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How do I qualify?
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To be admitted to the program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally- accredited institution. Additional qualifications include a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last half of the bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of strong work experience. Applicants who are also on a management track will also be considered. People with solid work, management, and/or supervisory experience in the for-profit, not-for-profit or public sector tend to succeed in our interactive classroom environment, |
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Is this correct, I attend class just one evening a week AND have the summer off?
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Yes, evening classes, meeting once per week for six sessions per course, permit you to be a full-time student while continuing full-time employment. The program consists of 12 courses and three short courses that are completed in four semesters. We have incorporated a summer break during which there are no homework assignments! Plan on 15-20 hours of homework per week during the school year.
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What is the difference between the Masters of Arts in Organizational Management and the Master of Business Administration? |
MAOM – The particular strengths of the MAOM program include an emphasis on understanding the nature of the managerial role, analyzing broad societal trends related to the world of business and developing an individual work related research project. Individuals in any managerial/supervisory position, as well as those in human resources and marketing, may be most interested in the MAOM degree. Students who wish to pursue the MAOM degree may be asked to take up to two courses on the Bluffton University campus. MBA – The MBA program supplements the program’s management related topics with additional courses in finance, economics and quantitatively oriented production/operations management. Individuals employed in areas such as manufacturing supervision, finance, and accounting may be most interested in the MBA degree. |
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What is the curriculum for the MAOM/MBA programs? |
The curriculum is current, integrative, and takes a comprehensive approach to management using courses especially designed to take advantage of the contributions that adult students bring to the classroom. |
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What is the Integrative Seminar in the MAOM and how will it benefit both my employer and me?
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The Integrative Seminar project is intended to help the student solve a real workplace problem, as well as foster change in the organization for which it is designed and to convey the value of the research process in business and management. It will also improve skills in recognizing, stating and solving problems creatively, objectively and systematically. Throughout the program, you will learn skills in evaluating proposals for change, research and results, and become a competent empirical researcher. The Integrative Seminar experience will also enhance oral and written presentation techniques. You will combine research with practical implementation of theories and concepts to develop an individual project. In the project, you will empirically examine a problem within an organization. Library research methods and resources are introduced to assist you in the development of this project. The total project is then presented in a written and oral form. |
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When do classes start and what are the class hours?
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Classes for this program are scheduled to begin in August. The program is cohort- based. Classes meet one evening per week from 6 to 10 p.m.
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Where do you offer this program?
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We offer this program on our campus in Bluffton, Ohio, and at Edison Community College in Piqua, Ohio.
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Is Bluffton accredited? Is your off-site location accredited?
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Bluffton holds a certificate of authorization from the Ohio Board of Regents to confer the degree of master of arts in organizational management and the master of business administration degree. Bluffton is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
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Do I qualify for financial aid and what options do I have for paying for the program?
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Students in the MAOM/MBA programs are considered full-time and may be eligible for the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to determine eligibility. In addition to loans, we offer a deferred payment plan to qualified students who are eligible for reimbursement by their employer. Check with your employer to see if they offer educational assistance. Another option is to arrange a personal payment plan, either by the semester or monthly.
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What is the application procedure? |
Our program representative can explain the application procedure in more detail, but in summary, here is a list of the items that you must complete:
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