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Achieve Your Goal in 18 Months
Marylhurst’s practical and personalized MBA program can be
completed in just 18 months of dedicated part-time study. The
degree blends 48 quarter credits of academic theory with real-world
practice by utilizing a mix of case studies, simulations and readings
that bring business concepts to life. It is a collaborative, creative
and high-tech learning environment that meets the needs of busy
working adults who are looking for an education solution that does
not require them to leave their employment.
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Accelerated five-week courses offer “The Marylhurst MBA program
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experience, with small class sizes and close and practical application. The
contact with a world-class faculty. The MBA small classes with experienced
curriculum emphasizes ethical leadership instructors and diverse curriculum
and managerial decision making from gave me the business skills and
a cross-functional, global perspective. confidence I needed. My degree will prove
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A Flexible and Convenient Online Degree
Transfer Credit
Admitted MBA students can transfer up to eight quarter credits—up to two applicable business courses earned
from a regionally accredited institution within the last five years. Students must provide an official transcript of
graduate credits. Only classes with a “B” (3.00) or higher will be eligible for transfer consideration. Students may
be asked to submit a course syllabus to determine transfer eligibility. Marylhurst University evaluates all transfer
credits on an individual basis.
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Master of Business Administration
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Accreditation
Marylhurst University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities.* The Master of Business Administration degree program has received
specialized accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education** (IACBE), which is dedicated to improving student learning through
outcomes assessment.
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) 8060 165th Avenue N.E.,
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International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) PO Box 3960, Olathe,
KS 66063 www.iacbe.org
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MBA Course descriptions
Core Courses MBA 530 E-Business Management
Companies are investing globally in new technologies in
MBA 500 Management Foundations order to capture competitive advantage. Designed for the non-
During this orientation course, students refresh their knowledge technical manager, this course helps students understand the
of key business subjects while being introduced to new strategic role of technology, ,e-commerce strategies and
academic concepts and graduate-level expectations. Special Web-based marketing in modern organizations.
topics include team building, quantitative decision making and
effective business communications. MBA 534 The Global Manager
Global decision making requires a framework for
MBA 510 Organizational Behavior understanding international trade, investment and cross-cultural
This course introduces both the theory and practical application interactions. Using case studies and current events, students
of Organizational Behavior. Organizational Behavior is the analyze globalization trends and the impact of culture on
study of how individuals and groups impact behavior within an international business dealings. Organizational, financial and
organization. Topics will include decision making, motivation marketing factors are considered in creating a successful global
theories, individual and group behaviors, leadership, power and strategy.
organizational politics, and organizational culture.
General Management Concentration
MBA 513 Quantitative Analysis
Managers use quantitative methods and techniques for MBA 541 Organizational Leadership
analyzing risk and making decisions for product development, This course focuses on creating successful working
marketing, personnel and customer service. Students will learn relationships in modern organizations. Through case studies
key concepts in statistics and data analysis. This course covers and current events, students learn techniques and frameworks
basic concepts of probability, including random variables and for dealing with problems in a variety of organizational settings.
probability distributions. Students will also be exposed to recent trends and methods in
managerial leadership and human resource management.
MBA 518 Business Law for Managers
This course is a practical survey of business law. Students learn MBA 551 Marketing Management
that successful management of business relationships rarely This course is an introduction to marketing management
involves hiding behind clever legal strategies. The benefits and research. Students will learn how to segment markets
of legal action must be weighed against the risks and costs and position a firm’s offerings in order to create long-term
of litigation. Topics include the legal environment, contracts, customer and shareholder value. This course explores marketing
commercial transactions and business organizations. opportunities through product development, pricing strategies,
customer communications and channel management.
MBA 521 Financial Methods I
In this first part of Financial Methods, students learn accounting MBA 561 Business Ethics
Respected leaders possess a clear ethical framework for making
concepts from a decision maker’s perspective. Following an
decisions. They understand the legal requirements as well as
overview of the accounting cycle, financial statements and
the moral imperatives of modern management. This course
financial reporting, special attention will be given to accounting
will introduce students to the fundamental principles of ethical
information used to assist management in business operations.
decision making and their application to resolving ethical issues
and conflicts in the workplace.
MBA 522 Financial Methods II
This course is designed to help students understand financial
theory and its important applications. In this second part of
Financial Methods, the focus includes the time value of money,
risk and return, valuation, investment principles and the role of
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financial markets. Through real-world examples and practical and gain specialized training in one
exercises, students learn concepts and terms used by financial
analysts and strategists.
of four areas of concentration.
