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Master's Degrees

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree

Earn an MBA Degree in as Few as 10 Courses

Once you decide to pursue your Master of Business Administration (MBA), finding a program that fits your schedule is critical. At DeVry University, we can help. Offered through our Keller Graduate School of Management, our MBA1 degree can be completed in as few as 10 courses2 whether you study 100% online or take classes both online and on-campus with our hybrid format.3

Learn to lead forward

This degree program can help you prepare for today’s rapidly changing business arena driven by digital innovation with real-world learning opportunities.

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Get to Know Our Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Our MBA degree program blends management theory with practical applications to help you steer companies with modern-day solutions. It emphasizes the skills and concepts that businesses look for in today’s workplace. In our online MBA degree program, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty who can help you find new ways to solve business problems and develop management skills all while developing the data analysis and leadership capabilities to help you lead them forward. Start advancing your knowledge and skills in areas such as corporate management and cross-functional business leadership by enrolling in our MBA degree program today.

Our flexible MBA degree program also gives you the freedom to focus on 10 industry-focused specializations.

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Accelerated
Schedule
12 months
Average 10 credits per semester
OR
Normal
Schedule
2 years
2 months
Average 6 credits per semester

ACCELERATE AT YOUR PACE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. With at least 9 credit hours, of qualifying Prior Learning Credit and an accelerated pace, you can earn your Master's Degree in as few as 12 months.

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years 2 months.

Assumes continuous, year-round enrollment with no breaks

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Are you eligible?

If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business or technology, or a degree with a technology specialization you may be eligible to waive up to three courses (or nine credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these course waivers2, you can take fewer courses and put your master’s degree to work for you even sooner.

Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

Designed to help you meet the challenges of today’s business world, our MBA degree program covers the following:

  • Management Theory and Practices
    Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide functions relevant in the global economy.
  • Collaboration
    Work collaboratively in a team environment. Coordinate and share information to achieve a common goal.
  • Problem Solving
    Use business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges.
  • Technology
    Apply analytical tools and technology applications to develop analyses and solutions to address the needs of an organization and its stakeholders.

Accreditation and Recognition Matters

Our Master of Business Administration degree is accredited** by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org

Careers

Career Opportunities

What’s next for someone with an MBA degree? Graduates of our Master of Business Administration degree program may consider careers such as:
  • Business Operations Manager

  • IT Director

  • Management Analyst

  • Market Research Analyst

  • Marketing Manager

  • Operations Research Analyst

  • Product Manager

  • Project Manager

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Careers in Business

MBA Degree Courses

Program Core

ACCT500*

Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics

ACCT503

Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis

ECON545

Business Economics

FIN510

Corporate Finance

MATH534*

Applied Managerial Statistics

Strategic Business

MIS540*

Innovation through Technology

MKTG525

Strategic Marketing

One Human Resource Course Selection:

HRM587

Managing Organizational Change

HRM591

Strategic Human Resource Management

HRM595

Negotiation Skills 

One International Course Selection:

FIN565

International Finance

HRM584

Managing International Human Resources

INTL500

Global Perspectives for International Business

Leadership and Technology

MGMT501*

Organizational Structures and Business Processes

One Leadership Course Selection:

LEAD510

Digital Leadership

MGMT591

Leadership and Organizational Behavior

One Elective Course Selection:

BIAM500

Applications of Business Analytics I

HRM595

Negotiation Skills

MGMT520

Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business

MGMT550

Managerial Communication

MIS525

Essentials of Information Systems and Programming

NETW583

Strategic Management of Technology

PROJ586

Project Management Systems

Business Intelligence and Analytics Management Optional Concentration

BIAM500

Applications of Business Analytics I

MGMT501*

Organizational Structures and Business Processes

Capstone

MGMT601

MBA Capstone

*Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.

FAQs: Master of Business Administration

If you’re wondering, “What is an MBA degree?” we have the answers. Fundamentally, an MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a graduate degree that is intended to prepare students for higher-level positions, such as leadership roles, within the greater field of business. Unlike many other graduate degrees that tend to be highly specialized, an MBA degree can be taken with a general approach or focused, or specialized, on a specific topic. Some areas of specialization for an MBA include accounting, finance and marketing. Many MBA degrees are also focused on career preparation.

