Business education has a long tradition at Youngstown State University, dating back to 1923. The former Business Department emerged into a separate college in 1948 and has continued to provide leadership for the regional business community. The college was named after local business leader Warren P. Williamson, Jr. in 1981.

 There was an increasing need for advanced study in business education to meet the ever-changing demands of the work environment. To meet that need, the MBA program was launched in 1971 and awarded its first MBA degrees in 1973. Since that time, over 1600 students with careers in business and industry as well as in government, nonprofit, health, and educational institutions have received their MBA degree from YSU. As the MBA program continued to grow and prosper, evidence of the need for an additional graduate program for current business leaders led to the implementation of the Executive MBA program in 1990. 

The career success of our MBA alumni and their support and endorsement of YSU's MBA program are the best measures of our success. MBA alumni hold prominent leadership positions in local, national and international corporations.

Emphasis on applied learning prepares MBA students to develop the skills to stay competitive in the marketplace. They learn to apply theory to realistic business situations through a number of teaching methodologies that are creatively interwoven throughout the curriculum. Faculty engage students in experiential activities through computer simulations and team projects.

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MBA Program Structure

The MBA is a broad-based general management program that complements any undergraduate degree or previous work experience. Students have many options in their MBA coursework that allow them to package their elective coursework to support their individual career goals. 

Level I courses are required of students who have not completed undergraduate business coursework. These courses provide the basic tools necessary for advanced study in business. At the time of admission, transcripts are evaluated to determine if foundation course requirements have been met; if so, waivers may be granted. 

Level I:  MBA Foundations Courses - 18 semester hours + computer proficiency

FINANCE 6900	Financial Accounting/Financial Decisions Making	4 s.h
MANAGEMENT 6900	Foundations of Management	2 s.h.
MARKETING 6900	Foundations of Marketing	2 s.h.
ECONOMICS 6900	Statistical Problems	3 s.h.
ECONOMICS 6901	Basic Economic Analysis	3 s.h.
MANAGEMENT 6917	Management Information Systems	2 s.h.
MANAGEMENT 6916	Quantitative Analysis	2 s.h.

Level II advanced courses are required of all MBA students. These courses provide a broad perspective in all the facets of business. This includes coverage in managerial accounting, corporate finance, economics, strategic marketing, research methods, organizational behavior, quantitative analysis, operations management, business ethics, and strategic planning.

Level I courses must be satisfied before proceeding to the corresponding advanced course disciplines in Levels II and III.

Level II:  Advanced MBA Courses - 22 semester hours

ACCOUNTING 6902 ACCOUNTING 6912	Management Accounting Systems or Advanced Management Accounting*	3 s.h.
FINANCE 6921	Financial Management	3 s.h.
MARKETING 6942	Strategic Marketing Management	3 s.h.
MANAGEMENT 6921	Operations Management	3 s.h.
MANAGEMENT 6961	Organizational Behavior	3 s.h.
FIN./MGT./MKT. 6920	Global Business Environment and Operations	3 s.h.
MANAGEMENT 6965	Strategic Management & Leadership	3 s.h.
MANAGEMENT 6967	Project Simulation	1 s.h.

*Students who completed undergraduate cost accounting in the last 5 years must take Acct. 912.

12 s.h of Level II course work should be completed before proceeding to Level III electives.

Level III : Elective Courses - 8 semester hours
Students are encouraged to select elective courses which enable them to pursue in-depth learning in an area of special interest.  Students who wish to experience a more diverse business education may wish to select elective courses across a variety of disciplines in business, or with approval, outside of business.

TOTAL MBA hours required:  30-48 semester hours
Courses are conveniently offered in the evening, as well as on Saturday classes.

Admission Guidelines
Admission requirements  include:

• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• A satisfactory undergraduate grade point average
• Satisfactory score on the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)
• Completion of the TOEFL exam for international students