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The Davenport MBA Degree

Davenport University's MBA is the only program in Michigan that offers concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resources and Strategic Management; top areas in today’s knowledge economy. Designed by business and academic professionals to be timely, focused and cross-disciplined, the Davenport MBA can provide you with unparalleled leadership skills, helping you keep that competitive edge in your profession.

Excellence: Davenport’s MBA is accredited by the International Assembly for College Business Education (IACBE); a true stamp of excellence.

Real World: Classes taught by instructors with professional experience focused on applying business theory to practical scenarios in a small class setting.

Marketable Skills: The development of skills that are needed by corporations, including business analytics, strategic planning, communication and leadership; the advanced abilities that are truly valued in today’s global economy.

Personal: Class sizes average only 15 students, providing opportunities for personal attention while enhancing learning and networking experiences.

Affordable: Students may qualify for financial aid and up to $2,000 annually in graduate scholarships based on undergraduate GPA.

Convenient: Courses are available in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Livonia, Warren and Traverse City or completely online. Seven-week courses begin six times a year.

Davenport also offers an Executive MBA program in Grand Rapids and Livonia. Learn more about the Executive MBA.

Admission Requirements

The MBA program is housed in Davenport’s Donald W. Maine School of Business; however, MBA candidates are not required to hold an undergraduate degree in business. Candidates with degrees in disciplines other than business may be required to take prerequisite business classes before entering the MBA program. Only bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions are accepted.

All applicants must provide the following:

  • A strong record of academic achievement, as indicated by official transcripts. Download a transcript request form
  • Proof of proficiency on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). GMAT waived for Davenport undergraduates with a final GPA of 3.40 or better.
  • Copy of current professional resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • View the MBA admissions checklist
  • Apply now to be admitted to the MBA program

 

Strategic Management Concentration

Master of Business Administration - 39 credits

The Strategic Management Concentration focuses on strategic decision-making skills essential to corporate success in both the private and public sectors. Students examine the analysis and implementation of strategy while integrating key leadership characteristics necessary for success as business leaders.

This program targets individuals who desire an advanced understanding of and expertise in managing strategic processes while integrating the key leadership strategies necessary for individual and corporate growth and development. These skills are integrated through four interdisciplinary approaches — global, ethical, quality, and humanistic — using case analysis and interactive technologies.

Students who want to take the Certified Professional Manager (CM) exams from the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) should enroll in MGMT699 as part of DU’s MBA Strategic Management Concentration.

In addition, students who want to sit for the Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam developed and conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI) should complete GPMT699 as one of their course options in this concentration.

Core Courses 18 cr.
ACCT640 Managerial Accounting 3 cr.
BUSN650 Business Analysis 3 cr.
ECON625 Managerial Economics 3 cr.
FINC620 Financial Management 3 cr.
MGMT645 Organizational Development and Culture 3 cr.
MKTG610 Marketing Strategies 3 cr.
Concentration Courses - Select six of the following courses: 18 cr.
HRMG700 Managing Human Resources 3 cr.
GPMT699 or MGMT735 Certified Project Management (PMP) Preparation or Managing Projects 3 cr.
MGMT699 or MGMT725 Certified Manager Preparation or Effective Leadership 3 cr.
MGMT745 Operations and Quality Management 3 cr.
MGMT747 Social/Environmental Sustainability 3 cr.
MGMT755 Strategic Planning and Management 3 cr.
MGMT780 Global Business Strategies 3 cr.
Capstone 3 cr.
CAPS790 or MBA Capstone Internship or 3 cr.
CAPS799 or MBA Capstone Experience or 3 cr.
SABR781 Study Abroad Experience 3 cr.

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