select only one)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSCI 8250 | SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3 |
| PSCI 8276 | GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS | 3 |
| PSCI 8296/CACT 8306 | INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY | 3 |
| PSCI 8500 | SEMINAR IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS | 3 |
| PSCI 8705 | GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST | 3 |
| PSCI 8716 | COMPARATIVE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION | 3 |
| PSCI 8926 | ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE | 3 |
Psychology Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 8316 | PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTING | 3 |
| PSYC 8636 | ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 8646 | PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 8656 | CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PSYC 9320 | SEMINAR IN PROGRAM EVALUATION | 3 |
| PSYC 9620 | TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| PSYC 9630 | LEADERSHIP THEORIES AND RESEARCH | 3 |
| PSYC 9660 | CRITERION DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL | 3 |
Public Administration Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PA 8740 | HEALTH CARE POLICY | 3 |
Sociology Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 8556 | ORGANIZATIONAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | 3 |
Statistics Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT 8426 | EXPLORATORY DATA VISUALIZATION AND QUANTIFICATION | 3 |
UNMC Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENV 840 | Climate Change, Sustainability & Public Health | 3 |
| ENV 892 | Public Health, Environment & Society | 3 |
| HSRA 810 | The U.S. Health Care System: An Overview | 3 |
| HSRA 830/CPH 580 | Health Care Organization Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| CPH 502 | Health Services Administration | 3 |
| CPH 570 | Health Administration Law | 3 |
| CPH 562 | Human Resources Management in Health Organizations | 3 |
| CPH 569 | Health Administration Leadership | 3 |
| HSRA 872 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
| HSRA 874 | Health Policy | 3 |
| HSRA | Health Economics | 3 |
Transfer of Graduate Credit
Students who have completed graduate courses at other approved AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) graduate schools may request permission to transfer as many as nine (9) semester hours of credit, provided the courses are pertinent to the student's graduate program. Grades in courses for transfer credit must be equivalent to "B" (3.0/4.0) or higher. All work for transfer of credit must have been taken within the ten-year period allowed for the master's in business administration degree. Petitions for the transfer of credit are submitted by the student to the MBA advisor who forwards the petition with a recommendation to the Dean for Graduate Studies for approval. Visit the AACSB website for the listing of AACSB accredited institutions.
MBA Exit Requirements
Comprehensive Examination
All students earning an MBA degree must complete a comprehensive examination or a comprehensive examination equivalent. The comprehensive examination requires the student to demonstrate the knowledge gained from the core courses and the ability to synthesize that knowledge in the analysis of questions involving more than one concept. Completion of the project focused capstone course (BSAD 8800) with a grade of “B” (3.0/4.0 scale) or better is equivalent to completion of the comprehensive examination. If a student transfers in credit for the non-comprehensive examination components of the project focused capstone course, then the student must pass a written comprehensive examination prepared by and graded by the graduate program council.
Thesis Option
MBA students may elect to complete a 6-hour thesis under the guidance of a supervisory committee. The student is responsible for compliance with all Graduate College and MBA graduate program council rules and procedures with respect to formation of a supervisory committee and completion of a thesis. The student shall submit to the supervisory committee a document including: 1) a proposed plan of study; 2) a description of the student’s research topic; and 3) the student’s research methodology. The student shall make an oral defense of the document to the supervisory committee. The supervisory committee’s approval shall be in writing. A supervisory committee’s approval should be obtained at least seven months before the intended graduation date. If a student elects to complete a thesis, then the supervisory committee of the thesis shall decide how the student will satisfy the comprehensive examination requirement and the business case requirement. The supervisory committee’s written approval of the plan of study shall require either the student’s completion of the project focused capstone course or a comprehensive examination (either written or oral) prepared by and graded by the supervisory committee.
Other Requirements to Complete the Program
All MBA students must attend MBA Orientation in their first semester in the MBA program as part of their degree requirements. All MBA students must participate in a minimum of two (2) MBA Leadership Seminars prior to graduation.
Total Credit Hours: 33
Concentrations
The MBA Program offers concentrations in the areas listed below. A concentration shall include at least nine (9) credit hours.
With the prior, written approval of the College of Business Administration graduate program council and the dean for Graduate Studies, an independent research, special studies, or special topics graduate-level course from accounting, business administration or economics, when such course has as its principal focus issues relevant to business administration or the concentration, may be substituted.
