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61 courses with the subject MBA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MBA 510Foundations in Quantitative3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 520FOUNDATIONS IN ECONOMICS

An introduction to the theory, principles, and applicatio of microeconomics. Topics include pricing decisions, elasticity, profit maximization, resource allocation, antitrust and market structure analysis that managers need to make decisions from an economics perspective. Fall and Spring, 3 hours. Credits 3

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 530FOUNDATIONS IN3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 550Foundations in Finance3

Sub-Total Credits 12 Total Credits 12 Master of Business Administration

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 601High-Impact Leadership1.5

This course is designed to help business students develop critical high impact leadership skills, with a focus on creating measurable outcomes and fostering sustainable growth in organizations. The course integrates theory with practice, using case studies, workshops, and simulations to prepare students to lead effectively in diverse business environments. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 602Managing Effective Teams1.5

In this course, students will explore best practices for building and managing high-performing teams in dynamic organizational environments. Students will examine critical factors that influence team effectiveness, including elements of team composition and structure. The course will explore how teams use complex processes (such as communication, conflict management, leadership, and adaptability) to generate outcomes. The course also addresses modern challenges unique to managing hybrid/virtual teams and human-technology collaboration. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 603Leveraging Change1.5

This course equips students with the strategic, leadership, and operational insights needed to effectively identify, navigate, break down resistance to and leverage change in dynamic business environments. It combines theory with practical application, ensuring students can apply what they learn to their own real-world organizational challenges. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 604Ethical Decision-Making for a1.5
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 610Leadership and Global3

n COMMUNICATION This course explores communication between global corporate leaders and their various constituents. Topics include leadership principles, international cultural considerations, groups and team dynamics, organizational theory, attitudes and work motivation. Both written and oral communication concepts will be explored. Fall, Spring. 3 hours. Credits 3

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 612HR Essentials for Managers1.5

Managers must navigate HR-related challenges to lead teams effectively, ensure compliance, and support organizational goals, even if they are not working as HR professionals. This course covers essential HR functions such as staffing and employee selection, performance management, employee training and development, compensation, legal compliance, and labor relations. Students will understand a manager’s role in HR practices and develop skills to collaborate with HR departments and manage their teams strategically. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 613Attracting an Effective Workforce

Organizations rely on HR professionals to attract and recruit a highly effective workforce. This course focuses on how HR can optimize a talent pool to meet organizational objectives and provides students with skills to strategically manage job analysis, workforce planning, recruitment, and selection processes to ensure person-job fit. The course explores modern HR practices, including global staffing, data-driven recruitment, talent acquisition technologies, nontraditional employment, and flexible work arrangements. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 614Sustaining a Competitive Workforce

This course prepares students to design and implement strategies that sustain a competitive workforce by optimizing employee performance, engagement, and well-being. The course focuses on key HR functions (compensation, benefits, performance management, training, and career development), organizations use to create environments where employees can thrive. The roles of organizational culture, trust in HR, and effectiv communication in fostering employee satisfaction and retention are explored. The course covers strategies to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness in compensation and alignment of HR strategies with business objectives, to create a competitive and engaged workforce. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 615DEVELOPING HUMAN3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 616Ethical and Legal Employment3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 617MANAGING REWARD3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 621Leading Inclusive Organizations1.5

Sub-Total Credits 3

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 623MBA-639, MBA-654, MBA-655, MBA-671

one Project Management Course not chosen above, one Entrepreneurship Course not chosen above, and one Business Analytics course not used to fulfill t Business Analytics/IS requirement (MBA-663,

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 624MBA-632, MBA-664, MBA-655, MBA-674

and any Business Analytics course not chosen above Sub-Total Credits 9 Total Credits 33 he

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 626BUSINESS PLANNING AND3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 627ENTREPRENEURIAL3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 629Strategic Risk Management in Human
Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 630MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING3

An approach to analysis of data and information relevant to management decision making. Topics covered include budgeting, differential costs in alternative decisions, allocation of cost, cost relationships, pricing, standard costing, and performance evaluation. This course also emphasizes the planning and use of information technology for business processes and decision making in business. Fall and Spring. 3 hours. Credits 3

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 631Accounting for Managers1.5

An approach to analysis of accounting data and information relevant to management decision making. Students will develop skills necessary to assist with creation and interpretation of accounting information necessary for managerial decision making. Topics covered include financial accounting basics, performance evaluation and ratio analysis, job costing, CVP analysis, budgeting, allocation of costs, cost relationships, and standard costing. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 632Introduction to Accounting1.5
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 635MANAGEMENT3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 636Introduction to Entrepreneurship

In this course, students identify and analyze new venture opportunities for startups and established businesses. Topics include lean canvas development, business model consideration, new venture financing, startup failure, demand assessment/market analysis, resourcefulness, risk management, Minimum Viable Product, startup legal matters, and others. The course is aimed at future entrepreneurs, corporate innovators, and those managing new innovation. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 637Entrepreneurship and Corporate
Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 638MBA-639, MBA-664, MBA-665, MBA-6679

and MBA-668 Sub-Total Credits 9 63 Business Analytics Concentration MBA Required Area Courses: 15 credit hours Concentration Courses: 9 credit hours Additional Flex credit hours 6 credit hours chosen from Business Analytics Courses:

