MBA – Master of Business Administration

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18–24 months to earn your MBA
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Three MBA degree options
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Two professional graduate certificates

Earn Your Master of Business Administration Degree and Boost Your Career

Viterbo University’s data-driven Master of Business Administration programs prepare you to lead organizations through essential areas of business functions while managing diverse teams.

Our MBA degree program is designed for both experienced and early career business professionals. MBA courses focus heavily on management, data analytics, and strategic sustainable practices.

As an MBA degree program student, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to sit for leader-relevant certification exams, including:

  • Six Sigma White Belt
  • Project Management Professional Exam
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam (when paired with Viterbo’s bachelor’s degree in accounting)

You will also receive an education in content areas relevant to the CFA Level 1 exam and others.

Our in-person and online MBA program is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Boldly Shaping Business Leaders

MBA Program Highlights and Advantages

Our MBA offers you several advantages, including:

  • Flexible options. Complete your MBA coursework full time or part time, online or on campus. Learn around your schedule with eight-week course intensives. Virtual options are available for some courses.
  • Expert faculty. Your MBA courses are led by faculty who know your name and who are innovative, driven, and connected to the community. They bring their extensive industry experience and insights to the classroom.
  • Strong student support. Our MBA students receive personal career advising, tutoring, and more to focus on your college and career success.
  • Extensive networking opportunities. When you join the Viterbo community, we plug you into a network of relationships that foster success. You will also have access to our vast alumni network, including alumni networking nights.
  • Turning ideas into action. Enjoy opportunities you won’t find at larger universities. Lead research projects. Gain hands-on experience with community partners. Even engage in a quality improvement project with a local business.

Enroll now—begin in January, May, June, or August. There are no prerequisites.

Our 33-credit MBA degree program can be completed in as little as 12 months. If part time better fits your needs, you can complete your MBA in as little as 24 months by attending one class per week.

What Can You Do With Your MBA?

Our MBAs are well prepared to obtain leadership positions with small or large companies, as well as positions in organizations ranging from startups to government agencies.

Examples of career paths for MBA degree graduates include:

  • financial manager
  • information technology manager
  • management consultant
  • medical or health services manager
  • operations research analyst
  • marketing manager
  • personal financial advisor

Examples of MBA Courses

Our MBA courses are informed by an advisory board to ensure you receive an education on the most up-to-date topics in business. You will complete introductory and advanced-level courses in:

  • organizational leadership
  • project management
  • global finance
  • business intelligence
  • digital marketing
  • business law

View full MBA course descriptions in our graduate catalog.

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