This MBA program provides a cutting-edge framework of the emerging skills, knowledge and tools demanded of today’s business enterprises. The program was developed in partnership with business leaders from key industries who provided valuable input regarding what graduate business professionals need to cultivate and master within themselves and an organization. Courses provide focus on emerging business challenges such as utilizing self-cultivation for management, design thinking for innovation, law and governing the modern business, leadership, influence, currency of trust, digital marketing and analytics, financial control and reporting, data-driven decision making, ethics and social impact, and entrepreneurship and the art of creative thinking.
In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate programs, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, applicants to this program should hold a bachelor's degree in a business-related field. Those that do not must complete the co-requisite course MBA 11 Common Professional Components.
Total Required Credits (39-51**)
Foundations (3 Credits)
Students who do not hold a bachelor's degree in a business-related field (such as business administration, commerce, accounting) must complete MBA 11. MBA 11 must be taken in the first quarter of attendance and may be taken concurrently with no more than one other graduate level course.
| MBA 11 | MBA Common Professional Components | 3 |
Business Core (36 credits)
| MBA 512 | Self-Cultivation for Management | 3 |
| MBA 514 | Leadership, Influence, and Currency of Trust | 3 |
| MBA 521 | Law and Governing the Modern Business | 3 |
| MBA 523 | Design Thinking for Innovation | 3 |
| MBA 532 | Operations and Technology Management | 3 |
| MBA 534 | Digital Marketing and Analytics | 3 |
| MBA 541 | Global Political Economy | 3 |
| MBA 543 | Data-Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 548 | Financial Reporting and Control | 3 |
| MBA 549 | Ethics and Social Impact | 3 |
| MBA 551 | Entrepreneurship and the Art of Creative Thinking | 3 |
| MBA 559 | Emerging Issues in Strategic Decision Making | 3 |
Elective (3 credits)
In addition to the Business Core, students will complete one elective course from the emphasis area courses listed below or by approval of the program director to complete the Master of Business Administration degree.
Emphasis Areas
Students who wish to complete a Master of Business Administration with one or more emphasis areas may select from the options listed below.
** Students pursuing an emphasis in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Public Accounting may be required to take additional preparatory courses to complete these emphasis areas.
Change Leadership (12-15 Credits)
Developing a competitive advantage in today’s business climate requires leaders who adapt quickly and effectively to internal and external market influences. An MBA combined with an emphasis in Change Leadership is specifically designed to help you become an effective change agent within your organization. The Change Leadership emphasis explores adaptive leadership; thought leadership and creativity; leading change in diverse organizational cultures; and social and environmental change.
| MAL 535 | Leading Change in Diverse Organizational Cultures | 3 |
| MAL 530 | Adaptive Leadership | 3 |
| MAL 532 | Thought Leadership and Creativity | 3 |
| MAL 538 | Social and Environmental Change | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Data Analytics (12-15 Credits)
The MBA emphasis in Data Analytics follows a commonly accepted data analytics lifecycle beginning by showing students how to frame business problems, establish analysis plans, and acquire and process data sets. Students will learn how to organize data projects to meet organizational and/or stakeholder needs by effectively utilizing resources and expertise. Students will also learn how to build, deploy and report on appropriate data models to track their performance over the long-term thereby ensuring ongoing stake holder satisfaction.
These courses will prepare students to sit for the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) Exam https://www.certifiedanalytics.org/. In order to apply for the CAP® certification, individuals must pass the CAP® Exam and also must satisfy all other requirements (including, but not limited to, experience and ethics). For more information see:
Certified Analytics Professional Program
Attn: Certification Manager
5521 Research Park Drive, Suite 200
Catonsville, MD 21228
Phone: 443-757-3538
https://www.certifiedanalytics.org/index.php
| DA 550 | Analytic Problem Definition | 3 |
| DA 555 | Data and Methodology | 3 |
| DA 560 | Model Building and Deployment | 3 |
| DA 565 | Data Lifecycle Management | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Entrepreneurship (12-15 Credits)
This Emphasis prepares students for the dynamic world of entrepreneurship or to compete in a rapidly changing marketplace of employers looking for practical innovators. This emphasis area will enable students to gain knowledge on various aspects of starting a business including funding, vetting the concept, business plan development and presentation, startup marketing, everyday financial issues, risk management, registration of new business, and exit strategies.
| ENT 610 | Innovation Strategy | 3 |
| ENT 620 | Economics of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENT 630 | Start-up Plan Development | 3 |
| ENT 640 | New Venture Implementation * | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Finance (12-15 Credits)
As an aspiring or practicing financial professional, the MBA in Finance, will provide you the knowledge and skills to thrive in a highly competitive industry. The courses are designed to equip you with expertise and real-world skills in financial analysis including quantitative methods, economics, financial reporting, corporate finance, equity investments, derivatives, ethics and professional standards, and portfolio management that will help to advance your career in asset and wealth management, investment banking, commercial banking, and consulting, alongside a diverse range of career paths in-and-outside the industry.
