The University of Nebraska at Kearney's Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, leadership, critical-thinking, networking, and decision-making skills needed to successfully manage an organization and its core functional areas.
Unique to the 体育菠菜大平台 experience, our MBA degree is built for maximum impact as a blended program designed for convenience while offering the benefits of live interactions with peers and faculty. "Blended" denotes flexible online courses that combine the convenience of online courses with the effectiveness of face-to-face interactions (virtual and in-person based on the students’ preference) to ensure a powerful learning experience for our students. This format has been essential in enhancing our students' skills for today's rapidly changing global economy.
Our Professional, Marketing, and Human Resources tracks can be completed fully online. At least one elective in the Accounting track requires attendance in class.
Our AACSB accredited program is 33 credit hours, with 18 hours of core classes and 15 hours of electives. Each student will select a track (emphasis) that includes:
The Professional track will teach students how to run a successful business through in depth interdisciplinary instruction including Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Supply Chain Management, and Cyber.
Select two elective courses approved by the MBA Director
6
Total Credit Hours
18
The Accounting track will prepare students who aspire to be Certified Public Accountants. Matching an MBA with an undergraduate degree is a strategic way to meet the 150 credit-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
The Human Resources track will prepare students to be experts in managing people, resources, and capabilities within a wide array of industries. Graduates of this track will be qualified to be HR managers in manufacturing companies, healthcare facilities, sales and marketing offices, and IT startups.
The Marketing track will prepare students to combine market research with operations in order to maximize market share and profit. Students will apply practices in consumer behavior, international marketing, and marketing research to many different businesses and industries.
Select two elective courses in Marketing or related subjects to be approved of by the MBA Director/Chair of the Department
6
Total Credit Hours
18
The Cyber Security track will prepare students to lead IT and Cyber Security initiatives within a business. Combining the technical skills needed to keep assets secure with a well-rounded graduate education in business will make graduates marketable in today’s ever-changing world.
The Business & IT track will provide students the opportunity to combine a certified teaching license in Nebraska with a graduate degree. Graduates of this track will be able to teach BMIT 6-12 courses in Nebraska high schools, including dual credit courses.
Career Opportunities with a Master of Business Administration
Business Executive
Business Operations Manager
Project Manager
Entrepreneur
Management Analyst
Management Consultant
Nonprofit Organization Director
"I reference all of the classes that I've taken in my classrooms now. So if we're talking about marketing or finances or a business plan or starting your own business, I can reference the specific content that I learned in my MBA program."
Rebecca Larson
MBA - Professional
Accreditation
体育菠菜大平台’s business programs are accredited by AACSB International, the highest standard of achievement awarded to less than 5% of business schools worldwide.
