Program Objectives

The Heidelberg MBA program educational objectives focus on qualities of mind and of person and the ability to apply general concepts and knowledge to specific situations.

Students will:
  1. Understand the international economic, political, social and cultural arena in which the modern manager must operate.
  2. Develop the analytical abilities, problem solving and quantitative skills necessary for a general manager to interpret economic, political, financial, accounting and marketing information.
  3. Apply principles of general management to a wide range of business issues.
  4. Develop the practical abilities necessary to complete a strategic plan for an organization.
  5. Appreciate the historical context of management and management theories.
  6. Develop their own philosophy of management and a sense of self worth and integrity.
  7. Develop critical judgment and creative imagination by applying managerial concepts and tools to an actual business problem through MBA Field Study I and II coursework.
  8. Develop the communication skills necessary for the general manager.
  9. Develop leadership ability.
  10. Develop entrepreneurial skills through the optional four course entrepreneurship concentration.