Career Planning Information

Graduates from M.B.A. programs are able to pursue a number of career pathways.  This skill set includes areas such as  entrepreneurship, management, human resources, marketing, financial planning and analysis, accounting and economics.  These basic business skills and principles can be applied across disciplines and industries and can lead to careers in government, healthcare, commerce, information technology, leadership roles in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Shepherd’s M.B.A. program and concentrations are designed with the following overarching goals:

•M.B.A. graduates will demonstrate mastery of subject areas utilizing various tools, concepts, definitions and theories in accounting, economics, management, marketing, ethics, and leadership.

•M.B.A. graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply ethical criteria, leadership skills, problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and analytical and quantitative skills to resolve a variety of business situations and problems.

•M.B.A. graduates will demonstrate the ability to communicate professionally and effectively.

•M.B.A. graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the role of teams, groups and individual behavior in relation to organizational success.

•M.B.A. graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the economic, political, legal, and social forces that influence both domestic and international organizations.

•M.B.A. graduates will demonstrate the ability to transcend functional boundaries, synthesizing and integrating information as well as conduct the research, competitive/situation analysis and environmental scanning necessary for strategic decisions.

10 Business Skills Creative Professionals Need To Succeed (Hyperlink)

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