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
9
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 639Advanced Negotiation Science

This course further explores optimal negotiation strategies for students who have already completed the introductory negotiations course. Topics include multi- party negotiations, fair distributions, working with , agents, mediation, negative ZOPA discovery, and auction strategy. Simulated negotiations and role-play exercises are again the primary learning vehicles in this hands-on, application-oriented course. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 640Organizational Behavior and3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 645Strategies for Effective3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 648PROJECT MANAGEMENT3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 649ADVANCED PROJECT3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 650MANAGERIAL FINANCE3

An examination of the role of financial management of the firm. Emphasis is on the basic techniques utilized in financial decision making, valuing, cash flows, capital structure, managing working capital, and optimal investment policy. Fall, Spring, 3 hours. Credits 3

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 651Corporate Finance1.5

This course teaches students to develop an analytical framework for understanding investment and financing decisions in the world of corporate finance. The course provides students with the necessary skills to make such investment and financing decisions. The course topics include financial analysis, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure, and valuation analysis. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 653Financial Management1.5

Sub-Total Credits 1.5 62

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 654Behavioral Finance and Investment

This course will use insights from behavioral economics, psychology, and other social sciences to develop theoretical frameworks, quantitative tools, and practical issues that are critical for investment management. It will provide a comprehensive understanding of how human behavior impacts financial markets and investors’ decision-making processes. The topics include asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the psychology of investing. The course focuses on application of portfolio theory to investment practice in the real world while including a discussion of psychological biases’ influence on investor behavior. Thus, this course is a blend of investment theory and state-of-the-art practice. Students will learn how to establish appropriate investment objectives based on their risk tolerance level and develop optimal portfolio strategies. The course is taught through lectures, investment simulation, portfolio clinics, and case studies. Basic knowledge and skills in statistics, economics, and Excel are essential. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 655Foundations of FinTech and
Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 661Management Information1.5
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 662Foundations of Business1.5
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 663Exploring and Visualizing Data1.5

Sub-Total Credits 3

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 664MBA-665, MBA-667, or MBA-668)9

Sub-Total Credits 9 Project Management Concentration MBA Required Area Courses: 15 credit hours Concentration Courses: 9 credit hours Additional Flex credit hours 6 credit hours of Project Management Courses:

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
9
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 665Uncovering Hidden Insights in Data

This course teaches students how to investigate relationships, identify patterns, and uncover root causes behind observed trends and outcomes. The course topics include: Root cause analysis (RCA) that identifies underlying factors; Hypothesis testing and ANOVA methods that compare groups and validates assumptions; and correlation and regression analysis methods that measure relationships and predict outcomes. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 667Unlocking the Future with Predictive
Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 668Data Driven Decisions with
Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 669Business Analytics in Action

This course integrates previous business analytics courses and challenges students to apply descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics in a comprehensive business project. The course topics include: Project-based learning with real-world or simulated business data, Application of all four areas of analytics (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive), and data storytelling and communication. Credits 1.5

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 670MARKETING STRATEGY3

An examination of the marketing management decision process with particular emphasis on market opportunity analysis, strategy development, product planning, pricing,, distribution, and promotional strategy, and the integration of marketing mix variables with segmentation and targeting decisions. Fall, Spring, 3 hours. Credits 3

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 671Contemporary Issues in1.5
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 673Demystifying Marketing Strategy1.5

Sub-Total Credits 1.5 Operations & Supply Chain

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 674Marketing Analytics: Turning Data into
Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 680Operations and Supply Chain3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 681Operations Strategy and1.5
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 683Supply Chain and Quality1.5
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
1.5
Credits (max)
1.5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 685BUSINESS INTERNSHIP3

Supervised experience in a business, government, to the student's area of interest. Graduate internships involve management-related work experience that is substantial, provides significant contributions to organization goals, and involve considerable responsibility. The internship may count as a concentration elective provided that the work is primary related to the concentration. Students may not use a pre-existing position as their internship. Can be taken only once. Pass/Fail grading. Credits 3

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 686MBA-687, MBA-688 and MBA-6893

chosen from:

Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 687Quantitative Decision-Making in
Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 688Advanced Project Methodologies &
Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 689), and one Entrepreneurship Course

(MBA-636 or MBA-637) 3 credit hours chosen from:

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 690INDEPENDENT STUDY

A student-developed independent study project designed to be carried out with a faculty advisor. These projects may involve field work in addition to academic research, reading, and conferences with the faculty member. 3 hours. Credits 3

Subject
MBA
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 695SPECIAL TOPICS IN3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu
MBA 699Integrated Strategic3
Subject
MBA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
gradcatalog.meredith.edu

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