Studying Emerging Markets at Regis

Regis University’s MBA in Emerging Markets specialization is a bilingual MBA degree offered jointly through Regis University and Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO) Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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MBA Emerging Markets

Degree Overview

This unique MBA in Emerging Markets specialization is conducted online. The program is comprised of 12 courses (36 credit hours). Six classes are delivered in English and six in Spanish; therefore, students are expected to be fully bilingual. All courses are offered in an 8-week format. Additionally, a summer intensive is offered as part of this program, where courses are taken one summer on Regis University's North Denver (Lowell) campus and the following year on ITESO University's campus in Guadalajara. Upon degree completion, you are awarded a joint degree featuring a seal from both universities.

Develop Your Leadership Skills in the Global Arena:

  • Apply the knowledge you gain in finance, management, international commerce and marketing to the analysis of emerging markets
  • Evaluate what the risks are in international markets and where business opportunities exist
  • Create business strategies and plans for organizational change that correspond to the global economy
  • Learn from a multicultural faculty who can bring real-world experience into the classroom
  • Network with other professionals and career-oriented graduate students from both the U.S. and Latin America

ITESO University is recognized as "Universidad de Excelencia" and ranked among the best MBA programs of Mexico and Latin America by the reputable business magazines Expansión (Mexico) and América Economia (Chile).

Contact us to learn more about the MBA in Emerging Markets degree program.

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 36.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

MBA: Emerging Markets

MBAE 600 - Emergent Modern Business Firms

Analyzes how business firms and organizations operate within specific environments and industries, particularly emerging economies. Studies the foundations of organizational theory and management as crucial factors for business performance.

MBAE 601 - Emerging Markets

Studies international business environments from the perspective of emerging economies. Analyzes the potential of Latin American companies to develop market spaces in specific industries and regions of the world.

MBAE 602 - Strategy in Emergent Economies

Studies the formulation and implementation of business strategies from two perspectives: Multinationals targeting emerging markets, and firm from developing economies targeting markets in developed and emerging economies.

MBAE 610 - Financial Strategy

Introduces financial management challenges confronting consolidated and emerging multinational firms. Financial analysis is particularly situated within the conditions of firms operating in emerging markets.

MBAE 611 - Marketing in Emergent Economies

Examines the market conditions of emerging and developed economies in several industries as well as the formulation and implementation of sound marketing strategies targeting rapidly growing markets of the world.

MBAE 612 - Emergent Economy Operations

Introduces the constitution and operation of international supply chains in different industries. Studies managerial practices that improve the productivity and quality of transformational operations to produce and deliver goods for the global economy.

MBAE 620 - Strategic Human Resources

Identifies the strategic role of human resources management in the development of organizations and business companies. Analyzes human resources practices in emerging economies and proposes innovations in organizational human performance.

MBAE 622 - Firm Growth Strategies

Analyzes corporate growth strategies available for emerging firms of developing economies in a global environment. Strategies include mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing, conglomerations, business groups, strategic alliances and more.

MBAE 630 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Studies entrepreneurship as a driver of economic activity, particularly under the perspectives of emerging economies. Examines the process of creation of new businesses, invention, innovation, financing entrepreneurial development and organizational learning.

MBAE 631 - Leadership and Change Management

Deals with the challenges of leadership in complex and divergent organizations develops applied strategic leadership skills of thinking, acting and influencing others in ways that promote organizational sustainability and competitive advantage.

MBAE 632 - Corporate Social Responsibilit

Introduces the complexity of organizations? environmental and social interactions and how firms deal responsibly with all stakeholders to maintain equilibrium and control unwanted impacts on business operations.

MBAE 695 - New Business Environments

The capstone course examines strategies in action. It consolidates issues of international economics, politics, culture, business and finance in the development of firms operating in emerging markets

MBA: Pre-Reqs Emerging Markets Specialization

AC 320A - Principles of Accounting I

Introduces basic accounting principles and procedures for sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations.

AC 320B/ AC 440

The course descriptions for the above mentioned class could not be found. Please contact Academic Records & Registration at 303-458-4126 with questions. Some additional course information is available and shown here.

Management Accounting or Cost Accounting

FIN 400 - Business Finance

Introduces major topics in managerial finance essential for understanding how financial managers acquire and manage a firm's assets and how they finance these assets through debt and equity sources.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B AC*325

MKT 325 - Marketing Principles

Focuses on the development of product price, place and promotion tactics in a marketing plan. The plan is based on a well-defined target market, sound situational analysis and clear definition of objectives, goals and strategies.

Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

MBAE 600 Emergent Modern Business Firms (3.00)

Analyzes how business firms and organizations operate within specific environments and industries, particularly emerging economies. Studies the foundations of organizational theory and management as crucial factors for business performance.

MBAE 601 Emerging Markets (3.00)

Studies international business environments from the perspective of emerging economies. Analyzes the potential of Latin American companies to develop market spaces in specific industries and regions of the world.

MBAE 602 Strategy in Emergent Economies (3.00)

Studies the formulation and implementation of business strategies from two perspectives: Multinationals targeting emerging markets, and firm from developing economies targeting markets in developed and emerging economies.

MBAE 610 Financial Strategy (3.00)

Introduces financial management challenges confronting consolidated and emerging multinational firms. Financial analysis is particularly situated within the conditions of firms operating in emerging markets.