These courses will prepare students to sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Exam https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/exam-support. In order to apply for the CFP® certification, individuals must pass the CFP® Exam and also must satisfy all other requirements (including, but not limited to, experience and ethics). For more information see:
CFP Board
1425 K Street NW #800
Washington, D.C.
Phone:800-487-1497
Fax: 202-379-2299
www.cfp.net
https://www.cfp.net/get-certified/certification-process
| FIN 551 | Quantitative Methods and Economics for Finance * | 3 |
| FIN 553 | Capital Management and Fixed Income * | 3 |
| FIN 555 | Equity, Derivatives, and Alternatives * | 3 |
| FIN 557 | Ethics and Portfolio Management * | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Global Management (12-15 Credits)
The MBA with an emphasis in global management is designed to provide students with an in-depth analysis of the various types of management and leadership so that the student can become a more well-rounded manager, one who is better equipped to excel and meet the many different kinds of challenges encountered in today’s ever-changing global marketplace.
| MBA 585 | International Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MBA 573 | International Business | 3 |
| PM 506 | Leading Domestic and Global Teams | 3 |
| CY 500 | Cybersecurity Overview | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Human Resource Management (12-15 Credits)
The MBA with an emphasis in HR management will provide students with a broad and comprehensive knowledge base of the HR subject areas.
These courses will help prepare students to sit for the PHR/SPHR/GPHR certification exams offered by the HR Certification Institute. In order to apply for these certifications, individuals must meet the eligibility requirements and pass the HRCI exams. For more information see:
HR Certification Institute
1725 Duke Street
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone (US Toll Free): 1-866-898-4724
Phone (Toll): 1-571-555-6700
https://www.hrci.org/our-programs/our-certifications
| HR 551 | Human Capital Strategy Management | 3 |
| HR 553 | Management of People | 3 |
| HR 555 | Workplace Management and Human Resources | 3 |
| HR 557 | Organization and the Human Resource Function | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Lean Six Sigma (12-15 Credits)
Lean Six Sigma is a business strategy with a set of tools for organizations to improve capability of their processes. Many organizations now apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste within their business processes. The CityU Six Sigma program is designed to train professionals who want to gain Lean Six Sigma knowledge and certification.
The first two courses are designed to build student’s knowledge and capabilities to become Six Sigma Green Belt certified. Six Sigma Green Belts are individuals who function under the supervision of a Six Sigma Black Belt to apply Six Sigma methodologies. The last two courses are designed to build student’s knowledge and capabilities to become Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified. Certified Six Sigma Black Belts are professionals who can describe, apply, and teach Lean and Six Sigma concepts and principles.
After completion of these four courses students will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) model in accordance with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. CityU’s Six Sigma program offers great opportunity for students at different stages of their career, to gain knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles that can be applied to every business process in every industry.
These courses are also designed in a way to prepare students for completion of Six Sigma knowledge test at American Society for Quality (ASQ). In order to apply for this certification, individuals must meet the eligibility requirements and pass the relevant ASQ exam. For more information see: https://asq.org/cert
| MBA 579 | Green Belt 01: Define and Measure | 3 |
| MBA 581 | Green Belt 02: Analyze, Improve and Control | 3 |
| MBA 586 | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt 01: Loss Identification and Intelligence | 3 |
| MBA 588 | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt 02: Loss Eradication and Prevention | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Management Accounting (12-15 Credits)
The management accounting emphasis is aligned with the certified management accountant (CMA), which is a globally recognized accounting certification held by professionals in more than 100 countries. This emphasis prepares students to become experts in decision support, planning, data analysis, and critical thinking. CMAs bring the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the era of AI, Blockchain, and other technology advances. Students will gain knowledge and skills needed to advance to strategic roles in accounting and finance such as Chief Financial Officers.
In order to apply for the CMA® certification, individuals must pass the CMA® Exam and also must satisfy all other requirements (including but not limited to education, experience and ethics). For more information see:
Institute of Management Accountants
10 Paragon Drive, Suite 1
Montvale, New Jersey 07645-1760
Phone:800-638-4427
www.imanet.org
https://www.imanet.org/cma-certification/getting-started?ssopc=1
| CY 500 | Cybersecurity Overview | 3 |
| AC 501 | Applied Management Accounting Concepts I * | 3 |
| AC 502 | Applied Management Accounting Concepts II * | 3 |
| AC 540 | Auditing Techniques | 3 |
| (or) | |
| AC 550 | Auditing Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Marketing (12-15 Credits)
Recognizing that only the best content stands out in a cluttered marketing world, this program will teach you to leverage the components of digital-marketing, content marketing, and marketing management to navigate modern marketing challenges, grow your skills and knowledge across a broad spectrum of marketing topics, and advance your career as a member of a team, leader of a department, or entrepreneur.
