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read his storyEarn your MBA at D'Youville in as little as 17 months — online or on campus — and gain the leadership skills and knowledge needed to take your career to the next level.
Overview & Distinctions
Overview
The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), the global nonprofit council of business schools, recently reported that “more than a decade of research … reveals two truths — business school graduates are highly employable and they credit their degrees for the opportunity to advance their careers.”
A worldwide survey of MBA program graduates found:
- 92% of graduates agreed that their MBA prepared them to take on leadership roles in their organization,
- 87% of graduates stated that their MBA helped them advance faster in their careers,
- 86% said that getting an MBA increased their earning potential,
- 95% felt that earning an MBA clearly impacted their career in a positive way so much that they’d recommend a graduate business education to other people.
Earn Your MBA Online or On Campus in as Little as 17 Months with Our Accelerated Program
If you’re ready to give your career a boost by earning your MBA, D’Youville provides two formats perfect for working adults who don’t want to (or can’t) put their careers on hold in order to earn their degrees. Our unique accelerated format for our IACBE-accredited MBA program means that only one course is taken at a time, allowing you to immerse yourself in one subject at a time.
Every five weeks you’ll begin a new course, allowing you to master each specialized area before moving on to the next. You'll be able to immediately apply the knowledge you gain each semester to your current career while developing the skills required to shift to your ideal industry or take your current career to the next level.
Why Choose D'Youville?
We know that there are many options available for individuals who want to pursue an MBA. What’s the D’Youville difference?
- D'Youville's MBA program is one of the fastest to completion and most affordable MBA options in Western New York.
- We offer an IACBE-accredited program tailored for working adults that combines the advantages of face-to-face classroom learning with the flexibility of online learning, to allow you to join in virtually anywhere.
- With our accelerated format, you will focus on one class at a time, mastering each topic area before moving on to the next, without having to juggle multiple classroom commitments.
- Our MBA program draws upon over a century of D’Youville’s commitment to compassionate, ethical scholarship in the liberal arts, allowing us to offer a truly interdisciplinary MBA program that provides perspectives on business from nearly every angle.
- Our faculty brings their real-world business experience to everything they teach. They are the link between theory and practice, allowing students like you to apply what you learn to actual business situations.
- The D’Youville MBA’s focused approach transforms students into effective decision makers, whether in human resources, marketing, financial management, or other areas of business.
- Small classes allow faculty to work directly with students while enabling students to get to know each other, expanding their networks, building professional contacts, and forming the kinds of relationships that last long after graduation.
Affordability
At D'Youville we understand that financing your MBA degree can be difficult. That's why we we ensure various forms of financial aid are available to all students through scholarships, grants, and loans. Some affordability highlights are:
- Our unique, accelerated 36 credit hour program makes D'Youville one of the most affordable in the area.
- Accepted students are automatically reviewed for eligibility (based on undergraduate GPA) for renewable merit scholarships that ranges from $2,000 to $5,000.
- Veterans may use the GI Bill to finance their education, as well as other discounts specific to veterans and dependents of veterans.
- D'Youville accepts employer tuition reimbursement.
- Canadian students receive a 20% tuition discount in addition to eligibility for OSAP funding.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for applicants entering as graduate students in the MBA program are as follows:
| Admission Requirements |
|---|
| Bachelor's degree in business from an accredited college or university* |
| A minimum of 3.0 GPA (4.0 system) at the undergraduate level |
| Over two years of full-time employment experience in a professional, corporate, or business environment is preferred |
| Personal statement of purpose outlining applicants professional goals and objectives |
| Two letters of recommendation from employers, professional supervisors/colleagues, or previous professors |
| International Students: A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 is required or completion of D'Youville's Intensive English Program. |
*Other majors are welcome to apply. Students possessing degrees in non-business majors are required to successfully complete five online modules prior to the start of the program.
