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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business Administration, Innovation Concentration, M.B.A.


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M.B.A., Innovation Concentration

Innovation is a critical component of sustainable firm success in today’s complex, global and dynamic business environment. Managers need to understand the technical and human components of innovation and be able to be leaders of the innovation process. Thus, the theme of this program is “Leading through Innovation with Technology and People.” The program is designed to provide students with a sound foundation in all of the business principles, while focusing on the various aspects of innovation. The program also emphasizes the development of teamwork, managerial decision-making and leadership skills.

The program is primarily intended for working professionals holding full-time positions in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and other nearby regions.

The curriculum of the M.B.A. in Business Adminstration with a concentration in innovation includes the 16 courses listed below. The program includes 48 total credit hours.

Required Courses


Leadership Values (2 courses): 6 Credit Hours


Total: 48 Credit Hours


Additional Information


One course from another masters program at JMU may be substituted for an elective if the course is related to the theme of the program, and with prior approval from the director of the MBA program.

MBA 691. Strategic Management  is the capstone course in the M.B.A. Innovation concentration and replaces the comprehensive examination requirement. A minimum grade of “B” or better must be attained to pass MBA 691 .

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