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    Mar 29, 2024  
Lee University Catalog 2016-2017 
    
Lee University Catalog 2016-2017 [Archived Catalog]

Graduate Studies in Business (M.B.A.)


College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Studies in Business (M.B.A.)

J. Matthew Melton, Dean

Graduate Studies in Business

Shane Griffith, Graduate Program Director

Mission and Philosophy

Lee University seeks, through an advanced degree in business taught from a Christian worldview, to better prepare individuals to face the challenges of a complex world. The mission of this distinctively faith-based program is to develop business leaders who will guide their organizations with an appreciation for making meaningful contributions to society.

Goals

Graduates from the Master of Business Administration Program should demonstrate:

1. Increased awareness of the global economic environment
2. Deeper understanding of the functional areas of an organization including finance, management, marketing, and operations
3. Improved skills in research, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in problem solving
4. Increased ability to develop and implement specific strategies to address organizational problems
5. Sensitivity to the application of Judeo-Christian values in decision-making

Learning Objectives

1. Complete a financial analysis to examine an organization’s financial position
2. Design and evaluate organizational structure
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies
4. Determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the organizational culture
5. Develop strategies to better accomplish institutional goals
6. Utilize sophisticated quantitative models to solve business problems
7. Determine budgetary needs to implement a selected strategy

Admission Policy

Graduate programs at Lee University are open to persons holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university whose undergraduate or graduate work has been of sufficient quality and scope to enable them to profitably pursue graduate study. Specific criteria for admission to the MBA program include:

  • An undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4 point scale
  • Recent (within 5 years) scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT Institutional Code: 8QV-QG-11). Test dates/locations and informational materials for the GMAT are available online at http://www.mba.com.  
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4 point scale for any graduate work completed
  • No specific undergraduate major is essential for admission. However, applicants without undergraduate courses in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and statistics will be required to complete the appropriate undergraduate course prior to full acceptance. Contact the program office to inquire about different options which will satisfy this requirement. 
  • Applicants must submit a completed Lee University Application to Graduate Studies, (applytolee.com) official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, two professional or academic recommendations, a statement of background and professional goals, and a resume.
  • If an applicant does not meet the admission requirements, he/she may be considered for probationary acceptance. The student will be granted full admission status upon completion of the first six hours with no grade below a B.

International Students

The University is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students on an F-1 visa. International applicants are expected to apply well in advance of their projected beginning date. All academic records and other credentials must be accompanied by an official English translation. If transfer credit from an institution outside the United States is desired, an evaluation from World Education Services (www.WES.org) must be submitted. [Refer to the “Transfer Credit” section under Graduate Academic Policies for additional information.]

In addition to general admissions requirements, international students must supply the following:

  1. TOEFL Scores: All applicants who are not native speakers of English and who will attend the university on a student visa and who are not graduates of an American college or university are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information on this test can be attained by writing to TOEFL Educational Testing Service; Princeton, New Jersey 08540; U.S.A. (or go to www.toefl.org). All test scores should be sent directly from the testing agency to Lee University (Lee University Code: 1401). To be admitted to Lee University graduate studies without English remediation, a minimum TOEFL of 61(iBT) is required. Remediation requirements are determined by the individual graduate programs.  
  2. Financial Statement: An applicant on an F-1 student visa must supply, on the form provided by the University, sufficient evidence of financial support for the applicant and all members of his/her family who will accompany the applicant to Lee. This requires that the applicant certify that his/her intent is to attend full time and that no employment will be required. 

All of the above credentials must be received and approved before a SEVIS Form I-20 can be issued to the applicant.  More information can be found in the Graduate International Student Booklet.

Transfer Credit

The transfer of up to six semester hours of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution may be allowed upon approval of the director of the graduate program.

Hybrid Format

Each course is offered in a hybrid format consisting of a traditional in-class and an online component. The courses are designed so that the online content is effectively integrated with classroom activities. This unique format enables students to complete two courses each semester while attending class only one evening each week.

Completion Requirements for Degrees in the Graduate Programs in Business

A minimum of 32 semester hours is required to complete the Master of Business Administration degree. It is assumed that a typical student will take two courses each semester and complete the program in five semesters. A student has a maximum of six years from the beginning of the first semester to complete all required courses.

Academic Policy

In accordance with the Lee University policy for graduate studies, satisfactory progress toward the degree is required. A student may be disqualified from further graduate work if a 3.0 grade point average is not maintained. In the event that the grade point average drops below the minimum level, the student may be given one enrollment period to raise it to the satisfactory level. Additionally, no more than two “C’s” are acceptable. Students will be dismissed from the program with a third “C” or below.

