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Master of Business Administration

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EKU Online > Online Business Degrees & Certificates > Master of Business Administration

Become a Self-Driven Business Professional

Earn a respected credential that distinguishes you as a self-driven business professional without putting your career on hold. EKU’s 100% online Master of Business Administration program provides the knowledge, skills and abilities demanded in today’s competitive business environment. EKU’s online MBA positions graduates to put business plans into practice through focused curriculum in the foundational areas of business administration and management.

Our AACSB-accredited program is highly customizable to your career goals – choose from 12 MBA concentrations designed to maximize your academic background and work experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, take on key senior management roles and increase salary potential. 

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Benefits
Concentrations
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Benefits of EKU Online

EKU is dedicated to preparing the highest quality business leaders for Kentucky and beyond. Our fully accredited online programs are made up of the same high-quality courses and taught by the same experienced professors as the on-campus programs.

  • Accredited by AACSB International
  • Free application
  • Accelerated 8-week terms
  • 6 start dates per year
  • No GRE/GMAT required
  • No prerequisites
  • Twelve concentration areas of study
  • Generous credit transfer policy
  • Reduced tuition for active duty military members and their spouses
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance
  • Dedicated advisors who provide personalized graduation plans
  • Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best universities offering online degrees

Concentrations

MBA candidates will select a concentration as part of the online MBA curriculum. Concentrations consist of 9 hours and offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals. Concentrations are available in a variety of areas, allowing candidates to build on previous coursework and experience.

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence in Data Science*
  • Community Development
  • Construction Management
  • Corporate Security Operations
  • Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics*
  • Emergency Management and Disaster Resilience
  • Game Design
  • Manufacturing Management
  • Occupational Safety
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Public Administration

*some pre-requisite programming courses required

Career Opportunities

From major corporations to independent businesses, an advanced degree in business administration can open the door to promotions, salary increases and supervisory opportunities.

This versatile degree builds critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills, and prepares students for key positions in a number of areas.

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Curriculum

EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as accounting, marketing, economic principles, financial markets, and consumer and organizational behavior.

Transfer Credits

Students may transfer up to 9 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 15 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to EKU for appropriate articulation. Learn more about transferring to EKU.

Sample Courses

For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the University graduate catalog.

MBA 871 – Managerial Communication (3)
Business research and report writing, communication strategies, and oral presentations for managers.

MBA 874 – Data Analytics for Managers (3)
This course focuses on data analytics from a managerial perspective, including: business analytics, data management and wrangling, data visualization and summary measures, probability and distributions, statistical inference, data mining, data forecasting, and prescriptive analysis.

MBA 875 – Managing Organizations (3)
Fundamentals of organizational behavior and human resources: resource allocation, human enterprise, employee experience, and the future of work. Topics include: strategic decision-making, competition, workforce development, talent utilization, workplace rewards, recognition. demographics, and the gig economy.

MBA 883 – Financial Management (3)
This course provides managers at any level with analytical tools for financial management decisions, including financial statement interpretation, financial performance evaluation, financial forecasting, growth management, corporate financing, financial markets, business valuation, and capital budgeting.

Enrollment

EKU Online Advisor Hayley Anders

Hayley Anders

Enrollment Advisor

Call or email Enrollment Advisor Hayley Anders for information about the EKU Online MBA Degree program.

Contact Info:
859-622-8222
Hayley.Anders@eku.edu

 

Application Deadlines

Term Application Deadline Classes Begin
Fall A  August 5 August
Fall B  October 5 October
Spring A  January 5 January
Spring B  March 5 March
Summer   May 5 May

Admission Requirements

The application requirements for applicants to the online MBA program are as follows:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited program with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75

Admission is competitive. Selection is based on careful consideration of all application materials, including but not limited to:

  • Academic transcripts
  • The applicant’s statement of personal & professional objectives
  • Two required professional references
  • Professional work experience as reflected on your resume

Additional Contact Information

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Student Success

I chose EKU because I am a unique student with unique needs, and EKU provides an avenue for students like me to succeed.

Jason TateEKU Online Student

Online Military Students

EKU Online offers veterans and active duty military students an unparalleled online learning experience that provides accessibility, convenience and flexibility.

Special Tuition for Active Duty* Military
Eastern Kentucky University offers reduced tuition expenses to $250 per credit hour for undergraduate and $325 per credit hour for graduate courses to all service members currently serving on active duty.

*Active duty is defined as on federal orders for 180 days or more.

“I’d like to thank the EKU College of Justice & Safety for the opportunity to complete my degree online. It’s very user-friendly, and everyone has bent over backwards to make this happen.”

– 1LT Heath Bergmann, EKU Online Graduate

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  • “I can confidently say that — as someone who doesn’t even live in the United States — EKU’s online program has been extremely accommodating and flexible. I can discuss advising appointments over email, and I can have my textbooks shipped to my address overseas.” – Sydney Garner Lewis
  • “After the birth of our first child, I knew I needed to go back and finish what I started,” said McKenzie. “I was happy that I could pick up where I left off at EKU even though I lived in a different state.” – EKU Online student and mom
  • “I chose EKU because I am a unique student with unique needs, and EKU provides an avenue for students like me to succeed.” – EKU Online Psychology student Jason Tate
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