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For More InformationContact 592 (toll free within the United States)814-863-5386 (local and international)814-865-3290 FaxAdmissions Counseling Hours8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Thursday8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, FridayClosed, Saturday and SundayPenn State World CampusThe Pennsylvania State University128 Outreach BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802Penn StateOnline MBAPenn StateOnline MBAA world of possibilities.Online.This publication is available in alternative media on request.Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilityor protected veteran status. Produced by Outreach and Online Education Marketing U.Ed. OUT 18-WC-1404/lrf/sssCopyright 2018 The Pennsylvania State Universityworldcampus.psu.edu
Table of ContentsEarn Your Penn StateOnline MBA .3ICE: A Skill-Based Approachto Learning .4What You Can Expect to Learn .5Online MBA Curriculum .6–7We Are Here for You .8–9Proven Leadership inOnline Delivery .10Begin Your Application Today . 11“The Penn State Online MBA provides ahighly engaging and integrative learningenvironment for professionals who want toadvance or change their career paths.“The program can be customized to helpyou prepare for a broad range of careers,from project management and humanresources, to business analytics and supplychain management. Our curriculum istaught by the same faculty who teach ourresident students on campus. It’s yourassurance that you’ll receive a top-qualityeducation from expert educators who arewidely respected in their fields of study.”—Janet Duck, Ph.D.Faculty Director, Online MBAPenn State Smeal College of BusinessBegin Your Application TodayAdmissions decisions for the MBA arebased on a review of the completeapplication portfolio. There are earlyand standard deadlines each semester,with courses beginning in January,May, and August. Class size is limited.To receive priority consideration forthe admission decision and scholarshipopportunities, submit your completedapplication portfolio by the earlydeadline.Your application portfolio shouldinclude:› application and fee› GPA and test scores—bothpostsecondary cumulativeundergraduate GPA and junior/seniorGPA required› official GMAT or GRE score report;test waivers available to highlyqualified candidates› official transcripts from all institutionsattended› references› résumé› essay responses› TOEFL or IELTS score (if applicable)For application deadlines and moreinformation about the applicationprocess, please visit:worldcampus.psu.edu/mbaor contact the program office.To learn more about thePenn State Online MBA, visit:worldcampus.psu.edu/mbaoverviewOnline MBA Program OfficeEmail: psuonlinemba@psu.eduPhone: 814-863-0474Did You Know?› The faculty in our online program arethe same distinguished professors whoteach in our resident program, all ofwhom have been trained to providesuperior online instruction.› As a Penn Stater, you will have thesupport of one of the largest and mostpowerful alumni networks in the world.› Penn State World Campus isconsistently ranked as a top provider ofonline degrees by U.S. News &World Report.2A leader inonline learningsince 199811
Table of ContentsEarn Your Penn StateOnline MBA .3ICE: A Skill-Based Approachto Learning.4What You Can Expect to Learn .5Online MBA Curriculum .6–7We Are Here for You .8–9Proven Leadership inOnline Delivery .10Begin Your Application Today . 11“The Penn State Online MBA provides ahighly engaging and integrative learningenvironment for professionals who want toadvance or change their career paths.“The program can be customized to helpyou prepare for a broad range of careers,from project management and humanresources, to business analytics and supplychain management. Our curriculum istaught by the same faculty who teach ourresident students on campus. It’s yourassurance that you’ll receive a top-qualityeducation from expert educators who arewidely respected in their fields of study.”—Janet Duck, Ph.D.Faculty Director, Online MBAPenn State Smeal College of BusinessBegin Your Application TodayAdmissions decisions for the MBA arebased on a review of the completeapplication portfolio. There are earlyand standard deadlines each semester,with courses beginning in January,May, and August. Class size is limited.To receive priority consideration forthe admission decision and scholarshipopportunities, submit your completedapplication portfolio by the earlydeadline.Your application portfolio shouldinclude:› application and fee› GPA and test scores—bothpostsecondary cumulativeundergraduate GPA and junior/seniorGPA required› official GMAT or GRE score report;test waivers available to highlyqualified candidates› official transcripts from all institutionsattended› references› résumé› essay responses› TOEFL or IELTS score (if applicable)For application deadlines and moreinformation about the applicationprocess, please visit:worldcampus.psu.edu/mbaor contact the program office.To learn more about thePenn State Online MBA, visit:worldcampus.psu.edu/mbaoverviewOnline MBA Program OfficeEmail: psuonlinemba@psu.eduPhone: 814-863-0474Did You Know?› The faculty in our online program arethe same distinguished professors whoteach in our resident program, all ofwhom have been trained to providesuperior online instruction.› As a Penn Stater, you will have thesupport of one of the largest and mostpowerful alumni networks in the world.› Penn State World Campus isconsistently ranked as a top provider ofonline degrees by U.S. News &World Report.2A leader inonline learningsince 199811
