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At a Glance

$597

Cost per Credit

33

Credit Hours

100%

Online

2-3 Years

Program Length

Master’s in Business Administration, MBA

Program Overview

At a Glance

$597

Cost per Credit

33

Credit Hours

100%

Online

2-3 Years

Program Length

Why Study Business?

Take the lead in business through an advanced approach to business fundamentals with an online master’s degree in business administration from Lindenwood University, and prepare to take your leadership to a new level. Choose your area of concentration to harness and refine your expertise, as well as your future impact as a business leader. Plus, get the most from your MBA degree online through advantages like the following:

  • MBA ranked in Fortune Education’s Top 100
  • 11 program emphasis areas
  • ACBSP accredited
  • Access to industry leaders
  • Internship opportunities
  • Complete your degree in 30 months
  • No application fee
  • Lifetime Career Center Access

What You'll Learn

Your online MBA program coursework reflects a real-world organizational model to equip you to take on challenges in the field even before you earn your degree. The accredited online MBA degree offers a well-rounded exploration of concepts and applications across management, in focus areas such as the following:

  • Operations Management
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Financial Policy
  • Business Analytics

Essential Skills & Insights

Coursework in this online master’s in business administration program covers the following:

  • Advanced Leadership – cultivate business leadership skills at the next level of your approach.
  • Business Management – develop a well-rounded business oversight acumen across key areas such as marketing, finance, sales, and more.
  • Strategic Planning – build out expertise in creating effective organizational planning models that boosts business performance and outlook.
  • Innovative Thinking – learn to elevate business solutions through innovative conceptualization and implementation.

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), chief executives can earn an average salary of $103,840 per year. A background in business leadership is valued in a number of other career paths, including Business Consultant, Managing Director, Business Supervisor, Business Manager, and Educational Leadership.

Tuition Details

The cost per credit hour for this program is $551. Besides being ranked No. 17 on Niche.com’s list of Best Value Colleges in Missouri, we build in unique benefits such as our 20 percent discount per credit hour for returning alumni pursuing their master’s degree.

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Admissions Requirements

For admission to your online MBA master’s degree, you will need to complete your online application and submit the following documents:

  • Online Application
  • Résumé
  • Letter of intent/personal statement, including a personal statement regarding your interest in the program and career goals
  • Official undergraduate transcript(s), as well as official transcript(s) from any graduate school(s) attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0
    • GMAT is not required. Applicants with a lower GPA, however, may submit official GMAT or GRE scores in lieu of the 3.0 GPA requirement. Admission based on GMAT or GRE scores is granted to students who have an official minimum GMAT score of 500 or combined GRE scores of 300. Scores should be less than five years old at the time of application. Applicants who do not meet the GPA, GMAT, or GRE thresholds may be considered for further evaluation and an interview may be required. Please discuss options with your enrollment counselor.
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TRANSFER CREDITS

Lindenwood offers a generous transfer policy of up to nine credits toward your degree completion to further offset tuition costs. This means you can complete your degree in as few as 24 credit hours at Lindenwood—saving you time and money on your education!

Curriculum Overview

This online master’s degree in business administration advances a robust foundation in business fundamentals, including finance, marketing, sales, HR, and project management, enhanced through a high-level business leadership approach in key areas such as analytical thinking, strategic planning, and advanced communications. Some of the course topics that help students prepare for careers in business administration include:

  • Operations Management
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Financial Policy
  • Business Analytics

Major Coursework – 15 Credit Hours

Code Title Credits
ACCT 51011 Managerial Accounting 3
FIN 52010 Financial Policy 3
MGMT 56030 Management Practices 3
MGMT 66080 Business Policies and Strategies 3
MRKT 55010 Marketing Principles and Issues 3

Quantitative Coursework – 3 Credit Hours

Code Title Credits
MGMT 56075 Linear Statistical Models 3
MGMT 56080 Business Analytics 3
MGMT 56085 Operations Management 3

Online MBA Concentrations

Accounting

Expand your knowledge and get advanced training in various aspects of accounting through an online MBA accounting degree track.  This program blends accounting course studies with business management essentials reflecting applied theory and practice-driven approaches to key areas—from business strategy to financial management. As an MBA graduate, with expertise in accounting, you can pursue roles such as financial manager, business analyst, accounting manager and more. 

Healthcare Administration

Study business and healthcare management practices through an online MBA healthcare administration degree track to successfully lead in a number of areas in the healthcare industry. An MBA in healthcare administration can equip you for oversight within specialties such as operations management, public health or over entire health care systems. The MBA in healthcare management focus explores key areas of insight and skill across health care—from compliance to patient care to technological aspects of health care and more. Course studies examine all aspects of health care management, such as strategic marketing in health care, medical records, digital medicine and health care information systems and research methods in health care.

Human Resource Management

Explore innovative techniques and skills for a higher-level role in human resources through the MBA in human resource management online program. Prepare for leadership with an HR MBA that can develop your approach to oversight as an HR professional. Concentration course studies for the MBA in HR management track include an exploration of core aspects of a human resource manager’s role—from training and development to recruitment and retention to navigating and guiding organizational behavior to enhance organizational outlook.

