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MBA Program Courses & Curriculum

Major Area Required

MGMT 707 - MBA Foundations (4)

More than ever before, the ability to understand and be understood is critical for success in the corporate world. Communication is no longer limited by the narrow definitions of the past. Achieving a business leadership position today means not only being adept at both oral and written communication, but also understanding communication from a strategic point-of-view and knowing how to effectively organize and present information to audiences of all sizes. In this course, you will develop and refine these capabilities. What you gain from this course will be of value throughout your MBA program, as well as in the workplace.

ECON 723 - Managerial Economics (4)

This course surveys the fundamental concepts and methods of economic analysis for managers. Real-world decision making is emphasized. Application of key economic concepts such as market demand, market supply, market equilibrium, marginal analysis, production, costs, revenue, profit, and market structure constitute the core material of the course.

MKTG 721 - Marketing Management (4)

In today's business world, success can often be attributed more to the genius of a company's marketing efforts than to the genius of its products or services. A clear understanding of the importance of marketing, as well as a grasp of effective marketing practices, is essential for anyone who wishes to achieve a position of leadership. You will gain a working knowledge of both marketing theory and the practical application of innovative marketing strategies. You will come to understand how product, price, place, and promotion contribute to the marketing mix as you explore research-based insights into consumer behavior. As your final course assignment, you will prepare and present a marketing plan of your own.

ACCT 729 - Financial & Managerial Accounting (4)

Effective leadership in today's complex and highly regulated business environment demands more than a working knowledge of basic accounting practices. Managers must fully grasp sophisticated financial and managerial accounting concepts and be able to apply them with ease in handling day-to-day responsibilities. Managers must also be well versed in the intricacies of corporate governance and asset protection. In this course, students will develop a clear understanding of these critical functions and issues. Students will study the foundational aspects of financial accounting, including professional structure, the interrelationships of financial statements, and multiple forms of financial analysis. Additionally, the functional aspects of managerial accounting will be covered, including planning, decision making, and performance evaluation.

HRM 713 - Human Resource Management (4)

Organizations are composed of groups of people who work together to achieve defined outcomes. Experience has proven time and again that the key factor which differentiates successful companies from those who struggle to survive is people who make up the employee base. While the human resources function is given the specific task of planning for and resolving many employee-related issues and needs, individual managers have direct responsibility and accountability for motivating and leading employees to achieve sustained organizational success. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with human resources to enhance the contributions of all employees to organizational effectiveness. Students will learn about the elements which drive business success, theories of motivation, and methods for creating a plan for maximizing the human capital of an organization.

MGMT 741 - Strategic Management (4)

One of the keys to success for today's organizations is their ability to develop, implement, and accurately evaluate effective business strategies. In this course, you will integrate the knowledge you have gained from your prior MBA courses to develop and sharpen your skills for formulating, deploying, and assessing an organization's strategy for achieving competitive advantage in the marketplace. This course will enable you to merge your knowledge of all of these individual disciplines into a comprehensive and meaningful whole.

MBA or MBA with Specialization

MBA:

MGMT 711 - Business Environment (4)

This course systematically explores the external environment in which businesses operate - legal and regulatory, macroeconomic, cultural, political, technological, and natural. Additionally, the course will examine the critical opportunities and threats that arise from an analysis of external business conditions. Students will apply scenario planning to a selected industry and synthesize trends in the external environment in the presence of risk and uncertainty.

OSCM 731 - Operations Management (4)

In today's business environment, the success of organizations depends on the effective and efficient management of operations. Methods to select, plan, and improve organizational processes will be examined. The application of optimal capacity decisions in supply chains, development production, and inventory plans and schedules will be performed. The student will learn quality management and improvement process to increase the efficiency of a process.

FINA 737 - Corporate Finance (4)

Financial decisions made at the higher levels of a business organization can have far-reaching effects. Intended to achieve firm operating goals and create shareholder value, they must be made judiciously, with a thorough understanding of all the factors involved. In this course, you will learn to apply the analytical techniques required for developing effective and workable financial solutions at the executive level. You will gain an overall understanding of the workings of the U.S. financial system. In addition, you will study the concepts of financial risk, return, and the valuation of bonds, common and preferred stock, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, and the evaluation of investment opportunities.

Organizational Leadership Specialization:

MGMT 780 - Organizational Leadership Theories (4)

This course provides an overview of the historical and current leadership concepts, theories and constructs. Application and assessment of the individual leadership style will enable the student to develop their leadership voice. This course will provide a construct that will enable the student to identify transferrable skills that align with the organization that they are serving in. This course will challenge students to assess their own leadership strengths and weaknesses and produce an in-depth plan of action to develop and refine leadership competencies. Students will conduct substantive scholarly research to address and capture relevant and cutting-edge leadership theoretical work for application in course assignments.

MGMT 785 - Change Management for Organizational Leaders (4)

This course focuses on research and evaluation of the key theoretical concepts and practices central to the leading of organizational change initiatives. Students will evaluate real-world situations in a manner that supports the ability to initiate, implement and sustain major change. The management of change is a dynamic process. This course focuses on understanding how to plan and implement change in various organizations and other settings.

PSYC 603 - Managerial Psychology (4)

This course will explore the psychological influences on the development and behavior of managers and organizational leaders. Topics include: follower influences, nature vs. nurture in the development of leaders, relationship of personality to leadership style, behavioral decision- making biases, tactical, operational, and strategic decision-making , group think, and scenario planning.

Finance Specialization:

FINA 737 - Corporate Finance (4)

FINA 750 - Advanced Investment (4)

This course provides students with advanced knowledge of the capital markets, financial institutions, financial products, and analytical tools and skills needed for investments portfolio management. The objective is to provide students with a solid foundation of advanced concepts, tools, and techniques for making informed decisions in the highly dynamic investment environment. Students will utilize computer software, simulations, and internet tools to understand the viewpoint of professional investors more fully. The course will adopt an application-oriented approach so that students will be able to explain their financial decision under conditions of uncertainty. The course will provide students with a framework that will be useful in business settings where such analyses are routinely made.

