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2025-2026 Catalog
Management Science, MBA
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Our innovative in-person Management Science MBA (STEM MBA) program is designed for forward-thinking international professionals seeking to develop advanced business acumen enhanced by quantitative skills and technological expertise. With a rigorous curriculum that merges business fundamentals with data analytics, quantitative methods, and financial modeling, graduates emerge prepared to lead in today’s technology-driven global economy.
As a designated STEM program, our Management Science MBA offers significant benefits for international students:
- Extended OPT Period: International students are eligible for up to 24 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States after graduation, compared to the standard 12 months for non-STEM programs
- Enhanced Visa Opportunities: The STEM designation provides greater flexibility with visa requirements and work authorization
- Competitive Edge: Develop the quantitative and analytical skills increasingly sought after by global employers
- Higher Return on Investment: STEM MBA graduates typically command higher starting salaries and experience accelerated career growth
Program Outcomes
Through coursework and experiences in this program, the student will be able to:
- enhance his or her skills in analyzing the global business industry’s threats and opportunities and assess the durability of competition found in all industries;
- develop forecasting patterns as they relate to change within the markets found in all business concentrations;
- understand the significance of the planning process and apply the framework to strategic settings it relates to business changes;
- acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make decisions found in the business environment; and
- examine the complex management problems and implement feasible strategies needed to compete in the global business environment.
Course Load
Students who enroll in at least 6 credit hours during the program’s specified enrollment period will be considered full-time. Refer to the MBA calendar for the enrollment periods.
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Management Science (STEM MBA) Requirements (42 hours)
Concentration (9 hours)
In addition to the core courses, students must complete a concentration in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, or Cybersecurity. Optional: U.S. Business Immersion Experience
(During Winter Break) - Immersive business visits and networking opportunities in major U.S. business centers
- Direct engagement with American business culture and practices
Paid Internship Program
Our program culminates with an 8-week paid internship, offering students practical application of their new skills in real-world settings: - Placement Support: Our dedicated career services team works with each student to secure relevant internships aligned with career goals
- Industry Connections: Leverage our extensive network of partner organizations across various sectors
- Practical Experience: Apply classroom knowledge to solve actual business challenges
- Career Launching Pad: Many internships lead to full-time employment opportunities
- STEM OPT Eligibility: The internship can serve as the beginning of your extended OPT period
MBA Graduate Faculty
Dr. Suzanne Minarcine, Visiting Professor of Business. M.S. Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Mercer University; Masters, Health Policy and Administration, Mercer University; Ph.D., Organizational Leadership, Capella University.
Dr. James Rowan, Professor of Psychology. B.A. (Biology and Psychology), Malone College; M.A. (Experimental Psychology), Kent State University; Ph.D. (Experimental Psychology with Biopsychology Concentration), Kent State University.
Dr. Seth D. Selke, Associate Professor of Business/Director of Graduate Business Programs. B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; DBA, Northcentral University.
Dr. Ying Zhen, Associate Professor of Business. B.A., Communication University of China; M.A., Clark University; Ph.D., Clark University. MBA Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Amy McKee, Adjunct Instructor of Business. B.A. (Computer Programming), B.A. (Business Management), MBA (Human Resource Management), Master of Accounting & Finance (Accounting), DBA (Accounting).
Dr. Barbara Rowan, Adjunct Instructor of Business. B.A., Malone College; M.S., Georgia College & State University; Ph.D., James Madison University.
Andrew J. Russell, Adjunct Instructor of Business. B.A (Psychology), J.D |
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