Master of Business Administration

Learn to run any business with Davenport’s MBA

Master of Business Administration (30 or 39 credits)

Go beyond learning about business to learning how to run a business through the master in business administration (MBA) program at Davenport University. Finish your MBA in less time by choosing Davenport’s flexible 30-credit option or pick Davenport’s 39-credit master’s degree in business and take a deep dive into one of our nine concentrations.

Searching for Michigan "online MBA no GMAT" programs? Davenport has just the answer. Our online MBA program is available through our pioneering Global Campus, Michigan’s first online learning community. You can also pursue your master in business administration in-person — full-time or part-time — on Davenport’s Michigan campuses in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Midland and Traverse City.

Whether you choose Davenport’s online "MBA no GMAT" program or our on-campus option, you’ll learn from expert faculty who will give you the knowledge and skills you need to run your own company or excel in MBA jobs at leading companies and organizations around the world.

Move forward with a master in business administration

If you’re looking to launch or advance your career in business, an MBA is a great choice. What is an MBA degree? MBA stands for “master of business administration.” This well-respected business administration degree helps you develop the skills you need to excel as a business executive, such as the ability to quickly analyze information, develop creative solutions to business problems and inspire and manage teams.

Through MBA courses at Davenport University, you’ll learn all you need to know to effectively run your own business or any private, public or nonprofit organization. Whether you choose to pursue your master in business administration on-campus or through our "online MBA no GMAT" program, you’ll make life-changing connections with classmates and business school faculty — connections that will last long after you earn your business administration degree.

Explore courses for Davenport’s master’s degree in business

Depending on your business background, your business administration degree starts with foundational MBA courses, such as fundamentals of accounting principles and concepts, management and marketing, foundations of financial management and statistics for business. Prepare for MBA jobs with courses like leading organizations, managerial accounting, and ethical and legal consideration for business. Gain real-world business experience through a capstone project in your final semester. Finalize your in-person or online MBA program with one of nine concentrations when you choose the 39-credit master’s degree in business option.

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Courses		27 Credits
ACCT640	Managerial Accounting Most of the information required to plan and control business operations, and the data required to create and sustain a competitive advantage, come from the accounting system and the reports that are generated. This course analyzes the management structure and process in which this information is generated, the construction and application of managerial accounting data, cost behavior and cost assignment. Students will also examine product cost within activity based costing, job order costing, and process costing. Controlling cost through the use of standard cost system and budgeting are explored. In addition, this course covers business decision-making using relevant information from activity costing, variable/fixed analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, quality costing, and productivity analysis. Students will analyze and evaluate managerial accounting functions and decision cases in light of managing a business, making financing decisions, and generating growth and income within the	3
BUSN688	Quantitative Business Analysis This course provides the student with an understanding of quantitative analysis methods used in contemporary business to effectively determine business situations, prescribe needed data and develop decision-support data. Students apply regression and time-series analysis to develop business forecasts and develop probability assessments related to decision-making in a variety of business disciplines including marketing, finance, production, and human resources management. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BUSN520 and STAT500	3
ECON625	Managerial Economics This course is an exploration of microeconomic theory and practices, which explain real-world behavior in a firm and society. A practical, problem-solving approach to decision-making is used to learn how economic concepts serve as the basis for many challenges and decisions that confront today’s managers. Topics to be covered include an overview of supply and demand, forecasting demand, production and cost analysis, statistical analysis of economic relationships, market structure and organization, the role of government in a market economy, pricing a firm’s output, risk analysis, and capital budgeting. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): STAT500	3
FINC620	Corporate Finance This course focuses on the application of financial theory and concepts for management decision making with emphasis on the practical aspects of finance. Students learn how to analyze a company’s financial information and practice financial planning. Students evaluate the capital investment process, the corporate restructuring process, as well as bankruptcy analysis. In addition, students explore the financial decision-making process relating to working capital management and international finance. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): FINC510	3
LEGL710	Ethical/Legal Frmwrk 21st Cent This application centered class explores business ethics as well as the legal environment of business in a number of contexts. Students will learn to apply employment laws and regulations to human resource decision making. The course will also relate the areas of contract and tort law to common business scenarios. The relationship between agency law and the fiduciary duties of corporate leaders will also be identified. The emphasis of the course will be on applying knowledge of various areas of law and ethics to strategic business decision making. Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.	3
MGMT653	Leading Organizations This course is designed to provide new ways of thinking about leadership philosophies and strategies to influence the behaviors of individuals and groups in organizations. Students begin with an exploration of the nature of effective leadership and leadership theories. Understanding power, creating change, developing teams, and guiding group decisions are examined in the context of the roles of a leader. Students learn how to recognize leadership traits and approaches so they can develop their own leadership style. Case studies involving real-world situations that confront leaders are used so that students can formulate strategies to improve the performance of followers through effective leadership. A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BUSN520	3
MGMT757	Operations & Supply Chain Mgt This course is the study of how external influences and internal capabilities affect organizational strategies, tactics, and execution. This course covers topics surrounding supply chain management, process design, capacity planning and scheduling, inventory control, statistical process control, and quality assurance. Additionally, operations management's role in organizational performance is explored. Students will examine organizational challenges and opportunities in order to formulate strategies that sustain competitive advantage. In this course, students learn to apply the concepts by conducting a supply management simulation. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): ACCT640, BUSN688, ECON625, and FINC620	3
MKTG610	Marketing Strategies This course focuses on marketing strategies and tactics, which are the tools that managers use to increase sales and profits of products and services. Identifying and employing the most effective strategies are critical to the success of any firm. In this course, students explore market segmentation, product, price, distribution, promotion, international, and strategic marketing strategies and tactics. Case studies are used to provide an opportunity to conduct situation analysis, identify SWOTs (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats), and recommend appropriate strategies and tactics that will attract, satisfy, and retain customers. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): BUSN520	3
MBA Elective	MBA Elective	3

