M.B.A. Curriculum

The M.B.A. curriculum consists of 35 credits of graduate study, offered in a single calendar year. M.B.A. candidates complete nine required courses, five of which are in the functional areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations management. Two required courses address the challenge of managing in a global economy and the integration of functional knowledge in strategic decision making. The two remaining required courses analyze the historical development, present characteristics, and future projections for selected industries. Candidates complete the program by taking three additional elective courses.
Classes begin in August and continue through the first summer session, which ends in late June. Most classes meet from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Courses scheduled for earlier times are offered in the evening every few years for the benefit of part-time students.
Required courses --- 26 credits

889-60100	Accounting: Financial Reporting and Control	3
889-63200	Corporate Financial Management	3
889-64000	Marketing Management	3
889-65000	Organization and Management	3
889-66000	Operations Management and Advanced Tech.	3
889-62000	Strategic Management	3
889-61000	Managing in a Global Economy	3
889-63000	Industry Analysis I	2
889-63100	Industry Analysis II	3

Elective track --- 9 credits

889-64100	Marketing: Electronic Commerce	3
889-67000	Commercial Law	3
889-67100	Applied Business Law	3
889-69600	Selected Topics in Graduate Business	3

M.B.A. Scholarships

Ithaca College offers a limited number of graduate scholarships to matriculated M.B.A. students. Scholarships range from one-quarter to full tuition, and are awarded on the basis of academic merit. In most cases, scholarship awards are determined by May 1, and recipients will be notified by May 15. Completed applications received by April 15 receive first consideration for scholarships.

Academic Advising

The director of the M.B.A. program serves as the academic adviser for all students enrolled in the program.

Pass/Fail Options

Candidates take all M.B.A. courses for letter grades, with the exception of elective internships, which candidates may elect to take on a pass/fail basis.

For information, contact Division of Graduate Studies, gradstudies@ithaca.edu
Andrejs Ozolins, Office of Publications, 30. September, 2002