Master of Business Administration

The MBA program has been carefully designed to give you a solid background in the mechanics of business and business ethics. Integrated throughout the courses are topics related to change and innovation, international business, quality, information technology and social responsibility. You will graduate from the program with a competitive advantage in today's challenging business environment.

Foundational Work

Foundation courses are the skill and experience-broadening courses upon which the remaining curriculum is built. They include coursework in accounting, mathematics, and economics. One or more of these one-credit online modules may be waived based on your previous academic experience. These courses should be taken as early as possible in the program.

• Finite Math
• Statistics
• Accounting
• Economics

Degree and Program Requirements

MBA coursework is separated into the two categories described below. Students must complete a total of 30 graduate credits to receive the degree.

1. Core courses (7 courses) -

This group of seven courses serves as the core of the MBA program, developing substantive background and abilities in the functional areas of business.

• BUS 602 Accounting for Managers
• BUS 603 Organizational Development/Behavior
• BUS 604 Operations Management
• BUS 606 Strategic Marketing
• BUS 607 Corporate Finance
• BUS 609 MBA Strategic Management
• BUS 618 Managing Information and Technology

2. Elective Courses

Students can elect to complete three (3) elective courses in one of four medallion areas (areas of emphasis) or complete any 3 elective courses across multiple medallion areas for a more general MBA degree.  

Accounting Medallion

• BUS 703 Intermediate Accounting I
• BUS 705 Cost Accounting I
• BUS 723 Business Law II

Organizational Leadership and Change Medallion

• ORG 615 Organizational Leadership
• ORG 620 Individual and Team Interventions
• ORG 630 Organizational Change

Healthcare Medallion

• BUS 775 Managerial Health Economics
• BUS 788 Health Insurance Principles
• BUS 789 Healthcare Quality

Cross-Functional Medallion

• BUS 605 Statistics for Managers
• ORG 620 Individual and Team Interventions
• BUS 762 Quality as a Business Strategy

We encourage students to submit their application and admissions materials by the priority deadlines.  However, we will continue to accept applications on a continuous basis until the start of the session.  Applications considered complete after the priority deadline can be considered for admission for the next session.

New students may start their program at five entry points throughout the year. Please note our priority deadlines:

• Spring Session I – January 1
• Spring Session II – March 1
• Summer Session – May 1
• Fall Session I – August 1
• Fall Session II – October I 

• Completed graduate application. This application is for students who want to pursue a Master’s degree, certificate, or take courses as a non-degree seeking student.
• Official transcripts reflecting completion of a baccalaureate or more advanced degree from a United States regionally accredited or equivalent post-secondary institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 credits.
• Students who do not meet the 2.5 GPA requirement may still be considered for conditional admission. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information on how to apply for conditional admission.

Whether you're building your career in finance, marketing, human resources, or ultimately pursuing a CEO position, Edgewood College's Master of Business Administration program gives you the critical learning experiences you will need. Our rigorous curriculum gives you the breadth to think broadly about all functional areas of business and the depth to have a competitive advantage in your chosen area of expertise: financial, customer, business process or learning and growth.

Our students and graduates of the Master of Business Administration program hold critical leadership positions throughout Wisconsin and in some of the top companies in Madison, including CUNA Mutual Group, the UW Hospital System, American Family Insurance, TDS, John Deere Financial, and many others.  Our alumni have found rewarding careers in all functional business areas.  Sample careers include:

Victoria M. Palmisano, MA, MBA, MLS, PhD, Associate Dean & Assistant Professor
BA, Tulane University
MA, University of New Orleans
MBA, Louisiana State University – Shreveport
Masters of Legal Studies, The University of Arizona
PhD, University of New Orleans

Jacob Gill, MS, Accounting Program Coordinator & Lecturer
BBA, Edgewood College
MS, Edgewood College

Stephanie Douglas, MS, PhD, Organizational Leadership and Change Coordinator & Lecturer
BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
PhD, Colorado State University

Fazel Hayati, MBA, PhD, Professor of Management
MBA, Louisiana State University – Shreveport
PhD, Auburn University

Ken Kavajecz, MS, PhD, Professor of Finance
BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison
MS, Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management
PhD, Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management

Leigh Maxwell, MA, PhD, Associate Professor of Communications Studies
MA, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
PhD, The Ohio State University

Xiaodong Kuang, PhD, Associate Professor of Communications Studies
PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Dan Schroeder, PhD, Associate Professor in Organizational Behavior and Leadership 
BS, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater 
MA, Western Michigan University 
PhD, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Kayla Stajković CPA, PhD, Assistant Professor of Management 
BS, St. Cloud State University 
PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Raj Kamal, MS, MBA, Senior Lecturer 
BA, Delhi University – St Stephen’s College
MBA, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
MS, Purdue University – Krannert School of Management

Annette Mondry, MEd, PhD, Senior Lecturer 
MEd, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee 
PhD, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Justin Wilder, Professional Advisor 
BA, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  The Master of Business Administration program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

• Student Achievement

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