Mercer University
 Professional MBA 
              in Savannah 
                    & Metro Atlanta

The Stetson School of Business and Economics at Mercer University presents the Professional MBA for business persons with at least four years of experience, who want to advance their careers to the leadership level in today’s corporate world.

A distinct feature of the cohort MBA program is the cross-functional, thematically based courses. Unlike the MBA traditional model, which offers separate courses in such areas as accounting, finance, management and marketing, the Professional MBA curriculum demonstrates how these areas intersect and function together so candidates can gain the broad perspective needed for effective decision making.  With all candidates being experienced professionals, the classroom becomes an interactive-learning environment with the candidates contributing their experience to the dialogue with the highly credentialed faculty team. 

16-Month Program Format

Classes are held on Friday and Saturday every two weeks, allowing even the busiest manager the opportunity to earn this professional degree from an internationally accredited business school.  Four retreats provide a concentrated study on specific business topics, including a weeklong Best Practices Field Residency, where students meet with top executives of companies successfully competing in today’s competitive market.

Academic Learning Environment

Classes will be led by faculty teams that bring extensive academic and corporate experience to the classroom environment. MBA candidates will learn through classroom discussions, presentations, team projects, research and technology-based interaction.

Throughout the program, candidates will learn from visiting business leaders. These executives will bring their insights and experience to the classroom as they discuss their companies and how they address the demands of competition in today's marketplace.

Program Profile

Retreat 1:   High-Performing Organizations and
                 Communications (2 credits)

Term 1:   The Environment of Business
              (9 credits)

·         Financial Accounting and Reporting

·         Legal Issues Affecting Businesses

·         Economic Conditions and Market Fundamentals

Retreat 2: Business Math and Statistics
                (2 credits)

Term 2: Making Decisions that Create Value
             (9 credits)

·         Financial Decisions for Corporate Valuation

·         Quantitative Approaches to Optimizing Operations

·         Managerial Approaches to Maximize Resources

·         Managerial Accounting

Retreat 3: Field Residency and Research Paper (3 credits)

Term 3: Application of Business Concepts
             (9 credits)

·         Contemporary Topics in Management

·         Global Macroeconomics

·         Marketing Concepts and Consumer Behavior

Retreat 4: Leadership, Ethics and
                 Governance (2 credits)

Term 4: Corporate Strategy –Implementation and
             Formulation (12 credits)

·         Information Technology Strategy

·         Marketing Strategies for Corporate Success

·         Financial Resources for Corporate Strategy

·         Strategic Management

·         Strategy Simulation