Daytime MBA for recent graduates

Students in our graduate business program benefit from a high-quality, affordable education that fast-tracks entry into the workforce with advanced qualifications and skills. 

Small class sizes foster meaningful relationships with faculty—accomplished scholars and business professionals—as well as with fellow students in a supportive, collaborative cohort environment. 

Practical, hands-on learning includes built-in field experiences where students work directly with senior management of regional organizations to tackle real-world business challenges. 

Throughout the program, students engage with industry leaders through corporate visits, networking events, and guest speakers, while also receiving personalized career guidance from assigned professional mentors. 

The result is a transformative experience that builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to launch a successful career.

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Course Delivery: Face-to-Face, morning classes four days a week

Expected Completion Time: 11 months | Two classes per eight-week term
Credit Hours: 30
Tuition IconCost: $587 per credit hour.  Total tuition of $17,610 plus fees and books.
Business Administration, M.B.A. for Recent Graduates
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Admissions Requirements
  • Official transcript
  • Previous completion of a Bachelor's degree
  • $50 application fee
  • No GMAT required
Skills Development

90% of graduates in 2023 say they use more analytical, creative, and effective thinking skills when considering issues and problems.

92% of graduates in 2023 say they communicate in a manner that is more purposeful, context appropriate, and conveys a clear message.

95% of graduates in 2023 say they are better able to articulate the knowledge and skills needed for future personal and professional development.

Master of Business Administration: ACBSP Accreditation

 

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Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a global business education accrediting body and the first organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs from associate to doctoral. ACBSP ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. By evaluating aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support, ACBSP assesses whether or not business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

 

Faculty and Staff
Daniel Bothe, Dean of the College of Business

Daniel Bothe - Dean of the College of Business

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Jennifer Bossard, Professor of Economics and Business Analytics

Jennifer Bossard - Professor of Economics and Business Analytics

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Jared Cook, Associate Professor of Leadership

Jared Cook - Associate Professor of Leadership

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Tracy Corr, Assistant Professor of Practice

Tracy Corr - Assistant Professor of Practice

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Terri Deems, Assistant Professor of Practice

Terri Deems - Assistant Professor of Practice

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Zeynullah Gider, Assistant Professor of Finance

Zeynullah Gider - Assistant Professor of Finance

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Michael Horn, Assistant Professor of Practice

Michael Horn - Assistant Professor of Practice

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Charlena Miller, Assistant Professor of Management

Charlena Miller - Assistant Professor of Management

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Tiffany Shonerd, Assistant Professor of Leadership

Tiffany Shonerd - Assistant Professor of Leadership

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John Slieter, Assistant Professor

John Slieter - Assistant Professor

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Career Information

One day one Doane

Master of Business Administration (MBA) students engage in advanced, multidisciplinary learning that integrates theory with real-world application. Our curriculum helps students develop skills in emerging technologies, strategic thinking, leadership in a changing world, and global perspectives, and prepares them to navigate and excel in complex business environments.

MBA candidates analyze contemporary business challenges through in-depth case studies and projects they develop within their organizations. They evaluate emerging technologies, develop data-driven strategies, and enhance their decision-making skills in high-pressure scenarios that mirror real-world executive responsibilities.

Students connect advanced concepts from finance, strategic marketing, data visualization and global business to address multifaceted problems. Using strategic management courses, students formulate comprehensive business strategies with global applicability.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduates apply their advanced knowledge and skills to lead organizational change, foster sustainable growth, and create value in competitive environments. They develop the capacity to make informed decisions that balance profitability, social responsibility and ethical leadership.

Equipped with a comprehensive MBA education, graduates go on to lead significant business initiatives. They may spearhead digital transformations, guide companies through global expansions, or develop innovative business models that address industry challenges while creating long-term value for stakeholders and communities.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) students engage in advanced, multidisciplinary learning that integrates theory with real-world application. Our curriculum helps students develop skills in emerging technologies, strategic thinking, leadership in a changing world, and global perspectives, and prepares them to navigate and excel in complex business environments.

MBA candidates analyze contemporary business challenges through in-depth case studies and projects they develop within their organizations. They evaluate emerging technologies, develop data-driven strategies, and enhance their decision-making skills in high-pressure scenarios that mirror real-world executive responsibilities.

Students connect advanced concepts from finance, strategic marketing, data visualization and global business to address multifaceted problems. Using strategic management courses, students formulate comprehensive business strategies with global applicability.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduates apply their advanced knowledge and skills to lead organizational change, foster sustainable growth, and create value in competitive environments. They develop the capacity to make informed decisions that balance profitability, social responsibility and ethical leadership.

Equipped with a comprehensive MBA education, graduates go on to lead significant business initiatives. They may spearhead digital transformations, guide companies through global expansions, or develop innovative business models that address industry challenges while creating long-term value for stakeholders and communities.

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