Global Master of Business Administration with a concentration in General Business Online

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Program Overview

Learn more about our Global MBA in General Business online

Gain the confidence and knowledge to move into higher-level positions with the AACSB-accredited Global Master of Business Administration with a concentration in General Business online at UHV. In this online master’s program, you will gain an understanding of business fundamentals within the framework of a global perspective.

We offer five start dates each year, and you can complete your degree online in as few as 12 months.

In this MBA online program, you will gain:

  • The ability to analyze a changing global business environment
  • The skills to apply functional knowledge to address cross‐disciplinary operational issues in a global marketplace
  • A broad understanding of cultural differences useful in addressing organizational issues from a global perspective
  • The ability to apply management theories, models or tools to solve global business issues
In this MBA online program, you will gain:[ + ]
  • The ability to analyze a changing global business environment
  • The skills to apply functional knowledge to address cross‐disciplinary operational issues in a global marketplace
  • A broad understanding of cultural differences useful in addressing organizational issues from a global perspective
  • The ability to apply management theories, models or tools to solve global business issues

This general business online program prepares you for roles such as:

  • Management Consultant
  • Operations Manager/Director
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Operations Manager
This general business online program prepares you for roles such as:[ + ]
  • Management Consultant
  • Operations Manager/Director
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Operations Manager

[ + ]

Also available:

UHV offers a variety of graduate business degree programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online MBA programs.

Total Tuition: $12,510*
Program Duration: As few as 12 months
Credit Hours: 30

Accreditation

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The UHV College of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).

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UHV offers a variety of graduate business degree programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online MBA programs.

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Tuition

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The Global MBA in General Business online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition.

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Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program**
MBA Global – General Business $417 $1,251 $12,510

**Total cost for 30 credit hours; additional courses will be billed at current per credit hour rate

Fees

A $25 application fee is required; applications will not be processed without it.

Applicants are admitted to the University only for the semester for which they apply. Students who do not enroll in the semester for which they have been admitted and want to be considered for a different semester must reapply and pay the application processing fee again.

Applicants will be considered for admission under the policies in effect at that time. Admission is not automatic. If a student has attended another collegiate institution prior to updating the application, the student must provide an official transcript of all work attempted.

Tuition breakdown:

Per Credit Hour: $417
Total Tuition: $12,510*

Calendar

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UHV online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.

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Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition Deadline
3/20/233/8/233/10/233/13/233/14/23
6/6/235/24/235/26/235/29/235/30/23

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Next Application Deadline: 5/24/23**
Next Class Start Date: 6/6/23

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Admissions

See the qualifications for our Global MBA in General Business online

The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree online. Find out the requirements for the Global MBA in General Business online, what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:

Admission Requirements:

  • Official transcripts from previous institutions
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • One statistics course
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  • Submit graduate application and $25 application fee
  • Bachelor's degree from an regionally accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA
  • One foundational course in statistics
  • GMAT waiver available if:
    • Applicant has completed a graduate or professional degree from an accredited college or university; OR
    • Applicant has a current GRE score (less than five years old) of 292 or higher (verbal and quantitative sections combined); OR
    • Applicant has an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of coursework from an accredited college or university; OR
    • Applicant has (i) an undergraduate GPA of 2.50-2.99 or higher in the last 60 hours of coursework from an accredited college or university AND (ii) earns a grade of B or better in the first nine hours of graduate business coursework
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and any other required documentsOfficial transcripts, test scores and other materials that come from third-party sources may be emailed or mailed from the granting institution(s) to:

    Email address:

    Mail address:
    University of Houston-Victoria
    3007 N. Ben Wilson Street
    Victoria, TX 77901
    ATTN: Fasttrak Admissions/University College

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English Proficiency Requirement

All students attending the University of Houston-Victoria must be proficient in the use of English. Regardless of immigration status, students whose educational instruction has not been in the English language and/or whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. For additional information click here.

International Transcript Evaluation

For those applying with international transcripts, a full evaluation by an approved agency is required, which can take up to eight weeks. For more information on international transcript evaluation click here. For deadline dates if you are applying with international transcripts click here. Conditional admissions may be offered to complete the first 9 credits until the official credential evaluation report is submitted to UHV.

Courses

Read about our Global MBA in General Business online courses here

For the Global MBA online, the curriculum includes 30 semester credit hours including 8 core courses (24 credit hours) and two electives (six credit hours).

You are required to take all of the Core Courses listed as well as two Elective Courses.

