Master of Business Administration
An Accelerated, Online & Career-Focused MBA
Watch Michael Williams, acting dean in the School of Business and Technology, discuss the MBA program and how it serves adult learners.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a relevant and rigorous graduate program that can be completed in 18 months. All courses are offered entirely online in eight-week formats. Some courses include periodic live online participation at specific set times.
What You Will Learn in the MBA Program
Students will learn advanced communication, analytical and leadership skills. Learn more about our MBA Program outcomes.
Preparing to Become a Business Professional
The MBA program prepares students for leadership roles in a wide range of industries.
Prerequisites: All MBA candidates are required to have completed undergraduate courses in the following topics: Financial Accounting, Statistics and Microeconomics or candidates can register for the customized MBA Preparatory Program that is scheduled prior to MBA entry terms. Learn more.
Admissions: The current application deadline for MBA applicants is February 18, 2013. Classes are scheduled to begin in the March 2013 term.
Students may select from the following areas of study: Data Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Management or Marketing.
| Term | Application Deadline | Term Start Date |
| MBA July 2013 | May 20, 2013 | July 1, 2013 |
| MBA Sept. 2013 | Aug. 19, 2013 | Sept. 2, 2013 |
| MBA Jan. 2014 | Dec. 16, 2013 | Jan. 6, 2014 |
Credit Distribution
| Subject/Category | Credits |
| I. Core Courses | 15 |
| A. Management Communication | 2 |
| B. Ethics for Managers | 1 |
| C. Marketing Management | 3 |
| D. Financial Management | 3 |
| E. Strategic Operations Management | 3 |
| F. Global Strategic Management | 3 |
| II. Electives & Areas of Study | 24 |
| Students may select any combination of MBA electives or select one of the following areas of study: Data Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Management or Marketing. | |
| A. Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| B. Human Resource Management | 3 |
| C. Project Management | 3 |
| D. Market Research | 3 |
| E. Social Media | 3 |
| F. Investments | 3 |
| G. Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| H. Negotiations | 3 |
| Areas of Study | |
| Students selecting an area of study must complete all course work listed under the area of study designation and have the option of satisfying a portion of the course work in the area of study with Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). | |
| A. Data Analytics | |
| B. Finance | |
| C. Healthcare Management | |
| D. Marketing | |
| Total | 39 credits |
The Data Analytics area of study prepares students to access, analyze, manage and present data to an organization’s decision makers. The focus of the program is to prepare students to use data to identify marketing trends and develop strategies and tactics based on information. Learn more about data analytics.
| Specialty Courses | Credits |
| Managerial Statistics | 3 |
| Business Forecasting | 3 |
| Data Mining for Business Intelligence | 3 |
| Data Analytics and Visualization with Capstone | 3 |
| Total | 12 credits |
The Finance area of study provides students with broad professional competence and skills that prepares them for careers at banks, financial institutions and firms in a wide variety of industry sectors. Learn more about finance.
| Specialty Courses | Credits |
| Investments | 3 |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Topics in Global Finance | 3 |
| Total | 12 credits |
The Healthcare Management area of study prepares students with management and critical thinking skills and an operational understanding of market trends, regulatory changes and financial realities currently facing the healthcare industry. Learn more about healthcare management.
| Specialty Courses | Credits |
| Global Healthcare Delivery and Management | 3 |
| Healthcare Financing | 3 |
| Strategic Management in a Healthcare Organization | 3 |
| Healthcare Law and Legislation | 3 |
| Total | 12 credits |
The Marketing area of study prepares graduates for careers in a wide variety of industry sectors, with courses focusing on generating awareness and demand for the products and services sold with an emphasis is on how media and the Internet can support such efforts. Learn more about marketing.
| Specialty Courses | Credits |
| Market Research | 3 |
| Social Media | 3 |
| Global Marketing | 3 |
| Digital Marketing Analytics | 3 |
| Total | 12 credits |
Contact Dr. Michael Williams, associate dean, MBA Program
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Upcoming Events
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MBA Application Deadline for July 2013 Term
Monday, May 20, 2013
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Start Date for MBA July 2013 Term
Monday, Jul 1, 2013
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MBA Preparatory Program Webinar
Monday, Jul 1, 2013
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MBA Application Deadline for September 2013 Term
Monday, Aug 19, 2013
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Start Date for MBA September 2013 Term
Monday, Sep 2, 2013