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MBA Course descriptions
Healthcare Management Concentration MBA 563 Nonprofit Ethics
In recent years, several prominent nonprofit institutions have
MBA 542 Healthcare Leadership been involved in embarrassing scandals involving self-
As the baby boomer generation ages, healthcare becomes an dealing, deception and excessive compensation. This course
increasingly important part of the economy. This course will will introduce students to a framework for ethical decision
explore the management of the modern healthcare system, making and apply it to nonprofit organizations.
including hospitals, insurers, pharmaceutical companies and
managed-care providers. Students will learn how to lead Real Estate Studies Concentration
complex organizational structures in a rapidly changing
regulatory environment. MBA 571 Real Estate Law
This course is an advanced review of real estate concepts
MBA 552 Healthcare Marketing including types of ownership; transaction strategies
The growth of competition among healthcare providers and documentation; the interpretation of boundary and
presents new and exciting opportunities for marketers. This topographical descriptions; and permissible and compatible
course is an introduction to marketing management and land uses. Through case studies, students will learn the legal
research in the fast-changing healthcare industry. Students reasoning behind and the requirements for documenting all
will gain expertise in product development, pricing strategies, transactions related to real estate.
customer communications and channel management. Special
topics include emerging business models in health insurance MBA 572 Real Estate Investment Analysis
and treatment centers. This course is an introduction to corporate real estate decision
making. Students are exposed to real estate investment, market
MBA 562 Healthcare Ethics analysis, project financing, leasing, property management and
Modern medicine and biomedical advances have challenged land-development issues. Students learn the economic factors
traditional notions of healthcare. Using an interdisciplinary and finance theories that affect property values. Consideration
perspective, students will examine the complex moral and will be given to current trends in commercial real estate
ethical issues surrounding provider/patient relationships. finance and deal making.
Special topics include data privacy, patient rights, professional
liability and healthcare reform. MBA 573 Analysis of Real Estate Transactions
This course will investigate and evaluate the mechanics of a
Nonprofit Management Concentration real estate transaction, focusing on both the sale and purchase
of real estate. Consideration will be given to the financial
MBA 543 Nonprofit Leadership feasibility of each transaction along with an examination of
America’s nonprofit work force is growing rapidly, the documents selected and implemented to memorialize the
comprising more than seven percent of the nation’s jobs. As transaction.
these institutions have expanded their influence around the
world, they have embraced for-profit management and HR Capstone
techniques. Through case studies and practical exercises,
students will learn modern leadership concepts and apply MBA 598 Capstone
them to a variety of nonprofit organizations. Students will demonstrate a functional knowledge of
marketing opportunity, operations and strategic management.
MBA 553 Nonprofit Marketing This integrative course introduces students to managerial
Nonprofit groups of all sizes face ongoing financial pressures. decision theory and analysis. Through readings and
This course provides a framework for applying contemporary simulations, students learn how to make effective decisions.
for-profit marketing practices to the successful operation of
nonprofit enterprises. Case studies and current events will
be used to illustrate product development, pricing, branding
and distribution. By developing their own market driven plan,
students will identify new and sustainable sources of revenues
to supplement traditional nonprofit funding.
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Accelerated Online MBA New Concentrations – Finance and Marketing
Two new Accelerated Online MBA concentrations, Finance and Marketing, are now available to students. The
Accelerated Online MBA curriculum consists of 12 courses in total: eight core courses, followed by three concentration
courses (listed below), and one capstone course (all course descriptions can be found in the accompanying brochure).
Finance Concentration
MBA 548 Corporate Finance
This intermediate course approaches finance from the chief financial officer’s perspective. Students will analyze practical
problems in investment decisions, working capital, risk management, company valuation, financial planning, and legal
and ethical concerns. This course provides an understanding of the theories, concepts and applications of modern
corporate finance.
Marketing Concentration
MBA 551 Marketing Management
This course is an introduction to marketing management and research. Students will learn how to segment markets and
position a firm’s offerings in order to create long-term customer and shareholder value. This course explores marketing
opportunities through product development, pricing strategies, customer communications and channel management.
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Accelerated Online MBA in Sustainable Business*
The Accelerated Online MBA in Sustainable Business is a new degree offered by Marylhurst University. The program
will prepare you to become a leader who can address environmental and social concerns while contributing to profitable
growth within your organization.
The Accelerated Online MBA in Sustainable Business curriculum consists of 12 courses in total: nine core courses
followed by three concentration courses (listed below).
Core Courses
SUS 500 Principles of Sustainability
In this course students will gain a basic understanding of fundamental psychological, cultural, environmental and
sustainability issues and challenges affecting business and global society in the 21st Century. Particular attention will be
placed upon gaining an understanding of theoretical perspectives impacting effective sustainable business management,
with special emphasis upon systems thinking. Learners will reflect upon the interconnectedness and dynamics of
historical, social, ecological, governmental, economic, financial and ethical constructs associated with sustainability.
Learners will also gain an opportunity to discover various sustainability frameworks and compare multiple global
approaches to sustainable business management to gain a solid understanding of strategies leading to the effective
integration of social, ecological and economic realities.
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