Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing

at Global University Systems (GUS) - Webster University - St. Louis Campus USA

Advance your business skills to develop and implement value-creating ideas and solutions in today's worldwide economy. The innovative MBA program at Webster University is designed for professionals who want to shape their own career, upgrade credentials, and be strategic players in the world of business.

Why Choose the Webster MBA?

• A focus on creating value in an ESG (environmental, social, governance) framework consistent with modern business practice.
• A competency-based program that builds your skills in 18 business and nine personal effectiveness areas. 
• A "flipped classroom" option with two hours of in-class experiential learning each week.
• Gain international perspective by working with students from across the Webster network.
• Specialize with 10 areas of emphasis, and 12 dual-degree options.
• Annual flat-rate textbook fee for all MBA designated courses. 

The Bachelor of Science degree in computer science with an emphasis in cybersecurity is designed around identified core knowledge areas of computer science. Students will also study foundational cybersecurity concepts. The program includes theoretical and practical approaches to prepare students entering the cybersecurity workforce or to continue their education in a professional graduate degree program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of computer science in the following core knowledge areas:
• Software development
• Algorithms and data structures
• Computer organization, hardware, and architecture
• Data and information management
• Describe how technological advances impact social issues and professional practice
• Write and orally communicate technical material effectively and professionally
• Apply problem-solving skills and the knowledge of computer science to solve problems
• Demonstrate an understanding of the vocabulary of cybersecurity terms and phraseology
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of cybersecurity threats to IT systems
• Describe the roles, responsibilities and tools of a cybersecurity professional

Advance your business skills to develop and implement value-creating ideas and solutions in today's worldwide economy. The innovative MBA program at Webster University is designed for professionals who want to shape their own career, upgrade credentials, and be strategic players in the world of business.

Why Choose the Webster MBA?

• A focus on creating value in an ESG (environmental, social, governance) framework consistent with modern business practice.
• A competency-based program that builds your skills in 18 business and nine personal effectiveness areas. 
• A "flipped classroom" option with two hours of in-class experiential learning each week.
• Gain international perspective by working with students from across the Webster network.
• Specialize with 10 areas of emphasis, and 12 dual-degree options.
• Annual flat-rate textbook fee for all MBA designated courses. 

The bachelor of arts (BA) in psychology is designed to provide students with a foundation in the field of psychology. Students will gain an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human behavior and the psychological theories and concepts which help explain human behavior. Consequently, students who have successfully completed the degree may be able to apply psychological principles to become a more effective manager, supervisor or educator. In addition, some students may be able to pursue a variety of career and graduate opportunities within psychology, counseling and related fields (e.g. nursing).

Students graduating with a bachelor of arts (BA) in psychology will need to pursue a graduate degree before they are able to obtain professional licensure. Students are encouraged to check entrance requirements for any post-graduate program prior to finishing their BA at Webster in the event they need to take additional coursework.

The Bachelor of Science degree in computer science is designed around identified core knowledge areas of computer science. The program includes theoretical and practical hands-on approaches preparing students to enter the IT workforce or continue their education in a professional graduate degree program.

The Educational Studies major focuses on both the art and science of instruction across a broad range of contexts. The influence of philosophy, sociology and psychology are examined to understand their impact on community engagement in today's world. This degree does not lead to K-12 teacher certification but focuses on a scholarly examination of learning and informal learning environments in classrooms, as well as informal educational settings within the larger community. This major is also appropriate for individuals interested in pursuing an emphasis in sustainability studies, international human rights, entrepreneurship or leadership.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major philosophical and sociological perspectives concerning schooling.
• Understand and apply principles of developmental psychology to learners in formal and informal educational settings.
• Demonstrate familiarity with current issues in education.
• Understand and use research to evaluate educational practices.
• Explore options for applying their educational knowledge and skills in professional/occupational pursuits.

Creators of film, television and video productions build the lens through which the world observes and understands itself. The film, television and video production degree at Webster University prepares students to be visual storytellers, idea shapers, entertainers, artists and communicators. Film/video is an art, a craft, a business, a passion and a way of life; it is inherently technical, theoretical and aesthetic.

Our program prepares students in each of these areas, ensuring that they are ready to enter any facet of the industry upon graduation. Whether students want to be a director, cinematographer, editor, visual effects or motion graphics artist, producer, gaffer, grip or any of the many other jobs available, this degree provides the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to succeed by placing students in real-world production environments at every level, starting from the moment they arrive, using industry-standard equipment and software. Students will learn fiction, nonfiction and experimental approaches; they will then be given the opportunity to specialize as their own path dictates.

The management program examines the relationship between an organization, its leaders and employees. This program is designed to help students develop the competencies as both a business professional and scholar-practitioner with the capabilities to drive growth an innovation. In this program, students will acquire skills necessary to effectively manage people, analyze management problems, develop sound business practice and communicate effectively.

Emphasis in Sports and Entertainment Management
The emphasis in sports and entertainment management is designed to provide students, with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to succeed in the business side of sports and entertainment, in addition to the skills provided in the management core curriculum. The administration of academic and professional sports and athletic franchises is a large and growing business both in the United States and around the world. Sometimes overlooked but also important, is the large and growing business of using professional sports venues to regularly host live entertainment events (concerts, ice events, children's shows). Recognizing the importance of both sports and entertainment, this program is designed to be an all inclusion approach so graduates of the program have what is necessary to be successful in both of these areas of business.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze, understand and evaluate how legal, social, economic and global issues affect business.
• Integrate key theories to manage people, processes and resources in a diverse organization.
• Use appropriate tools and technology to critically analyze and interpret key business information.
• Apply concepts regarding ethics and corporate responsibility and how they impact managerial decisions.
• Build upon ambiguous and incomplete information to draft, support and defend innovative solutions to complex managerial challenges.
• Students will explain the important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques and theories used in sports and entertainment management.
• Students will be able to identify and apply appropriate terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques and theories used in sports and entertainment management when analyzing moderately complex situations.
• Students will be able to synthesize and integrate important concepts, principles and theories used in sports and entertainment management into solutions to moderately complex management problems.

This curriculum is designed for individuals who are seeking a graduate degree with a broad general management and leadership perspective. The MA in management and leadership is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the management and leadership program will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency with group dynamics, collaboration, interpersonal relations and leading individuals, teams and organizations.
• Analyze and organize proficient solutions for complex business problems and demonstrate logical reasoning and idea generation for making effective business decisions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the functional areas of business, such as finance, accounting, marketing operations and human resources, as well as the capacity to synthesize and apply this functional knowledge.
• Construct solutions to management problems using facts, concepts, principles and analytical techniques, quantitative skills and theories used in the study of management.

The bachelor of science degree in management information systems integrates technology and business concepts, providing students the knowledge and skills they will need to solve current and future IT related business challenges.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of information systems management in the following core areas:
• Application of information technology solutions
• Project management
• Data and information management
• Core business concepts
• Write and orally communicate technical material effectively and professionally
• Apply problem-solving skills and the knowledge of information systems management to formulate solutions