Business Graduate Committee

The Business Graduate Committee’s responsibility is to give administrative oversight to the graduate program. The committee considers and recommends curricular changes to the Graduate Council, approves all program policies, assesses effectiveness of the graduate program, serves as the Admissions Committee, reviews candidacy and approves applicants for graduation.

For more information:

Contact Lee University Graduate Studies in Business office at mba@leeuniversity.edu

Programs

Master of Business Administration

Courses

Business

  • BUSN 500 - Independent Research


    This course introduces students to the concepts and philosophies underlying academic research in business.  The processes, assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses of the scientific method are explored together with alternative paradigms.  Students will define a research problem and conduct the necessary research to address the problem.  The course may be taken a maximum of 4 times for a total of 12 hours of elective credit.  Does not fulfill any MBA program requirements.

    Prerequisites
    MBA program admission.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 510 - Management Philosophy and Ethics


    The management discipline finds its roots dating back to at least as early as biblical times and began to take shape in the late 15th Century. The historical context is presented as an introduction to different worldviews and the basis of ethical systems as a foundation for students to develop a personal philosophy of management.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 514 - Organizational Theory


    This course will examine the characteristics of organizations as systems; focusing on the goals that organizations pursue and the competitive strategies used to reach those goals. It will explore the basic concepts of organizational structure, the environments, culture, change, and decision processes. It will also study the nature of conflict and use of power and political tactics to reduce conflict. Each of these organizational elements will be viewed in the context of increasing management effectiveness and efficiency and adapting organizations to modern, changing environments.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 518 - Marketing Management


    This course will address current trends and recent shifts in marketing that have occurred due to the changing competitive environment. Woven throughout the course will be four dimensions of holistic marketing that define modern marketing management: internal marketing, integrated marketing, relationship marketing, and performance marketing. The course emphasizes the impact of interactive media and strategic applications of marketing management.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 520 - Business Analytics


    This course is a case-based approach to the techniques of problem solving, optimization and business modeling using the concepts of statistics and management science in a spreadsheet environment. The course focuses on the practical application of quantitative analytical techniques and data analysis.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 525 - Operations Management


    This course will address contemporary trends and advancements in operational management. The focus will be on the drivers of establishing operations as a competitive advantage including the Toyota Production System (TPS) and measurement system, internal profit pool analysis, value enhancement via Lean Sigma, and material and information flow optimization. The course emphasizes creating and sustaining stakeholder value and wealth through the operational functions of the organization.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 530 - Managerial Economics


    This course seeks to equip the student with the analytical tools of economic analysis used to make rational managerial decisions. Microeconomic concepts of supply and demand, production, cost, and market structure are combined with macroeconomic issues concerning fiscal and monetary policy to develop an understanding of the relationship between an enterprise and the economic environment. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to utilize economic reasoning to improve managerial decisions.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 534 - Accounting for Managers


    This course will address advanced issues in financial and managerial accounting. Topics covered include financial statements, financial analysis, and cost accounting. An emphasis will be placed on the role of accounting in the strategic plan of an organization.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 538 - Financial Management


    This course focuses on the financial management of both publicly held and private corporations. Students are presented with a conceptual framework for understanding and addressing the financial issues commonly faced by organizations. Topics covered include the valuation and role of debt and equity, capital acquisition and the organization of domestic and international financial markets, the relationship between risk and return, capital budgeting/project evaluation techniques, cost of capital, cash flow estimation, project risk analysis, real options, company valuation and capital structure decisions.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 540 - Legal Environment of Business


    Analysis of the legal issues facing managers in a global economy. An evaluation of contract law, business enterprises, employment law, environment law, and the regulation of business competition from a strategic planning perspective.

    Credit Hours: 3
  • BUSN 580 - Experiential Management


    This course integrates coursework, knowledge, skills and experiential learning to enable the student to demonstrate a broad mastery of managerial tools applied to real problems through an internship or business simulation. The program director must approve the internship/employment site prior to enrollment.

    Prerequisites
    Program Director Approval

    Credit Hours: 2
  • BUSN 595 - Strategic Management


    This course will focus on the integration of content from previous courses in the MBA curriculum.  Students will make decisions while considering the impact of accounting, finance, organizational theory, marketing, operations, and information systems. Moreover, students will demonstrate quantitative skill as they implement analytical skills from earlier courses.  Students will be expected to demonstrate how to create value for an organization as they identify, develop, and implement competencies in a global economy.

    Prerequisites
    Program Director Approval

    Credit Hours: 3