Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Faculty

Dr. Paul Williams, Director of Business Programs

Description

Trinity’s executive-format MBA program is designed for busy professionals who want to further their professional and personal growth while focusing on their career.

Students will move in lock-step with a Cohort of similarly talented working professionals, finishing the 48-credit Cohort degree program in 20 months.

The MBA weekend, Hybrid format presents an innovative and flexible learning format. Each course features class meetings evenly divided between immersive on-campus meetings and equally rigorous independent, experiential off-campus learning. Our expert adjunct faculty bring a unique perspective to the classroom, designing pragmatic and relevant off-campus activities that mirror the business needs of today.

Trinity Washington University’s MBA program offers an unparalleled educational experience—superior instruction from expert faculty, an innovative, flexible learning format, and a strong commitment to graduating students who value community, collaboration, passion and pride.

Degree Requirements

To complete the Master of Business in Administration degree, students must complete the following courses:

First Year Fall Semester (9 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

BADM 601 MBA FundamentalsThis course helps incoming MBA students get off to a fast academic start.

Topics include program content, business fundamentals and current events. Written and oral communications are emphasized.
The course schedule and curriculum is coordinated with Program requirements.
Formerly BADM 601 - MBA Gateway
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
BADM 697 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Social ResponsibilityThis course discusses responsible business decision making in light of the increasing demands for responsibility and accountability made by communities and government.

Topics include: principles of ethical thinking, business ethics issues, and the development of corporate culture.
Formerly - BADM 697 Ethics & Social Responsibility
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 601
BADM 607 Managerial StatisticsThis course introduces concepts in probability and statistics that support evidence-based managerial decision making.

Topics include: data analysis, probability sampling, regression and hypothesis testing.
Formerly - BADM 607 Quantitative Methods for Managerial Decision Making.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 601

First Year Spring Semester (12 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

BADM 621 Economics for Business Decision MakingThis course introduces concepts of supply and demand and the basic forces that determine an equilibrium in a market economy.

Topics include: International trade, the impact of uncertainty on consumer behavior, capital markets, and economic policy and social insurance.
Formerly - BADM 621 Economics for Managers
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 607
BADM 608 Business AnalyticsThis course introduces techniques in data management and evidence-based decision making.

Topics include: quantitative concepts, framing the business problem/question, and selecting analytic approaches.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 607
BADM 625 Financial and Managerial AccountingThe course adopts a decision-maker perspective on accounting and finance with the goal of helping students develop a framework for understanding financial, managerial, and tax reports.

Topics include: income statements, balance sheets, theories of asset and income measurement, budgeting and cost management.
Formerly - BADM 625 Managerial Accounting
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 607
First Elective*

*Elective selected in consultation with the program advisor.

First Year Summer Semester (6 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

BADM 622 Macroeconomics and the Global EconomyThis course introduces factors that provide managers a systematic way to understand and respond to domestic and global macroeconomic fluctuations.

Topics include: monetary and fiscal policy, GDP, inflation and interest
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 621
Second Elective*

*Elective selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Second Year Fall Semester (12 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

BADM 627 Corporate FinanceThis course introduce the role of fiance in corporate decision-making and meetnig the demands of investors and key stakeholders.

Topics include: time value of money, asset management, cost of captial, capital budgeting, and lead generation.
Formerly BADM 627 Financial Decision Making.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
BADM 681 Global Strategic ManagementThis course introduces the strengths and weaknesses of various global corporate organizational structures and the development of strategies to adapt products and services for local markets, or create global product and service offerings.

Topics include: strategic partnerships and joint ventures, global communications, and the importance of cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
Formerly - BADM 681 Global Operations and Strategy
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 601
BADM 633 Entrepreneurial Marketing and SalesThe course introduces frameworks to address the unique marketing and sales issues that impact entrepreneurs.

Topics include: customer acquisition and retention, value propositions, budgeting, and lead generation.
Formerly - BADM 633 - Integrated Marketing Communications.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 601
BADM 641 Technology and Operations ManagementThis course introduces the management and improvement of physical and information flows within product and service delivery organizations.

Topics include: quality, capacity and inventory management, process analysis, and product development.
Formerly - BADM 641 Information Systems and Technology in Organizations
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 601

Second Year Spring Semester (9 credits)

ALL of the following courses:

BADM 651 Leadership and Organizational BehaviorThis course introduces management and governance systems leaders can use to promote responsible conduct by the firm and its employees.

Topics include: legal, ethical, and economic responsibilities of corporate leaders, the role of personal values in effective leadership, and the design of effective organizations.
Formerly BADM 651 - Management and Leadership Development.
3 credits
Prerequisites: BADM 601
BADM 690 Business Consulting PracticumThis course challenges students to leverage the knowledge, skills, and tools acquired during the program in order to assist local businesses

This Pro-Bono consulting internship will help local organizations solve organizational and project-specific problems. Students will gain consulting experience and enhance their abilities to develop actionable business solutions.

Project work will be completed under the supervision of an advisor. Findings will be presented to internal and external stakeholders.

This course requires travel to offsite locations. Face-to-Face and/or electronic meeting times with Client and/or Advisor are dynamic. Meetings may occur at times other than regularly scheduled course days/times.
3 credits
Prerequisites: All major courses.
Third Elective*

*Elective selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Program Policies

Capstone Internship:
The Master of Business in Administration degree program requires students to complete the Business Consulting Practicum.  Student will be required to interact with local organizations to solve organizational and project-specific problems. The internship challenges students to leverage the knowledge, skills, and tools acquired during the program in order to assist local businesses. Students will present their findings at the end of the semester in a formal presentation to the client and a panel of faculty. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better on this project to complete the program.

Elective Courses:
After completing their first-semester  students tailor their course of study by choosing three program electives that best fit their  experience and career goals. Students work in consultation with their advisor to design their customized curriculum.

Grades in Graduate Courses:
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to graduate and no more than one grade of “C” may appear on their transcript.

Pass/No Pass:
Graduate students may not take courses on a Pass/No Pass basis; courses taken Pass/No Pass do not fulfill certificate requirements.

TELL Policy:
TELL credits are not applicable toward the degree.

Transfer Policy:
Students may transfer up to 6 graduate credits from other appropriately accredited institutions of higher learning toward the degree with approval from their faculty advisor. Associations recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEA) confer appropriate accreditation; these associations include but are not limited to regional accreditors.

Course Descriptions