Business
At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB), our MBA program provides working professionals with leadership training and prepares them for advancement. The Woodbury campus is one of several locations to offer the MBA degree; it is also available through GU/MSB's online program. Whether you complete your degree online or in-class, you can be assured that you are earning a credential accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Professional achievement and prior graduate classes can help you achieve your goal
An MBA student can fulfill up to half of the requirements for the masters degree program through credit-equivalency and credit transfer. The majority of our students take advantage of this opportunity. We do not charge tuition for transferring credits or applying work experience. Download our credit for work experience form. Call 651-730-5100 or e-mail us for more information.
Classroom and online MBA sessions begin often
MBA classes begin every six weeks. Classes are offered in Woodbury, Minneapolis (the IDS Center), Moorhead, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; and Eau Claire, WI. The Master of Business Administration degree is also available online to students everywhere. It is possible to complete the degree program after 18 months of full-time study. Part time students can expect to complete the MBA in two years.
Career opportunities with an MBA degree
Graduates of our MBA program are prepared for management and executive positions in business, industry and small business development and ownership. MBA graduates are ready for positions in areas such as:
- Operations management
- Financial systems and analysis
- Organizational management
- Executive management
- Human resources management
International applicants
A foreign national with an F-1 visa who is enrolled in our MBA program is eligible for program-related employment from the first day of class, for a period of up to 12 months. If you would like assistance with the student visa application and with securing curriculum-related employment, we suggest you contact Hi Tech International Resources (HTIR), an immigration law service.
Examples of our MBA program courses
All MBA degree classes are taught by experienced professionals in their fields and stress the application of contemporary business principles. Classes required to complete the MBA degree include the following:
Strategic Management. This class discusses the development and operation of strategic management processes and the role of managerial leaders in strategic planning.
Case Studies in Business Ethics and Law: Students cover a business’s responsibilities to employees and the broader community as well as the legal and regulatory systems that enforce these responsibilities.
Research and Business Plan Development: The course explores the development of research and business proposals and provides examples of persuasive proposals, case studies and business plans. It also discusses the process of influencing decision makers.
Managerial Communications. Students will learn about the effective exchange of ideas and information among business leaders, other professionals and clients.
Politics of Leadership in a Global Economy. Students investigate contemporary theories of control, motivation and persuasive communications.
Learn more
To discuss the Masters of Business Administration program or to visit our Woodbury campus, contact us. Call 651-730-5100 or send us an e-mail to schedule an appointment with an admissions representative.
Globe University/ Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) in Woodbury is one of 13 locations that are also part of the Globe Education Network. Other members include Utah Career College , Institute of Production and Recording (Edina, MN), Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network provides academic and operational support and manages shared resources that benefit students. Through approved consortium agreements, students are able to earn credit for coursework from member schools.