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Colin Read, Dean
Christopher J. Galligan, Interim Associate Dean
Sharon R. Braverman, Assistant Dean
Christopher J. Galligan, Interim MBA Program Director (Contact galliganc@ccsu.edu
for further information on MBA)
Phone: (860) 832-3205 (School); (860) 832-3276 (MBA Director)
Fax: (860) 832-3219
Web address: http://www.ccsu.edu/business
The mission of the School of Business is to provide the opportunity for an
education in the field of business that is recognized by our stakeholders
for its quality. Our business programs provide students with a broad
educational foundation to prepare for responsible citizenship and
leadership roles in business and society — domestic and worldwide.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Administration
Contact Christopher J. Galligan (Director, MBA Program, Vance Academic
Center 210, 832-3276). E-mail galliganc@ccsu.edu for further information.
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree
providing a broad-based education for people who aspire to be leaders in
the global arenas of business. The MBA requires students to identify the
central issues in managing organizations, uncover opportunities and needs
for organizational success, analyze markets and business plans from
multiple perspectives, and integrate data and information, converting it
into knowledge. The required core courses in the disciplines of
accounting, finance, management, and marketing provide a global
perspective for all students. The program provides academic rigor and
pragmatic relevance, affording the opportunity to explore theory and
practice. It is designed to provide knowledgeable, ethical, and socially
responsive leadership in the global marketplace. Graduates become
ambassadors to the world, knowledgeable and understanding of world
cultures, ideas, and people.
Candidates for the Master of Business Administration complete 33 credits
of graduate course work. The program includes an 18 credit International
Core, a Track of 12 credits, and an Integrative Experience of three
credits. An MBA Accounting Track is available to fulfill the 150-hour
education requirement to sit for the CPA examination. Prerequisite course
work in financial/managerial accounting, micro/macroeconomics, managerial
finance, management organization and theory, fundamentals of marketing,
and statistics/probability may be waived based on prior education.
Applicants are expected to have completed the equivalent of a second
course in a foreign language, either as part of their undergraduate
program or before program completion.
The International Core consists of course work in accounting, financial
management, management, marketing, management information systems, and
quantitative methods for business.
Admissions Requirements
MBA program applicants must meet general admission and academic
requirements as described in the Graduate Catalog. Academic evaluation for
admission to the program is based primarily on the applicant’s
undergraduate record and the score on the Graduate Management Admissions
Test (GMAT). Information on the GMAT can be obtained at
www.gmat.org.
Academic evaluation is balanced by considering all elements of the
student’s background, including work experience, professional development,
etc.
Applicants should hold a four-year bachelor’s degree, have a GPA of 2.7 or
higher, and score 500 or higher on the GMAT. All applicants are expected
to be current in computer software and hardware usage, including word
processing and spreadsheet proficiency. Additional requirements include a
current resume, two letters of recommendation, and a statement of how
admission to the degree will assist the individual in his or her career
plans. International applicants must also provide evidence of English
proficiency, including a TOEFL of 550 or higher, or a computer-based score
of 213. International applicants generally are required to have a
transcript evaluation from an outside agency, such as the World Education
Association.
Suggested deadlines for admission are May 1 for fall classes and October 1
for spring classes. Domestic part-time applicants may contact the MBA
Director regarding admission beyond the suggested deadlines. Application
requests can be obtained from the Graduate Admissions Office
(860-832-3250) or be downloaded from
www.ccsu.edu/business. When
requesting material, individuals should note their interest in the MBA
degree in order to ensure receipt of a separate insert pertaining to
additional requirements for the MBA degree. All materials should be
returned to the Graduate Admissions Office. Admission decisions are made
when all materials are received, including GMAT scores, official
transcripts, application fee, etc. Questions pertaining to the MBA degree
program should be referred to the MBA Director at (860) 832-3276 or
galliganc@ccsu.edu.
Programs
The program is designed for part-time or full-time study.
Prerequisite Undergraduate Core
May be waived based on prior education.
