Concordia adds MBA program this fall

By Tiffany Young Tuesday, 02 March 2010

Concordia University Texas announced plans to launch a Masters of Business Administration program March 2. Enrollment begins immediately and the deadline for classes that begin this fall is July 1.

“The University is thrilled to begin enrolling our first MBA class,” said Dr. Donald Christian, dean of the College of Business at Concordia University. “With our mission in mind, we have designed this program from the ground up to develop courageous leaders with the business tools to succeed. We are confident that an MBA from Concordia will stand out among other universities.”

The Concordia MBA will aim to attract employees of small business and corporate settings and non-traditional business vocations, such as the social and public sectors. It is designed for those who want to master core business concepts, analytical tools, and leadership skills to build a better future for themselves and their communities.

The Concordia MBA is a two-year program with students attending class one evening per week. A total of 36 credit hours, including a capstone course at the end of the program, are required. Each student will be part of a cohort that functions as a learning community. Students will learn specific skills in accounting, finance, economics, marketing and business strategy, while developing leadership skills.

Admission requirements to the program include:

• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate work
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or a recognized foreign institution of higher learning
• Three to five years of professional work experience is preferred
• A score of at least 550 of the TOEFL (international students only)

Prerequisite knowledge should include understanding of accounting, finance and economics. In order to attract students with diverse academic and professional backgrounds, Concordia will offer several
options for students to meet the prerequisites.

For more information about Concordia’s MBA program, visit http://mba.concordia.edu or call 313-3000.