Master of Business Administration
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, Quantitative Analysis Global Dynamics of Business, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Dynamics Strategic Marketing Management, Business Analysis and Decision Support and Strategic Management. Concentration include Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Management and Marketing.
Accredited. Respected. Proven.
Every business degree in SRU’s School of Business carries AACSB International accreditation, earned by just 1,066 institutions in 70 countries and territories.
Why it matters:
1. Employers may not recognize an MBA without AACSB accreditation.
2. AACSB accredited doctoral programs often require it.
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
Obtaining an MBA from SRU not only helped me to gain valuable knowledge and skills, it has helped me to realize my career goals.
Scheduling, Registration & Catalog
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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. David Brauer
School of Business
david.brauer@sru.edu
Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.
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:
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A C or better in business statistics, precalculus or a higher math course
- Official transcripts from every college you attended
- Resume
- One of the following: a business degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher, professional work experience, or a master’s or terminal degree
No application fee. No GMAT required*
*GMAT scores are requested only if your GPA is below 3.0
Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.
SRU juniors and seniors start your MBA early through 4+ and move straight into the MBA with no application fee. If interested, complete this 4+1 Application and Registration Form. If you have questions, contact graduate.admissions@sru.edu
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