Programme Description

Keiser University’s Master of Business Administration offers an intensive graduate program that educates students in theoriesd and practices of the modern business world. The MBA program fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the business profession. Students specialize in one of three areas, which are Leadership for Managers, Marketing or International Business.

In addition, MBA students complete general coursework in valuable areas such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing and business research methods. The graduates demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced business strategies and critically analyze and solve problems based on
applied research methods.

Programme Objectives

Keiser University’s MBA program enables the students to contribute to the business profession and fosters independent learning. Upon completion of this program, the students are able to:

• Evaluate an organization’s financial position through financial statement analysis and/or forecasting,
• Summarize and discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities of organizations,
• Apply selected methods of quantitative analysis to enhance business decisions,
• Compare economic environments and markets and their impact on business,
• Through a conceptual understanding, apply managerial leadership skills, marketing strategies and/or international business concepts, theory, and research to critically analyze and solve problems in unpredictable environments.

Programme Outline

Students are required to select one of three (3) major concentrations. The students take ten (10) major courses for thirty (30.0) graduate credit hours (common to all concentrations) and twelve (12.0) graduate credit hours in a concentration area. Therefore, no elective courses are offered in this program. Courses in the MBA program are each eight (8) weeks in length, and students are normally scheduled for two courses concurrently. The duration of the program is fourteen (14) months. To receive a Master of Business Administration degree, the students must earn forty-two (42.0) graduate level credit hours. Thirty-six (36.0) of the program hours must be completed through Keiser University.

Program Information

Program requirements are as follows:

Graduate-level Business Administration courses listed above must be successfully completed before concentration courses are undertaken.

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Candidates for admission to the MBA program are required to hold a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. An undergraduate degree in business is not a requirement; qualified students from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit applications. An admission decision is based on a combination of a student’s undergraduate and/or graduate academic performance, professional experience, letters of recommendation and/or standardized test scores. All students are encouraged to submit Graduate Management Admissions Test ( GMAT ), Graduate Records Examination ( GRE ) or Miller Analogy Test ( MAT ) scores in support of their application.

Required documents for admission are as follows:

• Submission of a completed Application for Admission including the selection of a concentration,
• Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree with a completed Application for Admission,

• Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment,

• Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment,

• Formal resume indicating education and complete work history,

• For admission to English stream program, students are required to possess TOEFL score of 500 points. Students with 450 points will be accepted with applied terms and conditions

Requirement for GMAT/GRE/MAT scores may be waived for students who meet any one of the following:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of at least 3.0,

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade average of 2.7 or above with a minimum of two years of administrative, managerial or professional work experience,

• Completion of the first semester of enrollment with a minimum grade average of 3.0 and no grade below a B.

Failure to provide documentation or test scores or to achieve the grade point average required at the end of the first semester may lead to suspension or dismissal from the University.

Graduation Requirements

• As required by the Commission for Independent Education Board in the State of Florida, students receiving Keiser University’s Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, and Master of Arts degrees must earn a minimum of ( twenty-four ) 24.0 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s level in the degree specific curriculum. To earn a Master of Business Administration degree from Keiser University, students must also accomplish the following:

  • Earn a minimum of forty-two ( 42.0 ) graduate semester credit hours,
  • Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0,
  • Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”,
  • Complete the final thirty-six ( 36.0 ) credits of the MBA program through Keiser University,
  • Complete all MBA degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework; exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Graduate School Dean,
  • Take the ETS Major Field Test for the MBA.

Degree Award

Keiser University will award Keiser University’s degree certificate and transcript to a student when the student meets the Keiser University’s requirements for graduation as specified in Keiser University’s catalog. The award gained by distance learning and in campus students is of equal distinction without the name of the local partner.

This program is available online for working executives.

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