Length: 12 months

Students begin a new course at each start date, completing two courses at a time, except during the first and last four weeks of the program.

Learning Outcomes

The MBA program is designed to achieve specific learning outcomes that ensure students not only acquire advanced business knowledge but also develop critical thinking, leadership, and practical skills. The key learning outcomes are:

Strategic Thinking: Develop the ability to think strategically and make decisions that align with organizational goals.

Leadership and Teamwork: Cultivate leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.

Analytical Skills: Enhance analytical and problem-solving skills through quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Communication:  Improve business Communication skills,  including writing, presenting, and negotiating.

Effective Information Management Abilities: This competency emphasizes skills in organizing, analyzing, and applying information to make informed decisions with abilities to identify reliable data sources, synthesizing diverse data sets, and leveraging technology to access, analyze store information.

Ethical Decision-Making: Promote ethical decision-making and corporate social responsibility.

Global Perspective: Develop a global perspective on business operations and strategy.

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.

Course Descriptions

Students must complete all ten (10) courses to earn the RCU MBA degree.

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 identifies 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Capstone Project (3 credits)

The Capstone Project bridges academic study, professional experience, and personal business and management interests in the culmination of the MBA journey. It is designed to put theory into practice, by researching a personally meaningful and strategic business question and conducting analysis using the skills and knowledge gained from the MBA program. The Capstone Project enables students to synthesize the information learned from their MBA program, serving as an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of business principles and practices, as well as the program learning outcomes. Students are empowered to choose a personally relevant topic, conduct research, and undertake data collection and analysis. Students will submit a written report and complete a presentation of their project and findings.

Tuition and Fees

Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

Tuition and fees are listed in U.S Dollars (USD).

*Required books and materials may be purchased through the student’s preferred third- party bookseller. RCU does not provide books and materials to students or operate a bookstore.

Payment Schedule:

• Tuition is due upon Students may pay in full via credit card or Wise.
• Alternatively, the student may arrange an installment payment plan with
  • Payment plans are a separate contract executed by RCU and the
  • Charges indicated in the Enrollment Agreement Annex 1 Schedule of Fees are due per the specified terms.

Payment Schedule

 * The tuition fee for the program is USD 1620.

1st to 10th Installments is USD 145/installment, 11th Installment is the remaining balance of USD 170. A total of 11 installments equals to the amount of the tuition fee- USD 1620.

Truth in Lending Act (TILA)

RCU is not a Private Education Lender and complies with all Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Regulation Z disclosures.

No interest rate or fees are charged for entering into the course-by-course tuition payment plan. There are no prepayment penalties for making early payments or for paying off the balance of a payment plan before its due date.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

1. Students may cancel their enrollment at RCU at any time. A student’s notification of cancellation may be conveyed to the institution by submitting a Withdrawal Request
2. A student has five (5) calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement or similar contractual document to cancel enrollment and receive a full refund of all monies paid to the institution
3. A student requesting cancellation more than five (5) calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement, but before beginning a course or program, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid.

Tuition will be refunded per the table below. Tuition for courses that have not been started will be refunded in full. There is no tuition refund for courses and/or terms that have been completed.

Any refund due to a student will be paid in full within 30 days.

Refund Calculation Example

If a student pays the first installment of $145 and withdraws from all MBA courses during the third week of the term, they are eligible for a 40% refund of the term’s tuition. The calculation would be as follows:

Refunds on books and materials are subject to the terms of the retailer from which they were purchased (ex: Amazon). The student refund amount is applied to any balance on the student’s account. Any and all money due to the student is refunded to the student within 30 days after the withdrawal.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Admission Requirements

RCU seeks to enroll applicants who demonstrate a strong desire to learn, a commitment to advancing their careers in business administration, and the readiness to succeed in a rigorous, online learning environment. Qualified candidates should exhibit both the motivation to engage in distance education and the dedication required for personal and professional growth through our MBA program.

Master of Business Administration

Applicants for admission must be at least 21 years of age and provide proof of having completed a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution, as verified through official documentation. Applicants must provide an official government ID to prove their residency and identity. Additionally, international students may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency and/or an evaluation of an official transcript.

Admissions Procedure

RCU accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Applications are reviewed upon receipt of all required documentation. Complete applications received before the deadline are evaluated for the next term start date. Incomplete applications cannot be evaluated for admission. Applicants are advised to ensure that all required documentation is included with their applications to avoid a delay in the admissions process.

All applicants must submit:

1. A completed Application Form
2. Official transcripts verifying the completion of a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, CHEA, or listed on the World Higher Education Database (WHED) Portal
3. Degree Certificate
4. An updated resume
5. A close-up copy of an official government photo ID or passport

Additional requirements for international students:

1. Transcripts not in English: Transcripts that are not in English must be translated into English and evaluated by an approved third party recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES). RCU’s preferred provider is World Education Services (WES). They may also be evaluated by a trained transcript evaluator who is fluent in the language of the transcript. Evaluators must possess expertise in the educational practices of the country of origin and include an English translation of the review. All translated materials must bear the official university seal and the signature of an authorized university representative.

2. International Transcript Requirements: To be accepted, an official transcript for a degree program completed in a country other than the U.S. must include the following information:
   1. The type of degree completed (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate);
   2. The date when the degree was conferred;
   3. A list of all courses along with the corresponding credits (or units) and the grades earned;
   4. A legend with the grading scale and the key to reading the transcript;
   5. Signature by the appropriate university

If the official transcript does not include one or more of the characteristics described above, students are required to obtain an official US degree equivalency evaluation from an organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). RCU’s preferred provider is World Education Services (WES).

3. Proof of English Language Proficiency: Passing an English language proficiency exam is required of applicants whose native language is not English. The only exception is for applicants who have earned a degree at an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction.

For admission, non-native English-speaking applicants must score at or above the following levels in one of the following English language proficiency tests:

• TOEFL Paper Based Test (PBT): minimum score of 60 required
• TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT); minimum score of 71 required
• International English Language Test (IELTS); minimum score of 5 required
• Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report; minimum score of 50 required
• Duolingo English Test; minimum score of 100 required
• 4-skill Michigan English Test (MET); minimum score of 55 required
• Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE); minimum score of 650/LP required
• Michigan Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE); minimum score of 650/LP required

Applicants who have already taken the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Duolingo or the Michigan exam can upload a copy of their exam results within the application.

Applicants who have not taken either the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or the Michigan exam will need to take it before applying to RCU. Applications cannot be reviewed without qualifying exam results.

Electronic Official Transcripts may be submitted to: admissions@rcu.education

Hard-copy Official Transcripts may be submitted to:

Robert Cavelier University
C/O Admissions
1500 Lafayette St, Suite 109
Gretna, LA 70053

Acceptance to the University

Applications submitted to Admissions are reviewed by the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for final approval. Applicants who meet all minimum requirements will be granted admission to RCU and may begin classes in the current or upcoming academic term, as outlined in the Academic Calendar.

Successful applicants will be notified via email. Accepted students sign an enrollment agreement and submit a copy of a government-issued photo ID.

The student submits the Enrollment Agreement (EA) to RCU electronically. Once accepted and signed by the CAO, the fully executed EA is provided to the student as a PDF document.