The Pennsylvania State University © 2004
RICHARD YOUNG, Graduate Program Director
Penn State Harrisburg,
School of Business Administration
777 West Harrisburg Pike
E-355 Olmsted
Building
Middletown, PA 17057-4898
717-948-6140; mbahbg@psu.edu
Degree Conferred:M.B.A.
The Graduate Faculty
Nihal Bayraktar,
Ph.D. (Maryland) Assistant Professor of Economics
Melvin Blumberg, Ph.D. (Penn State) Professor
of Management
Terence A.
Brown, D.B.A. (Maryland) Associate Professor of Transportation and
Marketing
Thomas Buttross, Ph.D. (Mississippi) Assistant Professor of
Professional Accountancy
Refik Culpan, Ph.D. (NYU) Professor of
Management and International Business
Patrick Cusatis, Ph.D. (Penn
State)Assistant Professor of Finance
Jacob De Rooy, Ph.D. (Rutgers)
Associate Professor of Managerial Economics and Statistics
Souha Ezzedeen, Ph.D. (George Washington) Assistant
Professor of Management
Jean Harris, Ph.D. (Virginia) Associate
Professor of Professional Accountancy
Erdener Kaynak, Ph.D. (Cranfield)
Professor of Marketing
Mukund S. Kulkarni, Ph.D. (Kentucky)
Associate Professor of Finance
David A. Morand, Ph.D. (Cornell) Associate Professor of
Management
Kurt H. Parkum, Ph.D. (Wisconsin) Associate Professor of
Management
Parag C. Pendharkar, D.B.A. (Southern Illinois) Assistant
Professor of Information Systems
Robert D. Russell, Ph.D. (Pittsburgh)
Assistant Professor of Management
Stephen P. Schappe, Ph.D. (Ohio
State) Associate Professor of Management
Girish Subramanian,
Ph.D. (Temple) Associate Professor of Information Systems
Oranee
Tawatnuntachai, Ph.D. (New Orleans) Assistant Professor of
Finance
John M. Trussel, Ph.D. (George Washington) Assistant Professor
of Professional Accountancy
Premal P. Vora, Ph.D. (Penn State)
Assistant Professor of Finance
Gayle J. Yaverbaum, Ph.D. (Temple)
Professor of Information Systems
Ugur Yucelt, Ph.D. (New School)
Associate Professor of Marketing
The Program
Students served by the M.B.A. program
are, primarily, nontraditional and reside in south-central Pennsylvania. With
the exception of a small percentage of students who are full-time, they are
employees of area businesses, state and local governments, and not-for-profit
organizations, who study on a part-time basis. In order to accommodate both
full- and part-time students, courses are offered primarily in the late
afternoon and evening--with occasional offerings on weekends.
The program is intended not only to satisfy current individual needs for professional growth, but also to foster lifelong learning. As an outcome of the program, students may expect to gain participative strengths, problem solving and critical thinking skills, technical expertise, and desirable attitudes and values, particularly ethical values needed in the conduct of business.
To strengthen the educational experience, the Program places high priority on teaching and currency of curriculum, with an emphasis on oral and written communication, research, and cross-functional integration of concepts.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree in any field from a regionally accredited, college-level institution. Decisions are based primarily on undergraduate junior/senior grade-point average and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. (Please visit http://www.mba.com/ for more information about the GMAT). Post baccalaureate course work, professional experience, and the statements provided in the application are also taken into account.
Students are also required to submit:
For complete admission information, on-line application, and the latest updates on admission requirements and procedures, please consult the College Web page at http://www.hbg.psu.edu/.
International Students
Applicants whose
first language is not English or who have not received a baccalaureate degree
from an institution in which the language of instruction is English, must take
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), http://www.toefl.org/. The test must be passed
with a score of 550 (paper based test) or 213 (computer based test) or higher.
All students with international credentials must submit transcripts to Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) for a "course by course" academic evaluation of transcripts and degree. An ECE application can be obtained on the Web at: http://www.ece.org.
Application Dates
Candidates may enter the program at the beginning of the fall or spring semester, or the summer session. To allow time for applications to be processed, all information, including the GMAT score, should be received by the admissions office no later than July 18 for admission to the fall semester, November 18 for the spring semester, and April 18 for admission to the summer session.
Applicants from outside the United States must follow the early-admission dates in order to allow the necessary clearances and paperwork to be processed in time. International application deadline dates are:
Preparation for the Program
Analytic Skills Requirement: Prior to enrolling in their M.B.A. course work, students must demonstrate competence in analytic skills. This requirement can be satisfied in one of two ways: (1) by satisfactory completion of college-level courses in calculus and statistics such as QUANT 310, or MATH 110 plus STAT 200; or (2) by successful completion of proficiency examinations in calculus and statistics approved by the M.B.A. Program. This requirement must be satisfied by the first semester or summer session of the student's matriculation, and completed with a grade of C or higher.