International Business

Get advanced training in the theory and issues central to international management, marketing, and finance to prepare for careers in U.S. businesses that deal in foreign trade through the online MBA international business degree track. This MBA in international business equips graduates to effectively navigate all facets of the commerce through an international lens, including marketing, business operations, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, politics and more. Graduates of the master’s in international business program are positioned for careers across international business leadership—from trade and logistics to negotiations and diplomacy to much more.

Leadership

Prepare for a leadership position in the private and public sectors through an MBA in leadership degree. The MBA leadership online track channels expertise toward leadership development in key areas such as strategic leadership and leadership communications. This business leadership degree program covers the fundamentals of organizational leadership—from organizational change and development to strategic human resource management and more. A graduate degree in leadership can position you for oversight within operations or executive/C-suite level impact.

Management

Gain in-depth knowledge of effective management practices for roles in different organizations through the MBA management degree track. This master’s degree in management prepares you to take on work experiences in oversight across a number of industries. Blending business knowledge and business practice with management skills, this online MBA management degree program explores key facets of management, including business analytics, organizational behavior, leadership theory, operations management and more. A general management MBA credential positions graduates for the job market with an edge in management or leadership within operations or executive/C-suite level roles.

Marketing MBA

Complete a management-focused curriculum to prepare for careers in advertising, sales, digital marketing, public relations, market research, and more through an MBA in marketing. This online degree program prepares you for oversight of marketing-driven operations within a number of industries. This marketing MBA program builds out essential knowledge and insights in the marketing lifecycle. Topics explored include marketing strategy and campaigns, brand management, consumer behavior and more. Graduates have the opportunity to make an impact on brand identity and awareness as advertising managers, marketing managers, market research analysts and more.

Nonprofit Administration

Learn the management, strategic planning, and fundraising skills used for leading a nonprofit organization through an nonprofit management degree emphasis. The MBA in nonprofit management online program equips students for oversight in both operations and executive-level impact within the nonprofit sector. This master’s in nonprofit management develops a leadership approach across key areas, including volunteer management, human resource management for nonprofits, strategic planning, resource development and more. Coursework reflects a real-world approach to nonprofit leadership with classroom theory aligned to practices from the field

Project Management

Develop fundamental skills for effective project management, including project planning and execution through the MBA in project management degree focus. This online program equips graduates for professional project management careers within a number of industries and operational settings. This master’s in project management online develops oversight aptitude across the project management lifecycle. From problem solving to leadership skills to project planning your MBA in project management course studies offer a well-rounded approach to project management from many aspects of organizational operations.

Supply Chain Management

Discover the principles and application knowledge to manage the flow of goods, considering both domestic and international markets through an MBA in supply chain management degree emphasis. The online MBA in supply chain management positions graduates for logistics roles across operations. This supply chain management master’s program explores the fundamentals of supply chain oversight—from raw materials inventory to global supply chain management. Functional skills are enhanced through proficiencies in soft-skill essentials such as problem solving and management communications.

Accreditations and Awards

Ranked #7  –

 Best Online MBA in Nonprofit Management Programs

Career Opportunities

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Marketing Director

Lead the development of marketing strategies, manage teams, and ensure alignment of marketing efforts to increase revenue and market share.

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Human Resources Manager

Manage the hiring, training, and development of employees, while ensuring compliance with employment laws, and fostering a culture of collaboration.

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Entrepreneur/Startup Founder

Pursue your dream venture with the ability to navigate all aspects of a startup, including concept development, funding, team building, and growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you learn in an MBA degree program?

An MBA program can help you gain a highly diversified expertise in operations management, managerial accounting, financial policy, and business analytics. Lindenwood’s online master’s degree in business administration also lets you build out a specialized background in one of the following concentration areas: Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Administration, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management.

Why choose a Master of Business Administration degree?

An MBA can unlock career potential in areas of leadership across a number of industries. This degree has become a recognized threshold education credential for advancement in fields from executive leadership to marketing to sales to HR.

What are the benefits of doing an MBA?

These days, you can earn your MBA degree online at your pace, and even transfer class insights in real time to your current workplace. Beyond this advantage, an MBA is a highly flexible degree that readily complements a number of other education and career areas.

What skills does an MBA give you?

An MBA degree program develops advanced expertise across business fundamentals, including finance, marketing, sales, HR, and project management, along with leadership, analytical thinking, and strategic planning.

How many credits are accepted to the online MBA program?

This online Master of Business Administration allows you to transfer up to nine credits. Learn more about our transfer policy.

Are there scholarships for the online MBA program?

Yes, there are scholarships available for our online MBA program. Reach out to an admissions representative to learn more about scholarship opportunities for our scholarship opportunities.

Can I take courses from more than one MBA specialization?

Yes, you can take courses from more than one MBA specialization. For more specific information about your MBA program coursework, contact your admissions representative.

Are there fees associated with applying to the online MBA program?

We do not charge any application fees. 

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