Addendum

The Cameron School of Business offers a program of study leading to a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBAN) degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of the program is to prepare students for careers in business analytics.

The Cameron School of Business also offers four programs (Option 1: Executive MBA program, Option 2: International MBA program, Option 3: Online MBA program, Option 4. Professional MBA program) of study leading to a Master of Business Administration degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of all programs is the development of the broadly educated professional manager who is prepared to meet the demands and the changing needs in the global environment.

An EMBA/MS BAN dual-degree program would enable students to simultaneously pursue both the MS Business Analytics degree and an Executive MBA with a specialization in Business Analytics. 

Executive M.B.A. Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Rebecca Guidice
M.S. Business Analytics Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Stephen Hill

Specific Objectives

Graduates of the program should be able to achieve the program objectives of both the MBA program and the MS BAN program.

For the MBA program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply theory, knowledge, and skills from the fundamental business disciplines to business practice.
• Effectively research and report information in a written document.
• Solve complex problems or propose meaningful solutions.
• Understand the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility in the context of business.

For the MS BAN program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply the methods and skills covered in courses to solve business analytics problems and to manage analytics projects in various business environments.
• Demonstrate understanding of the techniques to collect and transform data into appropriate formats for analytics and analysis.
• Be proficient in explaining the analysis of data to upper management or analysts in other business units.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the dual degree program must submit an application and application fees for consideration to both programs. Students must be successfully admitted to both degree programs, in accordance with their individual standards and requirements. Applicants are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:

• An application for graduate admission.
• Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
• Two online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program.
• Applicant’s resume and cover letter. 
• Two years of professional work experience is required. Five years of professional work experience is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program.
• A GMAT score above 500 or an equivalent GRE, which is waived for one or more of the following:
  • Five or more years of progressive managerial or military work experience 
  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Completion of an advanced degree (graduate level or above) involving some quantitative coursework
• A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test is required for non-native English speakers only, unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution. Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
• Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree demonstrating a strong overall undergraduate academic record. Admission decisions are based on several factors, and other indicators of success may be considered for admission.

Admission is provisional upon successful completion of one course in statistics with a grade of ‘B’ or better from a regionally accredited institution. An “Introduction to Business” course similar to BUS 500 at UNCW is required for students who have not completed undergraduate or graduate coursework in a business discipline.

Degree Requirements (63 total credit hours)

• Forty-two credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MBA degree, and 30 credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MS BAN degree, with a maximum of 9 credit hours counting for both degrees, for a total number of credit hours of 63 credit hours.
• Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 - Strategic Management.
• Each student must complete the approved course of study within five years of the date of first registration for graduate study.
• Courses requested for transfer are evaluated on a case by case basis. Generally, no more than 3 credits from non-AACSB accredited universities will be accepted, and no more than 9 credits from AACSB accredited universities will be accepted. The Graduate Associate Dean determines how the courses, if any, will be transferred and will request recommendations from the faculty who teach within the disciplines being requested.
• After admittance, students who wish to complete a course offered by another graduate program at UNCW must have the course approved by the MBA Director before enrolling

Required Courses

Ideally, to participate in the dual-degree program, a student would first complete the MBA program with a Specialization in Business Analytics. This Specialization requires that an MBA student take three Business Analytics courses that are offered through the MSBA program. For the dual degree program, these courses would be:

• BAN 500 - Descriptive Analytics Credit Hours: 3 (taken in place of MBA 515 Business Analytics)
• MIS 503 - Programming For Analytics Credit Hours: 3 (BAN 500 is a prerequisite)
• BAN 502 - Predictive Analytics Credit Hours: 3 (BAN 500 and MIS 503 are prerequisites)

The remaining courses for the MSBA are:
 

• BAN 501 - Prescriptive Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 525 - Case Studies in Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 530 - Applications of Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• MIS 504 - Databases for Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• MIS 505 - Data Visualization Credit Hours: 3

And two elective courses from the following list:
 

• BAN 513 - Digital Marketing Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 515 - Health Care Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 516 - Transportation Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 517 - Supply Chain Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 592 - Current Topics in Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 598 - Internship Credit Hours: 3
• MIS 506 - Text and Unstructured Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3

The remaining courses for the MBA are:
 

• MBA 504 - Business Law Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 508 - Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 514 - Information Analysis and Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 516 - Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 530 - Economics Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 532 - Corporate Finance Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 542 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 558 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 3 (capstone project)
• MBA 562 - Management Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Project

Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 Strategic Management.