Credit by examination: Interested students should obtain a Credit by Examination form from Enrollment Services and consult with the MBA Program to obtain a list of suggested preparatory materials and schedule the exam.
Computer Skills Requirement: Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the use of microcomputer applications.This requirement can be satisfied through of a college-level microcomputer applications course within the past five years with a grade of a B or higher, or by documented , significant, computer-related work experience. If this requirement has not been met prior to admission, a college-level microcomputer course such as MIS 103 or COMPSC 203 is required. Course work must be completed by the first semester or summer session of the student's matriculation with a grade of B or higher.
Communications Skills Requirement: Successful completion of the M.B.A. Program requires the ability to think clearly, and to write and speak persuasively. Part of this requirement can be satisfied by achieving a score of "4" or higher on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Analytical Writing Assessment. If this score is not achieved, students must satisfy this requirement through additional course work in writing skills such as ENGL 5013 or other work developed in consultation with the M.B.A. Program. This requirement must be satisfied by the first semester or summer session of the student's matriculation. All courses taken must be completed with a grade of B or higher. The speech component of this requirement is satisfied through individual and group presentations in BUS 500 and other courses in the M.B.A. Program.
Pre-Program Courses:
The MBA Program is
grounded in the academic disciplines of accounting, finance, economics,
marketing, management, and information sciences, among others, in order to
provide students with the conceptual foundation required for competent pursuit
of more advanced studies in business administration as well as the ethical and
legal management of profit and non-profit organizations. This background can be
provided by course work taken as part of a comprehensive and integrated,
four-year degree program at an accredited, college-level institution, or through
graduate course work. All courses must have been completed with a grade of B or
higher, within seven years prior to admission to the M.B.A. Program. Course work
not meeting the tests of relevancy, quality, or currency must be taken at the
graduate level prior to starting the 30-credit M.B.A. Program. Time limits may
be waived by the M.B.A. Program on the basis of post-graduation training or
current and relevant work experience. Courses available at Penn State Harrisburg
that provide the necessary foundation for graduate business study include: ACCT
501, BUS 500, BUS 505, BUSEC 502, BUSEC 503, MNGMT 511; Either MNGMT 522 or
MNGMT 523; and MRKT 513.
Degree Requirements
The M.B.A. degree requires 30
credits of course work at the graduate level (500-level or higher). These
credits are distributed over two clusters of courses: Prescribed
Courses and Elective Courses/Tracks.
Prescribed Courses: 18 credits, aimed at developing general competence for overall management. ACCT 540, BUS 515, BUS 588, BUS 589, FINAN 521, INFSY 540, MNGMT 514, MKTG 514.
Elective Courses/Tracks: 12 credits. Students may elect courses in clusters of "Tracks" organized around a common theme designed to be integrative and cohesive. The Tracks provide competencies and skill sets for decision making in four areas: (1) the E-business Track is intended to provide competencies enabling managers to develop and implement a global marketing strategy using Internet-based technology; (2) the Human Resources Track is intended to provide competencies enabling managers to organize and operate high performing work organizations that are both efficient and human; (3) the Financial Analysis Track provides competencies needed to control competitive performance, and to develop improvement and innovation in all parts of the organization; (4) the General Business Track is provided for students who wish to develop a broad generalist program, or who have a particular personal or professional goals not met by one of the other tracks.
Tracks:
E-business: The objective of this
Track is to examine and apply concepts, models, and techniques from the fields
of business and information technology for value chain management and support of
the domestic and global strategy of the business enterprise. Internet
technologies that enable opportunities in marketing, sales, research and
development, promotion, procurement, inventory control, manufacturing, supply
chain management, order status checking, and payment systems are
examined.
INFSY 543 Foundations of E-business (3)
MRKT 586 Internet Marketing (3)
Select 6 credits:
Select 6 credits from INFSY 544(3); MRKT 587(3); or, in consultation with an advisor, from courses in such areas as supply chain management; research and development; promotion; inventory control; procurement; international finance; and international management to meet the objectives of the Track.
Human Resources Management: The objective of this Track is to
examine and apply models and techniques from human resources management, labor
relations, and behavioral science for the planning and organization of work and
work systems to promote cooperation and collaboration, individual and group
initiative, innovation, motivation, and flexibility. Also examined are
techniques and mechanisms used to develop and maintain a work environment and
work climate supportive of performance excellence, full participation, employee
well-being and satisfaction, and personal and organizational learning and
growth.
MNGMT 505 Managing Human Resources(3)
MNGMT 515 Labor Management Relations(3)
MNGMT 545 Employment Law for Business(3)
Select 3 credits:
Select 3 credits from MNGMT 520(3); MNGMT 570(3); or, in consultation with an advisor, from courses in such areas as human resources management; labor relations; behavioral science; and international management to meet the objectives of the Track.