FINA 773 - Global Finance (4)

No longer are only mammoth corporations concerned with the complexities and nuances of multinational financial operations. Today the leaders of companies of even moderate size often must have at least a fundamental knowledge of the global financial environment. In this course, you will be introduced to the workings of international finance as it relates to business operations. You will gain an understanding of such international macroeconomic topics as the balance of payments and models of exchange rate determination, while at the same time focusing on institutional issues such as the choice of exchange rate regime and growth of offshore currency markets. You will examine business and investor decisions involving exchange rate risk management, cross-border investment strategies, and participation in international money and capital markets.

Business Analytics Specialization:

MATH 601 - Introduction to Analytics (4)

This course provides an introductory overview of methods, concepts, and current practices in the growing field of statistics and data analytics. Topics to be covered include data collection, data analysis and visualization as well as probability, statistical inference and regression methods for informed decision-making. Students will explore these topics with current statistical software. Some emphasis will also be given to ethical principles of data analytics.

DATA 605 - Data Visualization & Reporting (4)

This course focuses on collecting, preparing, and analyzing data to create visualizations, dashboards, and stories that can be used to communicate critical business insights. Students will learn how to structure and streamline data analysis projects and highlight their implications efficiently using the most popular visualization tools used by businesses today.

DATA 630 - Applied Database Management (4)

This course teaches data management from an applied perspective. The topics include fundamentals of database management systems, structured query language (SQL) for data analytics, relational database design, and data warehousing.

Operational Excellence Specialization:

GRAD 770 - Lean Six Sigma (4)

The purpose of this course is to train individuals in Lean Six Sigma skills and strategies to improve processes and provide safe, effective care environments. The learner will demonstrate the practical application of tools utilized with Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned during this course concurrently with a case study designed specifically to use Six Sigma methodologies. Students will develop a Lean Six Sigma project plan that can serve as the foundation for completing a major project for Lean Six Sigma certification following the completion of the course. Interested students would need to apply for Lean Six Sigma certification and complete the major project with Franklin University's Center for Professional Training & Development.

OSCM 731 - Operations Management (4)

OSCM 780 - Introduction to Operations Excellence (4)

Operational excellence can provide an important competitive advantage for firms in today?s marketplace. This course presents the concepts in quality. It builds upon the responses of six sigma and lean principles. This course also blends qualitative and quantitative information so that organizations can capitalize on opportunities and data driven management.

Business Psychology Specialization:

PSYC 601 - Introduction to Business Psychology (4)

A brief history and overview of the fields of business and psychology as well as a discussion of the issues and opportunities related to their integration. Topics include brain organization and dominance, neuroethics, neurolinguistic programming, multiminds, mindmapping and the application of positive psychology to work settings. Includes the application of recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and neuroscience to resolve contemporary issues in the workplace.

PSYC 602 - Individual & Organizational Intelligence (4)

This course focuses on the application of systems theory, social psychology concepts, organizational lifecycles, and biological principles to the understanding of business operations. Includes a review of basic business principles, multiple intelligences, organizational intelligence, organizational culture, emotional intelligence, biomimicry and organizational DNA.

PSYC 607 - Psychology of Creativity, Innovation And Change (4)

This course provides a study of the relationship between creativity, innovation and change from a psychological perspective. Areas of interest include: social-technical change waves, change facilitation, unintended consequences, Appreciative Inquiry, creativity enhancement, and diffusion of innovation.

Marketing Specialization:

MCM 711 - Digital Marketing Strategies (4)

The integration of existing and emerging technology with marketing and communication strategies has become a major marketing and societal force. Topics explored in this course will range from social media strategies to the metrics used to analyze the impact of integrated digital marketing campaigns.

MCM 713 - Marketing Communication Essentials (4)

The ability to develop communication strategies has never been more important for business leaders than in today's complex digital marketing environment. In this course, you will develop a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of effective marketing communication planning and implementation.

MCM 733 - Marketing Communication Planning (4)

In this course, students will demonstrate their marketing competencies by developing marketing strategies and tactics for a live client, including market analysis, target marketing, branding, and message development.

Human Resources Specialization:

HRM 702 - Employee Rights, Responsibilities, Discp (4)

The primary purpose of this course is to introduce the principle theories and practices in the area of employment and workplace law. Topics include the federal and state laws associated with hiring, firing and discipline, medical leave (including FMLA, ADA and worker's compensation), discrimination, harassment, immigration, labor law, unemployment compensation, workplace privacy. Additional topics may include workplace investigations, workplace violence and employment-related legal processes, including EEOC Charges and lawsuits.

HRM 706 - Organizational Development/Intervention (4)

This course addresses the need for planned change focused on an organization's ability to compete strategically. The framework of consultation as helping organizations reach a level of optimum performance will be applied. Topics addressed include individual, team, and organization-wide interventions that can raise productivity/quality, improve competitiveness, increase skills, morale, and commitment.

HRM 708 - Strategic Human Resource Planning (4)

The course will introduce students to the field of strategic human resource management (SHRM). Current topics in SHRM that have resulted from environmental and organizational challenges, e.g., technology, globalization, legislation, restructuring, work/life balance, changing labor markets, are discussed Emphasis will be placed on problem solving issues, policies, and practices affecting HR specialists, practitioners, and managers.

Information Technology Specialization:

ITEC 640 - Project Management (4)

This course examines various issues related to the management of information systems. Topics include: strategic planning, organizing the technology resources, means of prioritizing and selecting information technology, staffing, personnel management, and assessment.

