Master of Arts in Management and Leadership

at Global University Systems (GUS) - Webster University - St. Louis Campus USA

Through the curriculum for the BA in photography at Webster University, students learn to be technically proficient, versatile, imaginative and capable of working in a variety of photographic fields and technical environments. Photography majors graduate with a solid grounding in the aesthetic and the communicative aspects of the medium. Students take courses in a variety of formats (small, medium and large), materials (black/white and color) and technical environments (chemical and digital). Students become familiar with a variety of approaches (journalistic, commercial/editorial and scientific), while concentrating on one.

Learning Outcomes
Successful graduates of this program will be able to demonstrate:

• Technical and aesthetic proficiency in the principles of photography.
• Technical proficiency with professional camera types and their applications.
• Technical proficiency with software as currently used in the profession.
• Familiarity with a variety of photographic approaches and careers.
• Expertise in the chosen field of specialization.

The successful organization has a deliberate strategy for maximizing the value it creates. This strategy is effectively communicated to all participants in the business. The internal stakeholders understand their role in implementing the organization's vision and all processes are developed to achieve it. The Walker School of Business & Technology's MBA is developed with this organizational purpose in mind. Its aim is to teach students the business competencies needed to develop and implement value creating ideas and solutions while building the personal skills necessary to achieve their professional aspirations.

Learning Outcomes

This purpose is made clear in the following program learning outcomes:

• Students can analyze a business and identify and evaluate opportunities for value creation. 
• Students can apply the core business competencies necessary to increase organizational value. 
• Students demonstrate the personal effectiveness competencies necessary to achieve their professional goals and to contribute to the accomplishment of the organization's objectives. 

Advance your business skills to develop and implement value-creating ideas and solutions in today's worldwide economy. The innovative MBA program at Webster University is designed for professionals who want to shape their own career, upgrade credentials, and be strategic players in the world of business.

Why Choose the Webster MBA?

• A focus on creating value in an ESG (environmental, social, governance) framework consistent with modern business practice.
• A competency-based program that builds your skills in 18 business and nine personal effectiveness areas. 
• A "flipped classroom" option with two hours of in-class experiential learning each week.
• Gain international perspective by working with students from across the Webster network.
• Specialize with 10 areas of emphasis, and 12 dual-degree options.
• Annual flat-rate textbook fee for all MBA designated courses. 

The BA in animation offers students the opportunity to learn core principles and techniques focusing on storytelling, motion, drawing, performance and expression through traditional and digital forms. Each student will undertake an intensive course of study including character animation, experimental concepts, fine art techniques and diverse applications, building a strong, global foundation before embarking upon an eventual area of concentration.

Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates of the animation program will be able to:

• Create animation with fundamental and technical proficiency.
• Express visual concepts artistically.
• Integrate storytelling and performance.
• Synthesize theory and practice creating animation from a global perspective.

The master of arts (MA) in international relations enables students to analyze the complexities and processes involved in world politics and international affairs. Coursework provides exposure to the key subfields of the discipline and relevant issues such as globalization, human rights, humanitarian action and economic development. The program can help prepare students to compete for work with a governmental agency, an intergovernmental organization, a nongovernmental organization, or a multinational corporation. This program is also recommended for students planning to pursue a PhD or an academic career at another institution.

The degree requires satisfactory completion of 27 credit hours of the INTL curriculum and 9 credit hours of graduate electives for a total of 36 credit hours.

Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of several subfields of the international relations discipline.
• Demonstrate strong research skills.
• Critically analyze international events and issues.
• Apply theories of international relations.
• Demonstrate effective written communication skills.

The master of arts (MA) in information technology management program is designed to educate and develop managers who can effectively manage the planning, design, selection, implementation, use and administration of emerging and converging information and communications technologies. The program curriculum provides students with the technical knowledge and management knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate people, information and communication technologies, and business processes in support of organizational strategic goals.

The MA in information technology management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques and theories used in the field of information technology management.
• Students will be able to effectively apply important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques and theories used in the field of information technology management when analyzing complex factual situations.
• Students will be able to effectively integrate (or synthesize) important facts, concepts, principles and theories in the field of information technology management when developing solutions to multifaceted information technology management problems in complex factual situations.

The goal of the human resources management degree is to prepare human resource professionals to address the complexities and challenges of managing today's workforce. The program content is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of the major human resource functions, addressing strategic decisions and operational execution of HR service delivery. The courses involve both practical and theoretical considerations in the development of HR professionals in settings such as business, industry, government and nonprofit organizations and institutions, both nationally and globally.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques and theories used in human resources management.
• Students will be able to effectively apply important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques and theories used in human resources management when analyzing situations.
• Students will be able to effectively integrate important facts, concepts, principles and theories used in human resources management when developing solutions or analyzing situations.

The BA in games and game design offers students the opportunity to participate in a fun and engaging degree engineered toward gaining students employment as designers within the growing field of games and ‘serious games’ development. Students will cultivate their understanding of the principles of game design with tools and techniques that will allow for the creation of numerous levels, mods and games during their academic study. Courses will give students a broad social understanding of the considerations of games developing in an age of advancing technology, and how to tailor-make games to ensure their personal creative concepts are developed and realized.

Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates of this program will be able to:

• Conceptualize and design specific gameplay experiences with an understanding toward the principles of design and their reception by the user.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in the planning and creation of game levels, mods and multilevel games.
• Demonstrate an ethical, professional and cultural understanding of game design, and a readiness to work in the global market.
• Display an understanding of the principles and technologies involved in designing for games, and the broader fields of serious gaming, VR and simulation.

Sociology is, at its core, the study of human behavior in social settings. With a focus on positive social change, Webster sociology students develop the analytical skills necessary for critically evaluating the diversity of human belief systems. Sociology graduates pursue a variety of post-graduate opportunities from law school or governmental professions to sociological research, business, or academic careers.

Sociology students enjoy diverse coursework and many opportunities to supplement their studies. The curriculum emphasizes inequality and social organizations. We emphasize emerging trends in the field, including informatics, environmental sociology, and social network analysis. Students may supplement their studies with coursework in human rights, criminology, women, gender and sexuality studies, and cultural anthropology. Webster sociology alumni have gone on to successful careers in diverse fields including bank manager, park ranger, teacher and political scientist.

The management program examines the relationship between an organization, its leaders and employees. This program is designed to help students develop the competencies as both a business professional and scholar-practitioner with the capabilities to drive growth and innovation. In this program, students will acquire skills necessary to effectively manage people, analyze management problems, develop sound business practice and communicate effectively.

The BA in management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze, understand and evaluate how legal, social, economic and global issues affect business.
• Integrate key theories to manage people, processes and resources in a diverse organization.
• Use appropriate tools and technology to critically analyze and interpret key business information.
• Apply concepts regarding ethics and corporate responsibility and how they impact managerial decisions.
• Build upon ambiguous and incomplete information to draft, support and defend innovative solutions to complex managerial challenges.
• Students will explain the important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques and theories used in international business.
• Students will be able to identify and apply appropriate terminology, facts, concepts, principles, analytic techniques and theories used in international business when analyzing moderately complex situations.
• Students will be able to synthesize and integrate important concepts, principles and theories used in international business into solutions to moderately complex management problems.