Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Management Concentration
Business Management (MBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Management Concentration
15 Month Master's Degree
36 Total Credits
Practical Simulations
Real-World Case Studies
Transfer Credits
Up to 6 Credits
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15 Month Master's Degree
36 Total Credits
Practical Simulations
Real-World Case Studies
Transfer Credits
Up to 6 Credits
Master of Business Administration Business Management Degree Concentration Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Business Management concentration provides a focused path for students seeking to develop management capabilities that apply across different industries. It is designed for individuals who want to strengthen their ability to work across core business functions and support day-to-day operations within an organization.
The program centers on organizational change, management strategy, and global management processes. Students explore how organizations adapt, how strategy is developed and sustained, and how decisions are made within business environments. These topics are integrated within the broader MBA curriculum and culminate in a business capstone course.
With ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can complete the program and earn their master’s degree in as little as 15 months.
Knowledge and Skills
Graduates develop capability in the following areas:
- Strategic Application:
Apply business knowledge across key functions to support organizational goals and operations.
- Business Decision-Making:
Use research and analysis to evaluate information and make informed business decisions.
- Organizational Structure:
Understand how business functions are organized and aligned to support efficient operations.
- Professional Leadership and Ethics:
Demonstrate leadership that reflects ethical responsibility and awareness of diverse perspectives.
Flexible Learning Environments
Our campuses provide an immersive classroom setting, interacting directly with professors and classmates in real-time. Benefit from face-to-face discussions, hands-on labs, and the immediate support of instructors.
Flexible and convenient, online learning allows you to study on your own time, from anywhere. Access lectures, lab simulations, and course materials online, collaborating with classmates through virtual forums and discussions.
To enhance flexibility, many campus courses are delivered via synchronous hybrid format, where students engage in both online learning activities and real-time interactions with instructors and classmates.
Master of Business Administration Curriculum
Master of Business Administration, Business Management Concentration
Featured Courses, Topics & Overview
Management and Strategy
MGT604
This course focuses on strategic management decisions and processes that sustain an organization’s long term competitive advantage. Students will learn about managing and controlling an organization’s tangible and intangible assets.
Organizational Change and Development
MGT532
This course focuses on the theories and practical applications of organizational change and development that affect organizational mission and vision. Special emphasis is placed on group dynamics and interventions and the corresponding change they create.
Program Requirements
To receive the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, students must earn 36 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 4 semesters, which is equivalent to 15 months or 60 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:
Institutional Accreditation
ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. ECPI University also offers credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of ECPI University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
