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The Residential MBA program is an innovative program designed for individuals who desire graduate level studies immediately following completion of their undergraduate program. This academically rigorous program is designed with a whole person perspective and provides individuals a high quality business education that is based on a Christian worldview.

Students in this program are mentored by faculty who are committed to being a model of “salt and light” in professional and personal affairs. The program is experiential in nature and employs an intense living-learning approach where program fellows reside in a facility containing dedicated classroom space and a technology driven small business incubator.

Admission to the Anderson University Residential MBA Program is competitive and selective. An admissions committee reviews application materials and recommends individuals for acceptance. The admissions committee takes a holistic perspective in their review, and appropriate consideration is given to all components of the application packet.

Individuals accepted into the program are able to demonstrate achievement through academic performance and meaningful involvement in extra-curricular activities. As such, an undergraduate degree in a business discipline is not a necessary requirement for acceptance.

Application Deadlines

All application packets and pre-requisites must be completed and acceptance received prior to the start of Fall courses.

Required Materials for the Application Packet

A completed application packet for the Residential MBA program will contain all of the following:
A completed Anderson University Falls School of Business Residential MBA program application form
Application essay of no more that 400 words describing why you have chosen to pursue an MBA degree at Anderson University and how you believe these studies will help you attain your career goals
Current resume
Official academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Three completed recommendation forms, submitted by individuals able to comment on your abilities and potential
Photocopy of GMAT score report (official score reports must also be sent directly from the testing organization)
Application Fee of $30.00

Anderson University Master of Business Administration programs. My aim as Director of the MBA Programs is to ensure the high quality of our graduates, while maintaining the practical and relevant approach of our programs.

Anderson University and the Falls School of Business emphasize excellence in teaching, and we have worked hard to assemble a high quality faculty possessing both the best in academic preparation and a wealth of practical experience. The Falls School of Business faculty are committed and experienced classroom teachers.

As a matter of service, the faculty have made the following commitments:

To providing a high quality business education which contributes to the students’ current and future effectiveness on the job.

To exceptional teaching. Our first priority is to the students and to quality instruction. The research and consulting that we conduct is done to serve our teaching.

To being accessible to our students. We want our students to succeed. The standards for performance and expectations for student growth will be high, but we will strive to create a caring, supportive environment of study.

To being current. Our students should be versed in the latest trends and tools in the field of business. This is only possible if the faculty maintains professional development.

To fulfill the Christian purpose of Anderson University by encouraging students to practice their profession with the highest of ethical standards and a commitment to excellence. Our students should be known for their service to others.

It is my hope that after you’ve investigated the MBA Programs at Anderson University, you’ll take the necessary steps to apply, and join the many other individuals who have benefited through their involvement with Anderson University’s premier MBA programs.

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Courses in International Business

IBUS 3311 International Business (3-0)
This course will survey international business environmental frameworks, trade and investment theories and institutions, multinational corporations, strategy, functional management, operations and concerns. This course was listed as BA 3311 in the 2001-2003 Bulletin.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, Economics 2301, and Accounting 2302.

IBUS 3312 International Management (3-0).
This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage effectively in different cultures to ensure sustained competitive advantage.
Prerequisites: Management 3301 and International Business 3311.

IBUS 3361 Emerging Technologies for Global Business (3-0).
An examination of emerging technologies that impact multinational organizations. An analysis of political, social, economic, cultural, and other factors that affect global operations and the development and application of new technology.
Prerequisite: Management Information Systems 3343.

IBUS 4091 Research (1-6).
A specialized course providing research opportunities for superior students.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Grading for the course will be Pass (P), Fail (F).

IBUS 4303 International Strategic Management (3-0).
A senior level business capstone course concerned with the study and development of strategy for businesses engaged in both domestic and international operations. The course is interdisciplinary in nature, requiring students to apply knowledge and skills learned in previous courses to solve problems of an organization. As part of this course, students are required to submit a portfolio which provides evidence over their ASU career that they have developed competencies, beyond subject matter knowledge in areas such as leadership, communications, decision-making, and creativity. Students are also required to take an examination covering the common body of knowledge of the BBA degree. Non-International Business majors can substitute this course for BA 4303.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, English 3352, Finance 3361, Management 3305, and Marketing 3321.

IBUS 4321/MKT 4321 International Marketing (3-0).
A study of the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of marketing in an international setting. Particular attention is given to foreign environmental variables including political, legal, geographic and culture affecting marketing strategies. Global issues that challenge today’s marketer, techniques for successfully entering international markets and the basic elements of an international marketing mix are studied.
Prerequisite: Marketing 3321.

