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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program
Total Credits: 30 Semester Credit Hours
Length:
12 months
- Students begin a new course at each start date, completing two courses at a time.
Description:
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program equips students with essential skills in business innovation and creativity, economics, finance, marketing and capstone projects, blending foundational theories with practical applications. Focused on strategic thinking and adaptability, the curriculum addresses current challenges and models, empowering students to lead and drive change in today’s dynamic business landscape. Ideal for those seeking advanced leadership capabilities, the program fosters impactful, practical insights for personal and professional growth.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Examine the underlying concepts, principles, and theories related to the functioning of business organizations
- Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in explaining the management of business organizations
- Evaluate the challenges in managing business organizations from diverse cultural environments
- Synthesize business research findings and case studies and their application in the identification and solution of problems in a variety of business and management contexts in the region
- Recognize how cross-cultural differences, policies, and regulations affect and impact the ways of doing business in different parts of the world
- Effectively lead, spur innovations, analyze and solve problems while taking cognizance of ethics and sustainability
- Demonstrate managerial and leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively
- Acquire business research skills to undertake business research to facilitate business problem identification and solution
Program Structure
The rigorous and dynamic curriculum of the MBA is designed to afford students mastery in the academic disciplines and applied functional areas critical for business success today. The program is made up of ten (10) courses, incorporating nine (9) core courses, and one (1) Capstone Project as shown in the following diagram.
| MBA COURSES | SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strategic Management [MBA 610] | 3 |
| 2 | Marketing Management [MBA 620] | 3 |
| 3 | Cross-Cultural Management [MBA 630] | 3 |
| 4 | Finance for Managerial Decision Making [MBA 640] | 3 |
| 5 | Project Management [MBA 650] | 3 |
| 6 | Human Resource Management [MBA 660] | 3 |
| 7 | Business Innovation and Creativity [MBA 670] | 3 |
| 8 | Business Ethics and Corporate Governance [MBA 680] | 3 |
| 9 | Business Research Methodology [MBA 690] | 3 |
| 10 | Capstone Project [MBA 695] | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 30 | |
Course Descriptions
Students must complete all ten (10) courses to earn the RCU MBA degree.
MBA 610 – Strategic Management (3 semester credits)
In today’s business environment, it is critical to understand fundamental business-level strategies for deploying resources and the role of corporate-level strategies in setting the activities and boundaries of the firm and its strategies for competing internationally, as well as the challenges associated with implementing such strategies.
Strategic management is the continuous planning, monitoring, analysis, and assessment of all that is necessary for an organization to meet its goals and objectives. The course examines how managers effectively analyze the internal and external environment in which the organization competes and identify key resources and capabilities that can be leveraged to create a competitive advantage.
As expectations regarding the role of business in society continue to shift, managers must be aware of salient objectives that extend beyond increasingly dated notions of maximizing shareholder value. This course introduces students to these and other related strategy activities and provides them with the tools necessary to analyze the relevant elements of the business environment and develop effective management strategies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Scrutinize internal and external strengths and weaknesses of the organization
- Identify issues and challenges associated with developing an effective corporate strategy.
- Assess the major strategic management theories and concepts concerning the processes of strategic planning and implementation.
- Evaluating the extent to which action plans have been successful and making changes when desired results have not been achieved
- Apply frameworks, concepts, and techniques in diagnosing causes for a range of business problems
- Recommend analysis-based strategic recommendations in overcoming various business problems
MBA 620 – Marketing Management (3 semester credits)
The Marketing Management course examines marketing from a value proposition perspective; helping learners understand marketing, along with the processes through which organizations analyze, plan, and implement marketing programs. Marketing is critical for the long-term success of any organization because this function ensures that it attracts, retains, and grows customers by creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value. Students will learn about the marketing process and the range of marketing decisions that an organization must undertake to sell its products and services.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the role of marketing in business and society.
- Differentiate between consumer and business buying decision.
- Investigate marketing channels and communication.
- Differentiate between market segmentation, targeting, and position.
- Analyze the process of market research and intelligence.
- Create a strategic marketing plan.
MBA 630 – Cross-Cultural Management (3 semester credits)
Cross-cultural management is necessary to give the student exposure to definitions and concepts of culture and cross-culture interactions in an increasingly connected and global environment. It also provides an in-depth view of communication across culture, negotiation across culture, the dimension of managerial style influenced by culture, the leadership across culture, and motivation across culture, which are key areas in business management.
In this course, the student will be able to understand how to manage all differences and attempt to minimize gaps across cultures in business interactions across cultures.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Appreciate the growing importance of the cross-culture dimension in managing organizations.
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the issues faced by managers working in a different culture.
- Apply appropriate principles in managing different cultures correctly.
- Effectively identify different international cultural practices that affect management practices.
- Acquire the necessary skills and understanding of different cultural characteristics of countries for better management across different cultures analytically.
MBA 640 – Finance for Managerial Decision Making (3 semester credits)
Managers must have a basic understanding of finance to be effective. The Finance for Managerial Decision-Making course helps students to internalize the concepts and theories of corporate finance that underlie the techniques offered as aids for the understanding, evaluation, and resolution of financial management problems. This course covers the building blocks of financial management that are of primary concern to managers, and all the considerations needed to make financial decisions both inside and outside the organization. The focus is on how to read financial statements, the benefits of financial forecasting, and understand issues related to cash flows of organizations, stock valuations, securities markets, derivatives, hedging, dividend policy, and assessment of risk. Also discussed are ways to optimize an organization’s working capital, as well as the motives and implications of mergers and acquisitions.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Survey how different financial markets function.
- Appraise the value of different financial instruments.
- Research the capital structure theory and dividend policy of a firm.
