Mission and Objectives
Mission Statement
Heidelberg University is a community that integrates learning and life. It fosters the growth of the whole persons who can act affectively with human values in a world of continuing change. Heidelberg University's MBA program develops in students the knowledge and skills needed for general management. All courses fully integrate international and cultural components.
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:
- Understand the international economic, political, social and cultural arena in which the modern manager must operate.
- Develop the analytical abilities, problem solving and quantitative skills necessary for a general manager to interpret economic, political, financial, accounting and marketing information.
- Apply principles of general management to a wide range of business issues.
- Develop the practical abilities necessary to complete a strategic plan for an organization.
- Appreciate the historical context of management and management theories.
- Develop their own philosophy of management and a sense of self worth and integrity.
- 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.
- Develop the communication skills necessary for the general manager.
- Develop leadership ability.
- Develop entrepreneurial skills through the optional four course entrepreneurship concentration.