MBA in Business Administration

This degree program provides the tools necessary to analyze business functions and processes, formulate effective business strategies and identify characteristics of effective leadership. A master’s in business administration can open doors for future jobs and advancement opportunities.

MBA Degree Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) prepares you to lead and manage successful organizations. The first half of the program is designed to give you technical skills in your chosen emphasis area and the second half is designed to give you the leadership skills you need to not only perform those duties but be able to lead others as they perform those duties.

Customize your MBA program to coincide with your career goals by adding a required emphasis in accounting, e-business strategic management, entrepreneurship, finance, health administration, human resources, international business, marketing, business intelligence, data analytics, public administration or organizational leadership.

As a student, you will:

  • Analyze and evaluate business functions and processes.
  • Evaluate and formulate effective domestic and global business strategies.
  • Integrate ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability in decision-making.
  • Identify, evaluate, communicate and implement effective leadership of a diverse workforce.
  • Research, design and apply the innovation process from creativity to solution design and implementation

Next Session

Summer II (Jun 26, 2023)

Estimated Tuition

$695/Credit

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Ways to Learn

Online

Program Benefits that Benefit You.

A Better Balance for Work and School

Affordable, asynchronous classes that fit your work schedule, offered 100% online so you can learn while you earn.

Start Sooner, No GMAT or GRE Required

Designed for working professionals, benefit from rolling starts and flexible entry - no GMAT or GRE required for admission.

Upskill and Move Up in Your Career

Master the leadership, strategy and management skills you need to successfully run a business or organization.

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University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Monica Tinajero UMass Global
I know that through having my master’s in business administration I’m going to be able to continue to climb up the ladder and continue to guide and lead others to do the work that they do. I believe I’m making a bigger impact by being a leader.
Monica Tinajero
MBA
Going back to school helped me get out of my comfort zone. It helped me get past the ‘we’ve always done it that way’ mentality. I learned that I needed to innovate personally, professionally and to help other become more innovative.
Keith F.
MBA Program
Before, I was stuck in the process. Now I have the larger picture. I am more well-rounded. I would like to move to a management/leadership position and working on my MBA has made me better candidate.
Sandra W.
MBA Program
My desire to go back to school was personal. Both my mom and dad graduated from high school, and I’m the first in my family to go on for my college education. I want to be a positive role model for my children. I can do all three – work, family and school; I didn’t have to choose.
Brandy C.
MBA Program

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this master's degree program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

  • Completed application
  • GPA: Meet 1 of these 4 GPA options for admission
  • Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where baccalaureate and/or post-baccalaureate coursework was completed or attempted
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Only credits from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer. Failure to report any previous academic work at another college or university may be considered a violation of academic integrity.

Graduate Level Exams

This Master’s degree program does not require applicants to take costly exams like the GRE/GMAT. Why? Because we value your professional and life experience. You should get credit for what you already know.

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MBA Program Curriculum

  • Select 24-36 credits of the following, depending upon waivers:

    24-36
    ACCU 602
    		  Financial Reporting & Analysis

     
    BUSU 610
    		  Data Analysis for Decision Making

     
    BUSU 620
    		  Economic Analysis for Managers

     
    BUSU 630
    		  Business Process Analysis and Innovation

     
    BUSU 650
    		  Corporate Responsibility: Ethics and Sustainability

     
    FINU 607
    		  Financial Management

     
    HRCU 600
    		  Human Resource Foundations

     
    MKTU 605
    		  Marketing Management

     
    OLCU 613
    		  Seminar in Organizational Dynamics

     
    OLCU 615
    		  Leading Organizational Change

     
    OLCU 632
    		  Leadership and Innovation

     
    BUSU 640
    		  Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage Capstone

     
    Core Requirements Subtotal

    24-36
    Electives or Designated Emphasis Area (choose below)

    12
    Total Credits

    36-48
  • ACCU 620  Contemporary Issues in Accounting

    3
    ACCU 621  Accounting Ethics

    3
    ACCU 640  Strategic Cost Management

    3
    Select one course from Finance or Accounting

    3

    Total Credits

    12
  • ENTU 610  Entrepreneurship

    3
    ENTU 620  Entrepreneurial Finance

    3
    MKTU 624  Seminar in Marketing Research

    3
    MKTU 630  Seminar in New Product Development

    3
    Total Credits

    12
  • FINU 615  International Finance

    3
    FINU 620  Investments

    3
    FINU 630  Capital Markets

    3
    Select one course from Accounting

    3
    Total Credits

    12

  • HAUU 640
    		  Foundations of Healthcare Administration 3
    HAUU 641
    		  Healthcare Law and Ethics