Yes! You can earn your MBA degree online. At DeVry, we offer our MBA program in both hybrid (on-campus and online) and 100% online formats3. We know that many of our MBA students are already working in the business field and are looking for a way to improve their comprehension of business while adding an important credential to their resume. Because of this, we offer our MBA program with flexible online options to enable you to study on your schedule.

The time it takes to earn an MBA degree can vary, depending on the institution and your course load. At DeVry, you can earn your MBA in as few as 10 courses2, depending on any course waivers and any qualifying transfer credits4.

If you’re among those who are wondering, “Is an MBA worth it?” our answer is yes, an online MBA degree can absolutely be worth it as an avenue to further your understanding of the business world and work toward the pursuit of higher-level or leadership roles. MBAs typically develop not only your industry insight but also your interpersonal and leadership skills. For example, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, top executives at large corporate companies will typically hold a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in a business-related field, such as an MBA5.

The versatility of an MBA degree allows you to put it to work in the way that fits best with your goals. What can you do with an MBA degree? You can do plenty. Pursue a senior-level management position within your company or at a new organization. If you want to break into a new industry altogether, your new MBA degree could be an important part of your career change plans. Some of the jobs that graduates of our MBA degree program may consider include:

  • Business Operations Manager

  • IT Director

  • Management Analyst

  • Market Research Analyst

  • Marketing Manager

  • Operations Research Analyst

  • Product Manager

  • Project Manager

For aspiring graduate students planning to advance their education and working professionals who want to build their management skills, Keller offers MBA programs in 10 specializations, including Accounting, Business Intelligence and Analytics Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Supply Chain Management, Health Services, Human Resources, Information Systems Management, Marketing, and Project Management.

Yes, we offer the option to earn your MBA part time, making it a sensible solution to the challenge of balancing your education with work, family and other commitments. In addition to an easier work-life balance, the advantages of a part-time MBA program can include the convenience of earning your degree entirely online and the ability to apply the new skills you develop toward your current job.

The admission requirements for MBA programs will vary from one institution to another, but the most common prerequisite is that you must hold a bachelor’s degree. Here at DeVry University, applicants to our Keller Graduate School of Management must hold a bachelor’s degree from a University-recognized institution and demonstrate math and verbal skills proficiency. Proficiency can be demonstrated by achieving an undergraduate GPA higher than 2.50 on a 4.0 scale, or submitting acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Visit our Graduate School Admissions page for more detailed information.

An MBA degree can enable you to strengthen your resume and broaden the range of career opportunities that are available to you. This is important whether you plan to enter the job market at a higher-than-entry-level position, seek a more senior-level position in your current profession or break away to a new career path. Either way, an MBA might enable you to become a stand-out candidate for a particular job or attract the attention of recruiters and hiring managers who work with companies that are searching for quality talent.

There are many ways in which an MBA degree can be beneficial, including improving your knowledge, education and skills, helping you pursue more senior-level management positions, expanding your professional network and helping you to gain a global perspective.

A Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the public-sector equivalent to the MBA degree. This master’s degree in public affairs prepares recipients to pursue upper-level career opportunities in the public sector, such as in the federal government, in nonprofits or as public policy advocates or researchers.

Several factors will contribute to the actual cost of your Keller MBA, including the application of approved transfer credits, course waivers and/or credit for professional training, which may satisfy requirements for up to 6 courses in a particular degree program.2 This can reduce your total tuition cost and allow you to put your MBA degree to work sooner. Refer to the Keller Academic Catalog for complete financial information.

Kersha Robinson
MBA in Business Administration, 2019
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My experience at Keller Graduate School of Management shaped my life personally and professionally. I became more confident and started my own part-time business because I believed in myself and stepped outside of the box.
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* *Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
1Master of Business Administration in Management program in New York.
2Students attending certain DeVry locations are not eligible for course waivers based on undergraduate coursework; however, such students are eligible for course waivers based on graduate/professional degrees or CPA certifications. Students attending a Missouri location may be awarded waivers for no more than 25% of the program’s credit hours. Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
3All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
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At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
5https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm?utm_source=fit/programs/8335/mba-managementutm_medium#tab-4