MBA Management
MBA and General Management Concentration at USF
With courses offered online and on campus, this accredited MBA degree can help you transform your life . No matter whether you graduated from college years ago or you recently finished your bachelor’s degree, the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota understands your goals and best hopes for getting an accredited MBA with a concentration in General Management.
You can be a part of USF’s community of MBA program and other students. Among your professors and graduate program classmates, you’ll find people of all faiths and backgrounds. Add a top MBA school education to your resume and gain the strategic and critical-thinking skills needed to advance your career.
Why USF for Your MBA Degree?
Accredited. USF has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). Not all MBA programs can say that. Be sure you ask all the MBA schools you’re considering about their accredited status.
Christian. USF is a private, Christian university. Choose USF and you’ll do more than choose an MBA school. You’ll join a true Christian fellowship with an MBA education that can help grow your career.
General Management Concentration. Through this program, you will improve your skills in managing people and organizational systems, and become well-versed in team-building and employee motivation.
Curriculum
The MBA program includes a minimum of 36 semester hours. Students will complete the core MBA courses (24 s.h.) and the Management concentration (12 s.h.)
MBA Program Course Descriptions
Core MBA Courses (24 s.h.)
BUS 510 | Managerial Communications | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 520 | Managing Organizational Dynamics | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 524 | Marketing Management | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 530 | Leadership & Ethical Management | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 535 | Cost Management | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 550 | Managerial Economics | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 554 | Financial Planning and Control | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 560 | Strategic Management | (3 s.h.) |
General Management Concentration (choose 12 s.h.)
BUS 515 | Human Resource Management | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 528 | Innovation and Problem Solving | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 538 | Project Management | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 540 | Technology and Data Analytics for Managers | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 543 | Leading Innovation | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 562 | Commercial Law | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 564 | Negotiations | (3 s.h.) |
BUS 595 | Management Internship/Fellowship | (3 s.h.) |
Recommended program sequence for General Management Concentration:
Year 1 | Year 2 | ||
BUS 520 | Management of Organization Dynamics | Concentration Elective | |
BUS 510 | Managerial Communications | Concentration Elective | |
BUS 524 | Marketing Management | Concentration Elective | |
BUS 535 | Cost Management | Concentration Elective | |
BUS 550 | Managerial Economics | BUS 544 | Financial Planning/Controls |
BUS 530 | Leadership and Ethical Management | BUS 560 | Strategic Management |
When can I start?
Rolling enrollment makes starting this program simple. New classes begin every 7 weeks. (September, November, January, March and June).
Get Started & Apply Now!
There is no fee to apply for admission to USF’s MBA program, and it can take as little as 20 minutes. Please follow the steps below to apply.
Apply for Admission.
Apply Online:
Complete the Online Application
A personal statement is required. Using your best writing skills, you will explain in 250-500 words your long-term education and career goals, stating any areas of specific interest and experience that may be relevant to your graduate program.
Official Transcript(s).
Applicants must contact all colleges and universities previously attended to request that official transcripts be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Faxes are not considered official transcripts.
Connect with us.
Applicants are encouraged to call or email the MBA office at any time throughout the application process. You are also welcome to contact the MBA staff for a campus visit. Once your completed application materials are received, the admissions committee will review them. You may be asked to interview with a graduate faculty member as part of the application review process. You will be notified of the committee's decision in a timely manner.
Make Financial Arrangements.
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