Applied Learning Residencies (6 credit hours)

• MBA 517 - Applied Learning Residency Credit Hours: 3 (2 residencies required at 1.5 credit hours per course)
• MBA 518 - International Applied Learning Residency Credit Hours: 3

The Cameron School of Business offers a program of study leading to a Master of Science in Finance and Investment Management (MSF) degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree in business from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of the program is to prepare students for careers in financial services or investment management. Additionally, upon completion of this degree, graduates may elect to sit for Level I or II of the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) Exam, but are not required to do so.

The Cameron School of Business also offers four programs (Option 1: Executive MBA program, Option 2: International MBA program, Option 3: Online MBA program, Option 4. Professional MBA program) of study leading to a Master of Business Administration degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of all programs is the development of the broadly educated professional manager who is prepared to meet the demands and the changing needs in the global environment.

An EMBA/MSF dual-degree program would enable students to simultaneously pursue both the MS Finance & Investment Management degree and an Executive MBA with a specialization in Finance. 

Executive MBA Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Rebecca Guidice
M.S. Finance & Investment Management Graduate Coordinator: Dr. William Sackley

Specific Objectives

Graduates of the program should be able to achieve the program objectives of both the MBA program and the MSF program.

For the MBA program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply theory, knowledge, and skills from the fundamental business disciplines to business practice.
• Effectively research and report information in a written document.
• Solve complex problems or propose meaningful solutions.
• Understand the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility in the context of business.

For the MSF program, graduates should be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of quantitative methods, economics, financial reporting and analysis, and corporate finance as they relate to investment management.
• Determine market values of equity, fixed-income, derivative, and alternative investments using advanced investment tools.
• Apply the highest ethical standards to investment management consistent with the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the dual degree program must submit an application and application fees for consideration to both programs. Students must be successfully admitted to both degree programs, in accordance with their individual standards and requirements. Applicants are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:

• An application for graduate admission.
• Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
• Two online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program.
• Applicant’s resume and cover letter. 
• Two years of professional work experience is required. Five years of professional work experience is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program.

• GMAT or GRE score required. Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered. The GRE or GMAT may possibly be waived based on work experience and academic background.

• A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test is required for non-native English speakers only, unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution. Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
• Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in business demonstrating a strong overall undergraduate academic record. Satisfactory scores on the GMAT or GRE are required, but waiver request available based on work experience and academic background. Admission decisions are based on several factors and other indicators of success may be considered for admission.

Applicants without a bachelor’s degree in business - admission into the program will be provisional upon successful completion of a basic core of business coursework. The basic core of business coursework may be completed at any regionally accredited institution. The basic core of business coursework includes three credit hours each of Statistics or Quantitative Methods, Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Finance. These courses may be waived with significant, relevant work experience in finance.

Degree Requirements (63 total credit hours)

• Forty-two credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MBA degree, and 30 credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MSF degree, with a maximum of 9 credit hours counting for both degrees, for a total number of credit hours of 63 credit hours.
• Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 Strategic Management.
• Each student must complete the approved course of study within five years of the date of first registration for graduate study.
• Courses requested for transfer are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Generally, no more than 3 credits from non-AACSB accredited universities will be accepted, and no more than 9 credits from AACSB accredited universities will be accepted. The Graduate Associate Dean determines how the courses, if any, will be transferred and will request recommendations from the faculty who teach within the disciplines being requested.
• After admittance, students who wish to complete a course offered by another graduate program at UNCW must have the course approved by the MBA Director before enrolling.

Required Courses

To participate in the dual-degree program, a student can first enroll in either the MBA or the MSF program and then complete the second degree. The courses from the MSF that count towards the MBA are FIN 536 Corporate Finance and any two 500-level FIN classes, which count as MBA electives towards the finance specialization in the MBA program.

