Master's Degree in Business Administration (Online)
Degree Type
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Study Options
Online
Hybrid
If you have a passion for growing a business, you know you have to grow your career as well. With an online MBA in Business Management from Monroe University’s King Graduate School, you can do just that.
Earning your MBA degree online can qualify you for higher-level positions in the business world; help you build your professional network; and help you sharpen the leadership skills you’ll need as you rise through the ranks.
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Management is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). It’s a sign of our commitment to both academic excellence and inclusivity. We’re also committed to accessibility. It’s why we offer a completely online curriculum: so that you have complete flexibility to complete your degree on a schedule that works with your busy life.
When you earn your Master of Business Administration online, you’ll have access to the same resources, the same expert faculty, and the same rigorous curriculum as our on-campus students. You’ll start with a series of core MBA courses that cover:
Strategic management
Strategic marketing
Managerial economics
Managerial finance
Research and statistics for managerial decision-making
Organizational behavior and leadership
Financial statement analysis
Graduate research and critical analysis
Once you’ve built that foundation, you can customize your education to align with your professional goals. MBA students can choose up to two concentrations that focus on the areas that interest them the most, including:
Finance
Marketing
Healthcare Management
Hospitality
Human Resources
Information Technology
Accounting
Business Analytics
Supply Chain Management
Project Management
International Business
The online MBA program culminates in a capstone course in strategic management techniques. In this course, students integrate everything you’ve learned as they conduct a formal analysis of real-world case studies.
How Long Does It Take to Get an MBA Online?
It takes four (4) semesters to complete the online MBA in Business Management. For full-time students who take all four semesters consecutively, that’s less than a year and a half.
Online MBA Requirements
The MBA in Business Management is a 36-credit program, consisting of:
27 credits of required core courses*
9 credits of open electives or a selected concentration
Students may also declare a 45-credit dual concentration by completing the courses for two concentrations.
MBA candidates who want to supplement their academic work with professional opportunities can enroll in the King Graduate School’s Professional Experience Track. Students on the Professional Experience Track complete a total of two (2) one-credit internships in conjunction with their classwork.
The King Graduate School also offers both on-campus and hybrid programs for students who prefer in-person classes.
*Depending on their prior education, some MBA students may be required to take a foundation course in Accounting, Business, Management & Marketing, Economics, Health Care, Information Technology, and/or Finance.
In this course, MBA degree candidates explore the analysis, planning, and control of internal and external financial decisions of a firm, with a clear emphasis on corporate structure. In addition to developing a systematic approach to financial analysis, students will explore the unique financial concerns that face multinational corporations, including professional ethics and the role of information technology.
For years, our College has earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Value Schools in Regional Universities North. That’s because we understand that creating value means providing both quality and affordability.
The quality of our MBA program speaks for itself, but we know that’s only half of the value equation. That’s why we offer affordable tuition and fees, manageable payment plans, and financial aidcounselors that won’t rest until they find you every grant, scholarship, and loan for which you qualify — the maximum possible financial aid package.
Your employer may even help pay for your education. More than 400 organizations have chosen to invest in their employees through our Corporate Partnership Program. If you qualify, you could receive a grant that covers up to 20% of your business school tuition.
Your Future Business Administration Career
With an MBA, you can master the skills you’ll need to excel in 21st-century business.
Your chosen concentration(s) will provide you with specialized knowledge for leadership positions including:
Management consultant
Marketing director
Operations research analyst
Product manager
Business intelligence analyst
Healthcare administrator
Logistics manager
Sales manager
Investment banker
Human resources manager
Budget analyst
Financial analyst
Purchasing manager
Policy analyst
Project manager
IT manager
And if your goal is to work your way up to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief Financial Officer (CFO), an MBA is virtually a necessity.
The UCI Connection
Thanks to our partnership with Pakistan’s Universal College Islamabad (UCI), we’re able to bring our Business Management program to two continents. UCI students who enroll in the MBA program will complete their first two semesters in Pakistan, then transfer to Monroe to complete their studies in person in the U.S. (Monroe and UCI staff will assist students in obtaining an F1 study visa.)
With our accredited online MBA program, you’ll receive an education that matches your ambition. Earning an MBA is an achievement, but it’s more than that: it’s a stepping stone to even greater achievement throughout your business career.
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