Concordia University Texas Announces Plans for MBA Program to Begin Fall 2010

AUSTIN, Texas, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Concordia University Texas today announced plans to launch a Masters of Business Administration program, with classes beginning in Fall 2010. Enrollment begins immediately and the deadline for the Fall 2010 cohort is July 1.  

"The University is thrilled to begin enrolling our first MBA class," Dr. Donald Christian, Dean of the College of Business at Concordia University, said. "With our mission in mind, we have designed this program from the ground up to develop courageous leaders with the business tools to succeed. We are confident that an MBA from Concordia will stand out among other universities."

The Concordia MBA aims to attract employees of small business and corporate settings and non-traditional business vocations, such as the social and public sectors. It is designed for those who want to master core business concepts, analytical tools, and leadership skills to build a better future for themselves and their communities.  Dick Moeller, former CEO of St. David's Community Healthcare Foundation and present CTX College of Business Advisory Board member, noted that "the Concordia MBA program is perfect for today's challenging business environment and will develop the next generation of successful leaders."

The Concordia MBA is designed to be completed in a two-year time span with students attending class one evening per week. A total of 36 credit hours, including a capstone course at the end of the program, are required.  Each student will be part of a cohort that functions as a learning community to foster personal and professional transformation and academic achievement. Students will learn specific skills in accounting, finance, economics, marketing and business strategy, while developing leadership skills to make a positive difference in the workplace and beyond.

Admission requirements to the program include:

• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for all undergraduate work
• A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or a recognized foreign institution of higher learning
• Three to five years of professional work experience is preferred
• A score of at least 550 of the TOEFL (international students only)

Prerequisite knowledge should include understanding and skill in the areas of accounting, finance, and economics. The Concordia MBA is a rigorous and demanding program, and students will need fundamental knowledge in specific areas.  In order to attract students with diverse academic and professional backgrounds, Concordia will offer several options for students to meet the prerequisites.

For more information about Concordia's MBA program, visit MBA.Concordia.edu or call (512) 313-3000.

About Concordia University Texas

Concordia University Texas is an award-winning institution of higher education, with satellite centers in Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. A privately-owned, accredited, liberal arts university, Concordia is under the auspices of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. It is a member of the highly respected Concordia University System in which more than 19,000 students are enrolled nationwide. Fall 2009 showed the highest enrollment at Concordia Texas with more than 2,200 students. The Austin Business Journal named Concordia University Texas to a recent list of "Best Places to Work." U.S. News & World Report named Concordia University Texas to its 2007 list of "America's Best Colleges."

For more information, please visit www.concordia.edu

SOURCE Concordia University Texas