These courses prepare students to sit for the Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) exam: https://www.ama.org/certifications/. In order to apply for PCM certification, individuals must pass the PCM exam and also must satisfy all other requirements. For more information see:
American Marketing Association
Phone: 1-800-AMA-1150
https://www.ama.org/marketing-management-certification/
| MK 526 | Strategic Brand Creation & Management * | 3 |
| MK 527 | Consumer Behavior * | 3 |
| MK 528 | Marketing Metrics * | 3 |
| MK 529 | Marketing Communications * | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Project Management (15-18 Credits)
Project management is a rapidly growing career field that is recognized and relevant in a broad range of disciplines and industries around the world, including government, military, manufacturing, transportation, health care, information technology and education. City University of Seattle’s project management programs are accredited through the Project Management Institute (PMI).
These courses prepare students to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and Project Management Professional (PMP)® exams. In order to apply for the PMP® certification, individuals must pass the PMP® Exam and also must satisfy all other requirements (including but not limited to education and experience). For more information see:
Project Management Institute
14 Campus Blvd.
Newton Square, PA 19073-3299
Phone:610-915-2273
www.pmi.org
https://www.pmi.org/certifications
| PM 501 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| PM 504 | Project Planning and Control | 3 |
| PM 507 | Project Financial Management * | 3 |
| PM 511 | Measuring Project Performance for Success * | 3 |
| PM 514 | Project Integration * | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Public Accounting (12-38 Credits)
The MBA with a public accounting emphasis prepares students for the professional challenges of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Diploma will note emphasis in Public Accounting. Completion provides the depth and breadth of knowledge required to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination that will enable students to function productively in a CPA firm.
CPA licensing requirements vary by state. It is recommended that you first seek guidance from the appropriate state board of accountancy in your home state before taking coursework. A complete list of state licensing boards is located at state-professional-credential-licensure-contact-information.pdf (cityu.edu).
Students without a background in accounting may be required to take one or more of the Foundations/Pre-Requisites courses listed below in addition to the Emphasis Area courses.
| Foundations/Pre-Requisites | |
| AC 215 | Fundamentals of Accounting * | 5 |
| AC 301 | Intermediate Accounting I * | 5 |
| AC 302 | Intermediate Accounting II * | 5 |
| AC 303 | Intermediate Accounting III * | 5 |
| AC 540 | Auditing Techniques | 3 |
| (or) | |
| AC 550 | Auditing Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Emphasis Courses | |
| AC 530 | CPA Review - Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) * | 3 |
| AC 531 | CPA Review - Regulation (REG) * | 3 |
| AC 532 | CPA Review - Auditing & Attestation (AUD) * | 3 |
| AC 533 | CPA Review - Business Environment & Concepts (BEC) * | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
Specialized Study (12 Credits)
The Specialized Study emphasis consists of a minimum of 12 credits taken in a specific content area. Coursework may be completed through independent study, current course offerings, or developed for a specific industry or organizational setting. The Individualized Study emphasis is proposed by the student and approved by the Program Director prior to registration.
Supply Chain Management (12 Credits)
The emphasis in Supply Chain Management prepares students to advance in this exciting and evolving field of management. The emphasis area is designed to provide students with the skills to apply logistics functional expertise from planning of inventory deployment to designing transportation networks. In addition, the framing concepts of cross-functional engagement of Supply Chain Management processes will assist graduates to reinvent their organization from within, and then engage strategic partners to better align processes and mitigate operational risks.
| GSCM 500 | Managing Global Operations and Value Chains | 3 |
| GSCM 510 | Data Science for supply Chain Excellence | 3 |
| GSCM 530 | Optimizing Global Logistics and Supply Chain | 3 |
| GSCM 540 | Global Supply Network Design, Execution and Cost Management | 3 |
Technology Management (12-15 Credits)
For students seeking a career or greater opportunities with a leading technology company or a technology-driven organization, the MBA with an emphasis in technology management will provide students with the knowledge and skills students need. This emphasis is specifically designed to teach students how to: manage technology projects; lead, coach and motivate a technology team; analyze a business process and identify opportunities for technology; and develop a business plan that integrates technology into the business enterprise.
| CY 500 | Cybersecurity Overview | 3 |
| CS 519 | Cloud Computing Overview | 3 |
| DS 515 | Data Science Overview | 3 |
| DS 520 | Data Mining | 3 |
| Optional Course | |
| MBA 625 | Business Administration Internship * | 3 |
* Courses with an asterisk (*) after their title have a pre- or co-requisite.
** Emphasis areas in Lean Six Sigma, Public Accounting, and Project Management require additional credits to meet foundational skills and/or pre-requisites.