Master of Business Administration - Mediation and Dispute Resolution Concentration

Effective February 19, 2012, this concentration is no longer available for future enrollments

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Mediation and Dispute Resolution (MBA-MDR) degree program is designed for mediation professionals that have earned the Advanced Practitioner of Mediation (APM) designation of the Institute of Advanced Dispute Resolution (IADR). Upon receipt of proof that an applicant to the University has successfully been awarded the APM designation, CTU will credit the applicant 12 quarter hours toward the MBA-MDR degree program. After a student has completed the MBA-MDR core, and the award of the APM has been validated, he/she will be awarded the MBA-MDR.

Outcomes:

• Demonstrate proficiency in industry validated mediation and dispute resolution skills by the successful completion of the APM designation, including:
• APM core course
• APM concentration courses
• Demonstrate an understanding of the major functional areas of business administration including the critical skills necessary to analyze and solve business problems
• Show a mastery of mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance, and economics to a sufficient degree to apply quantitative reasoning and analysis to business and management problems
• Demonstrate effective, ethical leadership strategies and skills
• Conduct professional applied research
• Communicate information effectively
• Work effectively as problem-solving team members

Degree Requirements

Courses: Core

ACCT614	Applied Managerial Accounting	4
ECON616	Applied Managerial Economics	4
EMBA690	Strategic Management in Dynamic Environments	4
FINC615	Applied Managerial Finance	4
INTD670	Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making	4
MGMT600	Applied Managerial Decision-Making	4
MGMT605	Graduate Research Methods	4
MKTG630	Applied Managerial Marketing	4
	Total Credit Hours:	32

Courses: Concentration

APM Designation	APM Transfer credit (campus validation required)	12
MGMT655	Management Capstone	4
	Total Credit Hours:	16

Total Credit Hours: 48

MBA Prerequisite Knowledge

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree intended for those who aspire to increase their level of responsibility within their chosen field. The courses in the MBA programs are rigorous. There is an expectation of a solid business background to succeed in some of the core MBA courses. Specifically, the MBA was designed with the assumption that the student has prior knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance, economics, and statistics .

For those entering an MBA program who do not have an undergraduate degree in business, Colorado Technical University may require the successful completion of 500-level foundation courses which serve as prerequisites to the respective 600-level accounting, finance, economics, and statistics courses. CTU will evaluate the undergraduate transcripts for all students entering the MBA program to determine if a student is required to take any or all of these courses. If the student has previously completed sufficient coursework in the areas stated above, the University may waive the prerequisites. Students who can provide evidence of significant professional experience in any or all of the areas may also have prerequisites waived. The courses also are available to students who wish to refresh their knowledge in these subject areas, even if they have completed previous courses in those subject areas.

Students who are required to complete any of the Master of Business Administration prerequisite courses are allowed a maximum of two attempts for each designated course. After two unsuccessful attempts for any of the courses, the student will be withdrawn from the MBA or Executive MBA program. Students are encouraged to work with the Student Advising department for alternative programs of study, or if they have additional questions regarding these courses.

Locations

• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Denver North
• Virtual Campus