MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Why pursue an MBA degree?

For those who are interested in advancing their career in management, accounting, human resources and marketing or even wish to own their own business, the MBA program at SRU helps students get ahead and stay ahead. The curriculum covers a wide range of business areas including accounting, communication, economics, and management; building leadership at every opportunity. Students who enroll in the program develop a solid foundation in business, explore their professional interests, and work with faculty and advisors to prepare for their ideal careers.

What will you learn?

By integrating classroom theory with real-world business practices, the MBA program at SRU provides knowledge and strategies professionals will immediately find useful. Not only are students prepared to compete in the job market, they're also ready to climb the corporate ladder or start their own businesses.

Core classes in our MBA program cover a variety of subjects. Courses include Corporate Accounting, Managerial Economics, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analysis and Decision Support. Based on the concentration students choose, electives vary from Business Law to Forensic Accounting.

Careers for MBA Degree Holders

MBA graduates have a wide range of career options to choose from. Businesses of all sizes are looking to fill management positions. Earning this degree enables you to work anywhere in the country and in almost any industry. SRU alumni have credited the program with providing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career. Earning this degree allows for career flexibility and increased salary potential.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a Pre-Calculus, Business Statistics or higher level class, with a grade of C or better. The Pre-Calculus Business Statistics or higher level class requirement can be waived if the applicant's quantitative score on the GMAT is sufficient, as determined by the admissions committee.

Attention: To apply for admission, please use the following link to apply now.

• $25 Application Fee
• Two Electronic Recommendation Forms
• Official Transcripts- Undergraduate/Graduate transcripts from all institutions that have granted college credit to the student. (Official transcripts must be sent by institution via electronic transcript e-share to graduate.admissions@sru.edu or via mail- faxed copies will not be considered official) 
• SRU current/Alumni/former students click here to order your official SRU final transcript and have it sent to graduate.admissions@sru.edu
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• Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be required to submit official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) 

International students should check with the Office for Global Engagement to review all international documents and visa status at graduate.intl@sru.edu.

*If you are requesting review of your graduate transcripts for transfer of credit, please complete the transfer of credit form and submit to the Office of Graduate Admissions with official graduate transcripts. Please review SRU's transfer of credit policy.

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Slippery Rock University's accelerated MBA program allows working professionals to earn their degree 100% online without putting their life on hold. Interested in learning more? Request more information today!