Available on the Jackson and Germantown (suburb of Memphis) CampusesIn the constantly changing world of business, the Master of Business Administration degree provides graduate degree level competency in managing and leading organizations. Union University's MBA degree integrates relevant, top-tier academics with Christian faith in a way that effectively impacts business ethics and organizational decision-making.
The MBA program is designed to prepare our students for dynamic business environments through excellence in teaching and personal attention. Scholarly research enhances students' education through the diverse intellectual perspectives of the faculty. Union University's McAfee School of Business Administration faculty have been published 65 times in top research journals over the past five years.
The Union University MBA degree program is also distinctive for its intensive use of case study experience. This opportunity provides students with concrete organization experience and analysis. Recent case study work has included development of a strategic plan for the Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice at Union University in Jackson.
Various MBA classes have also developed strategic plans for other local non-profit organizations, such as the Friends of the Pink Palace in Memphis, the Millington Civic Center, United Cerebral Palsy of Memphis and others.
"If we are Christ-centered, if we are excellence-driven and people-focused, these are projects that have value," Steve Arendall, professor of management and director of the MBA program in Germantown, said. "It gives our students experience in a real-world setting."
"These tend to be significant projects," Arendall said. "This is about making strategy for the organization, making suggestions for top management. It's not nickel and dime stuff."
"For me it's more real life experience, and that's a great value." Candace Tookes
"This was a great class to get exposure to marketing principles and full hands-on experience of building a business plan. In my line of work, we make recommendations that require plans all of the time. This was a big help. I appreciate the opportunity and hope we were able to help someone else with our work." Steven Matthies
International opportunitiesUnion University offers an enhanced international focus which encourages study abroad. Recent trips have included England, Spain, Brazil and France. In England, students visited Lloyds of London, Bank of England and studied the structure of the British health care system.
"An unforgettable experience -- worth every penny, paper and class credit," student Teresa Bailey said about the International Management trip. "International travel allows you to truly take advantage of what a Union University MBA has to offer: a different perspective, a new way of thinking, a window to the world."
The McAfee School of Business will be hosting a study abroad trip to Paris, France the summer of 2013. The dates for the trip are July 1-8, 2013. The title of the trip is "Business Meets Fashion"; undergraduate students can earn three hours upper division credit and graduate students can earn three hours International Business credit. For more information, please contact Luanne Powell, MBA Director at 731-661-5341 or lpowell@uu.edu.
Union University's MBA program offers full-time degree work that allows students to continue in their careers. The degree can be completed in 24 months. Convenient, one night a week classes offer personal interaction with class peers and professors each week.
A new 13-month degree option is now available at Union University, with classes meeting two nights a week. This option is ideal for recent college graduates.
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