The courses required for the MS are:
 

• FIN 501 - Ethics in the Financial Marketplace Credit Hours: 2
• FIN 502 - Ethics in Decision Making Credit Hours: 1
• FIN 530 - Equity Investments Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 531 - Alternative Investments Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 532 - Economics for Financial Professionals Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 533 - Derivatives & Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 534 - Fixed Income Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 536 - Corporate Finance Credit Hours: 3 (replaces MBA 532 in the MBA curriculum)
• FIN 538 - Financial Reporting and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 540 - Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 580 - Quantitative Investment Analysis Credit Hours: 3

The remaining courses for the MBA are:
 

• MBA 504 - Business Law Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 508 - Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 514 - Information Analysis and Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 515 - Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 516 - Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 530 - Economics Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 542 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 558 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 3 (capstone project)
• MBA 562 - Management Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Project

Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 Strategic Management.

Applied Learning Residencies (6 credit hours)

• MBA 517 - Applied Learning Residency Credit Hours: 3 (2 residencies required at 1.5 hours per course)
• MBA 518 - International Applied Learning Residency Credit Hours: 3

The Cameron School of Business offers a program of study leading to a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBAN) degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of the program is to prepare students for careers in business analytics.

The Cameron School of Business also offers four programs (Option 1: Executive MBA program, Option 2: International MBA program, Option 3: Online MBA program, Option 4. Professional MBA program) of study leading to a Master of Business Administration degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of all programs is the development of the broadly educated professional manager who is prepared to meet the demands and the changing needs in the global environment.
 

An MBA/MS BAN dual-degree program would enable students to simultaneously pursue both the MS Business Analytics degree and an MBA with a specialization in Business Analytics. 

MBA Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Nivine Richie
M.S. Business Analytics Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Stephen Hill

Specific Objectives

Graduates of the program should be able to achieve the program objectives of both the MBA program and the MS BAN program.

For the MBA program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply theory, knowledge, and skills from the fundamental business disciplines to business practice.
• Effectively research and report information in a written document.
• Solve complex problems or propose meaningful solutions.
• Understand the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility in the context of business.

For the MS BAN program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply the methods and skills covered in courses to solve business analytics problems and to manage analytics projects in various business environments.
• Demonstrate understanding of the techniques to collect and transform data into appropriate formats for analytics and analysis.
• Be proficient in explaining the analysis of data to upper management or analysts in other business units.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the dual degree program must submit an application and application fees for consideration to both programs. Students must be successfully admitted to both degree programs, in accordance with their individual standards and requirements. Applicants are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:

• An application for graduate admission.
• Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
• Two online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program.
• Applicant’s resume and cover letter. 
• Two years of professional work experience is required.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program.
• A GMAT score above 500 or an equivalent GRE, which is waived for one or more of the following:
  • Five or more years of progressive managerial or military work experience 
  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Completion of an advanced degree (graduate level or above) involving some quantitative coursework
• A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test is required for non-native English speakers only, unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution. Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
• Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree demonstrating a strong overall undergraduate academic record. Admission decisions are based on several factors, and other indicators of success may be considered for admission.

Admission is provisional upon successful completion of one course in statistics with a grade of ‘B’ or better from a regionally accredited institution. An “Introduction to Business” course similar to BUS 500 at UNCW is required for students who have not completed undergraduate or graduate coursework in a business discipline.

Degree Requirements (57 total credit hours)

• Thirty-six credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MBA degree, and 30 credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MS BAN degree, with a maximum of 9 credit hours counting for both degrees, for a total number of credit hours of 57 credit hours for the combined degree.
• Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 - Strategic Management.
• Each student must complete the approved course of study within five years of the date of first registration for graduate study.
• Courses requested for transfer are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Generally, no more than 3 credits from non-AACSB accredited universities will be accepted, and no more than 9 credits from AACSB accredited universities will be accepted. The Graduate Associate Dean determines how the courses, if any, will be transferred and will request recommendations from the faculty who teach within the disciplines being requested.
• After admittance, students who wish to complete a course offered by another graduate program at UNCW must have the course approved by the MBA Director before enrolling.

