Kellstadt Graduate School of Business

Managerial Finance Concentration

(Weekend MBA Program only)

The Weekend MBA Program is a rigorous, yet rewarding program designed for the self-directed manager with an interest in using technology to supplement traditional MBA course work. The curriculum provides knowledge in each of the major business functions along with specialized courses in Management and Finance. Through a technologically enhanced format, the number of hours spent in class is reduced, making this program ideal for individuals with non-traditional work schedules.

Technologically Enhanced Format

The Rolling Meadows Weekend MBA program meets on alternate Saturdays, beginning from 8 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. The courses are arranged in a lock-step format to ensure program completion in 23 months and facilitate professional networking.

Program instruction will include in-class lectures and group activities as well as technology enhancements allowing students to supplement classroom activities from remote locations.

Participants will utilize Course Online and Blackboard.  It is strongly recommended that any student interested in entering this program have access to a PC or laptop with CD-ROM drive, a broadband connection and Microsoft Office Suite software.

The Cohort Concept

Participants in the Rolling Meadows Weekend MBA Program benefit from the opportunity to share information with one another as well as the instructor. The cohort structure provides an environment where students are encouraged to network, and to discuss the practical application of the concepts taught in the classroom. The students in this program will start and finish as a group.

Benefits

  • Courses held in the classroom on alternate Saturdays.
  • Technology - enhanced instruction allows continual learning from remote locations.
  • Ideal for the traveling professional.
  • Program completion in 23 months.
  • Cohort concept fosters support, teamwork and networking opportunities.

Curriculum and Course Sequence

The Rolling Meadows Weekend MBA program is designed to fit the educational needs of those with minimal undergraduate business education as well as those with a business related undergraduate education. The classes included in the program are:

  • APPLIED QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (GSB 420)
  • FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (ACC 500)
  • MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MIS 555)
  • BUSINESS CONDITIONS ANALYSIS (ECO 509)
  • MANAGING FOR EFFECTIVE AND ETHICAL ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (MGT 500)
  • OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (MGT 502)
  • MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING (ACC 555)
  • ECONOMICS FOR DECISION MAKING (ECO 555)
  • STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (MGT 555)
  • FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (FIN 555)
  • DECISIONS IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT (MKT 555)
  • STRATEGIC ANALYSIS FOR COMPETING GLOBALLY (GSB 599)
  • INVESTMENT ANALYSIS (FIN 523)
  • NEGOTIATION SKILLS (MGT 563)
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURE MANAGEMENT (MGT 570)
  • DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT (FIN 562)
  • FINANCIAL STATEMENT/SECURITY ANALYSIS (FIN 524)
  • SPECIAL TOPICS: STREETS OF CHICAGO (MGT 798)

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