Curriculum

Real-World Experience Makes the Difference

You do not work in the same business world, for the same kind of companies, solving the same kinds of problems, as your parents or grandparents. Market dynamics have changed. The MBA that served past generations no longer fits in a world of cross-disciplinary thinking, and global supply chains and communication.

Then vs Now: A More Agile MBA

The old way of preparing for an executive business career involved taking courses compartmentalized by discipline: Marketing, Finance, Economics. Great when you would rise up the ladder in your speciality, within a single industry or sector.

Today, you can no longer be good at one thing. RMU’s MBA recognizes a more team-driven, free-flowing exchange across the boundaries of function, organization, and industry, as well as cultural and political borders.

Get Real

Industry savvy faculty, professional peers and project-based learning give you real skills and deep experience working with real people. By emphasizing teamwork, the RMU classroom experience helps you develop necessary communication, problem-solving and management skills.

RMU courses are taught by professors with in-depth business experience, so you can immediately apply what you learn.

When you complete your RMU MBA degree, you will:

  • Know how to apply analytical tools and real-world reasoning to make informed business decisions
  • Approach new situations and challenges from a managerial perspective, taking into account all relevant data and input
  • Appreciate the impact that decisions have on multiple dimensions of performance (internal and external) to the organization
  • Understand how to position, motivate and finance organizations for near-term gains and long-term survival