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MSB also offers a powerful course to prepare students for the [[PMP]]® exam. The Meinders School of Business and the PMI-OKC Chapter of the Project Management Institute® have joined forces to prepare continuing education students to earn the [[Project Management Professional]] designation. |
MSB also offers a powerful course to prepare students for the [[PMP]]® exam. The Meinders School of Business and the PMI-OKC Chapter of the Project Management Institute® have joined forces to prepare continuing education students to earn the [[Project Management Professional]] designation. |
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The centers and institutes of the college include the [[Center for Business Excellence]], which provides a wide range of continuing education and professional development seminars and programs in business communication, finance, general business, leadership and management, nonprofit management, and operations. |
The centers and institutes of the college include the [[Center for Business Excellence]], which provides a wide range of continuing education and professional development seminars and programs in business communication, finance, general business, leadership and management, nonprofit management, and operations. |
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[[Herman Meinders]], a university trustee and longtime benefactor of the university provided OCU $18 million to build a new home for its business school. Completed in 2006, the 80,000-square-foot building serves as a learning and technology hub for the school. |
[[Herman Meinders]], a university trustee and longtime benefactor of the university provided OCU $18 million to build a new home for its business school. Completed in 2006, the 80,000-square-foot building serves as a learning and technology hub for the school. |
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Revision as of 19:25, 26 April 2008
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| Type | private |
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| Established | 1907 |
| President | Vince Orza |
| Address | |
| Campus | Urban |
| Mascot | Stars |
| Website | http://www.okcu.edu/business/ |
General
The Meinders School of Business is the business school for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students at the Oklahoma City University. The Meinders School of Business is a college at Oklahoma City University. It offers traditional undergraduate and graduate degrees in most business majors of study. Meinders is the largest MBA program in the state of Oklahoma. It is truly a globalised American university. It was the first American Institution of Higher Learning to offer the MBA in Russia with Ulyanovsk State University (Russian-American Faculty), Malaysia, Singapore and the People's Republic of China.
The Executive MBA program is offered in Kuala Lumpur; Thailand; Singapore and Tianjin, China exposing OCU faculty members and students to the international business environment. In Tianjin, the MBA program was conducted in collaboration with the Tianjin University of Finance and Economic (TUFE).
Today active alumni chapters are found in various Asian cities with links right up to the top leadership of the country.
With campuses in Oklahoma City and Lawton, Oklahoma, MSB is known for its practical, relevant business education with a focus on ethics, and an approachable, accomplished faculty.
Graduate programs
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is designed to train and develop globally relevant managers. The program emphasizes business strategies and techniques in the global environment. It is also designed with flexibility and convenience in mind, allowing the student to choose among different concentrations within the following three formats:
Traditional On-campus -The traditional on-campus program offers the full-time or part-time student the opportunity to take the required course work at Oklahoma City University's Meinders School of Business during the traditional four semester academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer I, and Summer II).
Accelerated -The accelerated program offers the working professional a series of nine-week cycles with a one-week break between each cycle in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Classes meet one evening per week from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. An M.B.A. degree may be completed within sixty weeks with concerted effort. However, the program may be completed at a pace selected by the student. This program meets the same academic standards as the on-campus program. Classes are taught by faculty members of the Meinders School of Business and practicing professionals who possess outstanding academic and business credentials to serve as adjunct faculty. These professionals help to ensure that the M.B.A. program maintains a contemporary, business-related focus by bringing a wide range of experience into classroom teaching situations.
International -The international executive M.B.A. program offers an accelerated approach to management education for working professionals in Singapore; the People's Republic of China; Vancouver, B.C.; and other locations throughout the world. Course requirements consist of preassignments, ten days of on-site instruction by faculty members of the Meinders School of Business, postassignments, and final examinations. Admissions requirements, curriculum, and academic standards meet the same criteria as those of the traditional on-campus and accelerated M.B.A. programs.
M.B.A. Degree Options
The M.B.A. program is designed to meet the demanding needs of midcareer managers and recent college graduates who have baccalaureate degrees from accredited colleges or universities. All M.B.A. programs have a strong emphasis on different aspects of global business practices.
Applicants who already have an acceptable Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) have two options: For those who desire to gain an understanding of the essential managerial skills, the M.B.A. generalist program is available. This program consists of twelve courses or 36 semester hours of course work. For those who wish to focus on a particular vital area of current business and management practice, the M.B.A.-Plus-Specialization program is an attractive option. This innovative concept in graduate education allows the student to develop both a comprehensive background in basic management skills and, at the same time, select course work aimed toward a particular career path. In addition to M.B.A. generalist courses, this program consists of two to four advanced courses in selected areas of specialization such as finance, health administration, information technology, integrated marketing communications, international business, and marketing.
