MBA500 - Management Foundations

Successful leaders must understand basic fundamentals of a business functions for proper academic success and decision making. Emphasis in this course is placed on the necessary classroom and business fundamentals to assist students in being successful throughout their MBA courses. This introduction to the MBA program is designed for all students to refresh their knowledge develop a foundation for success in the MBA curriculum. Students will learn the key attributes of effective techniques for writing, research, and navigating the learning management systems. Must take this course first unless approved for an exception by the program director.
Note: Must take this course first unless approved for an exception by the program director. Course may be waived if an undergraduate business degree has been earned in the last 7 years.

Credits: 3
Course Learning Outcomes

Create an individual planning process for courses and assignment organization.
Apply decision-making techniques, using both quantitative and qualitative skills to problem solve.
Compare research approaches to structure graduate-level coursework.
Implement leadership skills to work effectively within diverse teams.