Required Courses

Ideally, to participate in the dual-degree program, a student would first complete the MBA program with a Specialization in Business Analytics. This Specialization requires that an MBA student take three Business Analytics courses that are offered through the MSBA program. For the dual degree program, these courses would be:

• BAN 500 - Descriptive Analytics Credit Hours: 3 (taken in place of MBA 515 Business Analytics)
• MIS 503 - Programming For Analytics Credit Hours: 3 (BAN 500 is a prerequisite)
• BAN 502 - Predictive Analytics Credit Hours: 3 (BAN 500 and MIS 503 are prerequisites)

The remaining courses for the MSBA are:
 

• BAN 501 - Prescriptive Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 525 - Case Studies in Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 530 - Applications of Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• MIS 504 - Databases for Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• MIS 505 - Data Visualization Credit Hours: 3

And two elective courses from the following list:
 

• BAN 513 - Digital Marketing Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 515 - Health Care Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 516 - Transportation Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 517 - Supply Chain Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 592 - Current Topics in Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 598 - Internship Credit Hours: 3
• MIS 506 - Text and Unstructured Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3

The remaining courses for the MBA are:
 

• MBA 504 - Business Law Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 508 - Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 514 - Information Analysis and Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 516 - Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 530 - Economics Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 532 - Corporate Finance Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 558 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 3 (capstone project)
• MBA 562 - Management Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Project

Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 Strategic Management.

The Cameron School of Business offers a program of study leading to a Master of Science in Finance and Investment Management (MSF) degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree in business from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of the program is to prepare students for careers in financial services or investment management. Additionally, upon completion of this degree, graduates may elect to sit for Level I or II of the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) Exam, but are not required to do so.

The Cameron School of Business also offers four programs (Option 1: Executive MBA program, Option 2: International MBA program, Option 3: Online MBA program, Option 4. Professional MBA program) of study leading to a Master of Business Administration degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of all programs is the development of the broadly educated professional manager who is prepared to meet the demands and the changing needs in the global environment.
 

An MBA/MSF dual-degree program would enable students to simultaneously pursue both the MS Finance & Investment Management degree and an MBA with a specialization in Finance. 

MBA Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Nivine Richie
M.S. Finance & Investment Management Graduate Coordinator: Dr. William Sackley

Specific Objectives

Graduates of the program should be able to achieve the program objectives of both the MBA program and the MSF program.

For the MBA program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply theory, knowledge, and skills from the fundamental business disciplines to business practice.
• Effectively research and report information in a written document.
• Solve complex problems or propose meaningful solutions.
• Understand the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility in the context of business.

For the MSF program, graduates should be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of quantitative methods, economics, financial reporting and analysis, and corporate finance as they relate to investment management.
• Determine market values of equity, fixed-income, derivative, and alternative investments using advanced investment tools.
• Apply the highest ethical standards to investment management consistent with the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the dual degree program must submit an application and application fees for consideration to both programs. Students must be successfully admitted to both degree programs, in accordance with their individual standards and requirements. Applicants are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:

• An application for graduate admission.
• Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
• Two online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program.
• Applicant’s resume and cover letter. 
• Two years of professional work experience is required.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program.

• GMAT or GRE score required. Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered. The GRE or GMAT may possibly be waived based on work experience and academic background.

• A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test is required for non-native English speakers only, unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution. Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
• Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in business demonstrating a strong overall undergraduate academic record. Satisfactory scores on the GMAT or GRE are required, but waiver request available based on work experience and academic background. Admission decisions are based on several factors and other indicators of success may be considered for admission.

Applicants without a bachelor’s degree in business - admission into the program will be provisional upon successful completion of a basic core of business coursework. The basic core of business coursework may be completed at any regionally accredited institution. The basic core of business coursework includes three credit hours each of Statistics or Quantitative Methods, Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Finance. These courses may be waived with significant, relevant work experience in finance.