Earn Your Penn State Online MBAFlexible, Customizable,RespectedThe Penn State Online Master ofBusiness Administration (MBA),led by the internationally rankedPenn State Smeal College of Businessand delivered through Penn StateWorld Campus, is a 48-credit programthat allows you to earn a master’sdegree without interrupting yourcareer. This interdisciplinary degreecan provide you with a thoroughunderstanding of all aspects of businessmanagement theory and practice whileintegrating key business conceptsfound in high-performing organizations.The Online MBA also gives you theflexibility to customize your course ofstudy with a choice of 12 in-demandconcentrations that cover the most vitalfunctional areas of business.Because you are not part of a lock-stepcohort, you have even more flexibility tocustomize an academic plan at a pacethat works for you. You can completethe program in as few as 24 months, orextend the length of the program tosuit your busy lifestyle.This respected program is one of themore reasonably priced programsavailable online to carry the eliteAACSB accreditation, an honorreserved for the top 5% of all businessschools worldwide. This seal ofexcellence signifies that you’ve receiveda superior education from a programthat has met the industry’s moststringent educational standards.worldcampus.psu.edu/mbaoverviewSmeal College of Business, Penn State3
ICE: A Skill-Based Approachto LearningPenn State Online MBA courses aredesigned around the three-part ICEframework, a teaching and learningapproach that incorporates theprinciples of Integration, Collaboration,and Engagement.› Collaborative Learning—Embraceshands-on projects that promote teambased problem-solving, decisionmaking, and project management—all of which are relevant in thecontemporary business environment› Integrative Learning—Unifiesconcepts across previously siloedbusiness disciplines, allowing you toengage in authentic problem-solvingfrom a comprehensive perspective› Engaged Learning—Allows youto apply business concepts in aninteractive and participative learningenvironment through the use ofvirtual classrooms, collaborative videoconferencing, discussion boards,mentoring, and more“I am a nontraditional student. My colleagues are virtual,my workplace is global, and my schedule is unpredictable.The Penn State Online MBA has accommodated myneeds perfectly. I have flexibility in my course load, andthe program staff have all been unfailingly supportive.”—Dr. Michael Berelowitz, Online MBA Student4
What You Can Expect to LearnYour online MBA education will helptransform you into an executive-leveldecision maker as you learn to:› use statistical techniques, as wellas accounting and financial data,to analyze and evaluate businessdecisions› prepare and deliver clear andcompelling case studies aboutcontemporary business problems› demonstrate effective verbal andwritten communication skills acrossmultiple platforms› identify and prioritize businesschallenges, apply logical reasoning,and develop alternative solutions› develop leadership skills fundamentalto managing a business“My life changedcompletely over the courseof a single semester. I wentfrom being a housewife tostarting a new job. Luckily,I was able to changemy pace of study in theprogram. What makes thePenn State Online MBAspecial is how it fits intoyour life, not how you fitinto it.”—Yolanda Sosa,Online MBA Student› analyze and solve business problemsfrom multiple functional perspectives“It’s incredible how applicablethe course material has beento my job. The concepts I’mlearning in class can beimplemented in a meeting orapplied to a project the verynext day.”—Stephen W. Fiehler,Online MBA Student5
Online MBA CurriculumBegin with a ResidencyThe Penn State Online MBA beginswith a five-day Residency held atPenn State University Park inState College, Pennsylvania. Duringthis event, you will start earning creditsby immersing yourself in a teamperformance class. Designed to provideinformation, introduce resources, andfoster valuable interactions with facultyand student peers, the residency willhelp prepare you for a successfulintegrative, collaborative, and engagingonline learning experience.Lodging and meals during theresidency are included in your tuition.Transportation is not included and isthe responsibility of the student.Build a Core Management FoundationOur MBA program requires 48 credits,39 credits of which will provide youwith a solid understanding of essentialmanagement concepts.The suggested sequence of these3-credit courses, as listed, isrecommended for an optimum learningexperience. Keep in mind that allcourses within the portfolio are taughtusing our ICE approach to learning.Online MBARequirements5-day Residency› Team Performance› Financial Accounting› Leadership Communications› Data Analysis for Decision-Making› Marketing in a Global Environment› Financial Management› Managing Supply Chains in GlobalMarkets› Economics for Business Strategy› Managing and Leading People inOrganizations48 Total Credits› Ethical and Responsible BusinessLeadership› 39 Core Management Credits› Global Strategic Management› 9 Concentration Credits› Corporate Innovation andEntrepreneurshipSee course descriptions online:worldcampus.psu.edu/mbacourses6Core Management Courses:› Managing in the Digital Economy
