Philadelphia MBA Program

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CURRICULUM

La Salle’s MBA Program is composed of five sections:

FOUNDATION
Functional knowledge of business theory in the context of decision-making and leadership skills.

MBA 610: Business Economics
MBA 615: Financial Accounting: A Customer Focus
MBA 620: Statistical Thinking for Managers
MBA 625: Effective and Efficient Management of Operations
MBA 630: Financial Markets

THE CORE
Practical applications for business leaders in the areas of marketing, accounting, and financial management. Our analytical, problem-solving approach exposes the student to these areas at a more sophisticated level than most traditional MBA programs and supplies a conceptual framework for the analysis of management decision making.

MBA 690: Creating Customers Through Effective Marketing Management
MBA 691: Managerial Accounting for Decision-Making, Planning, and Control
MBA 692: Financial Performance: Control and Measurement

EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVES
Greater understanding of what it means to lead ideas and people in an organization. Topics include assessing and developing one’s leadership skills, learning how to use technology for managing the vast array of information sources available, and, in making appropriate decisions, understanding how the financial outlook of an organization might be affected by such decisions.

MBA 810: Self-Assessment for Leadership
MBA 820: Information Technology for Decision Making
MBA 830: Financial Statement Analysis

INTEGRATIVE CAPSTONES
The opportunity to integrate what has been learned in the three previous areas while adding other content in business strategy, global perspectives, and ethical and legal dimensions necessary to succeed in the global business arena.

MBA 901: Competing in a Global Market I: Analysis of the Business Environment
MBA 902: Competing in a Global Market II: Analysis and Implementation of Strategy

ELECTIVES: STAGE IN LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
An intensive and unique personal, academic, and cultural experience.
Two-week program at the School of Business at La Salle University’s main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The courses are combines with visits to companies and lectures from visiting lectures. Furthermore, a social and cultural program is also offered. The stage in Philadelphia is an intensive and unique personal, academic, and cultural experience.

METHODOLOGY

La Salle is one of the worldwide education institutions with the most experience in the area of preparing business professionals. This knowledge is translated into a deep interest in the education process.

At La Salle, we think that successful learning takes place when the activities are meaningful in regard to the set objectives. Therefore, the key lies in establishing the classroom activities in accordance with the learning outcomes of each program.

The MBA we are presenting has a long tradition in Philadelphia and Basel, Switzerland, and it is accredited by the AACSB, which speaks to both the academic and professional qualifications of the teaching staff.

The methodology answers to the requirements of a program aimed at students who have experience in management and who wish to combine their studies with professional practice.

Our program blends academic theory with the practical experiences of our diverse, highly motivated students and outstanding faculty. Classes are small so that you can get to know your classmates and professors well and learn in a dynamic atmosphere. Each student takes 45 credits. The program is completed in 18 months, combining the format of weekend classes with some evenings on weekdays once a month.

The program is limited to 25 students.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Admission Committee of La Salle University for the MBA Program is concerned with each applicant’s interest, aptitude, and potential for achievement in graduate business studies. The structure of the program lends itself to those students with or without an undergraduate degree in business administration.

Application Deadlines
Although there are no formal application deadlines, we recommend that all documents be submitted to us by Dec. 1. The class size is limited and, once the seats are filled, all applications will be deferred until the following year.

Selection Criteria
Because each applicant’s background and profile is unique, the Admission Committee does not establish specific quantitative minimum requirements for admission; however, it does adhere to the accreditation standards established by La Salle University –
Philadelphia.

The Admission Requirements

• Higher Education Degree – university degree
• Work Experience Requirements –
Minimum of five years with managerial responsibilities
• English Proficiency – Candidates who can demonstrate relevant educational experience from an accredited international institution or through an interview will be waived from the TOEFL (The Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• Interview (in person)

Waiver of GMAT Requirement

Applicants with significant work experience or possessing an advanced degree in higher education are waived from the GMAT requirement for admission.

What is the profile of the MBA students?
• Average age: 35
• Average years of work experience: 9

What documents are required to apply?
The application process is quick and easy. All we need are:
• Official transcripts (from all schools you attended)
• Professional résumé
• Other supporting documents for your application

Temario:

COURSE _ SCHEDULE _ LENGTH _ DATE

MBA 615 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING _
Fri evening 16–22, Sat 9–18 _ 1 Weekend _ Sept. 10

MBA 610 BUSINESS ECONOMICS _
Fri evening 16–22, Sat 9–18 _ 1 Weekend _ Oct. 10

MBA 630 FINANCIAL MARKETS _
Fri evening 16–22, Sat 9–18 _ 1 Weekend _ Oct. 10

MBA 620 BUSINESS STATISTICS _
Fri evening 16–22, Sat 9–18 _ 1 Weekend _ Oct. 10

MBA 625 MANAGEMENT OF OPERATIONS_
Fri evening 16–22, Sat 9–18 _ 1 Weekend _ Nov. 10

MBA 810 LEADERSHIP SKILLS _
Fri evening 17–22, Sat 9–14, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 19–22 _ 2 Weekends + 4 Weekdays Nov. 10

MBA 691 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING _
Fri evening 17–22, Sat 9–14, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 19–22 _ 2 Weekends + 4 Weekdays Dec. 10

MBA 690 MARKETING MANAGEMENT _
Fri evening 17–22, Sat 9–14, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 19–22_ 2 Weekends + 4 Weekdays Jan. 11

MBA 692 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE _
Fri evening 17–22, Sat 9–14, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 19–22 _ 2 Weekends + 4 Weekdays _ Feb. 11

MBA 820 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR DECISION MAKING _
Fri evening 17–22, Sat 9–14 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 19–22 _ 2 Weekends + 4 Weekdays _ Mar. 11

MBA 901 BUSINESS AND SOCIETY _
Fri evening 17–22, Sat 9–14, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 19–22 _ 2 Weekends + 4 Weekdays Apr 11

MBA 830 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS _
Fri evening 17–22, Sat 9–14, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 19–22_ 2 Weekends + 4 Weekdays _ May 11

MBA 902 ANALYSIS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY _
Fri evening 17–22, Sat 9–14, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 19–22_ 2 Weekends + 4 Weekdays Jun. 11

ELECTIVE COURSE _
La Salle University – Philadelphia 2 Weeks Jul. 11

Titulación:

DEGREE

The degree is official and is given at La Salle University in Philadelphia. It is an AACSBaccredited program.

Fechas:

The program starts in September 2010 and concludes in July 2011.