DATA 630 - Applied Database Management (4)

CYSC 610 - Information Assurance (4)

This course covers the fundamentals of security in the enterprise environment. Included are coverage of risks and vulnerabilities, threat modeling, policy formation, controls and protection methods, encryption and authentication technologies, network security, cryptography, personnel and physical security issues, as well as ethical and legal issues. This foundational course serves as an introduction to many of the subsequent topics discussed in depth in later security courses. Note, this course has proctored exam(s). This exam requires additional technology, if student uses online proctoring.

Microcredentials Align with Job Essentials

In today's dynamic work environments, adaptive professionals thrive. A microcredential - either as a stand-alone course or integrated into your degree program - is a short, skill-specific recognition that enables you to demonstrate your competency in a distinct area. Like Franklin's degree programs, microcredentials are aligned with market and industry demand to ensure what you learn can be put to use right away. Microcredentials are easily shared via digital badges and can be stacked to create a unique portfolio of in-demand skills.

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MBA Program Details

Tuition Costs

2024 - 2025 Tuition	Cost Per Credit
Standard tuition per credit hour	$670
Nursing programs MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-AGPCNP, Post-Graduate FNP Certificate, Post-Graduate AGPCNP Certificate and Post-Graduate PMHNP Certificate	$670
MSN-Generalist, MSN-Nurse Administrator and MSN-Nurse Educator	$598
RN-MSN Pathway (NURS 500)	$298
Current service members	$536
Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level)	$398
Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level) - International Students	$526

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Program Learning Outcomes

A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click HERE to view the Master of Business Administration matrix.

Degree Requirements

To be awarded a graduate degree, students must:

Successfully complete all required curriculum courses.
Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
Complete the residency requirement:
1. Master of Business Administration students must earn at least 32 of the 44 required credits at Franklin University – in any modality (on-site, hybrid or online).
Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees;
Not to be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or violation of Student Code of Conduct.

Transfer credit awarded based on experiential learning shall not count toward the residence requirement at Franklin University.

Admission Requirements

The admission process reflects Franklin University’s efforts to clearly identify the performance standards that can help predict student success in graduate level study. The selection criterion for Franklin’s graduate programs, as determined by faculty, emphasizes academic ability, contributory work experience, and personal qualities and characteristics.

Requirements for admission include having earned a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), or a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized accrediting organization with a GPA of at least a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants who earned at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned bachelor’s degree will automatically be granted conditional enrollment status. Applicants who earned lower than a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned bachelor’s degree can petition for conditional enrollment status to the program chair by submitting an essay detailing other criteria that the applicant believes should be considered to demonstrate their ability to be successful in a graduate program. This petition could include details on the applicant’s work experience, work ethic, level of professionalism, personality characteristics, level of difficulty of program of study previously completed, etc.

Conditional enrollment requires students to achieve a final grade of “B” (3.0 GPA) or better in the first graduate-level course of their program. If the terms of the conditional enrollment are not met, the student will not be allowed to advance in their program and will be unable to earn this graduate degree from Franklin University.

English Language Testing & TOEFL IELTS

Prospective students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. The requirement is met through any of the following:

The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the official language.*
The applicant has received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution located in an English-speaking country in which the courses were taught in English.*
The applicant has earned appropriate scores on language proficiency exams taken within the last two years, as listed in the Academic Catalog.

*For more information about English proficiency, including a list of English-speaking nations, please visit our International Students section.

Program Advisory Board

The University employs a team approach to planning, developing and maintaining its academic curriculum. An essential element of this process – and a key to the institution’s quality assurance practices – is the Program Advisory Board (and the associated Alumni Advisory Board). A diverse array of business and industry leaders make up these discipline-specific boards that provide guidance on theory-to-practice ideas, global business perspectives, and emerging topics in the field. Each academic year, Program Advisory Boards meet with Division Chairs and faculty for lively and engaged conversations, thus bringing members’ substantial professional experience and expertise into the classroom. In addition, some Division Chairs elect to engage Program Advisory Board members in the assessment of academic program outcomes.

Name	Organization	Title
Faris Alami	International Strategic Management	Founder + CEO
Laurie Allen	Abbott Nutrition	Project Portfolio Manager
Cheralee Calhoun	Nationwide Insurance	Accounting Consultant
Jeffrey Ferezan	Franklin University	Adj. Faculty + Doctoral Fac. Adv.
Thomas Garrison	Truist	Legal Team
Michelle Leigh	Lendersservicers Compliance Group	Executive Director
Tony Schradar	Anomaly and Data Integrity	Associate Director
Randall Strutz	Quality Distribution Inc.	President of Quality Carriers
John Torpey	American Electric Power	Retired

Employment Outlook

11%

From 2023-2033, jobs in Business & Leadership are expected to increase by 11%

Occupation

Median Salary (2023)

Job Postings (2023)

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Occupation

Chief Executives

$206,690

56,511

-4%

Chief Executives

Median Salary: $206,690
Job Postings: 56,511
Projected Growth: -4%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Chief Executives determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Chiefs of Staff	8,100	14%
Chief Executive Officers	4,647	8%
Chief Operating Officers	5,054	9%
Assistant Managers	7,662	14%
Equipment Associates	3,861	7%
Public Affairs Specialists	2,125	4%
Relationship Bankers	3,223	6%
Directors of Finance	1,919	3%
Executive Directors	1,896	3%
City Managers	1,286	2%
Member Specialists	1,379	2%
General Managers	1,571	3%
Public Information Officers	1,678	3%
Sales and Service Associates	2,733	5%
Public Works Directors	1,257	2%
Presidents	1,317	2%
Franchise Owners	893	2%
Operations Managers	1,373	2%
Presidents/Chief Executive Officers	1,570	3%
Retail Warehouse Associates	2,967	5%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Finance	11,966	14%
Marketing	10,182	12%
Project Management	10,178	12%
Accounting	7,391	9%
Auditing	7,086	8%
Public Administration	5,462	7%
Merchandising	5,151	6%
Financial Statements	4,701	6%
Fundraising	4,546	5%
Financial Management	4,096	5%
Public Relations	4,047	5%
Process Improvement	3,784	5%
Purchasing	3,716	4%
Selling Techniques	3,541	4%
Risk Management	3,475	4%
Data Analysis	3,430	4%
Cash Register	3,426	4%
Effective Communication	3,412	4%
Operational Excellence	3,401	4%
Cash Handling	3,386	4%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		8%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		7%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		5%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		5%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		5%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		4%
	Other		67%

