General Degree Requirements
Students who hold an undergraduate degree from an AACSB accredited program in a field of business administration may be deemed to be prepared for graduate study if the degree is not more than ten years old and if the core courses were completed with a grade of “C” (or equivalent) or higher. Students who hold an undergraduate degree in a field other than business administration or in business from a non-AACSB accredited program may be required to demonstrate preparation for graduate study in business. These students could be required to complete one or more 5000 level courses in order to gain the basic theoretical concepts and tools that are the foundations for graduate management study.
The 5000 level courses serve as prerequisites for the graduate business courses and may be required for students who did not take the equivalent courses as part of their baccalaureate program, have a degree in business from a non-AACSB accredited program, or for students with a baccalaureate degree from a non-U.S. university. The graduate 5000 level courses do not apply to the MBA degree. When a student is admitted to the program, they are notified of courses that must be taken. Students are not allowed to register for 5000 level courses without specific approval.
The 5000 level courses are condensed to the essential core knowledge that a student must possess in order to pursue graduate business study. The foundation set of management 5000 level courses consists of up to seven on-line courses designed to provide concepts important to study in the College of Business. All 5000 level courses are two (2) semester credit hours (SCH) each.
16 hours Leveling Courses
Core and Concentration Courses
The Master of Business Administration degree requires satisfactory completion of the required credit hours offered for the selected concentration by the College of Business. The required courses and concentrations are outlined below:
Core Courses w/o Concentration Equivalent
Additional Requirements
Minimum Grade Point Average to remain in the MBA program
While enrolled in any graduate program, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Sections 3.4 and 3.5 of UHD Policy 03.A.07 (Academic Probation and Suspension) outline the procedures related to probation, suspension, and satisfactory progress for graduate students. A student whose cumulative graduate GPA drops below 3.0 is placed and probation and must maintain a 3.0 or higher semester GPA in each subsequent semester until the cumulative graduate GPA is raised to 3.0 or above.
A graduate student on probation who does not achieve a graduate program GPA of at least 3.0 in the subsequent term will be suspended from the university. After one year, a suspended student may apply for reinstatement, at the discretion of the Graduate Director or coordinator of the program. A graduate student who receives grades of “C” in 9 or more graduate semester hours is subject to dismissal. According to UHD’s Grading System policy (PS 03.A.04), below average work (grades of “D” or “F”) is not acceptable and constitutes grounds for a graduate student’s dismissal from the program. Please note that according to the university grading policy, “All credit hours attempted as part of a graduate degree will be calculated in the GPA.” Transferred grades, from other institutions, are not calculated in a graduate student’s GPA. Please note that a graduate program may have more stringent requirements on C grades or probation/suspension, so students should consult their program handbook or website for these more specific restrictions.
Transfer of Graduate Credits
A maximum of 6 credit hours may be transferred from another AACSB accredited university. A minimum grade of B is required for the course to transfer. All petitions for transfer credit must be submitted to the College of Business Graduate Admissions Committee at the time of application for the committee’s approval.
Attendance Policy
Students enrolled in the UHD MBA program are expected to attend all scheduled classes. These are hybrid courses that meet half the normal class time; therefore, absences can be detrimental to academic performance and should be avoided. However, working professionals occasionally may have unavoidable absences as a result of unexpected business travel or other emergencies. It is the students’ responsibility to inform professors of the nature of the absences at the earliest practical opportunity, preferably in advance. Students are responsible for all information and assignments from missed classes. In cases where absences reach a frequency that, in the professor’s opinion, make it unlikely that the student can successfully complete the course, withdrawal from class will be recommended.
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