Financial Analysis: The objective of this Track is to examine and apply models and techniques from finance and accounting for the planning, analysis, control, and improvement of competitive performance, organizational health, ethical business practices, performance capabilities, and progress toward key business results, strategic objectives, and changing organizational goals. Particular emphasis is placed on approaches for translating those analyses into priorities for improvement and opportunities for innovation at all levels, and in all parts of the organization.
FINAN 531 Managing Financial Operations(3)
ACCT 561 Financial Statement Analysis II(3)
Select 6 credits:
Select 6 graduate credits in Accounting and/or Finance, in consultation with an advisor, to meet the objectives of the Track.
General Business: The objective of this Track is to allow students to select graduate courses that meet their personal and professional goals.
Transfer Credit and Course SubstitutionsSelect 12 credits:
Select 12 graduate credits, in consultation with an advisor, to meet the objectives of the Track. With Program approval, a maximum of 6 graduate credits may be selected in courses outside the School of Business Administration.
Transfer Credits: Up to 10 transfer credits may be applied toward the degree. However, credits used to complete a previous degree may not be applied. Transfer credits must have been completed within the past five years, appear on a graduate transcript, and have been passed with a B grade or higher and been earned in an equivalent graduate-level program at an accredited, college-level institution. It must be the opinion of the reviewing faculty that these courses are equivalent in quality to those offered at Penn State Harrisburg.
Course substitutions: Some students enter the Program with advanced coursework in one or more subject areas (e.g., a degree in accounting plus a C.P.A.) making some prescribed coursework redundant. Except for BUS 588, which must be taken at Penn State Harrisburg, students may petition or be advised by the Program to replace up to six credits in Prescribed Courses with an equivalent number of credits of more advanced graduate courses in the same subject area. The advanced course(s) taken must have the replaced courses as an important foundation or prerequisite. Courses must have been completed within the past five years and have earned a grade of B or higher.
Grade-point Average and Time Limit
A 3.00 (out of 4.00) minimum grade-point average is required for the M.B.A. degree. All course work must be completed within six years, or seven consecutive summers of matriculation.
Financial aid
There are a limited number of scholarships, fellowships, and research grants available, as well as several graduate assistantships. For more information on these, contact the School of Business Administration.
Many students work full-time and take classes part-time. In many cases, employers have a tuition-reimbursement plan paying for partial or full tuition. To find other options available to you, contact the Financial Aid Office, 717-948-6307.
Graduate School Assistantships
Full-time graduate students who are interested in an assistantship should contact the graduate program coordinator. Students must be nominated for an assistantship by their program coordinator.
Students applying for an assistantship should submit scores from the Graduate Management Admissions test, or similar examinations by January 30.
Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, School of Business
Administration
The Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Degrees Conferred: J.D. (Dickinson)
M.B.A. (The Capital
College)
M.S.I.S. (The Capital College)
Concurrent Degree Programs
The Dickinson School of Law
and the School of Business Administration of Penn State Harrisburg offer
cooperative programs leading to the degrees of Juris Doctor (J.D.) to be granted
by the Dickinson School of Law, and either the Master of Business Administration
(M.B.A.) or Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.) to be granted by
Penn State Harrisburg, The Capital College. These concurrent degree
opportunities facilitate the completion of both a law degree, and a professional
degree in business or information systems.
Admission Requirements
The concurrent programs
require that the student first be admitted to The Dickinson School of Law.
Subsequently, the student is recommended for and applies for
admission to the Graduate School for the Penn State Harrisburg M.B.A. Program or
M.S.I.S. Program.
The following are required for applicants:
The Dickinson School of Law: Completed Law School application; Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score; Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) report; one page personal statement; employment record since high school; two letters of recommendation.
M.B.A. and M.S.I.S. Programs: Completed Graduate School application; Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); letter of recommendation from the Associate Dean of the Dickinson School of Law; evidence of proficiency in analytic skills through college-level calculus and statistics demonstrated either by completion of courses or successful completion of proficiency examinations approved by the M.B.A. Program; evidence of proficiency in microcomputer applications skills; proficiency in writing evidenced by a score of "4" or higher on the Analytical Writing Assessment portion of the GMAT; evidence of proficiency in the academic disciplines of accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management and information sciences equivalent to that provided by completion of an integrated four-year business program, or completion of additional course work at the graduate level. Each course must have been completed with a grade of B or higher within seven years prior to admission to the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. program. The School of Business Administration will review the applicant's transcripts for acceptability of the courses.
No courses from the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. program may count toward the J.D. program until the student is matriculated at The Dickinson School of Law. However, graduate-level courses taken in either the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. program at Penn State Harrisburg, or at another graduate-level institution may be applied to the M.B.A.or M.S.I.S. in accordance with the transfer policies of the Graduate School.