Marketing Managers

$157,622

187,107

12%

Marketing Managers

Median Salary: $157,622
Job Postings: 187,107
Projected Growth: 12%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Marketing Managers plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm’s profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm’s customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Product Managers	49,079	26%
Marketing Managers	35,293	19%
Directors of Marketing	11,700	6%
Product Marketing Managers	9,236	5%
Digital Marketing Managers	9,758	5%
Directors of Product Management	7,840	4%
Technical Product Managers	7,645	4%
Digital Product Managers	6,908	4%
Marketing Directors	6,918	4%
Brand Managers	5,939	3%
Principal Product Managers	5,231	3%
Marketing Product Managers	4,474	2%
Field Marketing Managers	4,396	2%
Associate Product Managers	5,033	3%
Vice Presidents of Marketing	3,471	2%
Growth Marketing Managers	3,102	2%
Directors of Product Marketing	2,917	2%
Lead Product Managers	3,087	2%
Platform Product Managers	2,626	1%
Marketing Operations Managers	2,454	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Marketing	164,477	63%
Product Management	95,169	37%
Project Management	70,773	27%
New Product Development	66,062	25%
Marketing Strategies	41,797	16%
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)	39,458	15%
Marketing Management	36,788	14%
Go-to-Market Strategy	33,556	13%
Digital Marketing	32,760	13%
Product Marketing	31,618	12%
Product Strategy	31,171	12%
Agile Methodology	30,425	12%
Product Roadmaps	29,856	12%
Market Research	28,527	11%
Social Media	27,719	11%
Finance	27,279	11%
Analytics	27,068	10%
Data Analysis	25,529	10%
Business To Business	23,811	9%
Customer Relationship Management	22,656	9%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		12%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		9%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		7%
	Software Publishers		4%
	Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services		3%
	Insurance Carriers		3%
	Other		63%

Financial Managers

$156,104

412,722

19%

Financial Managers

Median Salary: $156,104
Job Postings: 412,722
Projected Growth: 19%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Financial Managers plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Controllers	74,532	18%
Branch Managers	51,492	13%
Tax Managers	52,482	13%
Accounting Managers	42,030	10%
Finance Managers	24,521	6%
Assistant Branch Managers	20,531	5%
Accountants/Assistant Controllers	21,454	5%
Directors of Finance	15,795	4%
Financial Planning and Analysis Managers	17,036	4%
Chief Financial Officers	16,629	4%
Financial Controllers	15,431	4%
Accounts Payable Managers	7,632	2%
Plant Controllers	8,178	2%
Accounting Supervisors	8,574	2%
Revenue Cycle Managers	7,049	2%
Corporate Controllers	9,611	2%
Accounts Payable Supervisors	4,951	1%
Accounting Coordinators	5,279	1%
Revenue Managers	4,606	1%
Finance Directors	4,909	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Accounting	216,478	60%
Finance	182,650	51%
Financial Statements	119,524	33%
Auditing	110,148	31%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles	72,672	20%
Accounts Payable	54,063	15%
Internal Controls	53,272	15%
Financial Analysis	52,716	15%
Accounts Receivable	51,432	14%
General Ledger	41,317	11%
Project Management	40,206	11%
Process Improvement	37,894	10%
Public Accounting	37,621	10%
Month-End Closing	37,149	10%
Billing	36,115	10%
External Auditing	34,136	9%
Investments	32,274	9%
Financial Services	31,484	9%
Balance Sheet	31,453	9%
Financial Planning	31,330	9%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Depository Credit Intermediation		11%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		10%
	Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services		6%
	Insurance Carriers		5%
	Other Financial Investment Activities		4%
	Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage		3%
	Other		60%

Purchasing Managers

$136,386

59,738

Purchasing Managers

Median Salary: $136,386
Job Postings: 59,738
Projected Growth: 9%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Purchasing Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Purchasing Managers	12,337	21%
Procurement Managers	10,306	17%
Strategic Sourcing Managers	4,932	8%
Sourcing Managers	4,065	7%
Directors of Procurement	3,460	6%
Procurement Coordinators	3,990	7%
Commodity Managers	3,073	5%
Procurement Category Managers	1,804	3%
Category Managers	1,995	3%
Directors of Purchasing	2,162	4%
Directors of Global Sourcing	1,041	2%
Supply Chain Procurement Managers	1,526	3%
Procurement Sourcing Managers	1,089	2%
Purchasing Supervisors	1,735	3%
Harvest Managers	1,252	2%
Procurement Project Managers	1,059	2%
Purchasing Administrators	1,072	2%
Directors of Strategic Sourcing	1,036	2%
Indirect Procurement Managers	943	2%
Procurement Administrators	861	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Procurement	36,159	65%
Purchasing	29,107	53%
Supply Chain	21,608	39%
Finance	14,460	26%
Project Management	14,348	26%
Strategic Sourcing	13,322	24%
Supplier Relationship Management	10,349	19%
Supply Chain Management	9,780	18%
Supplier Performance Management	9,692	18%
Request For Proposal	9,554	17%
Continuous Improvement Process	9,043	16%
Contract Management	8,005	14%
Contract Negotiation	7,797	14%
Procurement Management	7,290	13%
Category Management	7,227	13%
Strategic Procurement	7,186	13%
Supplier Management	6,971	13%
Accounting	6,668	12%
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)	6,617	12%
Process Improvement	6,387	12%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		18%
	Federal Government, Civilian		9%
	Federal Government, Military		5%
	Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing		4%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		3%
	Scientific Research and Development Services		3%
	Other		59%

