PLAN OF STUDY
MBA: Business Administration
Students enrolled Prior to Summer 2012
The Master of Business Administration will be awarded upon successful completion of the
program, and added preparatory classes or conditions as required.
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The courses are not listed in sequential order, but students should complete the Pre-Program Requirements (if
required) prior to taking Core Courses.
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Students should complete the Core Courses prior to taking Advanced Courses, when possible.
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Students are required to meet all necessary prerequisites prior to enrolling in any given course (SEE
ATTACHED LIST).
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Completion of the SARI (Scholarship and Research Integrity) program is required of all students prior to
graduation.
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It is recommended that you meet in person or via phone with your faculty adviser once a year, and also
at the time you file your “Intent to Graduate”.
PLEASE CHECK PREREQUISITES BEFORE REGISTERING FOR COURSES
Pre-Program Requirements
Course #
Course Title
Met
Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
BA 517
Communication Skills for Management
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BUSAD 501
Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decision Making _______
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Exempt
Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
N/A
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CORE COURSES
Course #
MGMT 501*
Course Title
Behavioral Science in Business
*(Must be completed prior to any other core course except where noted.)
ACCTG 512
Fin. Acctg. & Theory Reporting Problems
As of summer 2012. ACCTG 512 is replaced by ACCTG 511 Financial and Managerial Accounting. MBA students who have
not yet taken ACCTG 512, should substitute ACCTG 511. These students have the choice of transitioning to the new curriculum
or substituting another course for ACCTG 524 within their existing program. Students who have taken ACCTG 512, please note
that ACCTG 524 is then a required course. Please see your advisor for guidance on the best alternative for your situation.
BUSAD 523
Prices and Markets
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FIN 531
Financial Management
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OPMGT 510
Operations Management
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MKTG 500
Marketing Management
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Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
ADVANCED COURSES
Course #
Course Title
ACCTG 524
Managerial Accounting (SEE NOTE ABOVE)
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BUSAD 537
Management Information Systems
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BUSAD 551
Business, Ethics, and Society
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(Formerly Business Stakeholder Relations)
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PLAN OF STUDY
MBA: Business Administration
Students enrolled Prior to Summer 2012
Course #
Course Title
Term/Yr.Taken
Grade
MANAGING & LEADING PEOPLE ELECTIVE (Select one course)
BUSAD 542
Global Intercultural Management
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BUSAD 545
Negotiation Strategies
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BUSAD 555
Full Range Leadership Development
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BUSAD 556
Diversity Leadership
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MGMT 523
Organizational Change
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MGMT 541
Human Resource Management
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MANAGING TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION ELECTIVE (Select one course)
BUSAD 511
New Ventures I
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BUSAD 558
Knowledge Management
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BUSAD 576
Ethical Issues in Information Technology
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BUSAD 577
Management of Information Technology
(Formerly MIS 539 Management of M I S)
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Managing Business Processes
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BUSAD 578
(formerly BUSAD 597)
MGMT 573
Corporate Innovative Strategies
OPEN ELECTIVES (Select three courses)
ELECTIVE
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ELECTIVE
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ELECTIVE
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Strategic Management
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□ Completion of SARI Module
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CAPSTONE
MGMT 571
*Open electives may be selected from the full array of courses offered by the Management Division with
the exception of the pre-program and foundation courses from which the student has been granted
exemption. (Certain courses offered by the Engineering Division may also be approved if applicable to the
students program.) Controlled courses may require Division approval before enrolling, contact your advisor
or ManagementHelp@psu.edu if you have questions about specific courses.
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