MBAE 611 Marketing in Emergent Economies (3.00)

Examines the market conditions of emerging and developed economies in several industries as well as the formulation and implementation of sound marketing strategies targeting rapidly growing markets of the world.

MBAE 612 Emergent Economy Operations (3.00)

Introduces the constitution and operation of international supply chains in different industries. Studies managerial practices that improve the productivity and quality of transformational operations to produce and deliver goods for the global economy.

MBAE 620 Strategic Human Resources (3.00)

Identifies the strategic role of human resources management in the development of organizations and business companies. Analyzes human resources practices in emerging economies and proposes innovations in organizational human performance.

MBAE 622 Firm Growth Strategies (3.00)

Analyzes corporate growth strategies available for emerging firms of developing economies in a global environment. Strategies include mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing, conglomerations, business groups, strategic alliances and more.

MBAE 630 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3.00)

Studies entrepreneurship as a driver of economic activity, particularly under the perspectives of emerging economies. Examines the process of creation of new businesses, invention, innovation, financing entrepreneurial development and organizational learning.

MBAE 631 Leadership and Change Management (3.00)

Deals with the challenges of leadership in complex and divergent organizations develops applied strategic leadership skills of thinking, acting and influencing others in ways that promote organizational sustainability and competitive advantage.

MBAE 632 Corporate Social Responsibilit (3.00)

Introduces the complexity of organizations? environmental and social interactions and how firms deal responsibly with all stakeholders to maintain equilibrium and control unwanted impacts on business operations.

MBAE 695 New Business Environments (3.00)

The capstone course examines strategies in action. It consolidates issues of international economics, politics, culture, business and finance in the development of firms operating in emerging markets

How to Apply

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Materials Needed for Application and Admission

Applicants seeking a master's degree from the College for Professional Studies must possess a baccalaureate degree in any field of study from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

  • Application: Completed graduate application form
  • Application fee: $75.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for Regis University graduates)
  • Submit official degree-bearing transcript within 30 days of the date of application. Official transcript must reflect a baccalaureate degree awarded from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. If official transcript is not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcript is received. A complete file can be reviewed by faculty with a copy of the unofficial degree-bearing transcript from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

    Official transcript must be sent directly from your previously attended school to the CPS Admission Office.
  • Official GMAT score which includes a minimum 3.5 official score on the Analytical Writing portion of the exam OR one admission essay approximately 1,500 words long.
  • Current résumé
  • Two online recommendations from colleagues or supervisors who know your work in a professional setting and are able to give specific information about your abilities and potential. The application system will automatically send an email with a link and instructions on how to submit recommendations directly to Regis.
  • Pass language test to demonstrate bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
  • Faculty interview
  • Students without a business undergraduate degree will have two options to complete the accounting and finance prerequisites. Learn more about the MBA prerequisites here
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens
  • The coursework of returning students (whose degree plans have expired) and/or transfer students must have been completed less than 10 years prior to the current admission into the degree program in order to be applied toward degree requirements.
  • Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed.

Students who are otherwise accepted into the MBA program but who earned a GPA of less than 2.5 from the institution granting their bachelor's degree will be accepted provisionally and must complete either MLS 501 Critical Thinking and Graduate Writing or EDFD 500 Essentials for Graduate Level Writing with a "B" or better prior to taking any 600 level classes. This requirement can be waived at the time of the student's interview only if the student has demonstrated professional experience that has clearly provided ample opportunity for the student to improve in her or his written communication skills.

Students who earned a GPA of 2.5 or greater from the institution granting their bachelor's degree but whose essay demonstrates less than graduate level writing, may also be accepted provisionally and be required to complete either MLS 501 Critical Thinking and Graduate Writing or EDFD 500 Essentials for Graduate Level Writing with a "B" or better prior to taking any 600 level classes.

Applications due two weeks prior to start date.

Application Deadlines*

Starts Application Deadline
Spring 2 - 2013 February 18, 2013
Summer 1 - 2013 April 22, 2013
Summer 2 - 2013 June 17, 2013

*Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.

Tuition

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Degree Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Colorado Technical University MBA $27,990 32 $873 $50
Colorado Christian University MBA $26,531 39 $649 $1,220
Colorado Heights University MBA $21,810 39 $535 $945
Colorado State University MBA (Professional MBA) $27,360 40 $444 $9,600
Regis University MBA $28,155 36 $780 $75
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs MBA $21,120 - $28,140 36-48 $585 $60
University of Colorado at Denver MBA (Professional MBA) $18,290 36 $496 or less $2,332 -$2,668
University of Denver, Daniels College of Business MBA $48,902 47 $1,026 $680

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Degree Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Drexel University MBA (MBA Anywhere) $58,866 34 $1,731 All inclusive
Jones International University MBA $29,080 36 $805 $100
Kaplan University MBA $27,228 - $34,668 40 - 51 $658 $900 - $1,100
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University MBA $39,568 48 $766 $2,800
Regis University MBA $29,235 36 $810 $75
University of Maryland/University College MBA $29,794 42 $694 $646
University of Phoenix MBA $28,065 - $42,075 36-54 $740 $1,425 - $2,115
Walden University MBA $29,410 - $30,215 36 - 37 $805 $430
Webster University MBA $25,120 - $33,460 36 - 48 $695 $100
Colorado State University MBA (Distance MBA) $31,930 40 $795 $130