Master of Science in Business Administration

The Accounting emphasis is ideal for individuals working or interested in accounting, who desire a breadth degree to develop their overall business acumen and leadership skills. MBA students that would like to earn an emphasis in Accounting must complete three courses (nine credits).

The Cybersecurity Management emphasis MBA addresses topics such as managing information assurance and security, cybersecurity and privacy law, intrusion detection and prevention, computer forensics, and ethical hacking. MBA students who would like to earn an emphasis in Cybersecurity Management must complete three courses (nine credits) in the subject.

The Cybersecurity Management emphasis is ideal for MBA students interested in pursuing cybersecurity careers such as security analysts and security managers.

Online MBA students who would like to earn an emphasis in Data Analytics must complete three courses (nine credits) from the available courses, which address contemporary topics such as data management, data mining, business intelligence, process innovation, and digital marketing.

The Data Analytics emphasis prepares students for managerial positions requiring a solid foundation in data mining and analytics.

The Environmental Safety and Health emphasis develops an understanding of occupational and environmental safety issues, and the need for businesses and organizations to effectively manage them. Students learn regulatory, financial and social rationales that support initiatives in the workplace. They also strengthen their ability to influence risk perception with appropriate communication strategies. Online MBA students who would like to earn an emphasis in Environmental Safety and Health must complete three courses (nine credits) from the available courses, which are all offered online.

The Finance emphasis provides a solid knowledge base in areas of corporate financial management, investments, and financial planning. Using state-of-the-art investment tools, students apply classroom knowledge to value financial assets and solve real-world problems while learning the newest theoretical developments. Instructors provide training on Bloomberg certification and other financial modeling techniques. Online MBA students that would like to earn an emphasis in Finance must complete nine credits from the available courses, which are all offered online.

The Human Resource Management emphasis is ideal for students interested in leading their organizations and employees to achieve success in a global business environment. Online MBA students who would like to earn an emphasis in Human Resource Management must complete three courses (nine credits) from the available courses, which address an array of contemporary issues in human resources.

The Information Technology Management emphasis prepares students for managerial positions involving the development and deployment of technology. The emphasis addresses the subject from a business perspective and focuses on the strategic alignment of technology and business strategies. Students are equipped to strategically utilize information technology in order to enhance business performance.

Online MBA students who would like to earn an emphasis in Information Technology Management must complete nine credits from the available courses. Students have the opportunity to choose electives that explore contemporary topics such as process innovation, business intelligence, disaster recovery and business continuity, and information technology service management.

With the increase in virtual and globally-dispersed work environments, it is critical for businesses to build cultural business intelligence and leadership. The UW-Whitewater MBA Emphasis in International Business emphasis prepares students for managerial positions in global corporations, as well as companies that recognize the need to succeed in a dynamic global context. Online MBA students who would like to earn an emphasis in International Business must complete nine credits from the available courses.

The Online MBA with Management emphasis prepares students for strategic leadership positions in their organizations. MBA students who would like to earn an emphasis in Management must complete nine credits from the available courses.

The UW-Whitewater MBA Emphasis in Marketing emphasis develops a strong foundation for managerial marketing with course offerings that include digital marketing, brand management, consumer behavior, entrepreneurial marketing strategy, and international marketing.

MBA students who would like to earn an emphasis in Marketing must complete nine credits from the available courses.

The UW-Whitewater MBA Emphasis in Project Management curriculum was developed by local project management experts and provides skills you can use to enhance your career and improve the productivity of your workplace. Individual classes in the curriculum include both theoretical knowledge and real-world skills that are most in demand in today’s workplace.

Online MBA students that would like to earn an emphasis in Project Management must complete three courses (nine credits).

Program instructors have professional project management experience, PMP® certification, and demonstrated success in teaching. Both the UW-Whitewater Online MBA emphasis and the Graduate Certificate in Project Management are based on A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

Project Management graduate courses count toward the 35-hour education requirements for earning PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential and the 23 education hours for PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification. For students that already hold PMP certification, our classes count toward the professional development units (PDUs) required to maintain the certification.

The UW-Whitewater MBA Emphasis in Supply Chain Management emphasis trains students to strategically plan and manage supply chain activities for competitive advantage. The emphasis covers topics essential to the efficient and effective management of supply chains, such as operations management, operations strategy, quality management, product development, sourcing, and logistics.

Online MBA students who would like to earn an emphasis in Supply Chain Management must complete nine credits of the available courses.

The Customized emphasis helps students tailor their MBA specialization by picking courses across emphases, or by including other graduate-level classes approved by the program.

Online MBA students who would like to earn a customized emphasis must complete 9 credits of graduate-level courses as approved by an advisor. Upon the recommendation of the student’s advisor and with the approval of the Online MBA Coordinator, a thesis of up to 6 units may be included in the 9-unit emphasis. Course prerequisites will vary depending on the courses selected.