Mba
Our MBA Program is recognized for quality with accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This represents the highest standard of achievement for business education with less than 5% of business schools worldwide meeting the rigorous AACSB accreditation standards. Also, it is important to note that the UW-Parkside MBA program is acknowledged as one of the most affordable AACSB accredited graduate business programs in the United States.
We are strategically located in the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor. Our alumni significantly contribute to the state of Wisconsin economy, particularly in the southeast region. And, their influence extends throughout the U.S. and globally. Our accreditation, affordability, and strategic location combine to make choosing UW-Parkside’s MBA program a sound, logical decision.
UW-Parkside has also entered into a growing number of exchange agreements with universities around the world, including China, India, Germany, Finland, Italy, Australia, France, and Russia. There are multiple opportunities to study abroad in many countries, and also connect with international students and experts on campus and online. This is very important in the interconnected world of business, and equips our MBA alumni with experiences, global awareness, knowledge, and skills that are valued by many employers.
Amazing Results
UW-Parkside MBA students and alumni are engaged in a wide range of responsible positions in various fields including sales, marketing, computer networks/systems, corporate finance, and global supply management. They also have managerial positions in many industries, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Our alumni have exceptional jobs in corporations such as Modine Manufacturing, Abbott Labs, SC Johnson, CNH Industrial, Northwestern Mutual, Uline, Aurora Healthcare, and Snap-On to cite just a few examples. Many MBA alumni are also very successful entrepreneurs and operate their own businesses.
Program Overview
UW-Parkside’s MBA Program has been expanded to include a fully online MBA option in addition to the on-campus MBA Program option. The MBA program consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours.
- Students must complete twelve, two-credit, core courses to develop a strong foundation in executive decision making (24 required credits).
- Students can select from nine (9) concentrations consisting of a minimum six elective credits.
- Students who have not taken business classes at the undergraduate level take up to four credits of foundation classes to help prepare them for the required and elective classes.
- All UW-Parkside MBA classes are offered in 7-week sessions to provide greater flexibility and accelerated degree completion.
TWO FOUNDATION CLASSES
MBA 502: Accounting and Finance Fundamentals for Business
MBA 512: Foundations in Statistics and Economics
TWELVE (12) REQUIRED MBA CORE COURSES
MBA 700: Creative and Innovative Management1
MBA 702: Managerial Accounting
MBA 715: Advanced Operations Management
MBA 716: Project Management
MBA 720: Information Technology for Business Decision Making1
MBA 732: Corporate Financial Management
MBA 741: Contemporary Challenges in Managing Organizations
MBA 742: Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development
MBA 746: Advanced Global Management
MBA 752: Marketing Management
MBA 793: Competitive Decision Making
MBA 796: Advanced Strategic Management2
1 Students should complete MBA 700 & MBA 720 preferably at the beginning of the program.
2 MBA 796 should be completed in the last fall, spring, or summer session prior to graduation.
NINE CONCENTRATIONS*
- Accounting
- Data Analytics
- Finance
- General Management
- Global Management
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Program and Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
*Note: Students who are undecided will initially be assigned the General Management Concentration. This can be changed later by the student.
