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2Program OverviewProgram MissionThe mission of the Master ofBusiness Administration programis to contribute to NorwichUniversity’s goals by providinghigh-quality outcomes for graduatesin the areas of experientiallearning, leadership, creativity, andcritical thinking.Program OutcomesMore Than How to Succeed in BusinessStudents will:Does the world really need more business school graduates? Afterthe recent financial meltdown and failures of leadership, there are¡ Have a working knowledge of the key concepts of strategicprobably many people asking themselves whether Wall Streetresource management, managerial finance, marketingor Main Street would benefit from another MBA. At Norwich, wemanagement, operations management, and strategicbelieve that people of integrity with a strong moral foundation andmanagement.personal ethics are needed in business today more than ever.¡ Understand and be able to apply the key concepts used inthe primary functional areas of business management.¡ Acquire the critical and creative thinking skills to identifybusiness problems and recommend implementablesolutions that meet business objectives.¡ Demonstrate an understanding of the process for solvingbusiness problems and making sound business decisions.¡ Be able to write and orally present ideas and proposalspersuasively and effectively.With the complexity of the financial markets, theinterconnectedness of our global system and the speed with whichmodern enterprises adapt to technology, the knowledge and skillsacquired in a graduate-level business program are critical. Couplethat with the courage to lead and you’ve arrived at something inshort supply: the qualities that typify the Norwich MBA.The MBA program is structured as follows:Four start dates per year: March, June, September, and December.Six eleven-week courses of six credits each.Concentrations of specialized study in Finance, OrganizationalLeadership, Project Management, Supply Chain Managementand Logistics, Construction Management, Energy Management,Technology Management, or choose a General MBA.A course of study no longer than 18 months (date of graduationdepends on your start date).One-week residency preceding graduation.Master of Business Administration OnlineNorwich University College of Graduate & Continuing Studies

3Jennifer Brown, MBA Alumna“I am so impressed with the level ofManager of Production andCustom Publishing, Eating Wellintelligence and commitment that theeducators have. The administrators havebeen amazing and responsive. I have beenso amazed with the people who have beenaccepted into the program because oftheir work ethic and determination.”The Norwich AdvantageIn Your Corner. A Motivating Force.Access to Extensive ResourcesIf you can dream it, you can accomplish it — thanks toThe Kreitzberg Library serves all online students and faculty. YouNorwich University’s expert faculty and dedicated student supportwill access to our library’s 100 online databases, 54,000 full-textadvisers. Your team works together to keep you motivated andelectronic journals, and hundreds of thousands of e-books.build the skills needed for a rewarding career. From program startto finish, you’ll never be alone. Our dedicated faculty and programstaff are genuinely invested in your success and will go out of theirway to provide the mentorship and support you need. Norwichprovides 24/7 access and technical support to an online learningplatform, enabling you to contribute to class discussions andcomplete your coursework at any time from any location.To help you succeed as an online learner, our dedicated distancelearning librarian and reference staff members provide researchassistance via email, phone, and chat. Our staff can also shipyou books anywhere in the world from our circulating collectionof over 140,000 titles, and provide journal articles not availableonline through our material request services.

4CurriculumOverviewNorwich University’s Master of Business Administration program,which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schoolsand Programs (ACBSP), is an 18-month program that consist of six,six credit courses for a total of 36 credits. The program culminatesin a one-week residency and a graduation ceremony at NorwichUniversity in June. There are four program start dates per year:March, June, September, and December.Core CoursesStrategic ResourceManagementManagerial FinanceStrategic Marketing andOperation ManagementUpon completion of the core, students can choose a General MBA, which provides anenhanced breadth of foundational courses in business management, or select a specializedconcentration in Finance, Organizational Leadership, Supply Chain Management andLogistics, Construction Management, Energy Management, Project Management, orTechnology Management.For students who specialize in one of the seven concentrations, the online MBA programculminates in an independent research project that students complete during their final threecourses. Using concepts learned in each course, students develop a set of strategies foridentifying business solutions and achieving business improvement in their current workplacesor other relevant organizations. Depending on their case study subjects, students can presentthis substantive body of research to their current employers to generate immediate value withintheir organizations or use it as a work sample for prospective employers.Concentration CoursesGeneral MBATechnology ManagementProject ManagementEnergy ManagementChoose two courses from:¡ Technology ManagementStrategy¡ Project ManagementTechniques, Tools andPractices¡ Energy Resources andMarkets¡ Leading Changein Organizations¡ Strategic Management¡ Project ManagementTechniques, Toolsand Practices¡ Supply ChainManagement Strategy,Planning andOperations¡ Energy Resourcesand MarketsFinance¡ Multinational BusinessFinance¡ Investments and PortfolioManagement¡ Supply Chain ManagementStrategy, Planning andOperations¡ Project Management,Techniques, Tools andPractices¡ Project ManagementLeadership, Communicationsand Teams¡ Strategic Management inProject Management¡ Managing EnergySavings and EfficiencyProjects¡ Managing CorporateEnergy NeedsOrganizationalLeadershipSupply ChainManagement & LogisticsConstructionManagement¡ Leading Change inBusiness Organizations¡ Supply Chain ManagementStrategy, Planning andOperations¡ Project ManagementTechniques, Tools, andPractices¡ Supply Chain ManagementLogistics, Design andExecution¡ Contracts and Insurance inConstruction¡ Strategic OrganizationalBehavior¡ Strategic Management inOrganizational Leadership¡ Strategic Managementin FinanceMaster of Business Administration Online¡ Supply Chain ManagementAssessment, Integration,and OptimizationNorwich University College of Graduate & Continuing Studies¡ Project Finance andAccounting

