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Abiola Falemi from Nigeria was already well-versed in the world of business in her home country. But to make a global impact, she needed to expand her knowledge and learn about the ins and outs of working across countries. Fortunately for her, the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University (KSU) was the perfect place to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
“If I’ll be honest, I was looking at other major schools in Georgia because there are a lot of good schools here,” she says. “However, KSU had the most responsive and prompt staff. I felt totally supported and that made me want to go here.”
Located just north of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, KSU is where you discover your passion and purpose. In this journey, you get plenty of support not just from the staff there but also from people in the city working in major companies linked to the university. And with Atlanta home to the the third-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the country, which includes giant names like Coca-Cola, Google, and Microsoft are all situated close to KSU.
KSU’s AACSB-accredited MBA programme is your ticket to a fulfilling career in top companies in Atlanta and beyond. This nationally and internationally recognised programme will cover every business function and provide you with the leadership skills to succeed professionally and personally. From business foundations to a more in-depth look at strategy and analysis, value chain, and human capital, this programme sets you up to become a well-rounded expert with sharp business acumen.
“The curriculum is holistic,” Falemi says. “Each class feeds into another so it feels like everything is connected.”
If you are looking for a more flexible MBA, the Evening MBA is your answer. Ranked as one of the Best Business Schools for 2024 for On-Campus MBA programmes by Princeton Review (2024), this part-time, accelerated programme consists of 12 classes (36 credit hours) that you can complete in as little as 19 months or as long as six years.
This programme at KSU is unique because it offers seven concentrations: Accounting, Digital Marketing, Finance, FinTech, General Management, Information Security and Assurance, and Organisational Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
The Accounting concentration is your path to becoming a certified public accountant (CPA). A Master of Accountancy is not the only degree that allows you to earn a CPA license. This MBA is an alternative pathway as it covers relevant topics such as business reporting, accounting information systems, taxation, and auditing – all of which will prepare you for the exam.
If you are interested in broadening your financial management know-how, the Finance concentration is the ideal choice for you. Here, you will learn about investments, real property, financial markets, and multinational financial management.
The FinTech concentration fuses finance and technology. Modules cover payment processing, security and assurance, and emerging payment technologies, culminating in an in-person experiential learning in payment systems.
The General Management concentration, on the other hand, is the most flexible and versatile option. It includes five core MBA courses, three General Management courses and four electives that best align with your career goals.
From 2024, the programme now includes three new concentrations. The first is Digital Marketing which integrates information systems and strategic management and ends with a capstone project to prepare you for a fast-paced industry. This concentration will cover topics such as digital consumer behaviour, international marketing management, and marketing analytics.
The other is Information Security and Assurance where students have the opportunity to become leaders at the intersection of business and information security, an advantage that will benefit you in a world undergoing digital transformation. These security measures will include risk management and compliance, disaster recovery, and security technologies. Embedded in the concentration is the Graduate Certificate in Information Security and Assurance, which you can also receive along with your MBA without doing any additional coursework.
The final new concentration is Organisational Entrepreneurship and Innovation. It will allow you to master the art of launching and growing ventures from inside and outside of existing businesses. The capstone project will have you innovating new products, creating new markets, and navigating strategic management.
Whichever concentration you take, a KSU MBA at KSU is a grat investment. With tuition fees costing around US$20,000 for the entire programme, studying at KSU will train you to manage high-level projects, lead business initiatives, and make more impactful business decisions – all at an affordable price compared to other institutions in Georgia.
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