Sales Managers

$135,158

357,878

Sales Managers

Median Salary: $135,158
Job Postings: 357,878
Projected Growth: 9%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Sales Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Sales Managers	73,484	21%
Business Development Managers	56,638	16%
Regional Sales Managers	28,085	8%
Territory Sales Managers	30,966	9%
Directors of Business Development	26,095	7%
Territory Managers	25,016	7%
District Sales Managers	12,773	4%
Directors of Sales	14,076	4%
Commercial Sales Managers	11,393	3%
Area Sales Managers	11,583	3%
Business Development Executives	14,524	4%
Vice Presidents of Sales	7,038	2%
Assistant Managers	13,808	4%
Group Sales Managers	6,065	2%
Regional Sales Directors	5,731	2%
Sales Directors	5,287	2%
Directors of Sales and Marketing	4,395	1%
Automotive Sales Managers	3,606	1%
Sales Development Managers	3,137	1%
Development Managers	4,178	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Marketing	129,466	39%
Selling Techniques	106,573	32%
Sales Management	105,717	32%
Business Development	89,127	27%
Sales Prospecting	77,607	24%
Customer Relationship Management	66,019	20%
Sales Strategy	42,908	13%
Sales Process	38,764	12%
Regional Sales	36,607	11%
Salesforce	35,457	11%
Business To Business	33,721	10%
Sales Territory Management	31,369	10%
Project Management	30,058	9%
Finance	28,291	9%
Market Share	26,757	8%
Merchandising	25,207	8%
Account Management	24,989	8%
Outside Sales	22,622	7%
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)	21,264	6%
Business Planning	20,239	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		6%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		6%
	Automobile Dealers		5%
	Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers		3%
	Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities		3%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		3%
	Other		73%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

General and Operations Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Operations Managers	98,411	18%
Management Trainees	60,828	11%
General Managers	51,955	9%
Shift Supervisors	39,750	7%
Operations Supervisors	53,859	10%
Assistant General Managers	33,691	6%
Directors of Operations	33,626	6%
Assistant Managers	45,745	8%
Managers-in-Training	27,652	5%
District Managers	21,125	4%
Executive Directors	16,724	3%
Vice Presidents of Operations	11,685	2%
Hourly Managers	7,877	1%
Area Managers	8,502	2%
General Managers In Training	8,168	2%
Studio Managers	5,507	1%
Store Management Trainees	12,158	2%
Business Managers	6,707	1%
Regional Directors of Operations	5,521	1%
Dispensary Managers	4,088	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Operations Management	76,411	14%
Marketing	72,619	14%
Merchandising	68,902	13%
Finance	51,574	10%
Project Management	47,423	9%
Auditing	46,149	9%
Retail Operations	44,396	8%
Profit And Loss (P&L) Management	42,159	8%
Inventory Management	41,295	8%
Continuous Improvement Process	39,400	7%
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)	35,468	7%
Accounting	32,848	6%
Process Improvement	31,098	6%
Selling Techniques	30,720	6%
Restaurant Operation	28,020	5%
Customer Relationship Management	26,285	5%
Warehousing	23,942	4%
Business Development	23,449	4%
Loss Prevention	23,432	4%
Product Knowledge	22,918	4%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Restaurants and Other Eating Places		4%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		4%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		3%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		3%
	Building Equipment Contractors		2%
	Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities		2%
	Other		83%

Occupation

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Industry

Description

Management Analysts conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Business Analysts	82,043	52%
IT Business Analysts	10,129	6%
Program Analysts	9,487	6%
Business Data Analysts	6,186	4%
Business Process Analysts	5,236	3%
Business Operations Analysts	5,214	3%
Analytics Managers	4,995	3%
Lead Business Analysts	3,615	2%
Business Consultants	4,033	3%
Salesforce Business Analysts	3,327	2%
Management Analysts	3,501	2%
Business Information Consultants	2,575	2%
Management and Program Analysts	2,737	2%
Servicenow Business Analysts	2,281	2%
Business Services Analysts	2,038	1%
Solutions Consultants	1,751	1%
Independent Operators	2,785	2%
Business Process Consultants	1,704	1%
Business Solutions Analysts	1,741	1%
Business Information Analysts	1,733	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Project Management	61,840	29%
Business Process	46,162	22%
Data Analysis	45,850	22%
Business Requirements	37,223	18%
SQL (Programming Language)	34,894	17%
Finance	32,022	15%
Agile Methodology	31,069	15%
Business Analysis	30,362	14%
Process Improvement	28,825	14%
Workflow Management	26,854	13%
Computer Science	25,286	12%
Accounting	21,253	10%
Marketing	19,514	9%
Change Management	18,677	9%
Tableau (Business Intelligence Software)	17,461	8%
Auditing	17,392	8%
Dashboard	16,849	8%
Scrum (Software Development)	16,006	8%
Management Consulting	15,911	8%
User Story	15,704	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		26%
	Federal Government, Civilian		9%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		7%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		5%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		5%
	Insurance Carriers		5%
	Other		42%

