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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides students with an opportunity for broad professional development. This program is designed to develop skills within the general function areas of business by utilizing a reality-centered academic experience. This experience will be enhanced by collaboration with the business community. Students will get involved in real-life business situations and often use case studies or simulations to solve problems and create solutions.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Methods of instruction vary depending on the nature of the course. In general, courses will be experiential and practical, emphasizing real-life business practices.
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
1. Incorporate Christian principles and business knowledge to solve complex entrepreneurial problems.
2. Evaluate global managerial decisions using biblical principles and critical thinking.
3. Master the conventions of effective written and oral communication.
4. Integrate quantitative literacy in strategic business initiatives.
5. Defend Christian teachings and personal values using ethical reasoning.
Students are accepted to Nobel University on a provisional basis pending the submission of all required documentation, which includes:
1. Admissions Application – Applicants are required to complete the Admissions Application Form available either online or in-person at the admissions office. The form can be accessed through the school’s website at www.nobeluniversity.edu, or requested directly from the Admissions Office. It is essential that the form is filled out completely and accurately to ensure processing.
2. Application Fee – All applicants must pay the non-refundable application fee ($50.00) together with the submission of the Admissions Application Form. Non-payment of the application fee may delay processing of the application or render the application as withdrawn.
3. Proof of Graduation – Applicants must provide proof of completion of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized higher-education institution (e.g., accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the equivalent), such as an official transcript.
a. If bachelor’s degree is completed outside the U.S., applicants must either: (a) provide foreign transcript evaluation verifying U.S. Bachelor’s degree equivalency from an approved evaluation agency; or (b) request Nobel to process foreign transcript evaluation from an approved evaluation agency in which case the applicant pays the transcript evaluation fee ($85.00).
b. Applicants whose undergraduate courses are found to be deficient in business-related courses will be required to register and complete at least nine (9) semester credits in any combination of the following courses at Nobel University:
• Accounting
• Statistics
• Economics
• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Entrepreneurship
• Production Management
• Operations Management
• Management Information Systems
The prerequisite courses must be completed no later than the student’s second semester at Nobel University. Substitutions or deviations from the above courses will require prior approval of the Chief Academic Officer.
4. Personal Identification – All applicants must submit copies of two (2) evidences of personal identification such as a State driver’s license, government-issued identification card, passport, visas, or any government issued photo identification; and at least one of these must contain a photo of the applicant.
5. Readmission – Former applicants who defaulted on their one-year matriculation time must fill-out and resubmit a new application packet together with the payment of the application fee to the Admissions Office. Any student who has previously withdrawn or has been dismissed from Nobel and wants to return must submit the Application for Readmission to the Admission’s office together with the payment of the application fee.
In addition to the admission requirements previously mentioned, all international students are required to submit the following documents:
1. Copy of valid Passport
2. Copy of Visa
3. Copy of I-94
4. Previous school’s Form I-20, if applicable
5. Transfer Release Form, if applicable
6. Bank Statement, or Form I-134 Affidavit of Support
7. English Proficiency – Nobel University requires all applicants, whether domestic or international, whose primary language is not English, to demonstrate English proficiency for admission consideration. The Office of Admissions allows the following methods to prove proficiency:
- TOEFL iBT score report with a minimum score of 61, taken within the last two years.
- IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, obtained within the last two years.
- Duolingo English Test score of 95 or above, taken within the past two years.
- Completion of an Advanced ESL course equivalent to Level 6.
- Completion of bachelor’s degree or higher education at an accredited institution in the U.S., with an official transcript required.
- Completion of bachelor’s degree or higher degrees at an accredited English-speaking institution, requiring an official transcript and a letter confirming the mode of instruction.
- A minimum score of 60 on Nobel University’s English Proficiency Exam is required. For detailed instructions on taking the exam, please contact the Admissions Office administrator.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree will be awarded to the student upon successful completion of at least 36 semester credits of core courses with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.00 and the successful completion of an internship program.
Graduate applicants may transfer up to six (6) semester credits or nine (9) quarter units. Additional transfer credits may be approved and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credits must be earned from a state approved institution or from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Applicants wishing to transfer courses from a foreign institution must submit transcripts of earned credits. Only courses with a grade of B or better will be considered for transfer. Transcripts will be evaluated and awarded by the Registrar.