Customize with a ConcentrationFocus your expertise by selecting a 9-credit concentration in one of the keyfunctional areas of business:Accounting Foundationscan equip you with a level of knowledgesimilar in scope to an undergraduatemajor in accounting.Advanced Accountingfocuses on advanced accountingcourse work; students are requiredto either have work experience or anundergraduate degree in accounting.Business Analyticscovers how to use optimization andforecasting techniques across variousareas of business, including supplychain, operations, forensics, and risk.Business Architectureexplores the concepts of enterprisemodeling approaches along with tacticsto effectively execute organizationaltransformation and business strategy.Corporate Innovation andEntrepreneurshipcultivates your expertise in thetechniques, strategies, and businessfundamentals required to innovate andsustain new products and services.Financeimparts an understanding of practicalapplications used to manage financialchallenges, as well as financial theory toaddress future trends.General Managementcovers functional areas of business toprovide you with a strong foundationin accounting, analytics, finance, andproject management.Human Resource Managementprepares you to make managerialdecisions that integrate HR strategiesand practices with organizationalstrategy to improve businessperformance.Negotiation and Influencecombines negotiation theory, casediscussion, and hands-on trial-and-errorlearning in an effort to identify, refine,and develop negotiation capabilities.Marketing Analyticspresents marketing analytics knowledgeneeded to influence marketing strategyand decision-making tied to marketevaluation, brand management, andcustomer acquisition and retention.Project Managementuses problem-based learning toprovide a strong foundation in projectmanagement theory and practice.Supply Chain Managementprovides logistics professionals with theknowledge to increase the efficiency ofan organization’s supply chain.Penn State consistently adds new concentrations to meet market demand.Visit us to see your available options: worldcampus.psu.edu/mbaoverview7
We Are Here for YouVirtual TeamworkThe Penn State Online MBA has aunique Team Performance componentto better prepare you for today’scross-functional business environment.Recruiters want to see that you canfunction effectively within a team toaccomplish set goals. That’s why wedeveloped the program to integrateteamwork into every class.Each team is assembled to ensure thatits members have diverse industry andpersonal perspectives. With your teammembers potentially distributed all overthe world, you can learn to coordinateacross time zones and effectively workin a global team environment.“The Penn State OnlineMBA was my first choice,primarily due to itsinnovative new curriculum.National rankings and myconversations with theprogram director solidifiedmy decision.”—Ernie Martinez II, DVM,Online MBA StudentFaculty EngagementOur award-winning faculty membersare instructors, researchers, consultants,practitioners, and course designerswho specialize in bringing complexbusiness concepts to life. Our team hasextensive experience working with busyadult learners just like you. They havenot only proven themselves successfulin their industries, but they have alsobeen trained to teach online using ourintegrative, collaborative, and engagedlearning approach (ICE).Shawn M. Clark, Ph.D.Clinical Professor, Innovation andEntrepreneurshipPenn State Smeal College of Business8
Vast Alumni NetworkUpon your completion of thePenn State Online MBA, you will alsobecome part of a proud worldwidenetwork of Penn State alumni, includingmore than 85,000 graduates of theSmeal College of Business, and youwill have the opportunity to leveragevaluable Smeal connections throughoutyour professional career.Penn State has the world’s largestdues-paying alumni association ofits kind in the world—and one of themost powerful networks. With morethan 692,000 graduates, Penn Statealumni live and work in every county inPennsylvania, every state in the UnitedStates, and in numerous countriesaround the world. Chapters are createdby Penn State alumni and friends inmost major metropolitan areas, to allowsupporters to share their Penn Statepride and to meet other Penn Statersliving in their area.“Penn State’s personalized career services and large andengaged alumni network are crucial to helping me achievemy career goals.”—Drax Patel, Online MBA Student9
Proven Leadership in Online DeliveryFlexibility andConveniencePenn State knows that as an adultstudent, you need flexible andconvenient learning options. The onlinelearning format offered by Penn StateWorld Campus makes it possible tofit a graduate education into your life.Though courses have fixed start andend dates with assignment deadlines,you can decide when to do your coursework to meet those deadlines.Reputation forExcellenceHaving a Penn State degree on yourrésumé is a great way to broaden yourcareer options and prove to current andpotential employers that you are a welleducated professional. No distinctionwill be made on your official Penn Statetranscript or diploma that your courseswere completed online.10AccreditationPenn State is accredited by the MiddleStates Commission on Higher Educationand has an outstanding reputationas a research and teaching university.The Master of Business Administrationdegree is also AACSB–accredited—thehighest standard of achievement forbusiness schools worldwide.Student SupportServicesYou will have access to an array ofsupport services, including technicalsupport offered by the friendly PennState World Campus HelpDesk staff,and career counseling with a licensedprofessional counselor.
