Each concentration below includes the Executive MBA Core Courses (21 hours):
- A list of Core Courses for the Executive Master's of Business Administration Degree Program can be found here.
For inquiries about any of the Executive MBA Degree Concentration Programs, contact:
Department of International Graduate Services
digs@ucumberlands.edu
Phone: 606.539.3577
Toll-free: 800.343.1609 ext. 3577
Accounting Concentration - 37 Credit Hours
The Robert W. Plaster Graduate School of Business now offers an Executive MBA with a concentration in Accounting. This 37-hour online program provides students with a unique opportunity to further expand and enhance their understanding of accounting through a series of graduate-level accounting courses. Students who wish to pursue the Accounting concentration should hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting or demonstrate completion of accounting studies equivalent to the degree.
Concentration Requirements
Accounting Electives (15 hours):
- BACC/BAOL 537, Taxation of Business Entities
- BACC/BAOL 539, Advanced Accounting Information Systems
- BACC/BAOL 632, Advanced Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
- BACC/BAOL 635, Advanced Accounting Theory
- BACC/BAOL 637, Tax Research and Practice
- BACC/BAOL 638, Advanced Assurance Services
- BACC/BAOL 690, Special Projects in Accounting and Related Subjects
Project Management Concentration - 37 Credit Hours
The concentration in Project Management is designed to develop competent business professionals who are knowledgeable in the various areas of project management. Students completing the concentration in Project Management will be prepared to manage projects within an organization.
In addition to the learning outcomes provided within the core of the Executive MBA, students completing the concentration in Project Management will be able to:
- Increase knowledge and identification of the project management process including planning the project, initiating the project, executing the project, monitoring the project, and controlling the project
- Apply advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make sound decisions in the different areas of project management
- Conduct research on issues and questions relevant to the field of project management
- Identify ethical and legal responsibilities of project managers
Concentration Requirements
Project Management Electives (15 hours)Strategic Management Concentration - 37 Credit Hours
The concentration in Strategic Management is designed to develop competent business professionals who are equipped with the core concepts, frameworks, and techniques of strategic management. Students completing the concentration in Strategic Management will be prepared to step into a management or leadership position within an organization.
In addition to the learning outcomes provided within the core of the Executive MBA, students completing the concentration in Strategic Management will be able to:
- Increase knowledge and understanding of the practice of management
- Develop management strategies designed to allow the organization to achieve its objectives
- Apply advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make sound decisions in the area of management
- Identify ethical and legal responsibilities of managers.
Concentration Requirements
Strategic Management Electives (15 hours)
- BADM/BUOL 624, Competitive Strategy
- BADM/BUOL 625, Mergers and Acquisitions
- BADM/BUOL 626, Management Consulting
- BADM/BUOL 631, Managing in a Global Environment
- BADM/BUOL 632, Advanced Human Resource Management
- BADM/BUOL 645, Strategic Leadership
- BADM/BUOL 692, Special Projects in Strategic Management
Entrepreneurship Concentration - 37 Credit Hours
The concentration in Entrepreneurship is designed to develop competent business professionals who are equipped with the core concepts, frameworks, and techniques of entrepreneurship.
In addition to the learning outcomes provided within the core of the Executive MBA, students completing the concentration in entrepreneurship will be able to:
- Increase knowledge and understanding of the practice of entrepreneurship
- Develop a plan for the creation of a new venture
- Understand requirements for managing and growing new ventures
- Apply advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make sound decisions in the different areas of business
Concentration Requirements
Entrepreneurship Electives (15 hours)
- BADM/BUOL 631, Managing in a Global Environment
- BADM/BUOL 632, Advanced HR Management
- BADM/BUOL 643, Sales and Customer Relationship Management
- BADM/BUOL 644, New Venture Development
- BADM/BUOL 645, Strategic Leadership
- BADM/BUOL 648, Entrepreneurial Strategy
- BADM/BUOL 694, Special Projects in Entrepreneurship and Related Subjects
Healthcare Administration Concentration - 37 Credit Hours
In addition to the learning outcomes provided within the core of the Executive MBA, students completing the concentration in Healthcare Administration will be able to:
- Increase knowledge and understanding of healthcare administration.
- Develop healthcare administration strategies designed to allow the organization to achieve objectives.
- Apply advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate information, solve problems, and make sound decisions in the area of healthcare administration.
Concentration Requirements
Healthcare Administration Electives (15 hours)
- BACC/BAOL 661, Healthcare Accounting
- BADM/BUOL 662, Customer Satisfaction Measurement
- BADM/BUOL 663, Healthcare Marketing
- BADM/BUOL 664, Healthcare Finance
- BADM/BUOL 665, Healthcare Policy and Economics
- BADM/BUOL 667, Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- BADM/BUOL 668, Strategic Management in Healthcare Administration
- BADM/BUOL 696, Special Projects in Healthcare Administration and Related Subjects
Marketing Concentration - 37 Credit Hours
The concentration in Marketing is designed to develop competent business professionals who are equipped with the core concepts, frameworks, and techniques of marketing.
Concentration Requirements
Marketing Electives (15 hours)
- BADM/BUOL 643, Sales and Customer Relationship Management
- BADM/BUOL 644, New Venture Development
- BADM/BUOL 655, Advanced Brand Management
- BADM/BUOL 656, B2B Marketing
- BADM/BUOL 657, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- BADM/BUOL 658, Marketing Decision Making
- BADM/BUOL 662, Customer Satisfaction Measurement
- BADM/BUOL 663, Healthcare Marketing
- BADM/BUOL 695, Special Projects in Marketing and Related Subjects