Master of Business Administration

Exciting Curriculum Changes for the MBA Program!

Beginning this fall 2008 semester, the MBA curriculum will look a little different. We now have two new "options" for students to choose from—a Research Option or an Applied Management Option.

The Research Option is designed for students who want to focus on business research and quantitative methods for research. Students would want to complete the Research Option if their goals are to continue their education and pursue a Ph.D. or if they have an interest in conducting research with a faculty mentor. The Applied Management Option is very similar to the current General Management MBA, but includes two new courses, MBA 5000, Strategic Management, and MBA 5900, Management Simulation. The Strategic Management course is designed for students to take as one of the first courses in the program, which covers ethical and social responsibility in strategic decision making, including value chain analysis, and internal, external, and global considerations. The Management Simulation course emphasizes integrative decision making utilizing a nationally recognized on-line simulation.

The MBA with Accountancy Concentration will continue to be offered--the main change for this program will be the replacement of the current MBA 5890, Administrative Policy course with the new MBA 5900, Management Simulation course.

For more details, visit our "Learn About the Program" page. We're very excited about these changes, as the EIU MBA degree is working to give its students even more of the vital skills needed to excel in the business world. Please contact us at mba@eiu.edu with any questions about the new curriculum. I look forward to hearing your feedback.

Dr. John Willems
Coordinator, Graduate Business Studies


Hear from our Alumni

Paul Blair
Mr. Paul Blair, MBA, Fall 1992, Vice President - Strategic Planning & Development, Owens & Minor, Inc., Glen Allen, Virginia

"The MBA program provided me with a personalized education, complete with practical knowledge that easily conveyed to real world business situations. The extensive case study work teaches the MBA student how to work in a team environment. I gained a tremendous amount of practice in speaking in front of groups, which has served me well in my career. The EIU MBA provided me with very specific technical knowledge and the ability to take on special projects in my career."