Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Program Description

The juggernaut of globalization has shaped the contours of business. World-scale social, political, and economic issues require progressive critical thinking. Nexford University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is an advanced take on the major business disciplines and big-picture themes of tomorrow. It is also an evolution of the University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The curriculum, designed for experienced learners, emphasizes leading people, processes, strategies, and sustainability in developed and emerging economies – relevant skills for career progression.

The MBA covers a selection of six specializations: Sustainability, International Business, Enabling E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech & Blockchain, and Cybersecurity. Organizations have entered an unprecedented era of transformation: this degree is a rigorous response to the emerging needs of a highly skilled, future-focused workforce.

Nexford University selected the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree for three primary reasons:

1. The MBA is a natural progression for those wishing to pursue advanced competencies through continuing their education upon completion of their BBA

2. The MBA equips learners with the advanced competencies they will need when pivoting from one career to another as a result of a lateral shift or due to evolving market dynamics such as automation and other advancements in technology

3. The MBA prepares learners for forward growth (career progression) and increased responsibilities in leadership and business ownership roles to effectively manage people, processes, strategies and sustainability in developed and emerging economies.

MBA learners at NXU have the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge through six program specializations:

1. Sustainability

2. International Business

3. Enabling E-Commerce

4. Artificial Intelligence

5. Cybersecurity

6. FinTech & Blockchain

Program Outcomes

1. Evaluate information across business functions for informed data-driven decision-making.

2. Develop leadership communication channels necessary to facilitate collaboration required to accomplish goals.

3. Assess personal and professional resources and learning opportunities for staying current in industry best practices.

4. Determine the use of technology to enhance organizational and individual performance, competitive advantage, and operational efficiency within the global marketplace.

5. Design an integrated business strategy that supports the operations of the organization.

6. Implement ethical management techniques to support working in culturally diverse situations.

7. Recommend effective management strategies to achieve sustained organizational performance.

8. Examine areas of specialization to determine knowledge and skills needed to advance career.

BUS 6140 Business Administration Capstone Course Outcomes

1. Examine the concepts of entrepreneurship, new venture creation, and innovation.

2. Apply entrepreneurial thinking and management as it relates to a for-profit and non-profit entity.

3. Analyze the process of conceptualizing, developing, and managing an entrepreneurial venture.

4. Synthesize the different functions and areas of management in the context of new venture development.

5. Create a plan for the development of a new venture from conceptualization to realization, incorporating the entrepreneurial process

6. Evaluate the success of the phases of a new venture by integrating entrepreneurial practices

IACBE Intended Student Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate information across business functions for informed data-driven decision-making.

2. Synthesize key frameworks to solve business problems.

3. Recommend strategies to achieve sustained organizational performance in a globalized economy.

4. Articulate a compelling vision to effectively convey ideas to various stakeholders.

Program Structure

* Denotes courses that have prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for further details.

Specialization Requirements

Learners who choose a specialization will follow the sequence as designated for each specialization.

Sustainability

1. SUS 6160 Food & Agribusiness (3 credits)

2. SUS 6170 Renewable Energy (3 credits)

3. SUS 6180 Managing Healthcare (3 credits)

Specialization Courses Total: 9 credits

International Business

1. DBW 6300 Doing Business in India (3 credits)

2. DBW 6350 Doing Business in China (3 credits)

3. DBW 6450 Doing Business in Sub-Saharan Africa (3 credits)

Specialization Courses Total: 9 credits

Enabling E-Commerce

1. ECM 6400 Enabling E-Commerce and Digital Strategy (3 credits)

2. ECM 6450 Policy and Regulatory Enablement of E-Commerce (3 credits)

3. ECM 6500 Operations Digital Transformation (3 credits)

Specialization Courses Total: 9 credits

Artificial Intelligence

1. AIA 6600 Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)

2. AIA 6550 Data Sciences for Decision Making (3 credits)

3. MHY 6750 Cybersecurity Leadership (3 credits)

Specialization Courses Total: 9 credits

Cybersecurity

1. MHY 6700 Internet of Things (3 Credits)

2. MHY 6750 Cybersecurity Leadership (3 Credits)

3. MHY 6800 Product Management with Agile and Lean (3 Credits)

Specialization Courses Total: 9 credits

FinTech & Blockchain

1. FNT 6100 Financial Planning and Analysis (3 credits)

2. FNT 6150 Block Chain for Finance (3 credits)

3. FNT 6200 Machine Learning Technology for Finance (3 credits)

Specialization Courses Total: 9 credits