IBUS 4371 Internship (0-3).
Students will participate in a structured work experience at the management trainee level. A pass or fail grade will be assigned by the instructor based on input on student performance from the employment supervisor and using the required weekly journals prepared by students.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor.

IBUS 4381 International Special Topics (3-0).
Selected topics in international business. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.

Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business Major — 120 semester hours)

Academic Major Semester
Hours
Accounting 2301 and 2302 6
Business Administration 2345 3
Business Computer Information Systems 1305 3
Finance 3361 3
International Business 3311, 3312, 4303, 4321, and nine semester hours selected from Accounting 3314;
Economics 3331, 4307; Finance 4367; Geography 3303; International Business 3361, 4091, 4371, 4381;
International Studies 3381 (study abroad courses) 24
Management 3301 and 3305 6
Management Information Systems 3343 3
Management Science 2331 and 3332 6
Marketing 3321 3

Other Requirements
Communication 2301 3
Economics 2301 and 2302 6
English 1301, 1302, sophomore literature, and 3352 12
Government 2301 and 2302 6
History 1301 and 1302 6
Mathematics 1302 or 1311 and 1312 or 2331 6
Modern Language 2311 (Spanish 2310 or 2311), 2312 6
Science – Two lab science courses 8
Physical Activity 1
Psychology 3
Art, Drama, or Music 3
Electives 6

Courses in Business Administration

BA 1301/1301 Introduction to Business(3-0).
Fundamental principles of business organization, ownership, operation, and control. Helpful to beginning students in selecting a major program of study.

BA 2345/2301 Legal and Social Environment of Business (3-0).
An overview of the legal and social environment of business. Topics include social responsibility, ethics, the judicial system and court procedure, business torts and crimes, contracts, bailments, forms of business structure, bankruptcy, securities regulation, antitrust, consumer protection, personnel and labor law, international law and other relevant legal and social topics.

BA 3309 Entrepreneurship (3-0).
A course designed to provide students with an understanding of the entrepreneurial process. To include models for creating a business; developing and using business, financing and marketing plans; and managing the new venture during early operation and expansion. Business plan software will be utilized to prepare a business plan for a new expanding business. (Formerly Management 4309)
Prerequisites:
Business Computer Information Systems 1305 and Management 3301.

BUSI 3345 Business Law I (3-0).
Legal rights and social forces that shape government, business, and society. Regulatory law, contracts, sales and commercial paper are covered.

BUSI 3346 Business Law II (3-0).
Legal issues related to the CPA . Includes the law of real and personal property, bailments, creditors rights, and secured transactions, agency and employment, insurance, partnerships and corporations, bankruptcy, and securities regulations.
Prerequisite: BUSI 3345.

BA 4091 Research:
1 to 6. A specialized course providing research opportunities for superior students.
Prequisite: Permission of the instructor. Grading for the course will be Pass (P), Fail (F).

BA 4303 Business Strategy and Policy Formulation (3-0).
A senior business capstone course concerned with the study and development of strategy for the overall organization. The course is interdisciplinary in nature, requiring students to apply knowledge and skills learned in previous courses to solve problems of an organization operating in its social, political, legal, ethical, international, and economic environment. As part of course requirements, students will be required to submit a portfolio which provides evidence over their ASU career that the student has developed competencies, beyond subject matter knowledge, in areas such as leadership, communications, decision-making, and creativity. Students will also be required to take an examination covering the common body of knowledge of the BBA degree.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, English 3352, Finance 3361, Management 3305, and Marketing 3321.

BA 4371 Internship.
Students will participate in a structured work experience at manager trainee level. A pass or fail grade will be assigned by the instructor based on input on on student performance from the employment supervisor and using the required weekly journals prepared by the student. Course may be repeated once for credit with permission of the instructor or department head.
Prequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor.

Bachelor of Business Administration (General Business major–120 semester hours)

Academic Major Semester
Hours
Accounting 2301 and 2302 6
Business Administration 2345 and 4303 6
Business electives: Two advanced courses (at the 3000 or 4000 level) from: accounting, business administration,
economics, finance, international business, management, management science, management information systems,
marketing, real estate, ISTD (study abroad courses) 6
Business Computer Information Systems 1305 3
Economics, one advanced course 3
Finance 3361 and one advanced course 6
International – choose one course from:
Accounting 3314, Economics 4307, Finance 4367, International Business 3311 or 4321 3
Management 3301, 3305, and 4306 or 4307 9
Management Information Systems 3343 3
Management Science 2331 and 3332 6
Marketing 3321 and 3322 or 4325 or 4326 6