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Graduate Studies
Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA)
The MBA at Lincoln University is a professional degree and is designed to develop broad managerial competence to enable graduates to cope with a wide variety of business situations appropriate to their diverse backgrounds. The program upholds a strong international focus.
In order to fulfill the overall objective, emphasis is placed throughout the program on the development of the individual through the concentration on basic disciplines and skills as well as specific subject areas.
The following objectives have been identified and judged appropriate: 1) use of analytical tools from the quantitative and behavioral sciences; 2) coverage of the basic functional areas of business with stress on their inter-relationships; 3) the building of flexible adaptability to changing environments; 4) the development of the student's ability to evaluate social, political, and economic values; 5) advancement of skills in group cooperation and decision-making; 6) development of communication skills; 7) development of a sense of professional responsibility; 8) the multinational aspects as related to all the subject areas.
The DBA at Lincoln University is an advanced professional and academic degree program preparing students for teaching and research positions within universities and/or the pursuit of careers in management or consulting at senior levels.
The doctoral program is designed to produce future scholars, educators, and business leaders who will produce, distribute and apply new knowledge about business creation, operation and management. Graduates of the program are expected to disseminate their knowledge and the results of their research through teaching the future generation of business leaders and/or applying their intellectual abilities and skills directly by participating in the management of or consulting with business enterprises.
The purpose of the program is to educate students in the concepts and analytical techniques needed to understand and and advance knowledge over a range of business disciplines. Students in the DBA program are trained to conduct scholarly research on issues arising in professional business practice. The program is uniquely focused on developing the skills required to approach sophisticated business problems in a scientifically rigorous manner, using modern analytical, empirical, and quantitative methods.
During the program, students acquire advanced knowledge of literature and theory in their area of specialization, and are given theoretical and practical knowledge of advanced research skills. This provides the foundation required to successfully prepare and defend the doctoral dissertation, while ensuring that students also develop an appreciation for the impact their research can have on the business world.
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