The Sorrell Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Transfer Credit

Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.

In today’s business world, the globalization of markets and production is more evident than ever. Global trade is affecting all businesses, even those focused on the domestic market. Students graduating with the Sorrell Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree will develop an understanding of these important issues along with knowledge of the strategies used by multinational corporations and how to manage in a cross-cultural environment.

Mission Statement

In consonance with the mission of the University and the Sorrell College of Business, the Sorrell MBA program endeavors to offer a superior learning experience to traditional and nontraditional students in an on-campus and online setting. Rooted in fundamental business knowledge, the curriculum will be globally focused with attention to both developed and emerging economies.

Accreditation

The Troy University Sorrell MBA degree is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Business Foundation Requirements for the MBA

Applicants from non-AACSB accredited institutions will automatically go through a Sorrell College admission review before acceptance. Admission to the Sorrell MBA program is contingent on approval by the MBA Director, whose decision is final.

All students must complete with a grade of “B” or better the prerequisite course for the MBA program, BUS 6600 Survey of Business Concepts , which must be taken during the student’s first term.

Note: For international students, the business degree is to be awarded by an institution granted license to offer business degrees in their country of origin by the appropriate government agency or ministry.

Admission Requirements for the Sorrell MBA

Documents required for application:

Letter of recommendation
Transcripts

Unconditional Admission

Students applying for admission must provide official transcripts.
Applicants who have completed a master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university may be admitted unconditionally. Official transcripts from all universities attended must be submitted, to include an official transcript showing completion of a master’s or higher degree.
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required. (Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admissions.)
Applicants must have achieved at least a 2.5 GPA in all undergraduate work.
A letter of recommendation is required with all applications for the MBA program. The individual’s potential for success in the MBA program, his/her professional, managerial or administrative experience, as well as his/her written and oral communication skills must be addressed.

Conditional Admission

Students not satisfying the minimum grade point average requirements for unconditional admission or applicants from non-AACSB accredited institutions may be conditionally admitted to the program. Conditionally admitted students must complete their first 9 credit hours in the program, where the first course must be BUS 6600 with a 3.0 or better average to be granted unconditional admission and continue in the program. After completion of 9 credit hours, students not obtaining unconditional admission status will be dropped from the program for one calendar year, after which time the student must petition for readmission. A letter of recommendation is required with all readmission applications for the MBA program. The letter should address the individual’s potential for success in the MBA program as well as his/her written and oral communication skills.

Temporary Admission

Temporary admission to the Sorrell MBA program may be granted by the MBA Director for qualified students who are on-track to complete their undergraduate degrees by the end of the semester the application is submitted. Students will not be allowed to register for any 6000 level MBA course until temporary admission is cleared.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of two courses (six semester hours) taken at another AACSB accredited institution, each with a “B” grade or better, may be applied toward the degree. This is not automatic or guaranteed. The course description is evaluated and the course can be transferred into the program only if it is comparable to a Troy University MBA course and approved by the appropriate graduate business faculty or administrator. If the course is not comparable to a Troy University MBA course then the transfer credit request will be denied.

Transfer credit request from institutions not holding AACSB accreditation will be reviewed upon submission to the appropriate business faculty or administrators, with final college approval of non-AACSB accredited transfer credit being made by the Dean of the Sorrell College of Business or official designee.

Note that the capstone courses and research courses (i.e., BUS 6611 Global Business Strategy and MKT 6661 Global Strategic Marketing ) must be taken with Troy University and will not be accepted as transfer credit from another institution. No more than two courses (six semester hours) may be transferred in from a completed master’s degree program. Transient credit must meet Graduate School policy, and be pre-approved by the Dean. Professional military education courses are not accepted for credit in the MBA program.

Degree Requirements

Successful completion of the courses listed below with an overall grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0) is necessary to fulfill requirements for the degree. If the student receives a “D” or “F” in a core or an option course, it must be retaken. If the student earns a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may be retaken, or another elective taken in its place. The capstone and research component courses must be completed with a grade of “B” or better. A third grade below a “B” removes the student from the program for one full calendar year after which a readmission petition may be made to the graduate school.

MBA Options

Students have the following options to complete their Sorrell MBA degree program:

Option 1: Sorrell MBA in Analytics (33 SH)

Location: Troy Campus Only

Core Curriculum (24 sh)

BUS 6600 - Survey of Business Concepts * (Required in first term of program)
ECO 6655 - Managerial Economics for the Global Manager
ECO 6632 - Econometrics I * (research course)
FIN 6631 - Global Financial Management
BA 6662 - Big Data Analytics and Business Decision Support
QM 6640 - Data Analysis for Global Managers
MKT 6661 - Global Strategic Marketing
BUS 6611 - Global Business Strategy * (Capstone Course) Prerequisites: 24 semester credits completed in the MBA program to include all other core courses.
*Note: A grade of “B” or better is required.

Electives (9 sh)

Sorrell MBA in Analytics- Students will choose 9 hours of graduate business courses that focus on industry-specific coursework that aligns with their career.