Degree Requirements (57 total credit hours)

• Thirty-six credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MBA degree, and 30 credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MSF degree, with a maximum of 9 credit hours counting for both degrees, for a total number of credit hours of 57 credit hours.
• Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 - Strategic Management.
• Each student must complete the approved course of study within five years of the date of first registration for graduate study.
• Courses requested for transfer are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Generally, no more than 3 credits from non-AACSB accredited universities will be accepted, and no more than 9 credits from AACSB accredited universities will be accepted. The Graduate Associate Dean determines how the courses, if any, will be transferred and will request recommendations from the faculty who teach within the disciplines being requested.
• After admittance, students who wish to complete a course offered by another graduate program at UNCW must have the course approved by the MBA Director before enrolling/

Required Courses

To participate in the dual-degree program, a student can first enroll in either the MBA or the MSF program and then complete the second degree. The courses from the MSF that count towards the MBA are FIN 536 Corporate Finance and any two 500-level FIN classes, which count as MBA electives towards the finance specialization in the MBA program.

The courses required for the MSF are:
 

• FIN 501 - Ethics in the Financial Marketplace Credit Hours: 2
• FIN 502 - Ethics in Decision Making Credit Hours: 1
• FIN 530 - Equity Investments Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 531 - Alternative Investments Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 532 - Economics for Financial Professionals Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 533 - Derivatives & Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 534 - Fixed Income Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 536 - Corporate Finance Credit Hours: 3 (replaces MBA 532 Corporate Finance in the MBA curriculum)
• FIN 538 - Financial Reporting and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 540 - Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 580 - Quantitative Investment Analysis Credit Hours: 3

The remaining courses for the MBA are:
 

• MBA 504 - Business Law Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 508 - Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 514 - Information Analysis and Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 515 - Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 516 - Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 530 - Economics Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 542 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 558 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 562 - Management Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Project

Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 Strategic Management.

The Cameron School of Business offers a program of study leading to a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBAN) degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of the program is to prepare students for careers in business analytics.

The Cameron School of Business also offers four programs (Option 1: Executive MBA program, Option 2: International MBA program, Option 3: Online MBA program, Option 4. Professional MBA program) of study leading to a Master of Business Administration degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of all programs is the development of the broadly educated professional manager who is prepared to meet the demands and the changing needs in the global environment.

A PMBA/MS BAN dual-degree program would enable students to simultaneously pursue both the MS Business Analytics degree and a Professional MBA with a specialization in Business Analytics. 

Professional MBA Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Rebecca Guidice
M.S. Business Analytics Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Stephen Hill

Specific Objectives

Graduates of the program should be able to achieve the program objectives of both the MBA program and the MS BAN program.

For the MBA program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply theory, knowledge, and skills from the fundamental business disciplines to business practice.
• Effectively research and report information in a written document.
• Solve complex problems or propose meaningful solutions.
• Understand the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility in the context of business.

For the MS BAN program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply the methods and skills covered in courses to solve business analytics problems and to manage analytics projects in various business environments.
• Demonstrate understanding of the techniques to collect and transform data into appropriate formats for analytics and analysis.
• Be proficient in explaining the analysis of data to upper management or analysts in other business units.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the dual degree program must submit an application and application fees for consideration to both programs. Students must be successfully admitted to both degree programs, in accordance with their individual standards and requirements. Applicants are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:

• An application for graduate admission.
• Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
• Two online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program.
• Applicant’s resume and cover letter. 
• Two years of professional work experience is required.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program.
• A GMAT score above 500 or an equivalent GRE, which is waived for one or more of the following:
  • Five or more years of progressive managerial or military work experience 
  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Completion of an advanced degree (graduate level or above) involving some quantitative coursework
• A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test is required for non-native English speakers only, unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution. Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
• Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree demonstrating a strong overall undergraduate academic record. Admission decisions are based on several factors, and other indicators of success may be considered for admission.

Admission is provisional upon successful completion of one course in statistics with a grade of ‘B’ or better from a regionally accredited institution. An “Introduction to Business” course similar to BUS 500  at UNCW is required for students who have not completed undergraduate or graduate coursework in a business discipline.

