Master of Business Administration

At Southern States University, we recognize that the global business environment is constantly evolving. Constant evolution demands that multi-nationals and international companies’ senior managers and company executives possess state-of-the-art business and management skills. Managers and executives will only be able to cope with complex worldwide business activities with a knowledge and understanding of global economics. SSU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program graduates gain the knowledge and skills necessary to progress, and promote their advancement on the corporate fast track.

SSU’s MBA program is also designed to enhance the qualifications and experience of those already in the business world. Recognizing that senior managers and company executives are responsible for addressing the complicated global issues facing small businesses, health care, government and non-profit organizations, SSU’s in-depth program focuses on providing these individuals with the latest management concepts and business applications to enable them to successfully address complex business and management issues from a global perspective.

Combining theory and case studies with real-life business applications, SSU’s coursework is structured to meet the special needs and tight work schedules of mid-level and senior executives. Courses are offered weekday evenings, and Saturday mornings and afternoons.

Students actively enrolled in SSU’s MBA program may take one to four classes per quarter; a schedule of two classes (8 units) per quarter is typical. Students on F-1 student visas must take a minimum of 8 units per quarter. Most classes are 4 units and include 40 hours of instruction.

Core Courses :

Course ID Course Name Units
BU 500 MBA Orientation Course 3.0
BU 501 Financial Accounting 4.0
BU 504 Integrated Marketing Communications 4.0
BU 506 Managerial Economics 4.0
BU 510 Operations Management 4.0
BU 513 Statistics for Business 4.0
BU 517 Business Law 4.0
BU 521 Organizational Leadership 4.0
BU 522 Managerial Finance 4.0
BU 524 Strategic Management 4.0
BU 598 Introduction to Graduate School 4.0
BU 599 Professional Applied Project 6.0

 

The MBA program provides an International Business Specialization:

Course ID Course Name Units
BU 530Globalization of Business 4.0
BU 532 International Economics 4.0
BU 534 International Marketing 4.0
BU 536 Global Strategy and Management 4.0

 

<a href="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer">Flash Required</a>
Flash Required
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION


Students applying for the graduate MBA program are required to satisfy the following admission requirements:

  • Complete and submit an Application for Admission – page 8-9
  • Submit the non-refundable application fee of $100
  • Provide verification of completion of a Bachelor’s Degree, in the form of an official transcript (to be copied) of record from a USDE-recognized accredited institution
  • Submit a 2-page written essay of the educational and work history, goals in relation to that education and work history, and the relationship of these goals to future career aspirations
  • Submit 2 Letters of Recommendation (from managers or colleagues at work, or from past or present professors or academic advisors)
  • Provide a current resume or CV
  • Proof of insurance  

Required Documentation: International Students

In addition to the above items, international students applying for a graduate program must submit the following:

Financial Documentation confirming that the student can support himself/herself during his/her stay in the U.S.A. This includes a statement of financial verification (i.e. bank statement) showing at least $3,500;
Complete SSU’s Statement of Financial Support – page 16-17;
Copy of passport information page including the Visa I-94 validity page;
Official Transcripts from universities or institutions outside the USA that the student has attended must be evaluated by an NACES recognized organization. Here are some possibilities: (1) www.educei.com (2) http://www.ierf.org or (3) http://www.aceil.com;
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) result of 61 or above on the iBT (Internet Based Test), or 500 or above on the PBT (Paper Based Test), OR an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) result of 5.0 or above.


TOEFL/IELTS

Exam Exceptions will be granted to students who:

Come from a country that uses English as the primary language in its education system;
Have previously studied in a USDE-recognized accredited college level program, which was taught in English for at least one quarter/semester, and maintained a cumulative B (3.0) or higher GPA in these classes;
Achieve a score of at least 80% on SSU's English Placement Test (EPT). This test consists of listening, multiple-choice, writing and oral sections. These students may be provisionally admitted.
Successfully complete level 7, 8 or PESP in the SSU Intensive English Program, with positive SSU teacher recommendation(s). These students may be
provisionally admitted.


NOTES:

A student who is provisionally admitted is subject to a two quarter “provisional period”. During these two quarters, the student is required to maintain an average GPA of 3.0. If the student’s GPA falls below a 3.0, s/he will be put on academic probation, and be encouraged to combine Intensive English studies with his/her Degree program courses. If the student’s GPA falls below a 2.0, the student will be required to modify his/her study plan and take Intensive English classes exclusively, until the student is able to take the TOEFL IBT test and achieve a score of at least 65.

SSU does not accept TOEIC results as a means of proving a student’s English proficiency.