The MBA degree with a concentration in business studies provides you with a breadth of knowledge in various business disciplines. You have the flexibility to custom-design your degree plan to meet your career paths and goals. This understanding will help you lead an organization that increases its value to employees and shareholders. Graduates from the program have a well-rounded business education, are equipped with the management tools needed to compete in a global market and have an increased understanding of the importance of time management and efficiency. Click here for a printable MBA FLEX information sheet. An assessment paper is also required for the MBA FLEX degree. Requirements for the assessment paper can be found here.
Career Possibilities with an MBA in Business Studies (FLEX)
| Actuary | Mergers/Acquisition Managers |
| Auditor | Mutual Funds Manager/Representative |
| Administrative Services Manager Chief Cost Accountant Construction Manager Corporate Labor Relations Executive Customer Affairs Manager Director of Business Development Director of Human Resources Financial Accountant | Occupational Health and Safety Operations Research Analyst Production and Expediting Manager Purchasing Manager Senior Business Systems Analyst Senior Information Security Analyst Statisticians Strategic Manager |
Professional Organizations
The department recommends that you consider professional certifications in addition to your MBA. Certifications recommendations depend upon your area of interest.
Course Requirements
**All MBA programs consist of 36 hours of graduate-level coursework offered via face-to-face and online formats. 18 hours of background coursework (if applicable) may be required beyond the 36 hour master’s program.
Background Courses* (18 hours)
*Note: Background courses may be required if your undergraduate degree did not prepare you for current master’s level courses. Background courses are assessed on an as needed basis after evaluation of undergraduate transcripts.
| ACCT 5020 (3 hrs) |
Accumulation and Analysis of Accounting Data |
| BCIS 5090 (1.5 hrs) |
Intro. to Business Computer Info. Systems |
| BLAW 5050 (1.5 hrs) |
Legal, Reg., and Ethical Env. Of Business |
| DSCI 5010 (1.5 hrs) |
Statistical Analysis |
| ECON 5000 (3 hrs) |
Economic Concepts |
| FINA 5040 (1.5 hrs) |
Intro. to Finance and Financial Mathematics |
| MATH 1190 (3 hrs) |
Business Calculus |
| MGMT 5070 (1.5 hrs) |
Management Issues |
| MKTG 5000 (1.5 hrs) |
Marketing Concepts |
Core Courses (18 Hours)
| ACCT 5130 |
Accounting for Management |
| DSCI 5180 |
Introduction to Decision Making |
| FINA 5170 |
Financial Management |
| MKTG 5150 |
Marketing Management |
| MGMT 5140 |
Organizational Behavior & Analysis |
| BUSI 5190 |
Administrative Strategy (last semester) |
Concentration Courses (15 hours)
*Note: Students are limited to 15 hours in one specific area
Required courses (9 hours)
*Select three business 51XX or higher courses in the same department and area of concentration. Courses require Graduate Programs Office advisor approval.
Supporting Courses (6 hours)
*Select any two business 51XX or higher courses.
Elective (3 hours)
*Select one UNT-wide 51XX or higher elective
Course requires Graduate Programs Office advisor approval. Course should enhance student’s career path.
