The University recognizes that in today's complex and competitive world, there is a growing need for professionals trained at the doctoral level in business. Therefore, the University offers the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree which emphasizes research and preparation for scholarship and systematic inquiry, and requires a dissertation.
Management authority, Peter Drucker states: "Managers are needed to convert the disorganized resources of men, machines, material, money, time and space into useful and effective enterprise." The MBA degree program is for the manager-generalist who must understand how the key parts of an organization function and interrelate. Effective enterprise results when the manager-generalist organizes the efforts of specialists in order to accomplish organizational outcomes. The Management Specialization presents managers and prospective managers with the conceptual overview of modern theory and practice in each of the key areas.
Graduation Requirements:
A total of 81 semester units at the graduate level beyond the Bachelor's degree must meet the following requirements: A minimum of 51 units of graduate work must be completed through the University: 27 units in instruction, and 24 units in dissertation preparation courses including the submission and defense of an accepted dissertation. Cumulative grade point average of "B", 3.0, or higher. Satisfactory completion of the doctoral comprehensive assessment. All financial obligations to the University paid in full. Official transcripts on file for all transfer units accepted by the University, and for basis of admission.
The University may accept a maximum of 30 semester units in transfer toward the Doctorate degree for graduate course work completed at an accredited college or university with a grade average of "B" or better.
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