Business Analytics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 8306 | QUANTITATIVE APPLICATIONS IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS | 3 |
| ECON 8300 | ECONOMETRICS 1 | 3 |
| ECON 8320 | TOOLS FOR DATA ANALYSIS | 3 |
| ECON 8310 | BUSINESS FORECASTING | 3 |
| ECON 8330 | DATA ANALYSIS FROM SCRATCH 2 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
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Business Technology Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ||
| ECONOMICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF DEEP LEARNING | ||
| ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGY | ||
| BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE | ||
| INFORMATION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANIZATION | ||
| DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS | ||
| ELECTRONIC COMMERCE | ||
| PROCESS REENGINEERING WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | ||
| INFORMATION AND DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT | ||
| ADVANCED SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN | ||
| DATABASE ADMINISTRATION | ||
| IT INFRASTRUCTURE & CLOUD COMPUTING | ||
| DATA MANAGEMENT | ||
| MANAGING THE I.S. FUNCTION | ||
| GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE DESIGN | ||
| INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY AND ETHICS | ||
| SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT | ||
| DATA MINING: THEORY AND PRACTICE | ||
| DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS | ||
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT FUNDAMENTALS | ||
| PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT | ||
| Total Credits: | 9 | |
Collaboration Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 3 | |
| MANAGING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| MANAGERIAL NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES | ||
| COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION | ||
| CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| GROUPS AND TEAMS | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Health Care Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS FOR BUSINESS | ||
| LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION | ||
| HEALTH BEHAVIOR | ||
| PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY | ||
| INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY AND ETHICS | ||
| HEALTH CARE POLICY (HSRA 874) | ||
CPH 569 | Health Administration Leadership | |
CPH 570 | Health Administration Law | |
HSRA 873 | Health Services Administration | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Human Resource Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||
| TOTAL REWARDS | ||
| TALENT DEVELOPMENT | ||
| STAFFING THE ORGANIZATION | ||
| ORGANIZATION THEORY & DESIGN | ||
| ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
| PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTING | ||
| ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| LEADERSHIP THEORIES AND RESEARCH | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
International Business Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following with a minimum of one course from BSAD or ECON: | 9 | |
| INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | ||
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDY ABROAD | ||
| GLOBAL SOURCING AND INNOVATION | ||
| MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION-US | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE | ||
| MONEY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | ||
| INTERNATIONAL TRADE | ||
| INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | ||
| GEOGRAPHY OF ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION | ||
| No more than one PSCI course may be taken: | ||
| SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||
| SEMINAR IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS | ||
| GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Investment Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 6 | |
| SECURITY ANALYSIS | ||
| MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | ||
| Select three hours from the following: | 3 | |
| INTRODUCTORY MAVERICK VENTURE FUND and INTERMEDIATE MAVERICK VENTURE FUND and ADVANCED MAVERICK VENTURE FUND | ||
| MONEY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | ||
| APPLIED MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS | ||
| BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS | ||
| ECONOMETRICS | ||
| BUSINESS FORECASTING | ||
| APPLIED REGRESSION ANALYSIS | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Logistics & Supply Chain Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 3 | |
| SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | ||
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | ||
| MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING ISSUES | ||
| HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS FOR BUSINESS | ||
| INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | ||
| MANAGING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT | ||
| EMERGING TRENDS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | ||
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ||
| GLOBAL SOURCING AND INNOVATION | ||
| SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYTICS | ||
| INDUSTRIAL PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT | ||
| MANAGERIAL NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES | ||
| SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION | ||
| APPLIED MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS | ||
| INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION | ||
| BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS | ||
| BUSINESS FORECASTING | ||
| BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE | ||
| DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS | ||
| DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Risk Management Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| MULTINATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | ||
| INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSTS | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING THEORY | ||
| MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING ISSUES | ||
| SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ||
| SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT | ||
| PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Sustainability Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | 3 | |
| NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & REGULATIONS | ||
| INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | ||
| SPECIAL STUDIES IN ECONOMICS | ||
ENV 840 | Climate Change, Sustainability & Public Health | |
ENV 892 | Public Health, Environment & Society | |
| OUR ENERGY FUTURE: SOCIETY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| URBAN SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS | ||
| INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Academic Performance
Each semester, student files will be reviewed where a student received a grade lower than a “B” (3.0 out of 4.0). Following this review, the College of Business Administration's Graduate Program Council (CBA GPC) may place conditions or restrictions on the student. Following notification to the student, the student may petition the CBA GPC for a review of the conditions or restrictions imposed.