Degree Requirements (63 total credit hours)

• Forty-two credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MBA degree, and 30 credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MS BAN degree, with a maximum of 9 credit hours counting for both degrees, for a total number of credit hours of 63 credit hours.
• Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 - Strategic Management.
• Each student must complete the approved course of study within five years of the date of first registration for graduate study.
• Courses requested for transfer are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Generally, no more than 3 credits from non-AACSB accredited universities will be accepted, and no more than 9 credits from AACSB accredited universities will be accepted. The Graduate Associate Dean determines how the courses, if any, will be transferred and will request recommendations from the faculty who teach within the disciplines being requested.
• After admittance, students who wish to complete a course offered by another graduate program at UNCW must have the course approved by the MBA Director before enrolling.

Required Courses

Ideally, to participate in the dual-degree program, a student would first complete the MBA program with a Specialization in Business Analytics. This Specialization requires that an MBA student take three Business Analytics courses that are offered through the MSBA program. For the dual degree program, these courses would be:

• BAN 500 - Descriptive Analytics Credit Hours: 3 (taken in place of MBA 515 Business Analytics)
• MIS 503 - Programming For Analytics Credit Hours: 3 (BAN 500 is a prerequisite)
• BAN 502 - Predictive Analytics Credit Hours: 3 (BAN 500 and MIS 503 are prerequisites)

The remaining courses for the MS BAN are:
 

• BAN 501 - Prescriptive Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 525 - Case Studies in Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 530 - Applications of Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• MIS 504 - Databases for Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• MIS 505 - Data Visualization Credit Hours: 3

And two elective courses from the following list:
 

• BAN 513 - Digital Marketing Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 515 - Health Care Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 516 - Transportation Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 517 - Supply Chain Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 592 - Current Topics in Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• BAN 598 - Internship Credit Hours: 3
• MIS 506 - Text and Unstructured Data Analytics Credit Hours: 3

The remaining courses for the MBA are:
 

• MBA 504 - Business Law Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 508 - Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 514 - Information Analysis and Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 516 - Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 530 - Economics Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 532 - Corporate Finance Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 542 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 558 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 562 - Management Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Project

Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 Strategic Management.

Applied Learning Residencies (6 credit hours)

• MBA 553 - Learning Alliance Integration Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 517 - Applied Learning Residency Credit Hours: 3 (2 residencies required at 1.5 credit hours per course)

The Cameron School of Business offers a program of study leading to a Master of Science in Finance and Investment Management (MSF) degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree in business from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of the program is to prepare students for careers in financial services or investment management. Additionally, upon completion of this degree, graduates may elect to sit for Level I or II of the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) Exam, but are not required to do so.

The Cameron School of Business also offers four programs (Option 1: Executive MBA program, Option 2: International MBA program, Option 3: Online MBA program, Option 4. Professional MBA program) of study leading to a Master of Business Administration degree for qualified holders of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The overall objective of all programs is the development of the broadly educated professional manager who is prepared to meet the demands and the changing needs in the global environment.
 

A PMBA/MSF dual-degree program would enable students to simultaneously pursue both the MS Finance & Investment Management degree and a Professional MBA with a specialization in Finance.

Professional MBA Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Rebecca Guidice
M.S. Finance & Investment Management Graduate Coordinator: Dr. William Sackley

Specific Objectives

Graduates of the program should be able to achieve the program objectives of both the MBA program and the MSF program.

For the MBA program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply theory, knowledge, and skills from the fundamental business disciplines to business practice.
• Effectively research and report information in a written document.
• Solve complex problems or propose meaningful solutions.
• Understand the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility in the context of business.

For the MSF program, graduates should be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of quantitative methods, economics, financial reporting and analysis, and corporate finance as they relate to investment management.
• Determine market values of equity, fixed-income, derivative, and alternative investments using advanced investment tools.
• Apply the highest ethical standards to investment management consistent with the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the dual degree program must submit an application and application fees for consideration to both programs. Students must be successfully admitted to both degree programs, in accordance with their individual standards and requirements. Applicants are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:

• An application for graduate admission.
• Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
• Two online recommendations including one from an employer or supervisor who can comment on the applicant’s work experience and potential for successful completion of a master’s program.
• Applicant’s resume and cover letter. 
• Two years of professional work experience is required.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate work. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must demonstrate professional experience/advancement that shows progression since graduation and indicates how they will contribute to the program.