Occupation

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Industry

Description

Operations Research Analysts formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Operations Analysts	8,552	23%
Sales Operations Analysts	4,432	12%
Operations Research Analysts	2,924	8%
Continuous Improvement Managers	2,395	7%
Process Improvement Managers	1,341	4%
Process Improvement Analysts	1,530	4%
Surgeons	6,015	16%
Business Process Managers	1,506	4%
Methodologists	917	3%
Decision Support Analysts	965	3%
IT Operations Analysts	886	2%
Revenue Operations Analysts	730	2%
Operations Support Analysts	724	2%
Process Excellence Managers	524	1%
Investment Operations Analysts	618	2%
Cybersecurity Operations Analysts	605	2%
Decision Science Analysts	670	2%
Process Analysts	533	1%
Process Managers	674	2%
Business Process Improvement Managers	414	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Project Management	12,028	21%
Process Improvement	11,855	21%
Data Analysis	9,827	17%
Finance	8,838	15%
Continuous Improvement Process	7,339	13%
Auditing	6,075	11%
Business Process	6,061	11%
Workflow Management	5,249	9%
SQL (Programming Language)	5,225	9%
Accounting	5,047	9%
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)	4,955	9%
Marketing	4,262	7%
Computer Science	3,982	7%
Dashboard	3,892	7%
Supply Chain	3,822	7%
Automation	3,800	7%
Operations Research	3,752	7%
Statistics	3,628	6%
Salesforce	3,461	6%
Tableau (Business Intelligence Software)	3,436	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		13%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		10%
	Depository Credit Intermediation		8%
	Federal Government, Civilian		6%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		6%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		6%
	Other		51%

Occupation

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Accountants and Auditors examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Accountants	170,308	35%
Staff Accountants	93,806	20%
Tax Accountants	31,403	7%
Internal Auditors	16,822	4%
Audit Managers	22,298	5%
Cost Accountants	16,228	3%
Project Accountants	12,490	3%
Auditors	15,346	3%
Accounting Associates	13,276	3%
Property Accountants	11,331	2%
Audit Associates	14,724	3%
Certified Public Accountants	17,620	4%
Corporate Accountants	5,920	1%
Accountants/Bookkeepers	8,395	2%
Financial Accountants	5,603	1%
Revenue Accountants	3,852	1%
Internal Audit Managers	6,158	1%
General Ledger Accountants	5,548	1%
Payroll Accountants	5,441	1%
Staff Auditors	4,484	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Accounting	278,555	88%
Auditing	184,698	58%
Financial Statements	142,676	45%
Finance	137,280	43%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles	102,194	32%
General Ledger	74,405	24%
Accounts Payable	63,078	20%
Internal Controls	61,078	19%
Month-End Closing	60,341	19%
Accounts Receivable	55,554	18%
External Auditing	52,746	17%
Account Reconciliation	51,895	16%
Balance Sheet	50,970	16%
Invoicing	50,810	16%
Reconciliation	49,714	16%
Public Accounting	45,794	14%
Financial Analysis	40,133	13%
Internal Auditing	39,224	12%
Accounting Software	34,552	11%
Fixed Asset	31,804	10%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services		25%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		7%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		3%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		3%
	State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		3%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		2%
	Other		58%

Occupation

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Industry

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Logisticians analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Logistics Coordinators	21,007	14%
Supply Chain Analysts	13,747	9%
Production Planners	13,083	8%
Supply Chain Associates	19,585	13%
Logistics Specialists	9,977	6%
Logistics Analysts	10,443	7%
Material Coordinators	8,313	5%
Supply Chain Specialists	7,041	5%
Demand Planners	6,679	4%
Inventory Analysts	4,944	3%
Planners/Schedulers	4,747	3%
Transportation Coordinators	4,930	3%
Material Planners	4,642	3%
Delivery Coordinators	5,841	4%
Supply Chain Planners	3,860	3%
Supply Chain Coordinators	4,294	3%
Supply Planners	3,190	2%
Logistics Associates	3,441	2%
Distribution Specialists	3,258	2%
Materials Planners	2,471	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Supply Chain	54,488	36%
Logistics	29,138	19%
Purchasing	28,755	19%
Inventory Management	28,246	19%
Warehousing	26,313	17%
Procurement	24,473	16%
SAP Applications	22,087	15%
Supply Chain Management	20,430	13%
Continuous Improvement Process	20,213	13%
Project Management	17,221	11%
Marketing	14,332	9%
Finance	13,879	9%
Process Improvement	13,663	9%
Auditing	13,573	9%
Material Requirements Planning	13,494	9%
Supply Chain Planning	13,161	9%
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)	13,106	9%
Data Analysis	12,891	8%
Invoicing	12,662	8%
Inventory Control	12,499	8%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Federal Government, Civilian		15%
	Federal Government, Military		10%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		9%
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		6%
	Freight Transportation Arrangement		4%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		3%
	Other		54%

Occupation

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Skills

Industry

Description

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Business Development Representatives	42,307	26%
Marketing Specialists	19,390	12%
Marketing Assistants	16,160	10%
Business Development Specialists	12,041	7%
Digital Marketing Specialists	10,076	6%
Marketing Associates	10,550	6%
Business Development Associates	8,001	5%
Social Media Specialists	7,612	5%
Social Media Coordinators	6,674	4%
Marketing Analysts	3,287	2%
Field Marketing Representatives	3,369	2%
BDC Representatives	2,580	2%
Marketing Consultants	2,383	1%
Email Marketing Specialists	2,821	2%
Product Specialists	2,697	2%
Digital Marketing Analysts	2,142	1%
Content Marketing Specialists	2,372	1%
Product Analysts	2,121	1%
Search Engine Optimization Specialists	2,781	2%
Research Specialists	5,069	3%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Marketing	142,774	63%
Social Media	44,941	20%
Project Management	41,008	18%
Business Development	40,392	18%
Digital Marketing	36,291	16%
Customer Relationship Management	31,596	14%
Analytics	24,841	11%
Sales Prospecting	24,227	11%
Marketing Strategies	23,608	10%
Search Engine Optimization	23,194	10%
Market Research	22,435	10%
Data Analysis	22,400	10%
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)	20,012	9%
Marketing Communications	19,496	9%
Content Creation	18,947	8%
Google Analytics	18,071	8%
Salesforce	16,871	7%
Business To Business	14,881	7%
Email Marketing	13,974	6%
Selling Techniques	13,395	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services		11%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		7%
	Computer Systems Design and Related Services		6%
	Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services		5%
	Software Publishers		3%
	Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities		3%
	Other		66%