Capstone		3 Credits
CAPS794	Business Integration Capstone This course provides the summative and integrative experience that serves as the capstone of the MBA program. Conducted in the form of an interactive business simulation, the student applies their knowledge of business principles and practices as they analyze conditions, develop appropriate strategies and make implementation decisions. In addition, comprehensive case studies are used to apply the strategic management process to a variety of business settings. Finally, this course serves as the student’s final assessment of overall program learning. A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): This class must be taken as the last class in the MBA program	3

MBA Elective - Recommended electives:		(3) Credits
FINC793 and FINC794	Graduate ACG Cup Participation FINC793 - (2 cr) The course will prepare students for the Graduate Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among graduate students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy. Prerequisite(s): FINC620 FINC794 - (1 cr) This is the second part of the Graduate Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cup Competition course and includes the case preparation and ACG Cup competition. The ACG Cup is an intercollegiate competition among graduate students from colleges and universities in West Michigan. Student participants will gain invaluable experience in a real-world context, receive feedback from leaders in the local business community, and expand networks. During the competition, students analyze complex business cases and present strategies involving merger and acquisition alternatives, valuation, capital markets, finance options, and corporate strategy. Prerequisite(s): FINC793	3
HRMG700	Managing Human Resources This course is designed to introduce the graduate student to the whole spectrum of human resources’ responsibilities and major functions. Topics include staffing, compensation, training, organizational development, employee and labor relations, human resources information systems, and global HR management. An emphasis will be placed upon learning the specific human resources’ disciplines and how to strategically apply that knowledge to solve organization-wide issues. Note: A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MGMT670	Enterprise Growth & Developmnt This course explores the entrepreneurial process and its applications in new ventures and other aspects of business management. It examines various approaches to building new venture teams, securing financial support and implementing strategies for sustainable enterprise growth and development. The student will develop the ability to recognize and promote opportunities for change in their organization. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
MGMT732	Project Leadership Students will gain an understanding of the concepts and practices necessary to lead companies in a project environment; impacting all areas of the organization, such as operations management, technology initiatives, human resources policies and product development. The course will focus on translating global organizational objectives into project initiatives that meet corporate goals. Topics include leadership and communication skills, the role of the Project Management Office (PMO), and the associated processes and controls required to manage project portfolios in a coordinated global environment. Special focus is given to agile project management concepts necessary to operate in an ever-changing environment. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.	3
GRAD*	GRAD*

Which class should I take? When should I take it?

