The Bauer Mini-MBA

Ready To Lead in One Week

Now, more than ever, it’s critical to equip yourself with key business fundamentals needed to succeed in any industry. But how do you find the time?

Whether you need to be more effective in your current role, or you’re looking for a credential to stand out from the crowd, the Bauer Mini-MBA is executive education designed to give you an understanding of the most important functions of business and management in only one week.

Led by the same faculty who teach within the renowned Bauer Executive MBA, the Mini-MBA is the perfect blend of high-quality instruction within a consolidated timeframe.

Our Mini-MBA is designed to expose you to the basic fundamentals of business. In addition, each Mini-MBA has a specialization that focuses in more detail on a specific discipline. We are currently offering mini-MBAs with emphasis in Digital Marketing, Management & Leadership, Healthcare, Supply Chain Management and Business Data Analytics specializations.

• With our high-tech hyflex classrooms, you have the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating online, or doing both.
• A student who has successfully passed the certificate assessment will receive a $5000 discount toward our Executive MBA degree OR receive 3 credits which can be applied towards our Full-Time or Professional MBA degrees.* (*Note: Rules and restrictions do apply, including, but not limited to, the need to pass a final assessment and/or final project with a B- or higher. Please contact Ellen Shaw for complete eligibility requirements.)
• Comprising abridged versions of MBA core and specialized MBA courses.
• 35 hours of instruction from Monday to Friday.
• Each session is 3.5 hours, one in the morning and afternoon.
• Students will receive a certificate of program completion.
• Although the Mini-MBA is not a regular graduate degree from the University of Houston, it prepares you as a student and gives you a glimpse into the Bauer Executive MBA program.
• The upcoming Mini-MBA will feature a specialization in Digital Marketing, Management & Leadership, Healthcare, Supply Chain Management and Business Data Analytics. Future sessions of the Mini-MBA will include specializations in: Entrepreneurship.

Who Should Attend?

• Experienced professionals wanting to update or broaden their business knowledge and skills.
• Non-business majors wanting to understand business fundamentals in order to work more effectively with senior management or transition into management roles.
• Individuals considering a graduate degree and interested in obtaining an overview of MBA fundamentals.

What Will You Gain?

• Comprehensive understanding of key business concepts
• A framework for making better strategic business decisions
• Increased ability to think critically and act strategically
• Enhanced confidence in your ability to speak up in meetings
• Access to a high-value professional network

 

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Mini-MBA with Healthcare Specialization Curriculum

The following is the curriculum for the upcoming Mini-MBA with an emphasis in Healthcare Specialization.

Course	Faculty Lead	Time
Foundations of Accounting	Chad Larson, Ph.D.	Monday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management and Leadership	Dusya Vera, Ph.D.	Monday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Supply Chain Management	Funda Sahin, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Finance	Swati Basu, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Marketing	Vanessa Patrick, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management Information Systems	Leiser Silva, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Challenges and Value Healthcare Quality	Edward Kroger, M.D. J.D., MBA	Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Healthcare Cost Data Analysis	Edward Kroger, M.D. J.D., MBA	Thursday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Innovation Healthcare Law and Policy	Edward Kroger, M.D. J.D., MBA	Friday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Healthcare Strategy	Edward Kroger, M.D. J.D., MBA	Friday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Assessment		5 -6 p.m.
Certification Ceremony		6 - 6:30 p.m.

Dates:

Upcoming Dates Available Soon

Cost:

$4,995

Courses will be held online, and on-campus, within the classrooms used for Bauer’s premier Executive MBA. You choose the format that best suits your preferences.

How to Get Started

It’s your future. Get better prepared for it in just one week. Seating is limited, so sign up soon.

 

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Mini-MBA with Supply Chain Management Curriculum

The following is the curriculum for the upcoming Mini-MBA with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management.

Course	Faculty Lead	Time
Foundations of Accounting	Chad Larson, Ph.D.	Monday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management and Leadership	Dusya Vera, Ph.D.	Monday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Supply Chain Management	Funda Sahin, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Finance	Swati Basu, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Marketing	Vanessa Patrick, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management Information Systems	Leiser Silva, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Strategic Sourcing	Victor Wayhan, Ph.D.	Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Process and Quality Management	Bradley Miller, Ph.D.	Thursday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Logistics and Distribution Management	Powell Robinson, Ph.D.	Friday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Supply Chain Management Integration	Gordon Smith, Ph.D.	Friday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Assessment		5 -6 p.m.
Certification Ceremony		6 - 6:30 p.m.

