MBA Program Objectives
The mission of the MBA Program at HPU is to provide an applied business education in a multi-cultural learning environment. Our program aims to improve decision making capabilities of our students by providing a functional business foundation and enhancing their analytical, communication, and technological skills.
At the completion of the HPU MBA Program, graduates will possess the following general management abilities:
Economic and Financial Systems · Graduates will understand global and domestic economic theories and their application to the business setting. · Graduates will understand financial theories and markets, the financial reporting system, and financial analysis.
Value Creation · Graduates will be able to identify customer needs and participate in the process of developing products and services to meet these needs. · Graduates will understand production models and distribution systems, and their role in the value creation process.
Business Environment · Graduates will have an appreciation of the multicultural, political, environmental, legal and regulatory setting of the organization.
Ethics · Graduates will possess a thorough understanding of business ethical situations, the laws regarding corporate governance, and the role of their personal integrity and values.
Management · Graduates will possess leadership skills, understand group and individual dynamics, and be able to work in teams. · Graduates will appreciate the importance of ethnic, cultural and gender diversity in the organization.
Communication · Graduates will enhance verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
Decision Analysis · Graduates will have well-developed problem solving skills including the ability to analyze uncertain situations, utilize facts and evidence in drawing conclusions, apply decision making theories, and adapt and innovate in new settings.
Technology · Graduates will be able to use information technologies as they influence the structure and processes of organizations and economies, and as they influence the roles and techniques of management.
Strategic Planning · Graduates will understand the business as an integrated system; the relations between the functional areas and long-range planning, implementation and control.