• GMAT or GRE score required. Official test scores should be sent to the Graduate School no less than four weeks prior to the published program deadline. Test scores more than five years old at the time of application will not be considered. The GRE or GMAT may possibly be waived based on work experience and academic background.

• A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on IELTS test is required for non-native English speakers only, unless applicant earned their baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution. Scores are good for two years from the date the test is administered.
• Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in business demonstrating a strong overall undergraduate academic record. Satisfactory scores on the GMAT or GRE are required, but waiver request available based on work experience and academic background. Admission decisions are based on several factors and other indicators of success may be considered for admission.

Applicants without a bachelor’s degree in business - admission into the program will be provisional upon successful completion of a basic core of business coursework. The basic core of business coursework may be completed at any regionally accredited institution. The basic core of business coursework includes three credit hours each of Statistics or Quantitative Methods, Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, and Corporate Finance. These courses may be waived with significant, relevant work experience in finance.

Degree Requirements (63 total credit hours)

• Forty-two credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MBA degree, and 30 credit hours of approved graduate credit must be satisfactorily completed for the MS BAN degree, with a maximum of 9 credit hours counting for both degrees, for a total number of credit hours of 63 credit hours.
• Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 - Strategic Management.
• Each student must complete the approved course of study within five years of the date of first registration for graduate study.
• Courses requested for transfer are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Generally, no more than 3 credits from non-AACSB accredited universities will be accepted, and no more than 9 credits from AACSB accredited universities will be accepted. The Graduate Associate Dean determines how the courses, if any, will be transferred and will request recommendations from the faculty who teach within the disciplines being requested.
• After admittance, students who wish to complete a course offered by another graduate program at UNCW must have the course approved by the MBA Director before enrolling.

Required Courses

To participate in the dual-degree program, a student can first enroll in either the MBA or the MSF program and then complete the second degree. The courses from the MSF that count towards the MBA are FIN 536 Corporate Finance and any two 500-level FIN classes, which count as MBA electives towards the finance specialization in the MBA program.

The courses required for the MSF are:
 

• FIN 501 - Ethics in the Financial Marketplace Credit Hours: 2
• FIN 502 - Ethics in Decision Making Credit Hours: 1
• FIN 530 - Equity Investments Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 531 - Alternative Investments Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 532 - Economics for Financial Professionals Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 533 - Derivatives & Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 534 - Fixed Income Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 536 - Corporate Finance Credit Hours: 3 (replaces MBA 532 Corporate Finance in the MBA Curriculum)
• FIN 538 - Financial Reporting and Analysis Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 540 - Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning Credit Hours: 3
• FIN 580 - Quantitative Investment Analysis Credit Hours: 3

The remaining courses for the MBA are:
 

• MBA 504 - Business Law Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 508 - Accounting Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 514 - Information Analysis and Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 515 - Business Analytics Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 516 - Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 530 - Economics Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 542 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 558 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 3 (capstone project)
• MBA 562 - Management Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Project

Each student must successfully complete an integrative written analysis project in MBA 558 Strategic Management.

Applied Learning Residencies (6 credit hours)

• MBA 553 - Learning Alliance Integration Credit Hours: 3
• MBA 517 - Applied Learning Residency Credit Hours: 3 (2 residencies required at 1.5 credit hours per course)

University Calendar - Spring 2021

Catalogue change: 4/16/2021

Added Spring Faculty Meeting:

April 27, Tuesday                   Spring Faculty Meeting (virtual meeting) - click here for more information

University Calendar -  Fall 2021

Catalogue change: 4/27/2021

Added Fall Faculty Meeting:

September 9, Thursday          Fall Faculty Meeting

University Calendar - Spring 2022

Catalogue change: 4/27/2021

Added Spring Faculty Meeting:

April 6, Wednesday                Spring Faculty Meeting

Liberal Studies, M.A. and Liberal Studies, Post-Master’s Certificate 

Catalogue change: 5/3/2021

Changed coordinator names:

Graduate Coordinator: Ms. Ashley Hudson  Dr. Herbert Berg  (removed 6/3/2021)

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Julie-Ann Scott-Pollock

Academic Regluations and Procedures

Transfer of Course Credit

Catalogue change: 5/17/2021

Added “and do not contribute to the student’s GPA” to the first sentence in the second paragraph:

Grades earned on transferred work must be equivalent to B or better and do not contribute to the student’s GPA.

