Master of Business Administration (MBA) - General Business

What you will study

UCM’s MBA in General Business gives you a broad understanding of how organizations operate while building the leadership, communication and analytical skills needed to make effective business decisions.

Your MBA coursework will strengthen your knowledge across key areas of business while helping you learn to evaluate information, solve complex problems and communicate recommendations. Courses include topics such as:

• Marketing Strategy: Explore how organizations develop marketing strategies and use customer and market information to make business decisions.
• Legal Aspects of Business Decisions: Build a framework for recognizing legal and ethical issues and making responsible decisions that support organizational goals.

You’ll also develop communication skills that can help you present ideas clearly, collaborate with others and communicate effectively with employees, customers and organizational leaders.

The General Business concentration gives you flexibility to build a broad MBA experience while developing skills you can apply across industries and business functions.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities for an MBA in General Business

Put what you learn into practice through projects, simulations, internships and opportunities to connect with other students and professionals.

• Address business challenges: Apply business concepts to complex problems and practice evaluating information, developing solutions and making recommendations. You may also choose to gain additional experience through an internship.
• Practice strategic decision-making: Strengthen your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through business simulations and applied projects that require you to evaluate competing priorities and make informed decisions.
• Build your professional network: Connect with other graduate students through organizations such as the Graduate Student Association and International Student Association. You can also explore organizations related to areas such as finance, management and marketing, including virtual opportunities for online students.

 

What can you do with an MBA in General Business from UCM?

The broad business knowledge you gain through UCM’s General Business concentration can prepare you for management and leadership opportunities across industries. You can apply your skills in corporations, nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies and other settings.

UCM MBA alumni work for organizations including:

• Burns & McDonnell
• Oracle
• Honeywell International, Inc.
• Kansas City Royals
• Lockton Companies, Inc.
• UMB Financial Corporation
• Eurofins Viracor

Plan your next career move

UCM MBA faculty can help you connect what you learn in the program with your professional goals. Whether you’re pursuing a promotion, changing industries or preparing for a new leadership opportunity, you’ll have access to faculty guidance as you plan your next step.

Use the interactive tool below to explore career opportunities, job outlook and salary information related to business administration.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your MBA

Earning your MBA is an investment in your career. UCM offers resources that can help you plan for the cost of graduate school, including loans, grants, employment opportunities and scholarships. Learn more about ways to fund your graduate degree.

Scholarships for UCM’s AACSB-accredited MBA

Graduate students pursuing a master’s degree within UCM’s Harmon College of Business may qualify to apply for:

• Adrian and Margaret Harmon Business Graduate Scholarship
• Lucas Sterne & Albert G. Spaeth Graduate Business Scholarship
• Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies Scholarship

Search these and other scholarship opportunities available through UCM and alumni gifts using the UCM Scholarship Finder.