Occupation

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Description

Buyers and Purchasing Agents purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. May negotiate contracts. Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products. Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Buyers	35,561	20%
Contract Administrators	20,449	11%
Contract Specialists	15,331	9%
Procurement Specialists	15,350	9%
Purchasing Agents	16,736	9%
Proposal Managers	8,738	5%
Contracts Managers	8,091	5%
Procurement Analysts	6,280	4%
Purchasing Coordinators	5,660	3%
Buyers/Planners	5,062	3%
Purchasing Specialists	5,309	3%
Contract Analysts	5,668	3%
Lead Subcontracts Administrators	4,938	3%
Energy Consultants	6,629	4%
Sourcing Specialists	4,443	3%
Proposal Specialists	3,780	2%
Subcontract Administrators	4,459	3%
Contract Managers	3,064	2%
Marketing and Proposal Specialists	1,981	1%
Vehicle Acquisition Managers	3,563	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Purchasing	73,332	42%
Procurement	73,015	42%
Contract Management	32,834	19%
Project Management	28,923	16%
Finance	28,917	16%
Supply Chain	27,431	16%
Invoicing	26,133	15%
Request For Proposal	26,006	15%
Accounting	25,074	14%
Auditing	18,860	11%
Marketing	17,884	10%
Contract Negotiation	15,384	9%
Subcontracting	13,827	8%
SAP Applications	13,044	7%
Supply Chain Management	12,902	7%
Process Improvement	12,181	7%
Continuous Improvement Process	11,148	6%
Supplier Performance Management	10,996	6%
Inventory Management	10,201	6%
Data Analysis	9,972	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Federal Government, Civilian		9%
	Management of Companies and Enterprises		8%
	Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals		3%
	Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing		3%
	Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers		2%
	Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers		2%
	Other		73%

Occupation

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Industry

Description

Fundraisers organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization’s work, goals, and financial needs.

Projected Growth

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Grant Writers	5,403	21%
Major Gifts Officers	4,924	19%
Development Associates	3,577	14%
Development Officers	1,576	6%
Fundraisers	1,052	4%
Nursing Professional Development Specialists	928	4%
Philanthropy Officers	1,251	5%
Market Development Specialists	1,549	6%
Annual Giving Officers	587	2%
Advancement Coordinators	583	2%
Youth Development Specialists	638	3%
Fundraising Coordinators	475	2%
Development Coordinators	579	2%
Organizational Development Specialists	441	2%
Family Development Specialists	389	2%
Planned Giving Officers	420	2%
Advancement Associates	565	2%
Gift Officers	299	1%
Fundraising Associates	402	2%
Directors of Development	299	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Fundraising	12,722	57%
Sales Prospecting	7,750	35%
Marketing	5,082	23%
Philanthropy	3,678	16%
Project Management	3,204	14%
Raiser's Edge NXT	2,956	13%
Customer Relationship Management	2,839	13%
Grant Writing	2,833	13%
Planned Giving	2,638	12%
Finance	2,376	11%
Prospect Research	2,056	9%
Administrative Support	1,846	8%
Salesforce	1,806	8%
Data Entry	1,747	8%
Grant Applications	1,722	8%
Public Relations	1,469	7%
Accounting	1,379	6%
Advertising Mail	1,199	5%
Database Management	1,186	5%
Event Planning	1,177	5%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Grantmaking and Giving Services		14%
	Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools		13%
	Religious Organizations		11%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		8%
	Social Advocacy Organizations		6%
	Individual and Family Services		5%
	Other		42%

Source: Employment Outlook data is provided by Lightcast. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

MBA Knowledge & Skillsets

Gain in-demand skills sought by employers with curriculum that teaches you:

Executive Leadership & Business Strategy

Clearly articulate the organization’s mission, vision and values, and develop strategic plans for organization-wide implementation
Develop, communicate and implement priorities, goals and objectives in accordance with the strategic plans
Coordinate efforts across business lines and functions, harnessing organizational synergies and ensuring strategic alignment
Create and monitor strategies to ensure long-term financial viability
Identify key metrics and develop reporting systems to measure performance across functional units, identifying growth and efficiency opportunities
Develop organizational core competencies, positioning organizations to create competitive advantages in evolving industries
Oversee product-line strategies, generating prioritized, actionable insights from consumer and industry research
Apply effective change management strategies to help leadership, employees and other stakeholders successfully embrace organizational changes and improve performance

Financial Management

Apply time-value-of-money techniques to the valuation of debt, equity, and their hybrids
Estimate the relevant cash flows and the appropriate discount rates in making capital budgeting decisions
Develop keen understanding of key business drivers and build robust financial models to project future cash flows and balance sheets
Analyze financial statements and compute financial ratios to illustrate trends and make comparisons for use in decision making
Develop frameworks, models, and financial metrics to help facilitate decision making on a variety of business issues and/or problems
Analyze industry trends and business conditions, using findings to prepare corresponding financial forecasts
Examine the factors that drive a company's need for external financing and for determining the optimal mix of debt and equity financing
Analyze the relationship between risk and return in the evaluation of investment opportunities

Marketing Management

Review all elements of the marketing mix, including product formulation, price, packaging and promotion to build brand equity and optimize sales, market share and profitability
Implement multi-year brand-category growth strategies, leveraging product development and marketing innovations
Develop and execute annual marketing plans to achieve market share, volume and profit objectives
Create unique and ownable market positions relative to competitors with clear points of differentiation
Leverage the full marketing mix, executing on compelling tactics that ingrain brand position and key differentiators into the minds of target audiences
Determine the most effective media mix across traditional and digital channels, balancing direct response initiatives with building long-term brand equity
Closely monitor and analyze sales volumes, market share trends and competitive activity
Assure effectiveness of marketing programs by completing post-promotion analysis of data, comparing results to established objectives
Collaborate with internal teams to drive success via customer engagement, competitive positioning, pricing and promotional activities
Promote strategic priorities and drive brand reputation through development and management of leadership events and speaking opportunities