Technical Requirements
Online Program Technical Requirements
As a student in D'Youville's online programs, you are required to have use of an up-to-date computer and the ability to access high-speed internet. You must also have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and know how to navigate the internet with a browser.
Computer Requirements
For network integrity and support purposes, D'Youville policy requires that all computers used on the campus network meet minimum requirements for hardware and software. Your computers should also have the following components:
- Up-to-date computer, laptop or desktop (no older than 3 years)
- Speakers
- Microphone
- Web camera capable of video web conferencing
Operating Systems and Browser Requirements
Courses at D’Youville are managed through the Canvas Learning Management System to ensure simple access to documents, grades, and other materials. Canvas supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 7 and newer (users on Windows 10 need to download the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to submit Canvas assignments)
- Mac OSX 10.6 and newer
Canvas supports the current and first previous major releases of the following browsers:
- Safari 9 and 10
- Chrome 60 and 61 [Download Chrome]
- Firefox 54 and 55 [Download Firefox]
Software Requirements
Student documents and assignments must be created and edited using Microsoft Office
products. All enrolled students have access to the full Microsoft Office suite through
their Office 365 accounts.
For a complete list of technical requirements, view the Canvas Technical Requirements and the Blackboard Technical Requirements.
Curriculum
Course requirements
The on-campus MBA program format consists of Saturday in-class sessions (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM) and online asynchronous assignments.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 501 |
Business Methods StatisticsThis course will prepare the graduate student to apply and analyze the descriptive
and inferential methods of statistics. The use of computer models will enhance the
underlying mathematical concepts that the student will be expected to synthesize.
There will be a particular emphasis on research, including design, the collection
of data, and an analysis of that data through competent statistical compilation. |
3.0 |
| MBA 603 |
Financial & Management AccountingAs an introduction, a basic financial accounting review is provided. U.S. financial
accounting is related to global international accounting. Financial accounting is
bridged to managerial accounting. Managerial accounting is defined and contrasted
with financial accounting. The process of managerial accounting and its use by managers
in an organization is described and assessed. Major cost accounting systems and how
they work in our modern technological environment are reviewed and analyzed. Planning
and control systems in current organizations are examined through budgeting, standard
costing and responsible accounting principles. Use of managerial accounting for decision
making and financial statement analysis completes the managerial accounting process. |
3.0 |
| MBA 604 |
Human Resources ManagementStrategic management of human resources in any organization must be addressed within
the larger scope of strategic business planning and leadership. People are often the
competitive advantage in an organization, but only when the human-focused policies
and practices align with the strategic directions of the organization. This three
credit hour, graduate level course will provide students with the ability to formulate
and analyze human resources policies and practices in a strategic manner to positively
impact the operations of their organizations. |
3.0 |
Subtotal: 9
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 602 |
Theories of EconomicsThis course goes beyond just the principles of macro and microeconomics and teaches
business decision making by allowing students to both understand the economic issues
involved in and apply economic theories to the analysis of concrete, real world problems.
The course attempts to synthesize theoretical principles of economics with functional
areas of business as a foundation for higher-level business courses. |
3.0 |
| MBA 611 |
Organizational LeadershipAn effective manager needs to be able to lead a group of people toward the accomplishment
of organizational objectives. A good leader will also be able to analyze the leadership
style and methods of other leaders using critical thought and the application of well-researched
theories of leadership. Students will also formulate a personal philosophy of leadership
to guide future decisions and actions. |
3.0 |
| MBA 612 |
Legal Environment in BusinessThis course is an analysis and application of the U.S. corporate law and practice
from the perspectives of practitioners. This legal analysis and application (through
case studies) includes corporate governance principles, contracts, and business tort
laws. In addition, this course explores the U.S. securities law, evidence of indebtedness,
investment contracts, and certificates of interest in profit-sharing agreements. |
3.0 |
Subtotal: 9
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 615 |
Marketing ManagementThis course presents the importance of the marketing function in the strategic management
of the organization. Within the framework of the marketing discipline, students will
learn how to ascertain customer needs and to strategically plan to fill those needs
while serving an increasingly diverse population. Also considered in this course are
issues such as electronic marketing, environmentalism, consumerism and consumer life-style.