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These foundation courses can be waived based on the transcript evaluation.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on how to use financial statement information to make business decisions.  The emphasis is on financial statement analysis and interpretation of financial disclosures to help improve risk assessment, forecasting, and decision making.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course places a strong emphasis on the application of research methodology and statistical techniques to typical business problems encountered by management. (Formerly QMS 6311.) (Credit will not be given for both QMSC 6351 and QMS 6311.)
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 6351 and QMSC 6351 This course covers fundamental concepts and methods of corporate finance, including risk-return framework, asset valuation, cost of capital, capital budgeting, distribution policy, capital structure, and working capital management. (Formerly FIN 6315) (Credit will not be given for both FINC 6352 and FIN 3615.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Students must take these 8 core courses
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Basic competency in computer literacy.; graduate standing required for enrollment Evidence-based decision making integrating business intelligence techniques, data management, data analytics, information system management, and technology related privacy, ethical, and security concerns. (Formerly Management Information Systems / MGT 6316) (Credit will not be given for both MGMT 6352 and MGT 6316.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing required for enrollment To understand corporate social performance, business ethics, issues management, stakeholder management, corporate governance, the natural environment, and consumer protection to promote resopnsible business practices. Formerly Business and Society Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour. Fixed first course.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. This course is designed to develop a global mindset for decision-making. Emphasis is on the process of globalization, international trade, and exchange rate dynamics. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Theoretical and practical rationale for international business activities; delineation of macro-environmental factors and international institutions that affect global business; policy concerns raised by the dynamic international environment; political, legal, and cultural environment; implementation of global strategies for smaller companies and multinationals.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Theoretical and practical rationale for international business activities; delineation of macro-environmental factors and international institutions that affect global business; policy concerns raised by the dynamic international environment; political, legal, and cultural environment; implementation of global strategies for smaller companies and multinationals. (Formerly International Management [MGT 6330]) (Credit will not be given for both MGMT 6377 and MGT 6330.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): QMSC 6351 and MGMT 6352 Design, planning and execution of international operations, including acquisition of resources, location of production facilities, logistics, and operational mechanisms to match global supply with demand. Formerly: International Operations Management Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): FINC 6352 for Global MBA students; ECON 6367 should be taken before enrolling in this course. This course discusses foreign currency, international equity and bond markets around the world, and covers the hedging and forecasting techniques and tools used to measure and reduce risks faced by multinational corporations in global markets. (Formerly FIN 6313) (Credit will not be given for both FINC 6367 and FIN 6313.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all MBA Core Courses–One may be taken concurrently. Using an international consulting project, this course focuses on value creation through strategic formulation and implementation of strategies in the global marketplace. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Students must take these 2 courses from this list below.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 6356 Staffing, training, and development aimed at the exploration of the basic aspects of the human resource planning process, including recruitment, selection, retention, and development of employees. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 6354 This course emphasizes the strategic role of human resource management function in developing and sustaining a competitive advantage in an increasingly diverse and competitive environment. (Formerly MGT 6328, MGMT 6374) (Credit will not be given for both MGMT 6356 and MGT 6328 or MGMT 6374) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): FINC 6352 or concurrent enrollment with FINC 6352. The course objective is to achieve an understanding of the various types of investments and their relative merits; security prices and yields; investment objectives, principles and standards for selection of specific investments; introduction to portfolio management. (Formerly FIN 6317) (Credit will not be given for both FINC 6361 and FIN 6317.) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): FINC 6352 or concurrent enrollment with FINC 6352 This course focuses on the fundamentals of risk management and insurance by exploring sources of risk, the costs of risk, and the methods available to individuals and corporations to mitigate the cost of risk. Topics include health insurance, homeowners insurance, auto insurance, commercial property and liability insurances, insurance markets, and insurance regulation. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 6354 This course provides students with an opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills in the areas of inter-personal, team-building, communication, mentoring, counseling, decision-making and problem solving, conflict management and negotiation; emphasis will be placed on managing a diverse work force and cross-functional teams with a focus on practical applications. Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 6354 This course addresses the dilemmas and opportunities that managers face when interacting in international multi-cultural environments. The course focuses on increasing students’ effectiveness/ability to manage cross-cultural interactions, and in identifying, understanding, and managing the cultural components of organizational and business dynamics. (Formerly MGT 6324) (Credit will not be given for both MGMT 6387 and MGT 6324) Course Fee Graduate Business Fee - $45 per semester credit hour
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Research issues, methods and applications in marketing. The scope of market research, buyer and industrial applications, research methodologies including research design, data collection and analysis, report writing and presentation.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Impact of the current business environment on business-to-business marketing and purchasing; current practice in business-to-business marketing and purchasing, including concepts, theories, institutions, and events; managerial decision-making and competitive strategy and program development.
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