Business Administration MBA: Online
Overview
The online MBA at Fairleigh Dickinson equips you with the skill set you need to become a leader in your profession. Designed to help students attain positions of industry leadership, the program uses a fully engaged learning process that prepares graduates to develop a career in nearly any field imaginable. Understanding how organizations operate can help you make better professional decisions on behalf of your company and build the leadership capabilities necessary to advance your career. No matter the industry, an accredited online MBA can broaden your perspective, deepen your understanding of global opportunities and challenges, and enhance your ability to lead, manage, and communicate more effectively, while also complementing your previous professional training.
GMAT scores are no longer required for admission into the MBA.
Silberman College of Business is ranked among "Best Online MBA Programs for 2024" by Princeton Review.
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Our online MBA helps you develop career enhancing competencies in areas such as:
- Innovation
- Fostering value creation in organization
- Globally-minded business practices
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Business strategy
- Organizational growth and productivity
- Human resources
- Project management
- Navigating organizations through times of change
- Team building and employee motivation
Designed to be completed in under three years, the online MBA curriculum systematically builds competency. Students begin with 31 credits of MBA core courses, followed by 9 credits of discipline-enhancing courses. The Discipline enhancing courses are in areas such as project management, social media marketing, and financial sustainability. You’ll also complete a capstone course, providing you with valuable hands-on experience immediately applicable after graduation.
FDU’s expert faculty provide the benefit of real-world experience. Plus, our online format allows you to earn your degree in a convenient format that fits your busy life. By studying when and where it’s most convenient, you’ll earn your degree at a pace that works for you while maintaining your professional and personal commitments.
Courses and Requirements
The online MBA provides a comprehensive program designed to prepare students in business leadership. Students will study topics such as finance, economic analysis, innovation, marketing strategy, information systems, supply chain management, and other subjects relevant to leading in the modern marketplace.
MBA Core (31 Credits)
The MBA Core Curriculum is separated into various categories with students taking the following course within their first semester of attendance:
- MGMT 5400: Business and Society
Understanding the Business Context
- ECON 6400: Economics for Business Decisions
- LAW 6400: Society, Ethics, and Law
- MGMT 6400: Organization Behavior and Leadership
Quantitative Models for Business
- ACCT 6400: Accounting Decision Making
- DSCI 6400: Data Science and Analytics
- FIN 6400: Financial Decision Making
- MIS 6400: Information Systems for Managers
Creating a Value Proposition Integrative Experience
- DSCI 6401: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- ENTR 6400: Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mindset
- MKTG 6400: Marketing Decision Making
Discipline Enhancing Courses (9 Credits)
Students will choose from either the General Specialization or the Marketing Specialization and will be required to take each course listed.
General Specialization | Marketing Specialization |
---|---|
IBUS 7715 Doing Research in Europe | MKTG 6620 Marketing Research |
DSCI 6650 Project Management | MKTG 6630 Consumer Behavior |
MKTG 6640 Foundations of Digital Marketing | MKTG 6640 Foundations of Digital Marketing |
Capstone (3 Credits)
- MGMT 7400: Global Business Capstone
Admission Requirements
All applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, applicants must provide:
- Graduate application form
- Official transcripts
- Current resume
Additional supporting documentation such as professional certifications, letters of recommendation, or test scores may be submitted to meet minimum admissions criteria.
How to Get Started on Your MBA Degree
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Online Graduate Degrees at FDU
- Prerequisite: BS
- Start Date:
- Available in Spring, Summer and Fall sessions. See upcoming sessions here.
- Course Length: 8 and 15 weeks
- Credit Hours for Program: 43
- Transfer Credits Accepted: Up to 6 from an AACSB International accredited school
- Accreditation: AACSB International
- Tuition: Click here to view tuition rates for this program