5CurriculumTom LaBatt, MBA AlumnusSenior Strategic Advisor,Department of the Navy*“The MBA program broadenedmy view and increased myknowledge of how to run a business.Implementing what I learned andthen seeing the positive results hasproven to me that this education istruly invaluable.”The Norwich AdvantageUnique Blend of Theory and PracticalityRooted in theory and practice, our online MBA curriculum gives students a comprehensivefoundation in core business areas including operations, finance, marketing, and strategicresource management as well as ongoing opportunities to apply that core knowledge to casestudies and projects geared toward their workplaces and other organizations. Depending ontheir career goals, students can pursue a general MBA degree or focus their studies on one ofseven concentrations in construction management, energy management, finance, organizationalleadership, project management, or supply chain management & logistics.Superb Teacher-PractitionersOur faculty members have broad industry and research experience that informs and enrichestheir teaching, providing students with real-world insight and a context for applying theirexpanded skills and knowledge. Our MBA faculty includes current and former businessexecutives, business owners, and consultants from around the world. Many of the faculty holdterminal degrees.Faculty work closely with students and inspire them to produce their best work, motivatethem to reach higher and further than they thought possible, and encourage them to make adifference. The MBA faculty’s mission is to inspire, teach, and mentor the next generation ofbusiness leaders.* The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not represent the opinions of any branch of the United Statesarmed forces or the Department of Defense. No branch of the United States armed forces or the Department of Defense hasapproved, endorsed, or authorized Norwich University or its educational programs.

6For leaders who are driven to serve.Leading change takes commitment,compassion, and the skills andknowledge needed to inspire andmotivate. Norwich Universitychannels your motivation to serve intoa strong ability to lead within yourorganization and community.The Norwich AdvantageThe pace for each course is designed with busyschedules in mindThrough our flexible online platform, you can access program content andcontribute to class discussions on your own schedule and at your ownpace each week. This format gives you extra time to contemplate questionsand compose wellthought out responses. Small classes and students fromdiverse professional and cultural backgrounds foster in-depth discussionsand unique perspectives.Your learning community can become aninvaluable networkYou will progress through the program in small classes called cohorts. Small classesof 16 or fewer students encourage frequent student-student and student-facultyinteractions, while a team of dedicated program staff provides students with additionalsupport and guidance as needed. When students enroll at Norwich, they not only gainaccess to a dynamic learning community but also to an extensive career network ofsuccessful alumni from around the globe.Career PreparationNorwich University’s online MBA program provides you with a foundation for successin a broad range of careers in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Our alumnihave gone on to positions at top organizations including JPMorgan Chase and Co.,Ford Motor Company, the American Red Cross, Deloitte, Citigroup, and the U.S.Department of the Treasury.Master of Business Administration OnlineNorwich University College of Graduate & Continuing StudiesResidencyThe culmination of the18 months of study is theone-week residency atthe beautiful campus inthe Green Mountains ofVermont. Residency is heldin June of each year. Duringresidency, students meetto permanently cementtheir relationships with theircohort and faculty, exchangeideas, create and fosterprofessional networks, andimmerse themselves in theNorwich campus and legacy.