Master of Business Administration

Program Facts

Delivery Method:

Online

Start Term:

Fall, Spring, Summer

Completion Time:

12-24 Months

Credits:

30-36

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About Our Master of Business Administration Program

Slippery Rock University’s fully online MBA program is designed for busy professionals ready to lead with confidence. With flexible, asynchronous courses, you can complete your degree in as little as one year. The curriculum blends real-world case studies, interdisciplinary learning, and strategic business insights giving you the tools to apply what you learn immediately. Whether you're looking to move up, pivot careers, or launch your own venture, SRU’s MBA equips you with the skills to stand out in today’s competitive business landscape.

Why Get a Master of Business Administration Degree?

By integrating classroom theory with real-world business practices, the MBA program at SRU provides knowledge and strategies professionals will immediately find useful. Not only are students prepared to compete in the job market, they're also ready to climb the corporate ladder or start their own businesses.

Core classes in our MBA program cover a variety of subjects. Courses include Corporate Accounting, Managerial Economics, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analysis and Decision Support. Based on the concentration students choose, electives vary from Business Law to Forensic Accounting.

Accredited. Respected. Proven.

All undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the School of Business at Slippery Rock University earned AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - accreditation. AACSB is synonymous with the highest standards of quality to inspire new ways of thinking within business education globally. Only 5 percent of the world’s schools offering business degree programs in 881 institutions across 57 countries have AACSB business accreditation.

Career Outcomes

MBA graduates have a wide range of career options to choose from. Businesses of all sizes are looking to fill management positions. Earning this degree enables you to work anywhere in the country and in almost any industry. SRU alumni have credited the program with providing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career. Earning this degree allows for career flexibility and increased salary potential.

Management Consultant
Financial Analyst
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
Business Development Manager
Human Resources Manager
Project Manager
Healthcare Administrator
Product Manager
International Business Manager

Requirements

What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!

Program Director / Coordinator

Program Director
Dr. Stephen Larson
School of Business
724.738.4528
stephen.larson@sru.edu

When are applications accepted?

Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.

What are all of the admissions requirements?

Applicants must demonstrate competency in Business Statistics, Pre-Calculus, or a higher-level class, with a minimum grade of C.

All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:

Official undergraduate degree transcript(s) and any graduate transcripts
Two Electronic Recommendation Forms
Resume
Official GMAT scores (Focus Edition) may be required for students with a grade point average below 3.0

In addition to competency in coursework listed above, applicants should also have one or more of the following attributes:

The applicant has a business or business-related degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above from a regionally accredited institution
The applicant has demonstrated sufficient professional work experience as determined by the admissions committee
The student has earned a terminal degree or a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.

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