Admission to this high-demand program is selective. You should take time on your admission materials and fully present your qualifications.

» You must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, equivalent to a four-year

U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, with a minimum GPA of 2.7.

» Before applying, we recommend you take the following courses and/or acquire knowledge equivalent to:

• Principles of economics. • Principles of statistics. • Principles of accounting. • Principles of finance.

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Submit a one-page personal statement that describes your existing skills, career goals, current activities and achievements, and interest in the MBA program.

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Choose from 11 areas of emphasis, andlead in the area that fuels your passion:

» Business Data Analytics» Cybersecurity» Entrepreneurship» Finance» Health Systems Leadership» Human Resource Management» Information Systems Using SAP» Logistics Management» Marketing» Project Management» Value-Driven Organization

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The three courses of your emphasis will give you greater insight into a specific area of expertise. The list of courses available for each emphasis is at cmich.edu/onlineMBA.

Business Data Analytics Sharpen your understanding and interpretation of data analytics. Learn how to make evidence-based decisions and present data clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.

Cybersecurity Use threat detection tools and data analysis to manage internal and external cyber threats and mitigate risks. Learn how to legally search for computer evidence and how best to protect your company’s cloud-based assets.

Entrepreneurship Choose from courses that cover foundational aspects of entrepreneurship as well as specialized topics, including how to: form business entities; recruit and incentivize teams; raise seed capital; structure venture capital deals; protect intellectual property; use crowdfunding platforms; leverage social media, e-commerce and other technology tools; identify and structure strategic partnerships; and buy and sell existing companies.

Finance Increase your knowledge of money matters. As an executive, you’ll need to be able to analyze financial statements, deal with international finance, and understand financial forecasts and projected performance. With these skills, you’ll be able to interact with your financial team and present confidently to your board.

Health Systems Leadership Expand your expertise on the latest issues, policies, compliance mandates, risk management tactics and operation of today’s health care systems. Prepare for leadership in this high-growth field.

Human Resource Management Become an expert in talent management, from recruiting and selecting employees through compensation and development. Help organizations reach their goals by using strategic human resource management best practices and tracking organizational effectiveness through HR metrics.

Information Systems Learn how to collect, interpret and utilize data using SAP, the world’s leader in business process management software. Choose the two-week, face-to-face SAP Academy to prepare and sit for the TS410: mySAP ERP-Integrated Business Processes certification.

Logistics Management Learn how to reduce organizational expenses while enhancing customer service and fiscal outcomes through supply chain management. Be able to manage the flow of resources through purchasing, inventory, warehousing and transportation.

Marketing See your business through the eyes of the customer. Develop and grow demand by focusing on advertising, brand management, market research, new product development, communications and public relations.

Project Management Stay on track, manage your time and bring your ideas in on budget. Develop your analytical thinking and communication skills as you become an effective project manager, leading efficiency at all levels of your organization.

Value-Driven Organization Become the consummate business leader with the knowledge needed to grow your organization into a sustainable, productive member of the local and global community. Develop an advanced understanding of process improvement, including Six Sigma.

Choose an emphasis that matches your career goals

The core courses –27 credit hours

MBA 610 Managing Information Systems in a Global EconomyMBA 620 Managerial Accounting: A Management PerspectiveMBA 630 Managing and Leading Individuals and Groups in OrganizationsMBA 640 Data Analysis for ManagersMBA 650 Marketing-Based ManagementMBA 660 Global Business and SustainabilityMBA 670 Financial Analysis and Risk ManagementMBA 680 Global Economic EnvironmentMBA 690 Strategic Management: Integrative Experience

Our MBA program builds leaders — executives ready to build teams, organizations and a sustainable future. You’ll bring value to your organization from Week One as you focus on real-world issues facing business leaders around the world.

» The program delivers an immersive online experience that fuels innovation and challenges you to expand your perspectives, knowledge and strategies.

» The eight-week courses and online format offer the work/life/school balance you need to concentrate on your studies and reach your end goal.

» Our faculty are your mentors, sharing their extensive experience and preparing you for executive leadership.

Why earn an MBA?» Coursework helps you understand all functional areas of an

organization. It gives you the 360-degree perspective you’ll need to communicate with board members and stakeholders.

» Hands-on case studies prepare you for executive decision-making.» The MBA is the recognized degree for business leaders.» Entrepreneurs achieve an understanding of all aspects of their business.» Activists will learn how to lead the fight against social problems or

initiate change from within an organization.

U.S. News & World Report ranks our program as one of the best online MBAs in the nation.

Our College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB accreditation ensures excellence. CMU is one of only 190 schools worldwide with both business and accounting accreditations through AACSB.

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