Managerial MBA students attend class in Fayetteville one weekend
per month, with the balance of the curriculum delivered via the
internet. The program is organized around the concept of the value
chain over the course of two years of instruction.
Pre-requisites
The Managerial MBA program can be completed in just 24 months if
students enter with the proper prerequisites. For students with a
recent degree in business, this can typically be accomplished by
reviewing self-study materials we make available upon a students
acceptance into the program. For students whose undergraduate
degree is in a field other than business or students whose
business degree was earned more than three years ago, online
non-credit business courses in accounting, economics, finance, and
statistics are available to be completed prior to the program
orientation.
Orientation and Introduction to the Value Chain
The
program begins with a long weekend in residence at the Walton
College. This session blends orientation activities with the first
two-hour course, Introduction to the Value Chain, the unifying
framework of the program. Students are issued their textbooks, activate their Walton College email accounts, participate
in building activities, mixed with lectures and learning
activities designed to introduce the concept of the value chain.
Core Courses
Managerial
MBA students take one six-credit hour block of courses each
semester and each summer over the duration of the two-year
program.
Capstone Project
The highlight of the Managerial MBA program is the Capstone
Project in the final summer of the program. As its name
suggests, the capstone projects is the culmination of the
program, where students apply what they have learned to a
comprehensive business simulation.
Value Chain = Value Added
The Managerial MBA curriculum is innovative and dynamic, focusing
on application-based learning through cases and projects that can
be readily applied to your current responsibilities at work.
Organized around the central framework of the Value Chain, the
Managerial MBA program blends theory with analysis of real-world
business situations. From logistics through production to delivery
of finished products and services, the value chain helps managers
identify competitive advantages and build high performing firms.
By developing a better understanding of complex organizations and
by sharpening their analytical skills, students in the Managerial
MBA program add value to their organizations, placing them on the
path to become the leaders of tomorrow. By bringing this knowledge to
bear on situations that you face each day in your career, you will
add value and increase contributions to the successful management
of your company or business.
Virtual Computing Lab
A laptop computer is required of each student in the program. Whether at home or at work,
traveling for business or pleasure, you will be able to access the
tools and resources that you need to work on your MBA program
assignments from just about anywhere.
Class Dates Year 1
2007-2008
Spring Term
Summer Term
January 19
February 16
March 15
April 12
May 3
May 17
June 7
June 28
July 12
2008-2009
Fall Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
August 23
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 6
in building activities, mixed with lectures and learning
activities designed to introduce the concept of the value chain.