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Shape the future of business with us

Whether you’re building your career in finance, marketing, human resources, or ultimately pursuing a CEO position, Edgewood College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) 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 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.

Business Administration Concentrations

Students in the Masters of Business Administration program can choose the following concentrations:

Accounting

The Business Administration, Accounting Concentration, MBA program prepares graduates to assume the role of leader within an Accounting setting. This concentration is beneficial for those who will take on leadership responsibilities such as budget creation and oversight, contract negotiation, and cost analysis and management.

Data Analytics

The Business Administration, Data Analytics Concentration, MBA program prepares graduates to assume the role of leader within a business setting. This concentration is beneficial for those who will take on leadership responsibilities which require the knowledge of management of data and of those who work with big data. This concentration is beneficial for those seeking executive level leadership roles within corporate businesses, hospitals, government leadership and other similar organizations.

Healthcare Management

The Business Administration, Healthcare Management Concentration, MBA program prepares graduates to assume the role of leader within a Healthcare setting. This concentration is beneficial for those who will take on leadership responsibilities within the field of healthcare management. This concentration is beneficial for those seeking executive level leadership roles within hospitals, clinics, assisted care facilities, and other similar organizations.

General Business

The Business Administration, General Business Concentration, MBA program prepares graduates to assume the role of leader within a variety of settings. This concentration is beneficial for those who will take on leadership responsibilities within business settings. This concentration allows students to customize their skills to best fit future professional goals.

Organizational Leadership & Change Concentration

The Business Administration, Organizational Leadership and Change Concentration, MBA program prepares graduates to assume the role of leader within a variety of business settings. This concentration is beneficial for those who will take on leadership responsibilities such as mid to senior level management, human resources director, diversity officer, operations manager, as well as many other business management roles.

Locations
Madison, WI

Formats
On-campus, Virtual

Number of Credits
30

Careers with an MBA degree

$87,966

Average salary for an MBA graduate

10%

Projected employment growth rate, from 2022-2032

Bureau of Labor Statistics

A master’s degree in business prepares you for a variety of career paths.

Marketing Manager
Management Consultant
Business Operations Manager
Data Analyst
Entrepreneur

Accreditation

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).

Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone: 312-263-0456 or 800-621-7440
www.hlcommission.org

MBA Student Spotlight

Kim Sponem, MBA ’09

President, Summit Credit Union

“I chose Edgewood College for my MBA because of its educational reputation and community dedication. I knew I would get to know other students and professors who thought that ethics, community, and purpose were paramount to all programs offered. The classroom discussions and group work was engaging and thought provoking, bringing the book material to life in a real way. I found that I was able to apply just about every class I took in some way during my work day. I truly believe that applying what I was learning helped me advance in my career and my experience and knowledge that I gained makes me a better leader.”

Featured Courses in MBA

BUS 602 – Accounting for Managers

This graduate level course is designed to provide insight into managerial accounting concepts with a focus on real-world application. Specifically, this course will examine managerial accounting tools and resources that assist managers with business decisions spanning different disciplines, including human resources, marketing, finance and operations. Standard costing, budgeting and forecasting methodologies will be examined. Financial statements will be analyzed by examining key ratios and trends. Sustainability reporting, which is becoming increasingly more important for businesses today, will also be covered. An entrepreneurial perspective will be provided throughout different aspects of the course, including an entrepreneurship case study. This course is challenging, fast paced and relevant for business managers or those making or supporting business decisions.

BUS 603 – Organizational Development/Behavior

Organizational Development and Behavior is the study of human behavior in an organizational setting. The purpose of this kind of study is to equip organizational leaders with the insight necessary to develop interpersonal relationships that will build teams, increase productivity, enhance the quality of work life, orchestrate change, improve employee retention, and augment communication. Topics in management including: Perception, Personality and Attitudes, Group Process: Building Teams, Communication, Orchestrating Change, Motivation, Empowerment, Leadership, Performance Appraisals and Business Ethics.

BUS 609 – MBA Strategic Management

Students will develop an understanding of strategy and its formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The course focuses on strategic management decisions and actively incorporates multi-disciplinary elements of marketing, finance, operations, and quantitative analysis. It is designed to help students learn how to identify, dissect, and answer strategic management problems; research, analyze, and offer solutions to crucial challenges facing organizations; and present fact-based analysis and recommendations in oral and written formats to persuade an audience to support recommendations. The course utilizes readings, business cases and real-life examples to accomplish the synthesis.

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MBA Faculty Spotlights

Victoria Palmisano

Associate Dean for Business, Communications, and Innovation / Assistant Professor, Department of Business

VPalmisano@edgewood.edu

Jacob Gill

Director of Accounting Programs/ Senior Lecturer

JGill@edgewood.edu

Raj Kamal

Senior Lecturer

RaKamal@edgewood.edu

Leigh Maxwell

Associate Professor

LMaxwell@edgewood.edu

Ken Kavajecz

Professor

KKavajecz@edgewood.edu

Annette Mondry

Senior Lecturer

AMondry@edgewood.edu

Xiaodong Kuang

Associate Professor

XKuang@edgewood.edu

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Program Highlights

Complete in as little as 10 months
Competitive credit requirements (30)
Competitive tuition ($500/credit) for in-state and out-of-state students
Flexible time to degree completion
No GMAT requirement with GPA above 2.5
Case-based curriculum, highly applicable to real-world environments, and linear format
Excellent networking, internship, and post-graduate career options in Madison, Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest (for example: CUNA Mutual Group, Spectrum, Summit Credit Union, the UW Hospital System, Exact Sciences, American Family Insurance, Polaris, Transamerica Corp., TDS, John Deere Financial)
Online path available

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Frequently Asked Questions about MBA

How do I apply for this program?

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 six entry points throughout the year. Please note our priority deadlines:

Fall Session I – August 21, 2023
Fall Session II – October 16, 2023
Spring Session I – January 16, 2024

To be considered for admission, applicants must provide the following:

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.

International Students

International students are eligible to apply for the program.

Can I transfer my credits from a different college for this program?

You may submit up to 10 semester hours of graduate credit for consideration of transfer to Edgewood College for application to a degree program. Approval of the respective department is required. To be considered for application to a degree program, a course must have been taken within the past five years. For more information about transfer credits, please contact your admissions counselor.