Financial & Managerial Accounting

Maintain accounting standards, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Prepare consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and statements of cash flow
Prepare account reconciliation
Consolidate and submit financial transaction reports
Analyze financial statements
Collaborate with business development in tracking and reporting sales efforts
Determine how changes in business and organizational structure impact reporting and operating results
Analyze transactions to identify issues, determine root causes of variances, and recommend appropriate corrective action
Ensure integrity of financial data for decision support and cost accounting systems, maintaining cost standards
Provide costing reports and make recommendations to support change in resource allocations, work methods and materials
Recommend and implement process, systems and reporting improvements to provide more visibility into financial results
Develop and execute cost-effective actions and expense-saving initiatives in support of financial objectives
Use accounting principles and practices to inform and recommend process improvement changes

Operations Management

Establish a culture of innovation and process excellence, identifying process improvement opportunities that increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction
Create and maintain project-based documentation, including timelines, budget, project plans, risk assessments, performance requirements, and status reports
Evolve business process landscapes in anticipation of changing business needs
Supervise, support, and evaluate operations, including participating in professional development planning and implementation
Create and apply process improvement and re-engineering methodologies and principles to meet requirements and deliver efficient processes
Ensure consistency and integration of plan processes with overall organizational initiatives
Identify, analyze, and execute a broad range of projects involving corporate strategy, acquisitions, and/or partnerships
Oversee implementation of operational strategies to drive organizational success and transformation, delivering insights and actionable recommendations
Translate project objectives into team assignments, specific tasks, and measurable milestones, establishing operational objectives and work plans

Human Resource Management

Create top-talent management development and succession planning processes
Attract, recruit and inspire A-list employees who can help drive organizational success
Identify key domestic and international forces impacting the current and future workforce
Develop, coach and train high performance employees and managers to attain high levels of responsibility and performance
Design and implement organizational change strategies to enhance employee motivation and organizational efficiency
Build highly effective teams that work together to solve problems and innovate

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MBA Degree Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can I finish an accredited 1-year online MBA?

Designed for busy, working adults, Franklin University’s master’s in business degree program, the FlexFIT MBA, is an accredited 1-year online MBA that lets you finish in as few as 12 months.

When can I start my FlexFIT MBA degree program?

Franklin's master’s in business program features eight convenient start dates each year: January, February, March, May, June, August, September and November. Even better, ours is an online MBA with no GMAT, so there’s no mandatory testing requirements to postpone your start date.

How much will my MBA cost?

Franklin University offers a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future. Our per credit hour tuition rates (vs. per year or per term rates) enable you to better anticipate your tuition costs. Our 2024-2025 tuition rate is $670 per credit hour and you can use Franklin’s free online MyCost Estimator tool to get a personalized estimate of your total degree cost. Ask our helpful staff about available financing options and financial aid programs.

What is the Franklin University FlexFIT MBA?

Our FlexFIT MBA is an advanced degree designed to solve the challenge of how to balance work responsibilities, personal obligations, and life outside the classroom. For busy working adults like you, Franklin’s FlexFIT MBA program ensures you get the knowledge to achieve your career goals in a way that fits your budget – and your life.

What is an MBA degree?

Franklin University's FlexFIT Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an accredited, graduate-level degree program designed to prepare you to assume increased responsibilities in the management of business across the major functional areas, including operations, marketing, human resources and more.

What can I do with an MBA degree?

Earning a Franklin FlexFIT MBA degree means you’ll be well-prepared with the communication, analytical, and team-building skills you need to advance your company’s — and your career’s — competitive advantages.

Is an MBA worth it?

Absolutely! A Franklin FlexFIT MBA can open up your career opportunities while also deepening your professional network. You’ll also develop and hone the skills you need for more insight and influence in your career, in business, and in life. Even better? FlexFIT is uniquely designed to fit your finances, interests, and time, no matter how much (or little) you have.

What makes Franklin’s FlexFIT MBA special?

Offered since 1993, Franklin's accelerated online and evening FlexFIT MBA degree program is developed by lead faculty with doctoral-level training. Designed from a true global perspective, our FlexFIT MBA is offered in Ohio and the Midwest, Europe and the Middle East. In fact, a significant percentage of our faculty have taught overseas, meaning you’ll benefit both personally and professionally from the extensive teaching, business insights, and real-world experience of academically trained practitioners. Plus, Franklin’s FlexFIT MBA degree puts you in control of every aspect of your education, ranging from how to pace your coursework to fit your budget, your interest, and your time.

When and where will I take my FlexFIT MBA classes?

We make getting your master's degree as convenient as possible by offering MBA classes online and weekday evenings. With online classes, you'll engage in weekly live or recorded sessions, as well as participate in ongoing, class-only discussion boards. On-site classes are held at Franklin's main campus in downtown Columbus. Face-to-face classes meet one evening each week from 6:00 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.

How many credits can I transfer from another school toward my Franklin FlexFIT MBA?

You can transfer up to 12 credit hours as long as they were earned at an accredited institution of higher learning, and you received an “A” or “B” grade. To be eligible for transfer, your coursework must be comparable to that of Franklin's Master of Business Administration degree program. Transfer credit is granted only after one of our advisors examines your official transcripts, course descriptions and available syllabi.

Do I have to take the GMAT to be admitted to Franklin’s FlexFIT MBA program?

No GMAT is required, however, all of our master's degree program candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

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