Master of Business in Professional Leadership
Dean of the School of Business: Dr. Marc Miller
Administrative Director of the Master of Business in Professional Leadership: Dr. William Carty
(478) 934-3009, office
(478) 471-2802, FAX
Email: william.carty@mga.edu
School of Business
Middle Georgia State University
100 University Parkway
Macon, Georgia 31206
Master of Business in Professional Leadership Program Mission
The Master of Business in Professional Leadership (MBPL) is a business and interdisciplinary studies degree designed for people who wish to advance as leaders and excel across multiple commercial, government, and non-profit enterprises by inspiring and motivating individuals and organizations. Unlike a traditional business quantitative-centric degree, which is focused on managing processes, policies, and resources, the MBPL is a business degree focused on qualitative leadership. The professional development model of institutional learning, self-development, and experience as part of the lifelong learning and lifelong leading processes are integrated throughout the program. Under the supervision of the course instructor, the final course will involve a practical project in engagement with and in collaboration with a client.
Program Format and Degree Requirements (MBPL)
Students are required to complete 30 hours of coursework. There are 18 hours of core instruction and 12 hours of electives. Core instruction establishes a foundation of both business and leadership in the human dynamic of organizations through studies in Leadership in Theory and Practice, Leadership Development, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Management in the Global Environment, and Management Information Systems. Electives are drawn from across other graduate programs at MGA in Management, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Public Relations, Sport Management, and Aviation Management. Core instruction in the program focuses on applied leadership in a business environment with further focus in specific fields through the choice of electives. This program is delivered in an online eight-week format, which provides flexibility, especially to working students.
Master of Business in Professional Leadership
Admission Requirements
1. Bachelor's Degree from an institutionally accredited university.
2. Preferred minimum GPA of 2.75.*
3. Letter of application that states the applicant's interest in the program.
4. Professional resume highlighting work experience.
*Note: Interested applicants who do not meet the preferred minimum GPA may take a standardized test such as the GRE or GMAT to further strengthen their application. Additionally, significant weight is placed on the resume when making a decision about an applicant with a lower than preferred GPA to account for experience beyond the classroom
Core Courses
Take all six courses for a total of 18 credit hours
*NOTE: MGMT 6300, Human Resource Management, may be replaced with MCOM 5030, Crisis Communications, and associated follow-on electives to allow for completion of an additional certificate in Strategic Business Communication or ENGL 5106, Technical Writing in the Digital Age, with associated follow-on electives to complete a certificate in Technical Writing and Digital Communication.
| MGMT 5200 | Management Information Systems | 3 credits |
| MGMT 5400 | Managing in a Global Environment | 3 credits |
| MGMT 5600 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 credits |
| MGMT 5610 | Leadership in Theory and Practice | 3 credits |
| MGMT 6300 | Human Resources Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 6400 | Strategic Leadership Development | 3 credits |
Electives
Take four courses for a total of 12 credit hours
| AVIA 6100 | Human Factors in Aviation Management | 3 credits |
| AVIA 6200 | Aviation Legal Studies | 3 credits |
| AVIA 6300 | Airline Management | 3 credits |
| SMGT 6010 | Sport Administration | 3 credits |
| SMGT 6020 | Sport Law and Risk Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 5700 | Marketing Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 6140 | Supply Chain Management Strategy | 3 credits |
| MGMT 6100 | Project Management | 3 credits |
| MGMT 6200 | Continuous Process Improvement | 3 credits |
| ITEC 5100 | Current and Emerging Issues in Information Technology | 3 credits |
| ITEC 5110 | IT Leadership and Strategic Planning | 3 credits |
| ITEC 5120 | IT Project Management | 3 credits |
| ITEC 6700 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 credits |
| ENGL 5206 | Public and Professional Writing | 3 credits |
| MCOM 5030 | Crisis Communication | 3 credits |
| COMM 6610 | Social Media Communication and Advertising | 3 credits |
| MCOM 6000 | Production and Design for Public Relations | 3 credits |