MBA Momentum Brochure
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williams college of businessthe xavier
momentum mba
From undergrad to mba in one year
Williams College of Business3800 Victory ParkwayCincinnati, Ohio 45207-3221
Xavier University
The Master of Business Administration degree programs at Xavier University develop advanced business and personal skills in a manner that accommodates the demanding schedules and needs of today’s business students.
Xavier’s part-time MBA program is ranked 16th best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2009. And The Princeton Review includes the Williams College of Business among “The Best 296 Business Schools” for 2009. The Xavier MBA program is accredited by AACSB— The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Directions
Traveling on I-75
Take exit 7 (Route 562, Norwood). Travel 562 east to the Route 42 exit. Take a right at the light onto Route 42 (Read-ing Road). Travel on Reading Road to the third traffic light. Take a left at this light onto Victory Parkway, then bear right. Travel on Victory Parkway to the fourth traffic light. You will see Xavier on the left. Take a left onto Dana Avenue. Take the first left onto University Drive, where you can obtain a parking pass.
Traveling on I-71
Take exit 7 (Route 562, Norwood). Travel 562 west to the Route 42 exit. Take a left at the light onto Route 42 (Reading Road). Travel on Reading Road to the fourth traffic light. Take a left at this light onto Victory Parkway, then bear right. Travel on Victory Parkway to the fourth light and turn left onto Dana Avenue. Take the first left onto University Drive, where you can obtain a parking pass.
Contact Information
Undergraduate programs www.xavier.edu/williams 513-745-3131
MBA programs www.xavier.edu/mba 513-745-3525
Executive MBA program www.xavier.edu/xmba 513-745-3412
Off-site MBA www.xavier.edu/mba/offsite-programs 513-745-3412
The Williams College of Business
Get a
head start on your career and
accelerate your future.
Put Yourself One Step Ahead
As a recent graduate, you have a unique opportunity to apply your undergraduate business courses toward a Xavier MBA without spending years in another MBA pro-gram. As part of the Momentum program, you can earn your MBA as little as one year.
Through this program, most students who majored in a business field as an undergraduate are able to waive the first 20 hours of Foundation Skills required to earn an MBA, saving at least a year and more than $13,000.
Not only can you use your undergraduate degree toward your MBA, but you can also give yourself an advantage over your peers as you begin your career or pursue another promotion within your organization.
Build a Personal, Professional Network
At Xavier, you are never treated like a number. Small class sizes ensure that students get to know each other and their professors well. Most MBA classes have 20 students, and no class will ever be larger than 40. You’ll to meet one-on-one with an academic advisor who will work with you develop your personal plan for completing the MBA.
Gain Hands-On Experience
The Xavier MBA extends beyond the classroom. Students consistently report that they incorporate MBA skills into their everyday work. Many opportunities are available for students who seek practical experience to supplement their knowledge, including:
• The MBA Investment Fund.
• The Association for Corporate Growth Competition.
• Non-profit consulting through Project Management and Corporate Governance.
• Intensive leadership development through the Principles of Leadership course.
Make Connections to Manage Your Career
Corporate Connections provides Xavier MBA students and alumni with career management tools that for all stages of their academic and professional lives, such as:
• The executive mentor program.
• The MBA co-op program.
• One-on-one career consultations.
• Meet-the-firm nights.
• Business expos.
• The distinguished speaker series.
• Professional development workshops.
Increase your momentumwhere will the next year take you? You are about to enter a highly competitive
global marketplace, where your skills and knowledge will be put to the test as you face the challenge of
positioning yourself for success in today’s economy. With one more year of full-time academic study,
you can strengthen your position in today’s professional marketplace by earning your Master of Business
Administration through the Xavier University Momentum MBA program.
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Xavier as part of the
Momentum Program,
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and the other thing.
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Study Abroad for a Global Perspective
Xavier’s MBA program sponsors several international trips to promote a global perspective. Students have the opportunity to spend 10 days learning about the business environment in China, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Pursue a Graduate Assistantship
Many graduate assistantships are available in the MBA Office and the Office of the Dean, as well as in the Departments of Accounting, Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship, and Marketing.
The graduate assistant can be awarded up to 24 credit hours of tuition and a cash stipend each year.
Graduate assistantships outside the Williams College of Business are available throughout the University and on weekends.
Get Your Future Started
The Momentum MBA program begins in August, and applications are accepted throughout the summer.
For more information about this unique opportunity, visit our web site at www.xavier.edu/momentum or contact the MBA Office by phone at 513-745-3525 or by e-mail at [email protected].
“Coming to Xavier for my MBA straight out of undergrad study
gave me the chance to learn more about the corporate world before entering the job market, which put me in a better position to make a successful start to my career while making an impact on my industry.” - Anita First-Name, Anita Profession
FOuNdATION SkIllS COurSES
• Foundations of Financial Accounting
• Foundations of Managerial Accounting
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Corporate Finance
• Managerial Behavior & Skills
• Marketing Concepts
• International Business
• Statistics
ESSENTIAl BuSINESS COurSES*
• Financial Reporting & Analysis Or Strategic Measurement, Evaluation & Control
• Legal & Ethical Regulatory Environment
• Managerial Economics
• Managerial Finance
• Systems of Operation & Technology
• Managing Design & Change
• Operational Analysis
• Marketing Strategy
* Xavier will accept credit from similar classes taken as an under graduate where a grade of B or higher was earned. Most under graduate business majors will not have to take these courses as part of the MBA program.
ElECTIvE OPTIONS
The MBA curriculum requires 9 credit hours of electives classes. Elective choices vary by semester, and this is just a small example of the many options available to you.
• E-Commerce
• Managing the Digital Enterprise
• Investment Management
• Bond Portfolio Management
• Real Estate Finance
• Options and Futures Markets
• International Economics and Business
• Multinational Marketing
• Data Modeling and Management
• Marketing Research
• Service Marketing
• New Product Planning and Development
• Survey of Taxation
• Business Ethics Through Film
• New Venture Creation
• Principles of Leadership
• Business
• Intelligence
MATrIx COurSE
This capstone course will be taken during your final term.
• Corporate Governance Or Global Strategic Thinking
For more information about Momentum and other MBA programs, visit www.xavier.edu/mba.