- Apply capital budgeting decisions under both certainty and uncertainty.
- Calculate and evaluate the value of derivatives and advise management.
- Analyze how to optimize a company’s working capital.
- Examine the main motives and implications of mergers and acquisition.
MBA 650 – Project Management (3 semester credits)
The Project Management course introduces students to the concepts and skills of project management. As business managers or leaders, project management knowledge and skills will contribute significantly to the competencies and performance in the context of managing and leading organizations. Students will learn how to critically examine projects to determine the applications, tools, and techniques to use in the planning process to achieve the desired outcomes. The full processes from the concept stage until project closure including documentation will be covered in this course.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Formulate project plans, taking into consideration the resource constraints.
- Carry out prefeasibility studies and conduct detailed project appraisals covering technical, commercial, economic, and financial aspects.
- Prepare project schedules, and project network diagrams and estimate the Critical Path that aids in efficient and effective execution of projects.
- Identify the risks and uncertainties associated with projects and decide upon and implement the appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Build an effective team of motivated team members who ensure the successful implementation of projects.
MBA 660 – Human Resource Management (3 semester credits)
Human Resource Management (HRM) is best defined as “the policies, practices, systems, and work culture that influence employee’s behavior, attitudes, and performance.” This course is designed to acquaint students with best practices for leveraging the competitive value of human resources in organizations. Students who intend to pursue a career in management must be concerned with the concepts and techniques needed to carry out the complicated “people” aspect of their jobs. HRM is an essential component of every organization’s success. This course is designed to provide both a conceptual and pragmatic understanding of the Human Resource functions including, Developing and Implementing Human Resource Plans, Diversity and Multiculturism, Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Retention and Motivation, Learning and Development, Occupational Safety and Health.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Cultivate and implement strategic human capital plans.
- Foster respect for diversity and multiculturalism in the workplace.
- Create proper recruitment and selection plan.
- Execute strategies that retain and motivate employees.
- Originate compensation and benefits steps that are agreeable to employees.
- Motivate employees to use available training and development opportunities.
- Ensure the safety and health of employees in the workplace.
MBA 670 – Business Innovation and Creativity (3 semester credits)
Innovation and creativity are central to achieving business growth and competitiveness. However, success requires having good ideas, along with the capability to manage the process of innovation and entrepreneurship. The Business Innovation and Creativity course assists students in understanding how creativity and innovation promote sustainable business. Students will explore the application of creative problem-solving and the process of creativity and innovation with an emphasis on the role of team leadership and management and their influence on corporate culture. Additionally, students will become familiar with the tools and processes that businesses use to recognize opportunities, find resources, develop ventures, and create value from their business ideas through the review and analysis of relevant case studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the impact of creativity and innovation on an organization.
- Examine the impact of creativity and innovation on sustainable organizations.
- Define and use criteria to create an innovative organization.
- Develop creative work practices within an organization.
- Identify and promote business functions that enhance organizational innovation and creativity.
MBA 680 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance (3 semester credits)
This course examines ethical issues and responses of enterprises to social demands and expectations about responsible business behavior. It outlines the current discussion, dilemmas, and trends regarding corporate responsibility, regulation, and corporate governance. In particular, it considers changes in regulations and societal expectations about the role of the modern corporation, outlines the need for redefining the purpose of the business, and examines strategies for aligning the enterprise with societal demands.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of ethical philosophy and apply moral reasoning to business decision-making.
- Articulate the relationship between ethics, governance, the law, and corporate social responsibility.
- Critically evaluate the key concepts relating to CSR.
- Examine CSR opportunities, limitations and challenges its implementation places upon businesses and their employees and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the development of corporate governance to meet public concerns about the management of companies.
MBA 690 – Business Research Methodology (3 credits)
An understanding of business research methodology is needed for sound, evidence-based managerial decision-making. Increasingly, it is becoming an essential and valuable skill for business managers and leaders. This course equips students with the skills to both prepare for and undertake business research systematically and effectively. The course covers the necessary skills and requirements for research problem identification, literature review, research processes, qualitative and quantitative data interpretation, research ethics compliance, as well as how to complete a research proposal.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the main research methods, techniques, and processes used in business research.
- Identify and formulate a research problem and conduct research using different sources and methodologies.
- Analyze, present, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
- Develop data supported conclusions and make sound judgements following basic theories and concepts of the subject of study.
- Prepare a business research proposal to be undertaken.
MBA 695 – Capstone Project (3 credits)
The Capstone Research Project is a structured, staged research experience that enables MBA students to integrate theory with professional practice. Over twelve weeks, students will undertake a rigorous applied research process, including developing a research proposal, extensive literature review, research design, data collection and analysis, and formulating evidence-based conclusions and recommendations. Each project stage is designed to demonstrate mastery of program learning goals, particularly critical thinking, strategic analysis, ethical decision-making, and professional communication. Students will work independently, under faculty supervision, to deliver a comprehensive research report and oral presentation that contribute meaningfully to business management.
The Capstone Research Project represents the culmination of the academic and intellectual experience of Robert Cavelier University’s MBA program. Students must integrate and apply the comprehensive knowledge, strategic thinking, and leadership skills developed throughout the program to a complex, real-world business challenge.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Formulate and justify a substantial, practice-oriented research question based on critical issues in contemporary business management.
- Synthesize academic and practitioner literature to situate the problem within an appropriate theoretical framework.
- Design and implement an applied research methodology, collecting primary and/or secondary data as appropriate.
- Critically evaluate data and evidence using advanced analytical techniques.
- Develop innovative, evidence-based solutions to business challenges, demonstrating ethical reasoning, sustainability considerations, and global awareness.
- Communicate findings in a coherent, professional-quality research report and oral presentation to an academic and professional audience.