Online MBA

An MBA is a valuable credential in the business world and doubly so when it’s from a respected institution that’s been teaching tomorrow’s business leaders for 120 years. At the Hutton School of Business, preparing you for long-term career success is our number one priority.

Our online MBA program offers:

• A rich curriculum with challenging assignments and group projects and the most current and relevant case studies.
• Instructors who are experts in their field and Advisors who are knowledgeable and accessible.
• The support and flexibility to accommodate working professionals.
• Unique networking opportunities and career preparation.

More than a Credential

You can complete the MBA in 18 months. MBA courses are scheduled during the traditional academic year in eight-week bi-terms. This format enables a focused, but flexible pursuit of the 30 credit hours necessary for completion of the MBA.

As an MBA student at the Hutton School of Business, you will be part a community of learners that provide a sense of camaraderie, as well as collegial, academic support. During your time in the MBA program, you will also have the opportunity to interact with business professionals, experienced faculty, and nationally-recognized speakers.

As a Hutton School of Business MBA graduate you will be able to:

• Apply ethical reasoning skills
• Formulate and apply problem-solving strategies
• Apply technology-based skills to explore and solve complex business issues
• Communicate effectively in professional situations
• Work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills

The purpose of the Hutton School of Business MBA Program is to develop ethically responsible decision-makers who are intellectually and professionally competent and prepared to lead in the global marketplace.

Upon completion of a Hutton School of Business MBA, graduates will be able:

• To apply ethical reasoning skills
• To formulate and apply problem-solving strategies
• To communicate effectively in professional situations
• To apply technology-based skills to explore and solve complex business issues
• To work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills

Schedule

A tentative schedule of course offerings is provided below to assist MBA students in planning their academic schedule.

Fall Semester

• Current Issues in Business
• Marketing Management
• Managerial Economics
• Legal, Ethical, and Social Environment
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Business Elective

Spring Semester

• Managerial Accounting
• Current Issues in Business
• Managerial Finance
• Research & Report Writing
• Customer Satisfaction Measurements
• Business Elective

Summer Semester

• Current Issues in Business
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Elective

Admission Requirements:

• Complete a Graduate Application and submit application fee.
• A completed undergraduate and/or graduate degree from a regional accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Submission or an official transcript is required. o The transcript must include the degree and date on which it was conferred and a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. o Any international course work completed must have official transcript evaluation completed and submitted to the university by the evaluation firm. Evaluations must include GPA for admission. Approved Evaluation firms are: ♣ World Education Services (WES) ♣ Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) ♣ International Education Research Foundation (IERF) Eval Direct ♣ Educational Perspectives (EP)
• Resume
• Documentation of language fluency for non-native speakers of English, such as a score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The minimum acceptable TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission are:
• Paper-based TOEFL (PBT): 550
• Internet-based TOEFL (IBT): 79
• IELTS: 6