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Finish faster without sacrificing quality with our 30-credit MBA

Take a deeper dive into a specialty area with the 39-credit MBA

Choose from 9 MBA concentrations such as finance or marketing

Deepen your skills in a certain area with 1 of 9 graduate certificates

Why get a master’s degree in business at Davenport?

The in-person and online MBA program at Davenport was designed for working professionals just like you. In addition to online, on-campus or hybrid options, you can also take your MBA courses full time or part time. Apply relevant work experience or certifications to earn credit toward your master in business administration degree, saving you time and money. And with a 96% graduate satisfaction rate, you can trust Davenport’s master in business administration is worth your time, energy and effort.

Experience the Davenport difference:

No GMAT required

Get started on your master’s degree in business on one of our Michigan campuses and through our Michigan online MBA – with no GMAT requirement.

30-credit MBA

Fast-track your master in business administration with Davenport University’s 30-credit in-person and online MBA program.

Learn from leaders

Take MBA courses from industry-experienced leaders so you’re prepared for MBA jobs in any industry, anywhere in the world.

Deepen your skills

Choose 1 of 9 concentrations as part of your MBA or earn a graduate certificate in one of several specialty areas.

Hands-on MBA course

Build real business skills through hands-on MBA courses and experiences, like a real-world capstone simulation project.

Six start dates

Begin your in-person or online MBA program whenever it’s best for you with Davenport’s six start dates.

Get started on your master in business administration

Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your master’s degree in business at Davenport.

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Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.

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About Davenport University

Davenport is a private, not-for-profit university with more than 150 years of experience preparing students for successful careers.

Offering over 80 degree and certificate programs, we align with top employers to design degree programs that help you gain the skills and real-world experience you need to rise above the rest. With small class sizes and campuses across Michigan or online, you’ll earn a quality education on your schedule at Davenport University.*

Additional resources

Bryan Holloway, Davenport Alumni Success Story

MBA moves former machinist to plant controller at Kellogg’s

Bryan Holloway, ’16 MBA, started at Kellogg’s as a machine operator in 2006. In 2017, he was promoted to plant controller at Kellogg’s Blue Anchor Frozen Waffle Plant in New Jersey.

Larissa Karimwabo, Davenport Alumna Success Story

Another MBA latest acquisition for Davenport alumna

Davenport alumna Larissa Karimwabo holds MBAs in accounting and marketing and a BBA in Sport Management. “I’m just waiting for Davenport to launch a Ph.D. program,” she says.

Application Requirements

Apply for admission to Davenport University
- To qualify for admission, you must have:
  - A bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
Request official college transcripts
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  Official transcripts can be emailed to: electronictranscripts@davenport.edu.
Complete the College of Business Supplement
- To do so, you'll need:
  - Answers to short-form questions
  - Resume

MBA Concentrations

After completing the core classes you will choose from one of the following concentrations to finalize your degree.

Foundational MBA Courses

Admitted students are expected to have the necessary business foundations prior to entering 600-level courses. Depending on your background, you may have to take the following classes:

ACCT510     Fundamentals of Accounting Principles and Concepts
BUSN520     Management and Marketing
FINC510      Foundations of Financial Management
STAT500 Statistics for Business

Graduate Certificates

Graduate Certificates provide students with the opportunity to deepen their skills in a particular subject. They may be completed at any time while taking Master of Business Administration courses provided the prerequisites are met, or may be completed as a stand-alone certificate.

Some programs require a student to complete a portion of their degree plan off-campus.
View a full list of those programs and courses

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Davenport University, 2023/2024 Catalog

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