Specializations

Students may select a specialization in one of several areas listed below.  Classes taken as part of the MBA advanced program courses cannot be used as part of a specialization.  One course in each specialization will be designated as research intensive to meet the research methods requirement.

All specializations are offered in the full-time on-campus MBA program.  The accounting specialization is also offered in Orem in the part-time MBA program.  Students in the Salt Lake program can take the accounting specialization if they are willing to travel to Orem for the accounting courses.  The PFP specialization is offered in an online format; details are provided under the PFP heading.

Accounting

To qualify for this specialization, students must complete at least 12 approved 6000-level accounting credits as part of their MBA program of study.  Students must complete, or have previously completed, the equivalent of ACCT 3110, 3120, 3310, 3410, 4200, 4410, 4500, 4510, 6350, 6410, 6510 and 6610.

N.B. The School of Accountancy requires that the student take the GMAT, not the GRE, with a score at or above the 40th percentile in order to apply for this specialization.  The GMAT exam is the only exam accepted by the School of Accountancy.

Entrepreneurship

This specialization consists of MGT 6410, 6430, 6470, and an approved elective.

Human Resource Management

This specialization requires students to complete MGT 6690 and to select any three of the following courses: MGT 6550, 6620, 6630, 6640, 6670, and 6760.

Manufacturing Management

This specialization is currently undergoing revision.

Personal Financial Planning

This specialization consists of PFP 6060, 6070, and 6080.  Students must have either already completed, or complete as part of their graduate work, the following courses: PFP 3460 or FIN 4460, and ACCT 3410.  This specialization satisfies requirements to sit for the national Certified Financial Planner (CFP) examination.

Students interested in the Personal Financial Planning specialization should contact Dr. Vance Grange (435-797-2702).  Dr. Grange offers online PFP courses for qualified students.