Students in the Research Option are encouraged to plan for a minimum of two calendar years with four semesters minimum in the program. A typical schedule is identified below.
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Suggested Degree Plan for Research Option (RO) Students |
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Semester |
MBA Core Course Progress (courses may vary) |
Research Option |
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1 Fall |
MBA 5000 MBA 5010 MBA 5550 |
a) Select major field of interest for project b) Meet with graduate faculty in discipline one at a time to gauge mutual interest and expertise c) Complete 2 – 3 page description of project d) Secure commitment with faculty mentor e) Complete paperwork for MBA 5515 f) Identify appropriate Research Methods course* |
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2 Spring |
MBA 5640 Plus MBA 5510* MBA 5515
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a) Enrolled in Research Methods course* b) Enrolled in MBA 5515 – Research Proposal c) Develop literature review, hypotheses, plan method and research design with faculty mentor d) Complete requirements for IRB, if needed e) Discuss/prepare conference paper for submission to conference and/or journal |
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3 Summer |
MBA 5500 MBA 5660
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a) Complete paperwork for MBA 5905 b) During Summer term, full-time status is maintained with two courses; often RO students will continue editing document, perhaps collecting data, working on conference or journal manuscripts |
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4 Fall |
MBA 5670 MBA 5680 MBA 5905
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a) Enrolled in MBA 5905 b) Data collection and analysis, writing up results, discussion, and completion of paper c) Presentation of work to faculty and students at end of semester research forum d) Submit final paper to MBA office for EIU Library resources |
*The MBA program's Research Methods course is MBA 5510. However, other Research Methods courses are available throughout campus depending on anticipated type of study and/or sample, including CMN 5000, CMN 5005, CSD 5505, ECN 5900, FCS 5900, PLS 5053, PSY 5710, PSY 5711, and TEC 5143. The student, faculty mentor, and coordinator of Graduate Business Studies should determine that appropriate substitution on a case-by-case basis.
Students in the Research Option must prepare descriptions and timelines of their planned research, complete the forms below, and obtain the faculty mentor's signature for two courses in the Research Option. Upon approval from both the Coordinator of Graduate Business Studies and the Chair of the School of Business, the student will be registered for their Research Option course.
Each form is due to the MBA Office no later than the last week of regular class meetings of the semester prior to which you wish to take the course. Please see attached forms for more information.
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-3028
mba@eiu.edu
