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Concentrations - Executive Master's in Business Administration (MBA)

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):

    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)

    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)

    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)

    Marketing Concentration - 37 Credit Hours