Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is 30 hours of course-work pursuing a general management focused field of study or one with a human resources emphasis. The MBA program focuses on preparing masters' candidates in the knowledge and skills needed to lead organizations effectively. The general business emphasis curriculum includes graduate level courses in the functional areas of accounting, economics, finance, marketing, organizational theory, quantitative analysis, and strategic management, while the human resources concentration adds additional studies in strategic HR areas of study. Additionally, critical perspectives will be emphasized within the program.

The Mission of the Department of Business at Concord University is to transform our students into competent and responsible business leaders through high quality teaching and personalized advising, while stimulating their academic and service zeal. Business faculty engage in active research and service to ensure that our graduates are ready to take on the challenges of the business world.

Program Course Delivery Format

The MBA degree program is available as completely online or through hybrid delivery as a combination of online and classroom based courses. The MBA can be completed in one year, including summer sessions, for full-time attendance. The courses are offered in accelerated 8-week sessions, allowing MBA students to attend full-time, focusing on only two courses per 8-week session. Completing the program as a part-time student will take two years.

Programmatic Outcomes

The Master of Business Administration program's goals come from the Department and University's Mission and overall learning goals. Graduates of our MBA program will:

Prepare and present high quality written and oral assignments and projects
Integrate knowledge of business disciplines, the economic environment, and trends for managerial decision making
Evaluate real world examples with global and ethical implications
Explain the importance of using leadership and emotional intelligence in business
Apply analytical and technical skills to solve problems

MBA General Curriculum

The general MBA curriculum is a 30-hour program consisting of the following general coursework:

MBA Human Resources Emphasis Curriculum

The MBA HR emphasis curriculum is a 30-hour program consisting of the following coursework:

Degree Completion Requirements

A successful candidate must complete the program with an overall GPA of 3.00 or above. Any course grade earned that is less than a C must be repeated.

Transfer Credits

Students transferring from another MBA accredited program may request to have a maximum of six (6) credits transferred. In order to be considered, the course description(s) and course objectives(s) must be comparable to the MBA courses offered at Concord University, and the courses must have been completed within the last five years prior to applying to Concord University's MBA Program.

Transcripts and course descriptions/course objectives will be reviewed by the faculty as to appropriateness on an individual basis. Only courses with a grade of a B or A are considered for transfer credit.