As part of this course, students will identify actual consumer needs and devise a
comprehensive strategic marketing plan. |
3.0 |
| MBA 616 |
Corporate FinanceThis course will prepare the graduate student to apply and analyze sophisticated methods
of investment decision making in a corporate environment. This will include the ability
to combine the results of different analyses, as well as the discernment of the most
appropriate tool in a given circumstance. There will be a particular emphasis on research,
including problem solving in a practical business setting. |
3.0 |
| MBA 623 |
Special Topics in Business ManagementThis course is designed to help students gain in-depth knowledge of current management
issues; specific problems and issues related to organizational change; analysis of
human resources; operations, and strategic management, finance and investments; or
in areas of international trade and global management. Students interested in a particular
area of business can enhance their knowledge, skills, and research in this special
topics course. |
3.0 |
Subtotal: 9
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 624 |
Global Supply Chain ManagementThis course examines the increasing importance of transportation and logistics to
the movement of goods and services in today’s global economy. Transportation issues
related to policy and regulation, carrier operations, and business logistics (from
user’s perspective) are explored and analyzed in detail, both on the domestic as well
as international levels. Other issues such as supply chain management, export/import
operations management and documentation, and management techniques related to logistics
and traffic management operations are also discussed. |
3.0 |
| MBA 655 |
Strategic ManagementThis course explores the issues of defining corporate mission, objectives, and goals.
Participants focus on the analysis of the firm's external and internal environment
to identify and create competitive advantage in a global context. The course emphasizes
the cultural, ethical, political, and regulatory issues facing any global business
environment, and the need for leadership for a successful management of strategic
change. The course serves as a capstone for students to integrate functional areas
with the overall strategic issues facing companies in today's business environment. |
3.0 |
| MBA 606 |
Operations ManagementThis course focuses on the strategic implementation of operations management tools
and techniques to guide decisions related to the process of converting resources
into products or services. Decision making and planning to improve core operational
capabilities including design and management of operations based on the tools and
techniques of operations management are addressed. |
3.0 |
Subtotal: 9
Total Credits: 36
Note: Order of courses may change.
Careers
Careers
Almost anyone who’s a professional or aspires to a professional career can benefit from earning their MBA. Earning an MBA can have a huge impact on your future opportunities and can help you learn the skills you’ll need to succeed in nearly any profession.
Studies evaluating the impact an MBA has on a professional’s career has shown that earning an MBA is one of the best investments you can make in your future.
- Bloomberg’s survey of 6,400 MBA graduates found that those who used their MBA to switch careers enjoyed a median pay increase of $55,000. Their survey also found that those who stayed in the same field still enjoyed a median $47,000 salary increase.
- A GMAC survey of students in their final year of business school found that 62% of students about to graduate who were looking for a job had an offer of employment before graduation. Students who planned on staying with their current employer reported expecting an average 36% salary increase after completing their degrees.
- The Financial Times annual survey of MBA graduates found that, on the average, three years after graduation MBA grads saw their salaries increase between approximately 50% to as much as 145%, depending on the age when they began their MBA.
- Earning your MBA can provide greater benefits than just a potential increase in salary. It can also provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in an increasingly uncertain world. As Alison Goggin, Executive Director of MBA Admissions at the NYU Stern School of Business explained in TIME magazine recently, an MBA is essential for professionals who want to thrive in today’s economy: “We live in a constantly evolving world. Companies are changing the way they do things. New industries and types of companies are emerging. Having an MBA will ensure you are prepared to flourish in this environment. An MBA gives you a broad base of business knowledge, the confidence and the network to embark on any kind of opportunity, whether it’s at your current organization, a new one or in your own business.”