The MBA degree program from Marshall University will help prepare you for career achievement and advancement. With an emphasis placed on applying theory into real-world practice, our graduates will be able to meet current needs and changing demands of the global marketplace. The program will help polish your management, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. The faculty of our MBA program is composed of professors with educational backgrounds and experience in the functional fields of business administration, accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, law, MIS, communications, and organizational behavior.
The rigorous nature of the MBA program requires thorough understanding of the basics of business fundamentals. If your undergraduate degree is not in business, there may be some additional foundations courses required.
Marshall University MBA students can specialize in “Concentrations” by taking two electives in one functional area. Concentrations include:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Health Care Administration (virtual only)
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Military Management
* For Concentration, must complete at least two electives in Accounting, Management, Marketing, Finance, HCA, HRM, or Supply Chain Management
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The faculty of our MBA program is composed of professors with educational backgrounds and experience in the functional fields of business administration, accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics, law, MIS, communications, and organizational behavior.
The rigorous nature of the MBA program requires thorough understanding of the basics of business fundamentals. If your undergraduate degree is not in business, there may be some additional foundations courses required.
The flexible nature of the program allows you to attend classes online, on-campus (evening courses in Huntington), and even some virtually. For students trying to fast-track their career can complete the program, on a full-time basis, in one calendar year. There is also a part-time option available for students who are busier and unable to attend on a full-time basis.
An MBA equips graduates with versatile skills applicable across various industries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects steady growth in management and analytical roles from 2023 to 2033, driven by globalization, technological advancements, and the need for organizational efficiency. Graduates with an MBA are well-positioned for leadership and strategic roles in diverse sectors.
- Median Salary: $102,950 per year
- Job Growth: Projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033, faster than average
- Role: Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations.
- Median Salary: $206,420 per year
- Job Growth: Projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033, faster than average
- Role: Determine and formulate policies, provide overall direction for companies or organizations, and coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management.
- Median Salary: $101,190 per year
- Job Growth: Projected to grow 11% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average
- Role: Recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency, advising managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.
Full Admission
Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate Admissions website.
Applicants must submit a copy of their resume, and must either have:
- An undergraduate degree in business from a regionally accredited institution with an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate coursework.
OR
- An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previously completed undergraduate university work, and, in addition to the resume, 2 letters of recommendations. Applicant may also submit additional documents such as statement of purpose, test scores, etc.
OR
- Have successfully completed the undergraduate prerequisite business courses with a 3.0 or higher.
OR
- Have a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Conditional Admission
Conditional Admission can be granted for one term if the applicant meets all program requirements for admission except they have not officially graduated with their bachelor’s degree. Once the degree is granted the applicant would need to resubmit their official transcripts for full admission.
Note: Applicants may be asked to submit additional material if needed before an admission decision is made. Generally, more students apply to the M.B.A. program than are accepted each year; therefore, the selection process is competitive.