Pennsylvania State University Master of Business Administration

 
 

Pennsylvania State University Master of Business Administration

Pennsylvania State University - Master of Business Administration

  
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Business Administration 		 
The Penn State World Campus Master of Business Administration (iMBA) degree program provides online delivery of a high-quality MBA degree to experienced managers whose location limitations and/or professional and personal responsibilities prevent them from attending an on-campus program. The degree is targeted at managers who have work experience in fields such as business, engineering, health care, and technology, and seek to position themselves for growth in the global economic environment.

The iMBA curriculum design is well suited for people with either business or nonbusiness undergraduate degrees. The first-year courses provide exposure to the fundamentals of business and an integration of functional areas of business within that foundation. In many ways these first year courses develop and extend the fundamental concepts in an undergraduate business program. Subsequent courses provide additional depth in the functional areas and further focus on integration across functional areas.

The iMBA curriculum provides an innovative integration of four core business areas and six business themes. While iMBA courses are nested in a core business area, they are also designed to help iMBA students develop an understanding of one or more of the business themes. The elimination of functional silos better prepares students for assessing organizational performance and developing organizational strategies. The iMBA core business areas are:

-domestic and global economic environments,
-human behavior in organizations,
-creation and distribution of goods and services,
-financial reporting, analysis, and markets.

The iMBA degree program spans eight continuous terms and is composed of twenty-two online courses, totaling 48 credits. Program completion will take twenty-four months.

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Providing global access to a Penn State education . . .
A “real-university” curriculum. World Campus courses are developed and taught by the same Penn State faculty members teaching in “traditional” Penn State classrooms. The credits you can earn from your living room are the same credits you would earn on campus.

With the growing online learning options ranging from traditional institutions to new Web-only schools, how can you determine what will best meet your needs in an online university? Take a look at some of the considerations listed below, and then see how the World Campus measures up.

Accreditation
Accreditation is a national system of monitoring the quality of the credits you receive from an institution of higher education. You should choose an online academic degree program offered by an accredited institution to avoid “fly-by-night” operations that might take advantage of you.

Penn State is accredited by the Middle States Association and has an outstanding reputation as a research and teaching university. Our courses are also accepted by most other colleges and universities in fulfillment of their requirements. If you are planning to take courses at another college for transfer to Penn State, the college must be accredited by one of the following accrediting agencies:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Southern Association of Schools and Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges

History
Examine the background of the online universities that interest you before you apply.

Penn State has been a pioneer in World Campus since 1892, when it founded one of the nation's first correspondence study degree programs. The World Campus reaffirms Penn State's commitment to providing educational access to learners everywhere.

Student Support
Customer service is an important factor when considering education at a distance. You must be able to trust that your questions will be answered and any issues resolved despite not being able to interact face-to-face.

The World Campus Student Services team is ready to meet your needs. Whether you're looking for help with admissions, academic advising, or technical problems, we're here for you. We've also extended our Learner and Technical Support hours to accommodate your busy schedule.

Faculty Interaction
When you encounter a question or problem related to your course in an on-campus classroom, you look to your teacher for the answer. It's important that you have the same faculty support when you have questions in your online courses.

World Campus faculty members provide direction and feedback throughout your course experience. These educators are the same faculty members teaching in “traditional” Penn State classrooms and many are leading researchers in their fields. Your learning experience can be greatly enhanced by our faculty members' years of experience. They are accessible to you via e-mail and telephone throughout your course.

Course Design
While you may have many reasons for choosing an online university, the ability of the course design and delivery method to fit your busy schedule should undoubtedly influence your final decision.

World Campus courses can be accessed anytime, anywhere there is an Internet connection, and they all incorporate Web-based enhancements to varying degrees.

Basically, there are three different types of World Campus courses: “online group”, “online individual” and “independent learning.” Online group courses have standard start and end dates and are designed to facilitate group-related activities among classmates. Online individual courses have students move through course content independently, but on a prescribed schedule. These courses have set start and end dates. Independent learning courses are open for registration any time throughout the year and students interact one-on-one with their instructors.