Dates:

Upcoming Dates Available Soon

Cost:

$4,995

Courses will be held online, and on-campus, within the classrooms used for Bauer’s premier Executive MBA. You choose the format that best suits your preferences.

How to Get Started

It’s your future. Get better prepared for it in just one week. Seating is limited, so sign up soon.

 

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Mini-MBA with Digital Marketing Curriculum

May 17-21, 2021

Click Here to Register: May 17-21

The following is the curriculum for the upcoming Mini-MBA with an emphasis in Digital Marketing.

Course	Faculty Lead	Time
Foundations of Accounting	Chad Larson, Ph.D.	Monday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Finance	Swati Basu, Ph.D.	Monday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Supply Chain Management	Funda Sahin, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management and Leadership	Dusya Vera, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Marketing	Vanessa Patrick, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management Information Systems	Leiser Silva, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Digital Marketing	Bill Zahn, Ph.D.	Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Digital Marketing	Bill Zahn, Ph.D.	Thursday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Workshop in Digital Marketing	Bill Zahn, Ph.D.	Friday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Workshop in Digital Marketing	Bill Zahn, Ph.D.	Friday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Assessment		5 -6 p.m.
Certification Ceremony		6 - 6:30 p.m.

Dates:

May 17-21, 2021

Cost:

$4,995

Courses will be held online, and on-campus, within the classrooms used for Bauer’s premier Executive MBA. You choose the format that best suits your preferences.

How to Get Started

It’s your future. Get better prepared for it in just one week. Seating is limited, so sign up soon.

Register Now: May 17-21

 

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Mini-MBA with Management & Leadership Curriculum

June 21 – 25, 2021

Click Here to Register: June 21 – 25

The following is the curriculum for the upcoming Mini-MBA with an emphasis in Management & Leadership.

Course	Faculty Lead	Time
Foundations of Accounting	Chad Larson, Ph.D.	Monday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Finance	Swati Basu, Ph.D.	Monday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Supply Chain Management	Funda Sahin, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management and Leadership	Dusya Vera, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Marketing	Vanessa Patrick, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management Information Systems	Leiser Silva, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Executive Communications	Amy Vandaveer Novak	Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Managing Human Resources	Steve Werner, Ph.D.	Thursday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Ethics Workshop	Barbara Carlin, Ph.D.	Friday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Leading High Performance Teams	Alan Witt, Ph.D.	Friday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Assessment		5 -6 p.m.
Certification Ceremony		6 - 6:30 p.m.

Dates:

June 21 – 25, 2021

Cost:

$4,995

Courses will be held online, and on-campus, within the classrooms used for Bauer’s premier Executive MBA. You choose the format that best suits your preferences.

How to Get Started

It’s your future. Get better prepared for it in just one week. Seating is limited, so sign up soon.

Register Now: June 21 – 25

 

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Mini-MBA with Business Data Analytics Curriculum

July 19-23, 2021

Click Here to Register: July 19-23

The following is the curriculum for the upcoming Mini-MBA with an emphasis in Business Data Analytics.

Course	Faculty Lead	Time
Foundations of Accounting	Chad Larson, Ph.D.	Monday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Finance	Swati Basu, Ph.D.	Monday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Supply Chain Management	Funda Sahin, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management and Leadership	Dusya Vera, Ph.D.	Tuesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Foundations of Marketing	Vanessa Patrick, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foundations of Management Information Systems	Leiser Silva, Ph.D.	Wednesday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Data Analytics Module 1	Yili (Kevin) Hong, Ph.D.	Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Data Analytics Module 2	Yili (Kevin) Hong, Ph.D.	Thursday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Data Analytics Module 3	Nina Huang, Ph.D.	Friday: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Data Analytics Module 4	Nina Huang, Ph.D.	Friday: 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Assessment		5 -6 p.m.
Certification Ceremony		6 - 6:30 p.m.

Dates:

July 19-23, 2021

Cost:

$4,995

Courses will be held online, and on-campus, within the classrooms used for Bauer’s premier Executive MBA. You choose the format that best suits your preferences.

How to Get Started

It’s your future. Get better prepared for it in just one week. Seating is limited, so sign up soon.

Register Now: July 19-23