Goldey-Beacom College

Goldey-Beacom College's MBA program is designed to equip students with the strategic mindset, business acumen, and leadership skills required to thrive in today's dynamic corporate landscape. With its cutting-edge curriculum and expert faculty, this program provides students with a deep understanding of core business disciplines, strategic decision-making frameworks, and the ability to navigate complicated organizational challenges. By attending the program, students will be prepared for managerial positions in a variety of industrial fields.

To graduate, students need to complete 36 credits.

MBA Core Competency Courses (6 credits):

- BUS 598: Quantitative Foundations and Business Applications
- FIN 599: Financial Management Foundations

MBA Core Requirements (21 credits):
- ACC 644: Financial Reporting and Analysis or ACC 645: Managerial Accounting
- ECO 642: Managerial Economics
- FIN 623: Corporate Finance
- HRM 650: Strategic Human Resource Management
- MGT 610: Contemporary Management Theory
- MGT 695: Seminar in Strategic Management
- MKT 615: Marketing Strategies

Comprehensive Electives (9 Credits):

- Choose three (3) 600-700 level Graduate Business courses.

9 Concentrations (at least three courses in a specialized business area):

- Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurial Studies 
- Financial Management
- Health Care Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- International Business Management
- Marketing Management
- Taxation

2 Majors (at least five courses in a specialized business area):

- Major in Finance
- Major in Taxation

Goldey-Beacom College's MBA program offers an Analytical Track designed to provide students with quantitative skills to learn concepts throughout various areas of business. In this program, students will build a strong understanding of the concepts, terminology, and approaches in the major areas of management and related decision-making technologies.

To graduate, students need to complete 36 credits.

MBA Core Requirements (21 credits):

- ACC 644: Financial Reporting and Analysis
- BA 728: Business Analytics
- ECO 627: Econometrics and Forecasting for Business
- FIN 623: Corporate Finance
- MGT 608: Operations Management
- MGT 712: Project Management
- MKT 640: Customer Data Analytics

Comprehensive Electives (15 Credits):

- Select five (5) Graduate Business courses.

This MS Finance program prepares students to manage a broad range of responsibilities involving financial analysis and asset management. Emphasizing skills in investment management, equity analysis, and corporate finance, it is a great option for students who have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for trends, and a hunger to conquer the financial landscape. By joining the program, students will be able to excel in the dynamic world of finance.

To graduate, students need to complete 36 credits.

Core Competency Courses (6 credits):

- BUS 598: Quantitative Foundations and Business Applications
- FIN 599: Financial Management Foundations

Finance Major Courses (30 credits):

- ACC 644: Financial Reporting and Analysis or ACC 645: Managerial Accounting
- ECO 627: Econometrics and Forecasting for Business
- ECO 642: Managerial Economics
- FIN 623: Corporate Finance
- FIN 648: Investment & Portfolio Management
- FIN 654: Fixed Income Securities
- FIN 660: Entrepreneurship
- FIN 665: Corporate Valuation
- FIN 702: Risk Analysis and Management
- FIN 715: International Capital Budgeting

This MS Management program offers a rigorous curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring students develop the essential skills required in today’s fast-paced business environment. With hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and collaborative group work, students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities that will set them apart from the competition.

To graduate, students need to complete 36 credits.

Management Major Courses (12 credits):

- HRM 650: Strategic Human Resource Management
- MGT 610: Contemporary Management Theory
- MGT 667: Leadership
- MGT 695: Seminar in Strategic Management

Management Elective Courses (18 credits):

Choose any six 600-700 Management (MGT or HRM) courses.

Elective Courses (6 credits):

Choose any two 600-700 level Business courses.

This MS Taxation program is designed for practicing accountants, lawyers, financial managers, and those accounting majors entering the field of taxation. With an emphasis on technical competence in applications of the current tax law as well as tax research and communication, this program provides students with a deep understanding of not only tax laws, regulations, and compliance, but also tax planning and strategy. By joining the program, students with be poised to add incredible value in the corporate realm, government work, prestigious accounting firms, or even their own tax consultancy.

To graduate, students need to complete 36 credits.

Core Competency Courses (6 credits):

- BUS 598: Quantitative Foundations and Business Applications
- FIN 599: Financial Management Foundations

Taxation Major Courses (21 credits):

- ACC 650: Basic Taxation
- ACC 660: Taxation of Corporations
- ACC 670: Tax Research and Communications
- ACC 675: Taxation of Partnerships and S Corporations I
- ACC 725: Taxation of Estates, Gifts and Trusts
- ACC 730: Taxation of Property-Real Estate/Like Kind Exchanges
- ACC 735: Multi-State Taxation

Elective Courses (9 credits):

Choose three 600-700 level Business courses.