University of San Fransisco(USF) - Business School

MBA Areas of Emphasis

The advanced Elective Courses enable you to develop in-depth experience and expertise in a particular field of study. Although an elective emphasis is not required, you may choose an emphasis in one of six elective concentrations: E-Business, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, and Telecommunications. A wide range of additional electives are available for advanced study. Three out of the four required electives must be taken in the respective functional area in order to matriculate an area of emphasis. A list of elective courses that correspond to the areas may be obtained from the MBA office. Up to six units of Directed Study with a professor may be arranged for elective credit. All Directed Study proposals are subject to approval by the Graduate Curriculum Committee and the Graduate Program Director.

Telecommunications

USF is located in one of the world's leading centers for the development of new communications technologies and services. Silicon Valley is the birthplace of high tech entrepreneurship. San Francisco is a major international communications hub and electronic gateway to the Pacific Rim.

The Telecommunications Management and Policy Program is designed to prepare students for Information Age careers. Information and telecommunications technologies and services are the enablers of the transition to a global information economy. The Telecommunications Program is intended to meet the need for professionals who understand the importance of telecommunications as a strategic resource, and who can combine business skills with knowledge of information and communications technologies and services.

The curriculum prepares students for careers including telecommunications and high tech marketing, network management, strategic planning, policy analysis, and consulting. No technical background is required, but students must be prepared to learn basic technical concepts. Those who already have a technical background may choose electives that enable them to integrate technical knowledge with strategic and policy analysis.

The Telecommunications Program offers students opportunities to learn from industry leaders and gain practical experience during their graduate studies. Features of the Program include:

• An Advisory Board composed of executives and professionals from many sectors of the telecommunications industry;
• Adjunct faculty and guest speakers from leading Bay Area telecommunications and high tech firms;
• A Telecom Club that organizes career forums and site visits to Silicon Valley companies;
• Opportunities to attend industry exhibitions and professional conferences;
• Internships with Bay Area companies;
• An active research program including colloquia, visiting scholars, and opportunities for research assistantships.

McGowan Scholarships are awarded to top students in Telecommunications, with support from the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, in memory of Bill McGowan, founder of MCI. Additional scholarship support is available from several sources on a competitive basis.

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