• Financial/Managerial Accounting
• Principles of Economics (macro/micro)
• Managerial Finance
• Management and Organization Theory
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Statistics/Probability
International Core Courses
A common core of 18 credits:
AC 531 Accounting information for Decision Making
FIN 541 Financial Management
MGT 551 Management for Global Operations
MKT 571 Market Planning
MIS 502 E-Business and Information Technology
MIS 505 Quantitative Methods for Business
Tracks
12 credits of approved graduate course work in accounting, management,
management information systems, marketing, or combination of approved
graduate courses. The Accounting Track requires AC 532 and AC 537.
Students in Accounting should consult with the Accounting Department
Chair.
Integrative Experience
All students must successfully complete an integrative experience.
BUS 591 Global Strategy
Note: No more than six credits at the 400 level, as approved by the
graduate advisor, may be counted toward the graduate planned program of
study.
Note: The amount of graduate work transferable to the MBA program is
limited to a maximum of two courses (six credit hours). Courses applied to
a previously earned degree are not transferable.
For additional information, visit www.ccsu.edu/business.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Faculty
Contact the Department of Management Information Systems (Vance 449),
George F. Claffey (Dept. phone: 832-2590); Web site address: www.ccsu.edu/business/GraduatePrograms/msbeprogram.htm
Departmental Overview
The graduate program in Business Education serves both experienced
business education teachers and students who wish to complete teacher
certification requirements in business education.
Note: Course offerings are dependent on enrollment. Master’s courses are
generally offered once every two years.
Programs
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN BUSINESS EDUCATION
The objective of graduate certification in Business Education is to
certify individuals to teach business education subjects in Connecticut’s
public junior and senior high schools. Candidates plan Business Education
certification programs with advisors from the School of Education and the
Management Information Systems Department. Certification requirements
include the following:
• Undergraduate degree in a business major or equivalent academic
background
• Courses required by the School of Education and Professional Studies
• A minimum of 12 credits in Business Education including:
BE 410 Office Education Methods
BE 450 Office Systems Application Software and Records Management
BE 524 Organization and Administration of Business and Marketing Education
BE 530 Teaching Accounting, Basic Business, and Marketing Education
• Additional business courses based on content and recency of previous
academic work as assigned by advisor
• Other Requirements:
Successful completion of Keyboarding Proficiency Examination
WP 204 Introduction to Word Processing or equivalent
500 hours of office work experience within five years immediately
preceding program completion.
Please visit www.ccsu.edu/grad/FAQ_BusinessEd.html for more details.
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION
30 credits
A thesis option (Plan A) and a comprehensive examination option (Plan B)
are available.
Requirements for business education teacher certification must be
completed before a student may matriculate into a master’s or
post-master’s degree program.
General Education (0–9 credits):
Electives other than from Business Education as approved by faculty
advisor
Professional Education (6–9 credits):
One of the following:
EDF 500 Contemporary Educational Issues
EDF 516 School and Society
EDF 524 Foundations of Contemporary Theories of Curriculum
EDF 525 History of American Education
EDF 538 The Politics of Education
EDF 583 Sociological Foundations of Education
and
SPED graduate course as approved by advisor
Elective as approved by advisor
Business Education Specialization
(15–21 credits):
BE 501 Current Problems in Business Education
BE 598 Research in Business Education
Electives as approved by faculty advisor
Thesis (Plan A only, 3 credits):
BE 599 Thesis
Note: No more than six credits at the 400 level, as approved by the
graduate advisor, may be counted toward the graduate planned program of
study.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Faculty
Management Information Systems: Marianne D’Onofrio, Michael Gendron
(phone: 832-3297)
Computer Science: Joan Calvert (director MSCIT), Bradley Kjell, Neli
Zlatareva (Dept. phone: 832-2710)
Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology: Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma,
Karen Coale Tracey (Dept. phone: 832-1830)
(Web site address: www.cs.ccsu.edu/cit/index.htm)
Overview
The Master of Science Computer Information Technology program is offered
by the Department of Management Information Systems, in conjunction with
the Computer Science Department, School of Arts and Sciences, and the
Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology Department, School of
Technology. For details of the program, see page 37 of this catalog.
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