Accounting
Select two of the following (6 credits):
MBA 801: Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation
MBA 802: Auditing and Forensic Accounting Methods
MBA 803: Corporate Taxation for Managers
MBA 804: Accounting Data Analytics
Data Analytics
Required course (2 credits):
MBA 729: Technologies for Data Analytics
Also, select two of the following (4 credits):
MBA 758: Digital Marketing and Social Media
MBA 761: Optimization Techniques
MBA 762: Quantitative Models for Supply Chains
Finance
Select three of the following (6 credits):
MBA 730: Financial Technology and Innovation
MBA 733: Investments
MBA 735: International Financial Management
MBA 739: Management of Financial Institutions
General Management
Select three of the following (6 credits): 1
MBA 718: Global Supply Chain Management
MBA 729: Technologies for Data Analytics
MBA 730: Financial Technology and Innovation
MBA 733: Investments
MBA 735: International Financial Management
MBA 739: Financial Institution Management
MBA 750: Global Marketing Management
MBA 753: Integrated Marketing Communications
MBA 757: Sales and Key Account Management
MBA 758: Social Media Marketing
MBA 760: Digital Marketing
MBA 761: Optimization Techniques
MBA 762: Supply Chain Analytics
MBA 764: Strategic Sourcing in Digital Supply Chains
MBA 765: Sustainable Logistics and Disaster Management
MBA 771: Agile and Waterfall Project Management
MBA 773: Resource Management and Budgeting
MBA 774: Project Leadership and Change Management
MBA 775: Team Building and Communications in Projects
MBA 781: Strategic Compensation
MBA 786: Strategic Human Resource Management
MBA 787: Workforce Planning and Staffing
MBA 788: Performance Management
MBA 789: Employee Training and Development
MBA 801: Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation
MBA 803: Corporate Taxation for Managers
MBA 804: Accounting Data Analytics
MBA 790: Special Topics
Global Management
MBA 718: Global Supply Chain Management
MBA 735: International Financial Management
MBA 750: Global Marketing Management
Marketing
Select three of the following (6 credits):
MBA 750: Global Marketing Management
MBA 753: Integrated Marketing Communications
MBA 757: Sales and Key Account Management
MBA 758: Digital Marketing and Social Media
MBA 759: Product Management
MBA 760: Digital Marketing
Program and Project Management
Select three of the following (6 credits):
MBA 771: Agile and Waterfall Project Management
MBA 773: Resource Management and Budgeting
MBA 774: Project Leadership and Change Management
MBA 775: Team Building and Communications in Projects
Supply Chain Management
Select three of the following (6 credits):
MBA 718: Global Supply Chain Management
MBA 762: Quantitative Models for Supply Chain Management
MBA 764: Strategic Sourcing in Digital Supply Chains
MBA 765: Sustainable Logistics and Disaster Management
1 Any MBA course not being used to fulfill requirements for core or an additional concentration may be used to fulfill requirements for this concentration.
Master of Business Administration, Accounting
Master of Business Administration, Data Analytics
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Master of Business Administration, General Management
Master of Business Administration, Global Management
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Master of Business Administration, Program and Project Management
How Do I Apply?
APPLICATION PROCESS
To start the application process, you need to complete the online application form and submit a few other documents. MBA applications are continuously reviewed and considered as they are received.
For admission into the Master of Business Administration online program, students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended. The GMAT can be waived for most applicants depending on their undergraduate GPA.
ROLLING ADMISSIONS
UW-Parkside has a Rolling Admissions policy which means we admit students to the program throughout the year and continuously review applications as they are received. Below are the preferred application dates for domestic and international students.
For many students, the GMAT can be waived. After completing the online application and submitting the $56 non-refundable application fee, you will need to submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, other than UW-Parkside
- If required, official GMAT score should be sent directly to UW-Parkside (School code 1860)
- If required, an updated resume detailing your work history should be sent directly to Admissions
- Two letters of recommendation may be required depending upon the applicant’s graduation GPA
In addition to the above information, international applicants must submit:
- A Sponsorship form
- An evaluation of any international transcript credits by ECE or WES
- Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or International English Testing System (IELTS)
Application materials can be submitted electronically to
admissions@uwp.edu or mailed to:
UW-Parkside Admissions Office
900 Wood Road, Box 2000
Kenosha, WI 53141-2000
Official transcripts from all institutions attended should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to:
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53141-2000
Message From Director
Welcome to our MBA Program! Whether you want to pursue part-time or full-time study, fully online or on-campus classes, this highly regarded program has been carefully designed for you. While the demands on your time are many, we developed an AACSB International accredited program that provides the flexibility needed to earn this advanced business degree. There are now six new concentrations in the MBA Program: Finance, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Global Management, and General Management. The on-campus and online classes are offered in a convenient seven-week format. All on-campus MBA classes are offered in the evening.
Whether you are looking for a promotion at work, interested in starting your own business, or simply would like to enhance your knowledge of business operations, our MBA degree is for you. Students from various academic backgrounds including liberal arts, engineering, physics, biology, business, and music are successfully completing our MBA Program.
The MBA Program is structured in two components: required core courses, and electives. Required courses make up the core, and a wide range of electives are offered to complete your chosen concentration. You can progress rapidly based on your own personal schedule. Each student’s program must include a minimum of 30 credits of graduate course work: core courses (24 credits) and electives (six credits per concentration).
Michele V. Gee, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Management
College of Business, Economics, and Computing
mba@uwp.edu