Table of ContentsEarn Your Penn StateOnline MBA .3ICE: A Skill-Based Approachto Learning.4What You Can Expect to Learn .5Online MBA Curriculum .6–7We Are Here for You .8–9Proven Leadership inOnline Delivery .10Begin Your Application Today . 11“The Penn State Online MBA provides ahighly engaging and integrative learningenvironment for professionals who want toadvance or change their career paths.“The program can be customized to helpyou prepare for a broad range of careers,from project management and humanresources, to business analytics and supplychain management. Our curriculum istaught by the same faculty who teach ourresident students on campus. It’s yourassurance that you’ll receive a top-qualityeducation from expert educators who arewidely respected in their fields of study.”—Janet Duck, Ph.D.Faculty Director, Online MBAPenn State Smeal College of BusinessBegin Your Application TodayAdmissions decisions for the MBA arebased on a review of the completeapplication portfolio. There are earlyand standard deadlines each semester,with courses beginning in January,May, and August. Class size is limited.To receive priority consideration forthe admission decision and scholarshipopportunities, submit your completedapplication portfolio by the earlydeadline.Your application portfolio shouldinclude:› application and fee› GPA and test scores—bothpostsecondary cumulativeundergraduate GPA and junior/seniorGPA required› official GMAT or GRE score report;test waivers available to highlyqualified candidates› official transcripts from all institutionsattended› references› résumé› essay responses› TOEFL or IELTS score (if applicable)For application deadlines and moreinformation about the applicationprocess, please visit:worldcampus.psu.edu/mbaor contact the program office.To learn more about thePenn State Online MBA, visit:worldcampus.psu.edu/mbaoverviewOnline MBA Program OfficeEmail: psuonlinemba@psu.eduPhone: 814-863-0474Did You Know?› The faculty in our online program arethe same distinguished professors whoteach in our resident program, all ofwhom have been trained to providesuperior online instruction.› As a Penn Stater, you will have thesupport of one of the largest and mostpowerful alumni networks in the world.› Penn State World Campus isconsistently ranked as a top provider ofonline degrees by U.S. News &World Report.2A leader inonline learningsince 199811
For More InformationContact Uspsuonlinemba@psu.eduworldcampus.psu.edu800 -252-3592 (toll free within the United States)814-863-5386 (local and international)814-865-3290 FaxAdmissions Counseling Hours8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Thursday8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, FridayClosed, Saturday and SundayPenn State World CampusThe Pennsylvania State University128 Outreach BuildingUniversity Park, PA 16802Penn StateOnline MBAPenn StateOnline MBAA world of possibilities.Online.This publication is available in alternative media on request.Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to allqualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilityor protected veteran status. Produced by Outreach and Online Education Marketing U.Ed. OUT 18-WC-1404/lrf/sssCopyright 2018 The Pennsylvania State Universityworldcampus.psu.edu
Earn Your Penn State Online MBA. Flexible, Customizable, Respected . The Penn State Online Master of Business Administration (MBA), led by the internationally ranked Penn State Smeal College of Business and delivered through Penn State World Campus, is a 48-credit program that allows you to earn a master's degree without interrupting your
