MBA Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation
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Outcomes & Careers
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98%
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students graduating with degrees from the Harrison College of Business and Computing report being employed or furthering their education six months after graduation.
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$130k
Executive
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a business executive is $129,920.
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$98k
Management Analysts
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a management analyst is $97,580.
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$78k
Business Operations Specialist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a business operations specialist is $78,320.
Master of Business Administration Entrepreneurship Degree Map
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What You’ll Study
Southeast’s MBA program will guide you through all aspects of business and supply you with the knowledge to succeed in today’s business environment. Because there are just as many interests as there are types of business professions, our MBA has several options to provide you with specialized curriculum to match your goals.
Core Courses
- BA600 Organizational Behavior in Practice (3)
- BA620 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods (3)
- BA630 Integrated Decision Information Systems (3)
- BA650 Strategic Decision Making (3)
- BA651 Strategic Marketing (3)
- BA660 Strategic Cost Analysis and Financial Applications (3)
- BA668 The Financial Environment (3)
Choose one with advice of program coordinator
- GR698 Master's Final Comprehensive Examination (0)
- GR699 Master's Oral Examination (0)
Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation Option –Choose 12 hours
- BA657 Applied Research Project (3)**
- ER521 Topics in Entrepreneurship (3)
- ER531 Creative Problem Solving in Business (3)
- ER551 Managing Family and Small Businesses (3)
- ER561 Business Planning for New Ventures (3)
- ER562 New Product Development and Innovation Management (3)
- ER581 Entrepreneurship Practicum: Venture Creation (3)
**Applied Research Project must be in entrepreneurship area.
All undergraduate requirements for admission must be satisfied before enrolling in the MBA required core or MBA elective courses. Students without an undergraduate degree in business may need to complete the following required foundation course work**:
- Principles of Accounting I or Graduate Business Accounting Essentials
- Microeconomics or Graduate Business Microeconomics Essentials
- Financial Management or Graduate Business Finance Essentials
- Management Information Systems or Graduate Business Information Systems Essentials
- Business Statistics I or Introduction to Behavioral Statistics or Graduate Business Statistics Essentials
Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all of the above classes.
**Proficiency in these areas may be demonstrated through any of the following alternatives:
- A CLEP or DANTES exam if available. Credit will not be given for these courses with a passing grade on the exam, but a passing score will indicate proof of course knowledge.
- Applied knowledge of a given domain in the work environment. The extent to which relevant work experience demonstrates proficiency will be determined by the program director. Applicants who would like their work experience to be considered must submit a resume with their application.
In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies are the following departmental criteria:
Regular Admission
- GPA on a 4.0 scale (overall or in the last 60 hours of college credit) multiplied by 200 plus GMAT equal to at least 1000 AND GMAT score of at least 500,
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GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (overall or in the last 60 hours of college credit) with a Graduate Record Exam Score (GRE) of 147 for both Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing of 3.5 or higher.
(When it is not possible to interpret academic eligibility by way of transcript, the graduate business program reserves the right to request further evidence of academic eligibility.) - Minimum grade of ‘C’ on all undergraduate foundation (prerequisite) courses.
Probationary Admission
All applicants must have the following:
- GPA on a 4.0 scale (overall or in the last 60 hours of college credit) multiplied by 200 plus GMAT score equal to at least 1000 AND GMAT score of at least 430,
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GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (overall or in the last 60 hours of college credit) with a Graduate Record Exam Score (GRE) of 144 for both Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing of 3.5 or higher.
(When it is not possible to interpret academic eligibility by way of transcript, the graduate business program reserves the right to request further evidence of academic eligibility.) - Minimum grade of ‘C’ on all undergraduate foundation (prerequisite) courses.
- Students admitted on probation must complete their first 9 hours of graduate course work with a grade “B” or better. Students not meeting this requirement are subject to dismissal from the program.
International students applying with a three-year degree must have their transcripts evaluated by an outside agency endorsed by AICE or that is a member of NACES.
GMAT/GRE waivers may be requested under certain circumstances
Harrison College of Business & Computing
This program is housed in the Harrison College of Business and Computing. The College prepares students for the global marketplace. Alumni work for some of the world’s largest corporations to some of today’s most innovative startups. The focus is on creating and innovating, data and trends, supported by faculty mentors who themselves are leaders in business and computing.
Southeast’s business programs are among the top 5% in the world.
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Graduate Assistantships
The graduate assistantship (GA) is designed to provide support during full-time graduate study. It’s an opportunity for the graduate students to serve in a professional role while establishing a professional relationship with faculty and administrators. In addition to a per year stipend, GAs gain valuable experience. There are two kinds of assistantships: teaching and administrative.
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Get Credit for Your Experience
Southeast believes in giving you credit for what you already know. Prior Learning Assessment looks at your work experience, certifications, military experience and more to see if it equals college credits, meaning you could be closer to your degree than you think.
Career Services
The Office of Career Services is dedicated to assisting students and alumni in cultivating the lifelong skills needed to successfully navigate their educational and career journeys.
98% of Harrison College of Business & Computing graduates are employed or furthering their education within six months of graduating.
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Graduate Coordinators
Graduate coordinators serve as the contact for graduate programs. The coordinators are most often faculty within the college which houses the program, helping you to get questions answered and first-hand knowledge of the degree requirements and placement opportunities.
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