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MBA Degree Plan Options

All MBA students are welcome to enroll in any hybrid, online, Macomb, or Quad Cities class. An individual’s course load per semester varies based on their study habits, learning abilities, time management skills, other commitments, and course work requirements.

Hybrid

The Hybrid MBA is designed for the lifestyle and career needs of working professionals and those who are unable to commit to the on-campus option. This configuration blends online classes with face-to-face class meetings to deliver an attractive and efficient educational experience. This program can be completed in one calendar year.

Integrated

The integrated MBA is design for those students who are currently pursuing their undergraduate degee. Students in the integrated program are allowed to use six semester hours of B-level business classes to satisfy both their Bachelor degree in one of the areas below and the Master of Business Administration degree. Many students are able to finish MBA by taking mostly on-campus classes full-time for one additional year after completing their bachelor's degree.

Online

The online MBA is designed for those who are unable to attend any on-campus classes. Concentration options available are Management and Supply Chain Management. The program takes a minimum of two years to complete. There are no face-to-face requirements for any of the online MBA courses. WIU’s course delivery system is Western Online which uses the course management software system, Desire2Learn (D2L).

Model degree plans are to be used as guides and not to supersede University catalog requirements. Please consult your MBA Advisor for details.

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Sample Hybrid Schedule

1st Summer Semester

  • ECON 538 (core)

Fall Semester

1st 8 weeks
  • MKTG 576 (core)
  • MGT 520 (management concentration)
2nd 8 weeks
  • FIN 565 (core)
  • DS 533 (core)

Spring Semester

1st 8 weeks
  • IS 524 (core)
  • ACCT 547 (core)
2nd 8 weeks
  • SCM 531 (management concentration)
  • HRM 532 (management concentration)

2nd Summer Semester

  • MGT 590 (integrative)
  • Elective
  • BAT 611 (0 sh - Program Assessment)

Sample Online Schedule

1st Spring Semester

  • ECON 538 (core)
  • MKTG 576 (core)

1st Summer Semester

  • ACCT 547 (core)

1st Fall Semester

  • IS 524 (core)
  • MGT or SCM Concentration #1

2nd Spring Semester

  • FIN 565 (core)
  • MGT or SCM Concentration #2

2nd Summer Semester

  • DS 533 (core)

2nd Fall Semester

  • MGT 590 (integrative)
  • MGT or SCM Concentration #3

3rd Spring Semester

  • Elective
  • BAT 611 (0 sh - Program Assessment)

Sample Integrated Schedule

Six semester hours are taken as an undergraduate, but also count towards the MBA. The integrated option is available for majors in Accountancy, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

Undergraduate Integrated Classes

  • Concentration #1
  • Concentration #2

Summer Semester

  • DS 533 (core)

Fall Semester

  • IS 524 (core)
  • FIN 565 (core)
  • Concentration #3
  • Elective

Spring Semester

  • MKTG 576 (core)
  • ACCT 547 (core)
  • ECON 538 (core)
  • MGT 590 (integrative)
  • BAT 611 (0 sh - Program Assessment)