Master of Business Administration

Our program is flexible and convenient: 

• 30 credits

• 4 medallion areas (areas of emphasis): Accounting, Org Leadership & Change, Healthcare, Cross-Functional

• Classes taught both face-to-face in the evening, and online

• On campus courses typically meet only once a week

• Many courses offered in an accelerated format beginning every 8 weeks

• Small class sizes in a highly interactive and personal classroom setting

• Flexible time to degree completion

• Excellent networking and internship opportunities

• GMAT not required with GPA above 2.5 

• New reduced tuition

The Master of Business Administration curriculum is structured around the four perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard Framework - Financial, Customer, Process and Employee. You'll complete core courses in each perspective area to gain the breadth to think comprehensively about effective businesses. And you will also choose three elective courses to gain depth and hone skills in an area of specialization. An integrated capstone experience will enrich your degree with a cumulative, meaningful, practical project.

Our Master of Business Administration faculty and students are part of the fabric of the community. Faculty includes both academic experts and local business leaders with proven records of success in their fields.

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 

1. 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. The graduate application fee is waived for graduates of Edgewood College and for veterans.
2. 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 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application.
3. Two letters of recommendation from college or university professors, supervisors, and/or professional colleagues who can speak to your potential for success.  Please review our Letter of Recommendation Guidelines
4. A written statement explaining what you hope to gain from your participation in the program, what you bring to the program, and how specific background experiences will aid in your success as a student.
5. A detailed resume evidencing at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
6. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a score of at least 430 or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) converted to a comparable GMAT score.  For more information on the GMAT, including test preparation and registration, please visit www.mba.com or call 1-800-717-4628.  The GMAT is NOT required if the applicant meets one of the following criteria:
   • A GPA of at least 2.5 overall or on the last 60 credits, OR
   • Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Science in Business from Edgewood College AND a GPA overall or on the last 60 credits of at least 2.5, OR
   • Current, active military or former military personnel, or veteran, honorably discharged. Veterans are considered those who have served at least 180 days of active duty (not including training) or who have been injured and determined to have a disability before 180 days. (Does not include those who served the length of their term in the National Guard or Reserves without being activated at any time.)

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:

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).

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