<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Master of Business Administration program in Management at National University is focused on helping you strengthen your leadership abilities while preparing you to work as a person in charge of others or operations. You will take basic business classes as well as more specialized courses, such as organizational development and marketing management. You will be required to demonstrate competency in research and computer literacy and complete a management research project in order to graduate. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to this program, you should already have a strong leadership background and intrapersonal skills. You should be interested in a leadership capacity, as a manager or similar job position. Applicants to National University's online master's degree programs should already possess a bachelor's degree. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program, you must complete 30 credit hours. Eighteen credits will be from required foundational courses, 9 credits will be from specialization courses of your choice, and three credits will be from a research project. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Foundational Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MBA 5102 </td><td> Welcome to Changing Times - Business in the 21st Century</td></tr> <tr><td>MBA 5110 </td><td> Managing People and Teams</td></tr> <tr><td>MBA 5121 </td><td> Managerial Decision-Making</td></tr> <tr><td>MBA 5130 </td><td> Managing Business Finances</td></tr> <tr><td>MBA 5140 </td><td> Operations Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MBA 5150 </td><td> Innovation and Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select 3 courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MGT 5000</td><td> Business Organization and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 5002</td><td> Marketing Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 5007</td><td> Strategic Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 5010</td><td> Leadership in Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 5016</td><td> Managing Change</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 5022</td><td> Organizational Development</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 5025</td><td> Total Quality Perspectives in Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 5027</td><td> Legal Implications in Management</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Signature Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>MBA 6010 </td><td> Strategic Planning</td></tr> </table><p><i>National University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501 1.510.748.9001, www.wascsenior.org</i> </p> <h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completing this program, you may be able to pursue a career path of their choosing. You may apply for jobs in all sorts of leadership positions, as well as jobs working with a team or directly with clients. </p> <p>Career paths you could look into include, but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Small Business Ownership </li><li>Business Manager </li><li>Human Resources Worker </li><li>Public Relations </li><li>Accountant </li><li>Marketing Manager </li><li>International Business Representative</li></ul>