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Business Administration (MBA) Program Overview

Maximize your leadership potential by earning your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Bluefield University. Our online MBA program prepares you to become an ethical servant leader in the business career you choose. Building upon your undergraduate courses or what you learned in your work life, our 36-credit MBA program helps you move ahead more quickly. You can discover your full potential with an MBA degree by specializing in healthcare administration, justice administration, or leadership.

Earn an Online MBA Degree

Our online MBA focuses on fundamental business skills that are central to every organization. Your coursework teaches you to become a strategic thinker, solving real-world problems through case studies, projects, and a capstone project. The capstone project gives you the opportunity to identify and develop solutions to a business issue that’s important to you and your work.

Are you ready to make your career dreams a reality? Then take the next step toward enhancing your skills and expertise in information technology, criminal justice, or healthcare administration by applying for admission to the online MBA program offered by the Caudill School of Business at Bluefield University. We’re looking forward to working with you.

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Online: January 12, 2022

Online Per Credit: $480

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Courses & Requirements:

Master's Degree (MBA)
Core Requirements (15 Credits)
  • Management Theory & Leadership
  • Marketing Management
  • Legal & Ethical Business Issues
  • Managerial Economics
  • Financial Management (Healthcare & Leadership Only)
  • Organizational Behavior (Justice Administration Only)
Specializations (21 Credits)

Choose a Specialization (3 Available)

  • Specialization – Healthcare Management
    • Introduction to Healthcare Service Systems
    • Introduction to Healthcare Policy & Management
    • Healthcare Economics
    • Healthcare/Nursing Informatics
    • Healthcare Financial Management
    • Capstone: Project Initiation, Design & Planning
    • Capstone: Project Implementation & Execution

 

  • Specialization – Justice Administration
    • Justice Issues Seminar
    • Public Policy
    • (Choose 1)
      • Law Enforcement Administration
      • Corrections Administration
    • Research Methods
    • Crisis Command, Control, & Aftermath
    • Capstone

 

  • Specialization – Leadership Specialization
    • Business Research Methods & Applications
    • Human Resource Management
    • Operations & Project Management
    • Organizational Behavior
    • International Business
    • Capstone: Project Initiation, Design & Planning
    • Capstone: Project Implementation & Execution
Total Credits: 36

Career opportunities available to graduates of this program include:

Marketing Manager
Medical & Health Service Manager
Business Operations Manager
Accountant
Financial Analyst

Do I only apply once?

  • No. Students must apply each academic year for the fall semester and submit the necessary documents.

Do I have to take the classes specified in the Associate's Degree tracks as they are listed on the information sheet?

  • No. Students may take any of the courses that are offered in a given term.

Where do I find the textbook listing, and where do I purchase the books?

  • Log in to myBU, and under the "Student" tab, you will find a list of the textbooks required (if any) for each course. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks.

How long is a semester?

  • Our semesters are divided into two 8-week terms.

Is there an orientation?

  • Yes. Students can attend an orientation session that explains how to access courses, how to register for classes, and answers other questions.

Where can I find a course description?

Does the student need to take the SAT or ACT in order to take Dual Enrollment classes?

  • No. If a student decides to study at BU full time, BU is currently test-optional for the 2021-2022 admissions cycle.

Are the classes live? Do students need to log in and participate at certain times?

  • Classes are offered online, so a student can log-on and study at their convenience and their own pace. Students have assignments due each week; you can complete your assignments at any point in time before the deadline.

Does an Early College student need to come to campus for anything?

  • No. However, we would love to have you visit our campus if you are interested in continuing with traditional on-campus study. Students who complete their associate's degree have the option to walk at our commencement ceremony.

Are Early College students able to receive Financial Aid?

  • No. However, Early College courses are very affordable compared to other options. The cost for an online Dual Enrollment course is $100 per credit hour.

How do transferring credits work?

  • Each College or University completes a transcript review in order to decide which courses transfer. Sticking to general education classes generally makes transferring credits simple. All Early College courses at Bluefield University are general education classes that should transfer to another accredited institution.

Is an Early College student considered, and treated, as a transfer student when they become a full-time college student if they have earned enough credits to be a Junior?

  • No. Since they have not graduated from high school, they are considered a first-time college student regardless of how many credits transfer. However, by transferring credits when they enroll as a full-time student, they will have to take fewer classes to receive their bachelor's degree, which shortens the length of time to earn the degree.

Can I speak to someone if I have more questions?

  • Yes. Please contact the Office of Admissions by email or you can call them at 276.326.4231