Nobel University uses the following conversions: Quarter Units X .667= Semester Units
Quarter units are converted to semester units by multiplying the quarter units by .667. The resulting figure is not rounded. Only the first two digits to the right of the decimal point are used. Example: 25 quarter units x .667 =
16.675 semester units = 16.67 semester units (NOT 16.68 or 17.0)
The same formula and rules are used to convert quarter grade points to semester grade points. Semester units are converted to quarter units by multiplying quarter units by 1.5. The resulting figure is not rounded. Only the first two digits to the right of the decimal point are used. Example: 25 semester units x 1.5 = 37.50 quarter units (NOT 38.0)
| BUS 510 | Current Issues in Business Management | 3 Credits |
| BUS 513 | Financial Resources Management | 3 Credits |
| BUS 514 | Management Information Systems | 3 Credits |
| BUS 516 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 Credits |
| BUS 517 | Managerial Accounting | 3 Credits |
| BUS 521 | Managerial Economics | 3 Credits |
| BUS 527 | Marketing Management & Planning | 3 Credits |
| BUS 529 | Managerial Christian Ethics | 3 Credits |
| BUS 541 | Management for the Worldwide Organization | 3 Credits |
| BUS 543 | International Trade & Finance | 3 Credits |
| BUS 567 | Operations Management | 3 Credits |
| BUS 620 | Capstone: Strategic Management | 3 Credits |
The course numbering system consists of letters followed by three numbers to identify courses. The letters correspond to the field of study, while the numbers indicate the level of the course. Numbers in the 500s are reserved for graduate-level courses.
Course Offering for 2025 Fall Semester
| Day | Course No. | Course Title | Instructor | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | BUS 510 | Current Issues In Business Management | Dr Doris Lauron | 3 |
| Online | BUS 513 | Financial Resources Management | Dr Christine Gamba | 3 |
| Online | BUS 514 | Managememt Information System | Dr Joel Garcera | 3 |
COURSES
BUS 510 Current Issues in Business Management (3 Credits)
This course examines common internal operational issues regarding business firms and explores emerging external social influences that impact their operations. Major course themes include: human resources; organizational behavior; leadership and team building; ethics; negotiation; accounting and finance; international, national, and local economics; marketing, strategy, and competitive analysis; advertising and promotion; communications and presentations; project management; management information systems; e-commerce and uses of the World Wide Web; and quality management systems. Additionally, recurring themes of the course include sustainability and social responsibility along with the emergence of social media and other tools that encourage transparency.
Prerequisite: None
BUS 513 Financial Resources Management (3 Credits)
This course examines the role of accounting in the total information systems of an organization, while focusing on the decision-making processes pertaining to the acquisition of financial resources from external markets and the effective utilization and control of those resources within a business organization. Prerequisite: None
BUS 514 Management Information Systems (3 Credits)
Theory and practice of management information systems including information requirements analysis, design methodology, and system implementation considerations. Topics include new technology convergence, management of disrupted technology, technology impacts, and business continuity planning. Prerequisite: None
BUS 516 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)
In today's competitive, complex, fast-paced global economy, organizations cannot stand still. Organizations ranging from Fortune 500 firms to small entrepreneurial start-ups find that they need to change in order to succeed and survive. This course is geared towards developing a better understanding of the challenges, techniques, burdens, and successes associated with initiating and implementing major changes within organizations. The objective of the course is to prepare managers and their consultants to meet the challenges of organizational changes. Prerequisite: None
BUS 517 Managerial Accounting (3 Credits)
This course examines the measurement, analysis, and use of accounting information for management decision- making. Students will examine concepts such as variable costing and inventory management, capital budgeting and operational budgeting decisions, and performance measurement and control of cost/profit/investment centers. Prerequisite: None
BUS 521 Managerial Economics (3 Credits)
The process of solving management problems by economic analysis is explored. Classifications of the economic basis for business policies and key economic concepts that serve as a framework for business decisions are covered. Prerequisite: None
BUS 527 Marketing Management & Planning (3 Credits)
Emphasis is on marketing strategies that establish a match between the firm and its environment. Issues such as what businesses the firm may enter and how the selected field, product or service may succeed in a competitive environment are examined. Prerequisite: None
BUS 529 Managerial Christian Ethics (3 Credits)
This course examines the role of the manager in dealing in a socially responsible and ethical manner with internal and external constituencies. Prerequisite: None
BUS 541 Management for the Worldwide Organization (3 Credits)
Students learn how to identify, analyze, and plan for those elements within the cultural, economic, and political environments of international business that require specialized understanding and skills for successful management or organized enterprise. Prerequisite: None
BUS 543 International Trade & Finance (3 Credits)
Students learn about the financial-monetary-economic environment of international business. Topics include the balance of payment, foreign exchange markets and risk, trade finance, direct foreign investment, capital budgeting in the multinational firm and the international money and capital markets. Prerequisite: None
BUS 567 Operations Management (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide a solid foundation and deeper understanding of how the operations function contributes to ensuring effective and efficient flow of materials and information within and outside the organization. The course will take a broad managerial perspective, emphasizing the strategic impact of the operations decisions and the interfaces between operations and the other functional areas of the organization. Prerequisite: None
BUS 620 Capstone: Strategic Management (3 Credits)
Strategic Management is an integrative capstone project that seeks to provide a comprehensive look at organizations. Although it will draw upon many of the business courses that you have been exposed to, it does go beyond merely tying together the various functional courses you have had. Using the fundamentals in various areas such as accounting, marketing, finance and management, operations, and management information systems, several contemporary theories and practices of organizations will be explored. Prerequisites: BUS 510, BUS 513, BUS 514, BUS 516, BUS 517, and BUS 521. Course should be taken during the last semester of the MBA program.