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Minimum Requirements for Business Administration MBA: 30 credits

Concentrations: Blue, Business Analytics, Business Continuity, Cybersecurity, General Management, Healthcare, One Health, STEM

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More than one concentration may be earned for the degree; however, courses used in one concentration may not be used to meet requirements in another concentration. 

• Students who earn grades of two Cs, one D, or one F in courses that are part of their MBA program will no longer be in good standing in the MBA program even if their cumulative GPA remains at or above 3.0. MBA students who are not in good standing will be subject to review and may be dismissed by the MBA committee.
• Students may not use more than two F600-level courses with C grades on their Advancement to Candidacy application. 
• Students holding an undergraduate Accounting degree or CPA license may, with advisor approval, substitute MBA 602 with any UAF MBA or BA 400-level course. 

Concentrations

Blue

The Blue concentration is designed for students interested in fisheries and marine science.

Business Analytics

Business Continuity

Cybersecurity

General Management

Healthcare

One Health

STEM

This concentration may require some courses to be taken in residence.

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs.

• Submit an application for admission
• Submit official transcripts
• Official test results: GRE scores are not required for this program, but may be considered if submitted
• Submit resume/curriculum vitae
• Submit statement of academic goals
• Submit 3 letters of recommendation

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements and information:

• Watson Glaser Critical Thinking exam required for GPA below 3.0. Minimum score of 25.

• Students with a graduate degree from an accredited institution may be admitted without taking the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking exam.

• Prerequisites: STAT F200X, ECON F227  or equivalent. This can be completed concurrently in the first semester. 

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Blue Concentration

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Business Analytics Concentration

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Business Continuity Concentration

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Cybersecurity  Concentration

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General Management Concentration

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Healthcare Concentration

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One Health Concentration

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STEM Concentration 

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Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Produce high-quality professional communications on technical issues/topics for internal and/or external audiences
• Produce high-quality professional presentations using various modes of technology on technical issues/topics for internal and/or external audiences
• Explore issues, ideas, and events comprehensively before accepting or formulating an opinion or conclusion
• Identify and understand whether certain business conduct is legal and/or ethical and apply the knowledge situationally
• Test hypotheses and use quantitative and qualitative data to interpret business performance
• Express and interpret the time value of money
• Summarize theories of individual and group dynamics, organizational culture and structure
• Identify and interpret marketing strategy
• Explain the determinants of supply and demand
• Interpret the business implications of financial statement information