Students earning a third grade of "C+ "or lower (or any single grade below "C" (1.67 on a 4.0 scale)) will be automatically dismissed from the MBA program. Dismissed students will be immediately administratively withdrawn from all courses in which they are enrolled for MBA credit. Students who have been dismissed may not enroll in any courses for MBA credit in any subsequent semester or summer session until reinstatement has been granted by the CBA GPC and the graduate dean.
Students who have been dismissed from the MBA program may submit a written petition for reinstatement to the CBA GPC. Students who have petitioned the CBA GPC for reinstatement may not enroll in any courses for MBA credit. Upon receiving a petition for reinstatement, the CBA GPC will evaluate the student's written petition for reinstatement. As part of the reinstatement petitioning process, the CBA GPC reserves the right to examine the student's academic record and reserves the right to speak to any previous instructor who has taught the student. This information may be used by the CBA GPC in the reinstatement decision. Information provided by previous instructors will not be shared with the student. Reinstatement is a privilege and not all students who are dismissed will be reinstated. Students who have been reinstated will serve a probationary period of the CBA GPC's discretion and must satisfy the probationary conditions specified by the CBA GPC. In addition to probationary conditions, reinstated students will be subject to additional reinstatement conditions as specified by the CBA GPC. These reinstatement conditions will include retaking one or more courses in which the student must earn a grade of "B” (3.0) or higher [the exact grade requirements for retaken courses may in fact be higher than "B" (3.0)]. Students not achieving the probationary or reinstatement conditions will be automatically dismissed.
MBA Probation Policy
If granted Provisional Admission, the student must earn minimum “B” grades (3.0 on 4.0 scale) in each of the MBA courses completed in the first 12 hours of the program. Students not meeting this standard will be immediately placed on probation. A letter will be sent to the student regarding violation of the terms of provisional admission and the probation status. The student must submit a written letter to the CBA GPC acknowledging the basis for probation and requesting continuation in the MBA program within two weeks on receipt of the notification. Students who have petitioned the CBA GPC for continuation in the program may remain in the program and enroll in courses for MBA credit. Students who have NOT petitioned the CBA GPC for continuation within two weeks of notification, will not be allowed to remain in the program or register for courses, and will be administratively withdrawn. Upon receiving a petition for continuation, the CBA GPC will evaluate the student's written petition. As part of the petitioning process, the CBA GPC reserves the right to examine the student's academic record and reserves the right to speak to any previous instructor who has taught the student. This information may be used by the CBA GPC in the decision. Information provided by previous instructors will not be shared with the student. If a student’s provisional status is restored, then the student will need to earn a B grade or better in the affected course at the earliest opportunity.
MBA Program Two Strikes Rule
A UNO MBA student may enroll only twice in each MBA course. If the class is not successfully completed on the second attempt, then the student will be dismissed from the MBA program. An enrollment is defined as being enrolled in the course after the last day to withdraw via MavLINK and receive a 100% refund. The last day for withdrawal will be as stated in the current academic calendar for a full semester course (3 credits) http://registrar.unomaha.edu/calendar/; for an eight-week graduate course (2 credits) the last day for withdrawal will be the third day (including the start date) of the course as designated in MavLINK.
In addition to the Quality of Work Standards established by the Graduate College, MBA students may repeat only once a BSAD 8xx0 level course in which they receive any grade, including "W" or "I."
GPC Will Consider Grades Earned in Repeated Courses
When making decisions based on Quality of Work Standards issues, the CBA GPC will consider the initial grade(s) received in a course as well as the most recent grade received for the course. This approach differs from the method used to calculate GPA in a student's MavLINK/Degree Works file, where the most recent grade replaces the grade received in the previous attempt.
Student Responsibilities
Each student admitted to graduate studies is responsible for knowing the procedures and regulations of the Graduate College.
Each student should consult with the MBA advisor at least once each semester to assure continued progress toward the degree objective. Students must maintain a 3.0 ("B") average to fulfill the program and graduation requirements. No more than two "C's" or two "C+'s" in graduate courses are permitted.