Registration

Cataloge change: 5/18/2021

Sentence added at the end of the paragraph: 

Some programs may have a Special Credit Hour Circumstances Waiver. Students would need to check with their program coordinator to determine if such a waiver is in place for their respective degree program.

Added this heading and paragraph under Registration:

Special Credit Hour Circumstance Waiver

Programs may request special permission from the Graduate Council to increase credit hours for their students based on programmatic need. This permission must be granted at the program level and not to individual students. A written description containing the request, need for the increase, and overall impact on the students’ progress towards their degree must be submitted to the Graduate Council for consideration. Increase in credit hours cannot be used to expedite students’ movement towards degree completion beyond what is stated in the catalog. For example, if a program is intended to be 4 terms, the increase in credit hours could not allow students to complete the program in 3 terms. The increase in credit hour request cannot exceed 18 hours per term during the fall and spring term and 15 hours total across the two summer terms.

Business Affairs

Catalog changes: 5/24/2021

Miles Lackey, M.B.A., M.P.A.  — Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs

Sharon H. Boyd, B.S. — Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Services
Mark D. Morgan, B.S. — Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities
Liz Grimes, M.S.W. — Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Sharyne Miller, Ed.D, ABD — Chief Information Officer
Sara Thorndike, M.B.A., C.P.A. – Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs & CFO

Dana Harris, B.S., C.P.A. – Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance
Stefanie Powell, C.P.A., CISA  — Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Controller
Sharon B. Baucom, A.A.S. — Director of Facilities Administration
David M. Donaldson, B.S. — Director of University Police

Major Chris Bertram – Interim Chief of University Police
Mary E. Forsythe, B.S., C.P.M. — Director of Purchasing Services

John Robinson, M.S.,C.P.M., CPPB, CPSM, CPPO – Director of Purchasing Services
David A. Olsen, B.S. — Interim Director of Physical Plant

David Olson, B.S. – Director of Physical Plant
Brian Dailey, B.S.  — Director of Auxiliary Services

Vacant – Director of Auxiliary Services
Deborah G. Tew, M.S. — Interim Director of Environmental Health and Safety
 

Jeff Campbell, B.S., M.S. – Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Cindy Hucks, M.P.A., C.P.A., C.P.M. — Director of Financial Analytics & Budgets

William Stewart, M.A.L.S., Director of Financial Analytics and Budget
Tom McCarley, B.A. — Interim Director of Project Management
Roberta LaSure, B.S.— Director of Endowment Foundation & Investments  Director of Associated Entities, Endowment & Real Estate
Nancy Spirakis, M.P.A.— Directory of Planning, Research and Assessment
Cheryl D. Sutton, M.B.A.—  Vacant - HUB Coordinator and Special Assistant to Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities
Patricia L. Thompson, M.P.A.  — Director of IT Resource Management Services
Beverly S. Vagnerini, M.S. — Director of Consulting Services and Support
Michelle Dickens, A.A.S. Paul Qualle, M.P.A.    Director of Enterprise Systems Support
Carey Gibson, M.B.A.     Executive Director of Infrastructure and Operations Services

Jarrett Piner, B.S.C.S., B.F.A., M.A.L.S., - Director of IT Project Management 

William Wetherill, CISSP, CISM – Director of IT Security 

Title of Certificate changed to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies:

The Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is an applied program designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals and others interested in gender construction and its history. The goal is to advance the status of women throughout our society, by incorporating women’s perspectives into other studies/professions, by enhancing students’ knowledge of women’s and gender issues, and by providing students with the opportunity to gain practical skills and certification in the field of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.