Program Objectives
Richfield College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Option in Global Leadership is graduate degree program focused on preparing the students to contribute to the management and the leadership of the entities that have active presence in the global business operations. The program offers a solid foundation in business administration with its focus on executive and global leadership. The program not only covers the functional business knowledge but it prepares its graduates to take leadership responsibilities in today’s complex world business and relations.
Career Opportunities
The program is preparing our graduates to contribute to their international organizations and business enterprises through global awareness, citizenship, and responsibility, recognition of cultural diversity ethics and their dynamics, utilization of new information and communication technologies and resources, and development of innovate and humane solutions and alternatives. Our graduates learn to respect human dignity, environment, and the value of global peace and cooperation.
Admission Requirements
70% or above passing score on Richfield college English Proficiency Examination (RCEPE), or
A score of 600 or above on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), corresponding to a score of 100 or above on the internet-based (iBT), or
High School Diploma or a minimum of one (1) year college education at an institution with English as its official instructional language.
A Statement of Purpose (SOP) written by the applicant, outlining his/her academic goals while pursing graduate study at Richfield College. This document must be submitted as a part of the application documents for admission.
The GMAT score is required for admission. This score may be substituted by the GRE— including the GRE revised General Test—as an alternative. GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years and must be taken before the submission of application for admission. Applicants who have not taken the GMAT/GRE exam conditioned upon the submission and approval of the other required admission documents and criteria will be admitted conditionally to the program and must take and submit the GMAT/GRE test results within a year of their admissions to the graduate program. Applicants with a bachelor degree with a GPA of over 3.5 or higher may request a waiver of the GMAT requirement. Upon approval of the applicant's eligibility to pursue graduate studies, the admissions will notify the applicant of the approval of the waiver.
Employment verification letter verifying present or prior employment in a managerial or executive position.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the application’s ability and qualifications to pursue graduate studies and research.
Program Course Requirements
Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership program is made of 36 semester units in the following areas:
- Core Courses (12 units) based on the previously described general education courses
- Major Courses (15 units)
- Elective Courses (6 units)
- Capstone Course (3 units)
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Leadership |
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CODE |
SUBJECT/COURSE |
In-Class Hours |
Total Clock Hours |
Semester Credit Units |
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Core Required Courses (12 Units) |
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GCC 500 |
Research Methodologies and Applications |
45 |
45 |
3 |
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GCC 510 |
Information Technology Tools |
45 |
45 |
3 |
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GCC 520 |
Information Ethics, Privacy, and Security |
45 |
45 |
3 |
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GCC 530 |
Global Collaboration and Communication |
45 |
45 |
3 |
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GCC 500 Research Methodologies and Applications GCC 510 Information Technology Tools GCC 520 Information Ethics, Privacy, and Security GCC 530 Global Collaboration and Communication The course covers a variety of communication and collaboration techniques and tools available to professionals both in physical and cyber environments. Traditional communication media, including print and presentation, as well as virtual media like digital communications, online collaboration, and web-based communications are covered. |
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Major Courses 15 Units |
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GMC 551 |
Global Institutions and Organizational Management |
45 |
45 |
3 |
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GMC 552 |
Global Leadership Seminars |
45 |
45 |
3 |
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GMC 553 |
Global Finance and Commerce |
45 |
45 |
3 |
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GMC 554 |
Global Culture, Politics, and Economy |
45 |
45 |
3 |
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GMC 555 |
Global Markets, Logistics and Transportation |
45 |
45 |
3 |
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GMC 551 Global Institutions and Organization GMC 552 Global Leadership Seminars GMC 553 Global Finance and Commerce GMC 554 Global Culture, Politics, and Economy GMC 555 Global Markets, Logistics and Transportation |
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Elective Courses (6 Units, any two courses) |
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LTC 551 |
Global Logistics and Transportation Systems |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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LTC 552 |
Supply Chain Management Systems |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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LTC 553 |
Business Logistics Strategies |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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LTC 554 |
Distribution Modeling Seminar |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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ISC 551 |
Managing Information security |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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ISC 552 |
Information Systems privacy, Ethics, and Law |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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ISC 553 |
Security Planning and Control |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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ISC 554 |
Global Networks and Web Security |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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LTC 551 Global Logistics and Transportation Systems LTC 552 Supply Chain Management Systems LTC 553 Business Logistics Strategies LTC 5 5 4 Distribution Modeling Seminar ISC 551 Managing Information Security ISC 552 Information Systems Privacy, Ethics, and Law ISC 553 Security Planning and Control ISC 554 Global Networks and Web Security |
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Graduate Capstone Course (3 Units) |
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GCS 599 |
Graduate Capstone |
30 |
45 |
3 |
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GCS 599 Graduate Capstone |
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TOTAL UNITS (CORE) |
12 |
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TOTAL UNITS (MAJOR) |
15 |
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TOTAL UNITS (ELECTIVES) |
6 |
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TOTAL UNITS (CAPSTONE) |
3 |
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TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED LEADERSHIP |
FOR |
MASTER |
OF |
BUSINESS |
IN |
GLOBAL |
36 |
Graduation Requirements
In order to successfully graduate, all the following criteria and requirements must be met prior to the graduation:
