Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major focuses on the advanced principles and practices of business administration, preparing students for leadership roles in various industries. Students gain skills in strategic management, organizational behavior, financial decision-making, marketing, and operations, equipping them for executive positions in corporations, non-profits, and government agencies. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand advanced business principles and strategic management. - Develop skills in organizational behavior and leadership. - Learn financial analysis and decision-making techniques. - Explore marketing strategies and consumer behavior. - Analyze operational efficiency and supply chain management. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and executive skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Executive Business Administration** - Overview of executive roles, industry trends, and leadership principles. 2. **Strategic Management** - Formulating and implementing business strategies for competitive advantage. 3. **Organizational Behavior and Leadership** - Understanding human behavior in organizations and effective leadership practices. 4. **Financial Management** - Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, and investment decision-making. 5. **Marketing Management** - Developing and executing marketing strategies, market research, and consumer behavior analysis. 6. **Operations Management** - Managing production, supply chain, and operational efficiency. 7. **Business Ethics and Corporate Governance** - Ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, and governance structures. 8. **Innovation and Entrepreneurship** - Fostering innovation, entrepreneurial ventures, and business model development. 9. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in executive roles within corporations, non-profits, or government agencies. 10. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying skills in strategic management, such as developing a business plan, conducting a market analysis, or implementing an organizational change. **Assessment Methods:** - Strategic analyses, leadership case studies, financial reports, marketing plans, operational efficiency studies, ethical decision-making scenarios, innovation projects, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Executive Business Administration" by various authors. - "Strategic Management" by various authors. - "Organizational Behavior and Leadership" by various authors. - "Financial Management" by various authors. - "Marketing Management" by various authors. - "Operations Management" by various authors. - "Business Ethics and Corporate Governance" by various authors. - "Innovation and Entrepreneurship" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of business principles, management, and an interest in leadership and strategic decision-making. **Major Duration:** Typically 2 years for a master's degree or executive MBA program. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from professional organizations such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or equivalent executive certifications. **Target Audience:** Aspiring business executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking advanced leadership roles in corporations, non-profits, government agencies, and consulting firms. This major equips students with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to excel in executive business administration, supporting careers in various leadership and strategic management roles.