Master poslovne administracije (MBA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

In today's workforce, it takes more than technical skills to succeed. You need to be recognized for your contributions as an expert in your industry as well as a valuable leader and asset in your company. You need a clear vision of where you are going, the credibility of your accomplishments as well as the communication skills to motivate and influence others to join your team. In essence, you need to stand out from the rest of the field by creating your own special brand of [YOU].

Building Brand [YOU]. The Hodges Difference

Hodges University brings the experience of author and public relations expert, Cyndee Woolley, APR, to the content of our MBA program. In addition to the program’s technical curriculum, learners will build a powerful personal brand with the use of Brand [YOU]. The result is the creation of the edge you need to succeed and move ahead in today’s ever-changing business world. Cyndee Woolley is a special friend of Hodges University who lends her expertise in personal promotion to the MBA Program, Johnson School of Business.

On Campus, Online, Traditional and Accelerated Format

The Master of Business Administration degree is offered on campus, entirely online as part of our online learning experience, and in a blended online/in-class format. The program is also offered in an accelerated format as well as a traditional format.

Is an MBA Degree Right for Me?

An MBA degree demonstrates to current or potential employers that you have what it takes to be successful in a leadership, executive, or administrative position. MBA graduates typically enjoy an increase in income and job opportunities. Hodges' MBA students learn from professors with experience in a program that is consistently aligned with current business expectations.

MBA Graduates Enjoy:

• High ROI on Their Degree
• Greater Job Stability
• Advanced Career Options

MBA Graduates Are:

• Strong Leaders
• Strategic Thinkers
• Confident
• Decision Makers

What is the Business Administration Career Outlook?

Administration and management occupations are found throughout all industries in the economy and tend to be high paying: their median annual wage of $91,440 was higher than for any other occupational group. The high pay reflects, in part, the combination of education and work experience that most of these occupations typically require.* An MBA degree can be an asset to almost any career track, including self employment.

*Source:http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2012/01/art5full.pdf 11/15/2013

Our Programs are Accredited

Hodges University has received specialized accreditation for its business and business-related programs through International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), Olathe, Kansas. The following degree programs are accredited by the IACBE: Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Management and the Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science in Management.

What Will I Learn?

Hodges University is proud to partner with author and public relations expert, Cyndee Woolley, APR, to incorporate seven essential steps to building a powerful personal brand into the Master’s Degree program. With this comprehensive program, Hodges' MBA students will have an edge over their peers. They will be equipped for the ever-changing career landscape because they have both the technical expertise to generate results and a compelling personal brand to navigate through a career of their choice.

You may enter the MBA program during any semester. A full time student, 9 semester hour credits per term or typically 3 courses per term, can complete this program in 1 year.

What Will the Program Cost?

Hodges University tuition continues to be one of the lowest among private institutions in the state of Florida. Basic tuition for all graduate credit hour courses is $660.00 per credit hour.

Additional fees may apply. Books and supplies are not included in tuition.

Founded in 1990 as International College, Hodges University has established itself as one of the premier private universities in the state of Florida . The name was changed to Hodges University in May 2007 to honor a generous gift by Earl and Thelma Hodges, long-time residents of Naples and avid supporters of the institution.

At Hodges our mission is to offer Associate , Baccalaureate and Graduate degrees as well as other programs that enhance the ability of students to achieve personal or professional objectives. To accomplish this mission our schools offer a variety of academic programs online, on our Fort Myers and Naples campuses and at Learning Sites on the campuses of several colleges in Florida .

Hodges University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate , Bachelor's, and Master's degrees .

Mission Principles

To achieve its mission, Hodges University supports the following principles:

• Hodges University is a teaching institution that emphasizes the practical application and advancement of knowledge in career-oriented programs.
• Hodges University is a student-centered institution of higher learning that primarily focuses on the needs of adult and nontraditional learners.
• Hodges University provides contemporary and innovative programs, experiential delivery systems, and online learning.
• Hodges University provides quality student services that meet the educational, personal, career, and social needs of its students.
• Hodges University encourages professional development and scholarly activity among its faculty and staff.
• Hodges University encourages and supports cultural diversity and inclusion, as well as civic, social, and environmental responsibility.
• Hodges University provides a healthy, safe, and secure environment for all members of the campus community.
• Hodges University, as a non-profit institution of higher learning, serves as an educational and community resource for Southwest Florida.