Transfer of Credits
Nine credits of course
work at The Dickinson School of Law may be transferred toward the M.B.A. or the
M.S.I.S. degrees, subject to Program approval. Students must obtain a grade
satisfactory to the M.B.A. and M.S.I.S. program in order for the credits to be
transferable. Nine credits of M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. courses may be transferred for
credit toward the J.D. degree at The Dickinson School of Law, subject to the
approval of the School of Law.
Advising of Students
All students in the concurrent program have two advisors, on in the School of Business Administration and one from the faculty at The Dickinson School of Law. Because the concurrent program is designed to be taken in synchrony with the objective that both degrees will be earned simultaneously, students who do not demonstrate progress toward completion of both degrees may be denied continuation in the concurrent program. Such a decision will rest jointly with the faculties of the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. program and the J.D. program.
Tuition
The Dickinson School of Law and Penn
State Harrisburg will each charge their own tuition to students in the
concurrent programs.
Additional Information
For more information and
the latest updates on the concurrent programs, call the Law school at
717-240-5207 or 800-840-1122, or visit the web sites at:
http://www.dsl.psu.edu/
http://www.hbg.psu.edu/
Penn State Harrisburg, The Capital College, School of Business
Administration
The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the
Department of Pharmacology
Degrees Conferred:
Ph.D.
(Hershey)
M.B.A. (The Capital College)
Concurrent Degree Programs
The Milton S.
Hershey Medical Center, Department of Pharmacology, and the School of Business
Administration of Penn State Harrisburg, The Capital College offer cooperative
programs leading to the degrees of doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) to be granted by
the Hershey Medical Center, and either the Master of Business Administration
(M.B.A.) or Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.) to be granted by
the Capital College. These concurrent degree opportunities facilitate the
completion of both a pharmacology doctorate and a professional degree in
business administration or informations systems. The programs are designed
primarily for students interested in pursuing a career involving high-quality
independent research and positions of management responsibility within the
pharmacological community.
Admission Requirements:
The concurrent
programs require that the student first be admitted to The Pharmacology Program.
Subsequently, the student is recommended for and applies for
admission to the Graduate School for the Penn State Harrisburg M.B.A. or
M.S.I.S. program.
The following are required for applicants:
Pharmacology: Completed application; Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score; a bachelor's degree reflecting a reasonable background in zoology or biology, mathematics and chemistry; a minimum junior/senior grade point average of 3.00 and with appropriate course backgrounds; two letters of recommendation; a curriculum vitae; a description of career goals. Reading knowledge of one or two foreign languages is recommended.
M.B.A. and M.S.I.S. Programs: Completed Graduate School application; Graduate Management Admission test (GMAT) score; letter of recommendation from the department chair of the pharmacology department; evidence of proficiency in analytic skills through college-level calculus and statistics demonstrated either by completion of course or successful completion of a mathematics proficiency examination approved by the program; evidence of proficiency in microcomputer applications skills; proficiency in writing evidenced by a score of "4" or higher on the Writing Assessment portion of the GMAT; evidence of proficiency in the academic disciplines of accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management and information sciences equivalent to that provided by completion of an integrated four-year business program, or completion of additional course work at the graduate level. Each course must have been completed with a grade of B or higher within seven years prior to admission to the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. program. The School of Business Administration will review the applicant's transcripts for acceptability of the courses.
No courses from the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. program may count toward the Ph.D. until the student is admitted to the pharmacology program. However, graduate-level courses taken in the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. program at Penn State Harrisburg, or at another graduate-level institution, may be applied to the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. in accordance with the transfer policies of the Graduate School.
Transfer of Credits
Nine credits of course work in pharmacology may be transferred toward the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S., subject to Program approval. Students must obtain a grade satisfactory to the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. Program in order for the credits to be transferable. Nine credits of M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. coursework may be transferred for credit toward the Ph.D. degree, subject to the approval of the Department of Pharmacology.
Advising of Students
All students in the
concurrent program have two advisors, one in the School of Business
Administration, and one from the faculty in the Department of Pharmacology.
Because the concurrent program is designed to be taken in synchrony with the
objective that both degrees will be earned simultaneously, students who do not
demonstrate progress toward completion of both degrees may be denied
continuation in the concurrent program. Such a decision will rest jointly with
the faculties of the M.B.A. or M.S.I.S. and the Ph.D. programs.
The Course Matrix
For more information and the
latest updates on the concurrent programs, call the Department of Pharmacology
at 717-531-8285 or visit the Web sites at:
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/pharmacology.program.index.html
http://www.hbg.psu.edu/
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS (FINAN) course list
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (INFSY) course list
MANAGEMENT (MNGMT) course list
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