Sponsored Description: The Upper Iowa University Master of Business Administration program develops skill and competence through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. The program provides a balance of quantitative and qualitative studies to strengthen contemporary managerial skills with current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in their organization. Students who successfully complete the MBA strengthen leadership skills and can articulate and utilize the concepts of vision, strategic planning, problem solving, quality management, and organizational development, as they pertain to the business environment. The Global Business emphasis within the MBA explores the challenges faced by organizations operating in a global economy. Organizations are addressing challenges to better understand competitive and market implications in providing goods and services in a global environment. The emphasis provides learners knowledge and skills in the operation of global business and culture in areas of marketing, strategic planning, supply chain logistics, financial management and legal implications of global competition. The degree culminates in the learner completing complete a project analyzing a contemporary global business applying the skills and knowledge attained in the emphasis and MBA course work.