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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Management Concentration

Program at a Glance

15 Month Master's Degree
36 Total Credits

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Real-World Case Studies


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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.

University Benefits

On Campus or Online

Learn your way with in-person collaboration or online simulations and flexible schedules.

Graduate Faster

Our year-round, accelerated, programs let you earn your degree in just 15 months.

Simplified Scheduling

Your degree path is pre-scheduled, so you can focus on learning, not course registration.

Flexible Learning Environments

Campus

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.

Online

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.

Hybrid

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

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Credit Hours

Course Categories

Description

27

Core Curriculum

Courses that provide an educational foundation, building essential skills across diverse subjects.

9

Concentration Courses

Specialized degree concentration courses are focused deep dives within your major, letting you become an expert in a specific niche related to your field.

36

Total Credit Hours

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).

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