Applicants without a B.B.A. may be required to establish competency by earning grades of B- or better in the foundation block (BSAD courses) before advancing to the M.B.A. program. Students may be required to complete a maximum of 18 hours from the foundation block regardless of their undergraduate majors. Foundation block (BSAD) courses do not count toward required M.B.A. course work. MBA Options:
- M.B.A. Generalist
- J.D./M.B.A.
- MSN/MBA
- MBA - Specialization in Finance
- MBA - Specialization in Health Administration
- MBA - Specialization in Information Technology
- MBA - Specialization in International Business and Finance
- MBA - Specialization in International Business and Information Technology
- MBA - Specialization in International Business and Marketing
- MBA - Specialization in Marketing
- Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.)
Since 1985, the Meinders School of Business has emerged as a major force in international management education. The school offers its highly regarded International Executive MBA program in a small number of major cities in the Pacific Rim and Vancouver, B.C. The established reputation of the Meinders School's Pacific Rim programs has attracted the attention of a number of foreign governments and businesses. The OCU campus and the Meinders School faculty regularly serve as learning resources for business executives and government officials throughout the world. These varied international experiences provide faculty the insight necessary to design and deliver a global management education. Students at the Meinders School enjoy the opportunity to develop firsthand an understanding of international business customs and practices.
Undergraduate programs
The Meinders School of Business offers the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) in accounting, finance, marketing, general or business administration.
Continued Education
Certified Financial Planner
The Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City University is recognized as one of the Midwestern United States most prestigious business schools, accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. One can prepare for the Certified Financial Planner® exam in a single year, MSB series of five courses prepares students for the CFP® Certification Exam. MSB'S long-standing reputation for excellence continues to shape Financial Planning program as well as the students who participate.
Professional/Senior Professional in Human Resources
This designation is granted to individuals working in the financial services industry who have completed a rigorous course of study in a registered academic program, passed a comprehensive certification examination, had three years of individual personal financial planning-related experience and satisfied the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
Project Management Professional
MSB also offers a powerful course to prepare students for the PMP® exam. The Meinders School of Business and the PMI-OKC Chapter of the Project Management Institute® have joined forces to prepare continuing education students to earn the Project Management Professional designation.
Centers and Facilities
The centers and institutes of the college include the Center for Business Excellence, which provides a wide range of continuing education and professional development seminars and programs in business communication, finance, general business, leadership and management, nonprofit management, and operations. Herman Meinders, a university trustee and longtime benefactor of the university provided OCU $18 million to build a new home for its business school. Completed in 2006, the 80,000-square-foot building serves as a learning and technology hub for the school.
In addition to classroom and office space, the three-story facility includes a 2,500-square-foot auditorium capable of hosting business conferences, a computer lab, a student/faculty lounge to facilitate collaboration and mentoring, and breakout rooms for small-group meetings. Business students have access to an onsite learning center where they can videotape then review mock interviews and presentations, as well as a career center where they will be able to take online self-assessment tests and get career planning help. State-of-the-art technology, including internet access and video conferencing facilities will bring together students from around the world in “virtual” classroom environments.
Business Research Center was developed from the demand for practical application of the extensive professional services, current information and depth of resources available only from a university, the Meinders School of Business is an integral part of the business community sensitive to local and regional concerns yet fully informed of the latest national and international developments.
The Business Research Center is designed to aid businesses in meeting the multifaceted challenges of our complex society. In cooperation with the business community, the center conducts and sponsors research projects. In the process of serving the business community, the center acts as an interface, providing both faculty and students the opportunity to confront significant business problems and apply the varied tools of their disciplines.
References
- [1] - general guide to US business schools
- [2] –from the official website of OCU
- [3] -current business accreditation
- [4] –ranking among West/ Master's schools by US News and World Report
- [5] -list of US Institutes of Higher Education for Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Designation from Institute of Management Accountants
- [6] -website of CFA Institute (some alums and faculty members hold/held this designation)
- [7] -website of AICPA, MSB has a well-known MSA program in the state
External links
- Official Site
- Certified Financial Planner Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
- Financial Planners Standards Council CFP Marks Licensing Authority in Canada
- Graduate Organization for Degree Holding Financial Planners
- 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Planner - helpful advice to assist in selecting a Financial Planner.