    3
    HAUU 642
    		  Healthcare Information Systems and Technology 3
    Select one from the following:

    3
    HAUU 645
    		  Healthcare Economics

     
    HAUU 651
    		  Healthcare Quality and Safety

     
    Total Credits

    12
  • HRCU 604  Workforce Planning

    3
    HRCU 605  Talent Management

    3
    Select two from the following:

    6
    BUSU 510
    		  Career Development & Management

     
    HRCU 602
    		  Strategic Business Concepts and Human Resources

     
    HRCU 607
    		  Total Rewards

     
    HRCU 612
    		  Human Resources Management in Public Administration

     
    HRCU 622
    		  Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

     
    HRCU 630
    		  Conflict and Negotiation

     
    Total Credits

    12
  • FINU 615  International Finance

    3
    HRCU 603  Globalization and Diversity

    3
    ACCU 621   Accounting Ethics

    3
    ACCU 625   International Accounting

    3
    Total Credits

    12
  •  OLCU 501  Organizational Research 3
    OLCU 600  Foundations of Organizational Leadership

    3
    OLCU 601  Democracy, Ethics and Leadership

    3
    OLCU 602  Self, Systems, and Leadership

    3
    Total Credits

    12
  • PADU 600
    		   Foundations of Public Administration

    3
    PADU 607
    		   Public Policy Analysis

    3
    Select two courses from the following list:

    6
    PADU 608   Governance in the Public Sector

     
    FINU 610
    		   Public Sector Finance

     
    HRCU 612   Human Resources Management in Public Administration  
    Total Credits

    12
  • MKTU 624  Seminar in Marketing Research

    3
    MKTU 630  Seminar in New Product Development

    3
    MKTU 635  Seminar in Advertising and Promotion

    3
    MKTU 640  Seminar in International Marketing

    3

    Total Credits

    12
  • CSCU 615  Information Technology Development and Innovation

    3
    CSCU 641  Internet Based Systems Analysis and Development

    3
    CSCU 683  Project Management for Business Majors

    3
    CSCU 685  Risk Management

    3
    Total Credits

    12
  • BUSU 670  Data Foundations

    3
    BUSU 671  Data Visualization and Presentation

    3
    BUSU 672  Project Planning and Data Modeling

    3
    BUSU 673  Project Implementation and Analysis

    3
    Total Credits

    12

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Meet Our Faculty

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Charmaine Alexander, Ph.D., CMA, CPA

Associate Professor of Accounting

Specialty

Accounting

Administration

Financial Management
Diane Singer

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Diane Singer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Marketing

Specialty

Marketing

Business

Administration
Helen Eckmann SOB

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Helen Eckmann, Ed.D.

Professor of Business Administration

Specialty

Business Management Innovation

Sustainability

Supply Chain

Strategy

Management
Aaron Schmerbeck

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Aaron Schmerbeck, Ph.D

Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics

Specialty

Business

Financial Management
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Why get an MBA?

An MBA can be beneficial in several ways. Earning one can help you achieve your long-term career goals, increase your earning potential, expand your professional network and even allow you to break into a new field. Need more inspiration? Check out these MBA success stories.

What can you do with an MBA degree?

Considered the gold standard in business, an MBA can help increase professional opportunities and even earning potential. Adding a specialization can help align curriculum with a certain career path. Example positions for MBA grads include financial analyst, risk solutions architect, health services manager, marketing director, benefits specialists and more. Explore your options by checking out our resource "10 MBA specializations and why you should consider pursuing one."

What is an MBA in data analytics program like?

In addition to the core MBA courses in finance and economics, students interested in data analytics can expect to dig deeper into data visualization, modeling and business applications using industry leading Esri GIS software. Graduates of the UMass Global MBA in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics will be able to synthesize multiple data sources to evaluate business trends. Learn more by checking out our resource What to expect from an MBA in Data Analytics.

What is an MBA in finance program like?

An MBA in finance provides students with the same foundational knowledge as a general MBA, covering topics like statistics, economics, leadership and marketing. But the finance emphasis also allows students to broaden their expertise in areas like stock market analysis, global economy, corporate finance and investment banking.
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