Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science The Online MBA program offers flexibility for working professionals to advance their business and management skills. Students develop expertise in leadership, finance, marketing, and strategic management, preparing for leadership roles in various industries. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of business administration and management. - Develop skills in leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and marketing. - Learn techniques for analyzing business data and making informed decisions. - Explore principles of ethical leadership, corporate social responsibility, and global business. - Analyze business trends and market data. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and managerial skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Business Administration** - Overview of management, organizational behavior, and business ethics. 2. **Leadership and Organizational Behavior** - Principles of leadership, team dynamics, and effective communication. 3. **Financial Management** - Principles of financial planning, budgeting, and investment analysis. 4. **Marketing Management** - Principles of market research, consumer behavior, and marketing strategies. 5. **Strategic Management** - Principles of strategic planning, competitive analysis, and business model innovation. 6. **Operations Management** - Principles of supply chain management, process improvement, and quality control. 7. **Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility** - Principles of ethical leadership, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. 8. **Global Business** - Principles of international trade, global markets, and cultural differences. 9. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying skills in leadership, strategic planning, or financial management. **Assessment Methods:** - Leadership analyses, financial management projects, marketing plans, strategic initiatives, operations studies, ethical leadership reports, global business analyses, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Business Administration" by various authors. - "Leadership and Organizational Behavior" by various authors. - "Financial Management" by various authors. - "Marketing Management" by various authors. - "Strategic Management" by various authors. - "Operations Management" by various authors. - "Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility" by various authors. - "Global Business" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** A bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant work experience. Basic knowledge of business principles. **Major Duration:** Typically 1-2 years, with flexible scheduling for working professionals. **Certification:** Graduates may receive an MBA degree and pursue further certifications, such as those offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) or the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute. **Target Audience:** Working professionals, aspiring business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking to advance their careers in corporate management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and various business-related roles. This major equips students with the leadership, strategic, and managerial skills needed to excel in business administration, supporting careers in various leadership and management roles across different industries.