Employers in the global business world want professionals who are ready to contribute. UMGC Asia’s MBA program curriculum is designed to help students develop expertise in high-demand areas like strategic planning, project management, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis. UMGC’s MBA program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
UMGC's School of Business has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. Please view our IACBE member status page and Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
IACBE's accreditation process examines if a program is functioning effectively, accomplishing its mission, and teaching students what they are intended to learn. This requires that its member institutions follow a process of continuous quality improvement that builds student competencies and prepares them to succeed professionally.
This online program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations. UMGC's online MBA program courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that today’s employers seek.
Throughout the online MBA curriculum, your instructors will assign hands-on coursework that is designed to help you prioritize in-demand skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects through the online MBA program:
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UMGC offers rolling admissions and flexible start dates for your convenience. If you hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited degree-granting university or college, you qualify for graduate admission at the master's degree or graduate certificate level. Learn more about graduate admission requirements at UMGC.
The value of your investment in your education will depend on several factors unique to you as an individual. An MBA from UMGC Asia can help you gain the skills and abilities desired by today’s employers—from finance and accounting to business analytics and marketing—and learn how to strategically manage a data-driven organization for growth and success.
We recommend MBA students participate in the following student organizations:
The Accounting Club focuses on helping to prepare its members for professional opportunities after graduation. The Accounting Club aims to provide networking activities that will help students connect to professionals and related associations and job preparation activities which will include connecting students with internships, offering career-building events, and more.
The mission of the Accounting Club is to inspire and connect diversified accounting enthusiasts through leadership, mentorship, learning, and innovation opportunities.
Membership Information: The UMGC Accounting Club is open to any graduate or undergraduate student interested in the accounting fields. Interested students can join the UMGC Accounting Club virtual community on CareerQuest.
The UMGC Chapter of the American Marketing Association provides members of all majors with exposure to experiences in the marketing industry through professional growth opportunities, leadership development, and academic recognition. Undergraduate students who are interested in joining should complete the AMA|UMGC Chapter Application or visit the chapter’s Facebook group to learn more.
eClub provides students, faculty, and staff with an opportunity to learn about the benefits, risks, and challenges of entrepreneurship. Members engage in business and networking opportunities in collaboration with local, national, and international business leaders. It is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Join the Entrepreneurship Club's virtual community on CareerQuest to connect with other members and learn about upcoming meetings and events.
The UMGC Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management provides opportunities to network with other students, staff, and faculty who are currently working in or are interested in entering the human resource field. It is available to undergraduate and graduate students. To join, please fill out the UMGC SHRM Chapter form. Students may also join SHRM nationally at the student rate via the SHRM website (the UMGC SHRM Chapter number is 5578). UMGC students and alumni are also welcome to join the UMGC SHRM Chapter Facebook group. For more information, please email umgcshrm@umgc.edu.
An online MBA from UMGC will help you learn how to strategically manage a data-driven organization for growth and success. Many of our students pursue an MBA to improve their business skills with the intention of starting a business or taking a current business to the next level. Additionally, UMGC offers students the opportunity to join several clubs including the Entrepreneurship Club (eClub), where you can learn about the benefits, risks, and challenges of entrepreneurship.
As an accredited institution backed by the University System of Maryland, UMGC offers respected online degrees in many career-relevant fields including business administration. In fact, UMGC has received a specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Kemi A., Yuma, AZ, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
