What makes Wesleyan’s MBA different than other programs ZOOM information session on Thursday, April 8 at 6:00PM – RSVP here

Women and men who are interested in learning how to advance their careers by applying a broad range of business knowledge such as the leadership and management skills required to run an organization, are encouraged to learn more about Wesleyan College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and the three distinct aspects that set it apart from other programs. 

The study abroad component of Wesleyan’s fast track, 14-month MBA program is a hidden treasure that far exceeds aspects of other programs of similar nature. In fact, to call it simply a “study abroad” is a disservice to the greatness of this adventure. For ten to fourteen days, student’s will travel to cities in countries that lead the world in global business. They will observe the actual day-to-day operations of international companies, create case studies, and often participate in a consulting project. Past trips have included visits to Dubai, Italy, Brazil, China, Russia, Austria, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. 

Another aspect of earning an MBA at Wesleyan is the capstone course. Students use a simulation software to make decisions for a company by applying decision making processes. These decisions include a focus on the research and development of a product line, the marketing of the product(s), how to finance the operations, and considering whether or not to invest in employees, automation, and training. In the end, financial reports will help them to see how their decisions would impact the business. 

Unique to Wesleyan’s master’s programs in business administration, healthcare administration, and nonprofit management is the Quantitative Methods course that incorporates curriculum from Lean Green and Six Sigma business efficiency training.  The Six Sigma and Lean Green programs address not only a business’s products, but also the processes and teamwork necessary to be productive and successful. This quality-control toolkit uses data-driven methods to limit mistakes or defects in a corporate or business process. Students learn how to integrate principles of business, statistics, and engineering to achieve tangible results to help improve the quality of a work environment and processes that fulfill an organization's mission. 

Wesleyan’s three graduate business programs – MBA, healthcare administration, nonprofit management - offer three entry points per year (October, January, and March). The programs share core classes so students are exposed to many different perspectives. These classes meet in person on campus and/or hybrid for seven Saturdays. Speciality classes for each program are taught online over an eight-week term.

The information session on April 8 will include representatives from all graduate programs: MBA, healthcare administration, nonprofit management, industrial-organizational psychology, music, and elementary education. 

To learn more or to schedule a visit, please visit our website.