Business Administration - Accounting

Overview

Business Administration - Accounting from Wilmington University is designed to prepare students for management and leadership positions in all types of business enterprises including health care organizations, financial institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. The program is designed with an emphasis on executive skills development, quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, and the knowledge and professional capabilities necessary for the execution of complex managerial duties in today’s global business environment. Embedded in the MBA program is an appreciation for the role of business in a pluralistic society and the international community.

Program Competencies

In addition to the University graduate school graduation competencies, the following competencies apply to the MBA program:

• Use financial management, economic principles, and modern marketing techniques to ensure the efficient operation and strong fiscal future of the organization.
• Prepare a strategic plan that will critically examine the organization’s internal and external environments and select creative, feasible business alternatives.

Program Design

The philosophy of the Wilmington University MBA program is closely aligned with its instructional format. The program is organized through a series of coordinated accelerated 7-week courses and is scheduled to accommodate the needs of students who maintain full-time employment while pursuing their degree. While some course sequencing is necessary, the program is designed to permit students to complete degree requirements at their own pace. Classes are offered at the Wilson Graduate Center and are scheduled on weeknights and Saturdays. Classes are also offered at multiple satellite campuses and are scheduled primarily on weeknights. Many of the MBA courses and concentrations are available fully online.