Master of Business Administration

The Data Analytics concentration will focus on developing the ability to
access, mine and extract data from information databases, enterprise data warehouses,
and other sources; to analyze, interpret, and extract meaning from raw data and
leverage applicable specialized data analytics software and other tools with a focus on
real world applications; and to translate, optimize, and present data in order to drive
optimal business decisions.

The Corporate Innovation concentration focuses on entrepreneurship within a corporate setting and managing innovation and technology in order to develop competitive advantage from a corporate perspective.

The General Management concentration provides students with the option of taking courses across different concentrations, providing a general management orientation. Students may choose two courses from any of the concentrations with the exception of BUS 672 (subject to the applicable prerequisites).

The purpose of the Health Care Management concentration is to develop health care industry leaders by enhancing health care management expertise through relevant, real-world oriented health care course content, while based in a rigorous general management focused MBA curriculum.

The Project Management concentration will focus on effective leadership and management of the project and program management process.

During this 16 hour, two-day course, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. Attendees will discuss the five competencies needed to become a Lean Enterprise and will learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

Attendees will also gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset, why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation.

In addition, attendees will:
- Learn how to build and support Agile teams and programs;
- Empower a Lean Portfolio;
- Build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture and coordinate large solutions;
- Develop a skill-set that is in demand worldwide, and will empower their enterprises to
succeed in a disruptive marketplace
Attending and completing this class prepares individuals to take the exam needed to become a
certified SAFe® Agilist (SA).

Course Cost: $995 per person – 2 day course
Cost includes course materials along with one SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification exam attempt if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion.

During this 16-hour two day course, attendees will develop the skill-sets to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise and learn about the activities, tools, and mechanics used to manage backlogs and programs. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the Agile Release Train (ART), how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role.

In addition, attendees will:
- Learn how to apply Lean thinking to write Epics, break them down into Features and Stories, plan and execute Iterations, and plan Program Increments;
- Attendees will learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate as Product Owners and Product Managers, and what it takes to
relentlessly improve the ART

Attending and completing this class prepares individuals to take the exam needed to become a certified SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

Course Cost: $995 per person – 2 day course
Cost includes course materials along with one SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam attempt if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion.

In this 16-hour two-day course, attendees will gain an understanding of the role of a Scrum Master in a SAFe enterprise. Unlike traditional Scrum Master training that focuses on the fundamentals of team-level Scrum, the SAFe Scrum Master course explores the role of the Scrum Master in the context of the entire enterprise, and prepares attendees to successfully plan and execute the Program Increment (PI), the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization. This includes learning the key components of Agile at scale development, how Scrum is facilitated throughout the enterprise, and how to execute Iteration Planning.

In addition, attendees will discover how to build high performing Agile teams by becoming a servant leader and coach, and how to coach teams to deliver the maximum business value at scale.

SAFe 4 Scrum Master (SSM) certification signifies that people are prepared to perform the role of Scrum Master in a SAFe environment, increasing their value to teams and organizations that are implementing SAFe.

Attending and completing this class prepares individuals to take the exam needed to become a certified Scrum Master with SAFe® 4.6.1 Scrum Master Certification.

Course Cost: $995 per person – 2 day course
Cost includes course materials along with one Scrum Master with SAFe® 4.6.1 Scrum Master
Certification exam attempt if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion.

This course is a lead-in for individuals considering pursuing PMI® Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification and can be applied toward the 21 hours of education in the specialized area of Agile Project Management set forth by PMI and required for all (PMI-ACP)® credential candidates. The course also offers 14 Scrum Alliance SEUs (Scrum Education Units) in category C.

Course Cost: $1495 per person – 3 day course