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Mission & Learning Goals

Through student/instructor interaction, the MBA Program encourages the development of effective communication, integrated thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, emerging technological, ethical, reasoning, interpersonal, and global business awareness skills. The Program provides a broad-based, graduate-level business education with opportunities for specialization. The Program presents contemporary business concepts and theory while demonstrating their application in practical, interdisciplinary, and global business settings.

Learning Goals and Objectives

  • Goal 1: Students will be effective communicators.
  • Goal 2: Students will be skilled in integrated thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and the use of emerging technologies.
  • Goal 3: Students will be skilled in ethical and quantitative reasoning in a business context.
  • Goal 4: Students will be skilled in interpersonal relationships, global business awareness, and adaptability.
  • Goal 5: Students will possess knowledge of business and economic concepts.

Graduate Assistantships

Campus graduate students who are pursuing a degree in the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration can apply to be a Graduate Assistant (GA). These positions allow you to work alongside faculty and staff in the college and hone your research skills and assist with teaching-related activities. GA's are compensated with a competitive stipend and/or tuition waivers. To apply, please contact Michelle Garske at michelle.garske@UND.edu.

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Nistler Hall Room 101 
3125 University Ave Stop 8098
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8098
P 701.777.5892
kate.oachs@UND.edu

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Nistler College of Business & Public Administration

Nistler Hall Room 230
3125 University Ave Stop 8098
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8098

701.777.2135

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