Rawls MBA Program
The Rawls MBA Program allows qualified students to customize the curriculum to their own interests and goals. Our current rolling admission policy allows enrollment in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students have the option to obtain a general MBA degree or concentrate in a specialized area of business. This grants students the flexibility to tailor programs to meet their specific needs, whether in information technology, entrepreneurship, or consulting.
A qualified student with a bachelor’s degree, regardless of the discipline, may complete the full 48-hour program in 16 months as a full time student or in about three years on a part-time basis. We will accept transfer of up to six hours of graduate coursework from an accredited university with the permission of the MBA Program Coordinator.
The MBA program begins with 15 hours of preparatory tool courses followed by 18 hours of core curriculum. 12 hours of electives and a capstone course complete the integrated program. Current approved concentrations include Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Foreign Language, General Business, Health Organization Management, Management & Leadership Skills, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Statistics.
Curriculum Overview
Graduate education in business prepares students for a wide variety of career options. Our state-of-the-art curriculum blends knowledge based on sound theory and research with a healthy mixture of hands-on learning. Students develop an array of both conceptual and analytical tools, allowing them to synthesize a comprehensive approach to problem solving. They acquire advanced and effective computer skills, as well as technical and quantitative knowledge that will enhance their marketability for a rewarding career in management.
Our pedagogy consists of presentations, class discussions, case studies, and teamwork, which are essential ingredients of classroom learning. Students examine business successes and failures, and analyze complex issues such as the impact of competing interests on an organization. You will be challenged to address ethical questions and make responsible judgments as you learn to drive results through an organization.
Our practical approach to classroom activities will combine your abilities with others in team projects and presentations. You will have hands-on experience in both internal conflict management and global competition.
