# Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Management Concentration **Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Business & Criminal Justice **Sub-Program:** Business Administration **Degree:** Master of Business Administration (MBA) Business Management Concentration **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/business-administration-master-degree **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:05:36+00:00 ## 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. - **36 Total Credits** — 15 Month Master's Degree - **Real-World Case Studies** — Practical Simulations - **Up to 6 Credits** — Transfer Credits ### 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. ## Program Structure and Learning Formats ### Flexible Learning Environments - **Campus**: On-campus learning provides an immersive, in-person setting with small class sizes. Build skills through hands-on labs, simulations, and discussions while connecting directly with instructors and classmates. - **Online**: Online learning offers a flexible format that lets you complete coursework on your own time. Access lectures, course materials, labs, and simulations online while collaborating through virtual discussions. - **Hybrid**: Hybrid learning combines multiple formats for greater flexibility. Depending on your course, learn on campus, attend live virtual classes, or complete coursework online outside of scheduled classes. ### Locations - [Virginia Beach, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/virginia-beach-va) - [Newport News, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/newport-news-va) - [Northern Virginia, VA](https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/northern-virginia-va) ## 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: #### Core Courses 27 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ACC550](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC550 "View ACC550") | [Accounting for Managers](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC550 "View ACC550") | 3 | | [BUS620](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS620 "View BUS620") | [Marketing and Analytics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS620 "View BUS620") | 3 | | [BUS622](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS622 "View BUS622") | [Managerial Economics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS622 "View BUS622") | 3 | | [BUS624](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS624 "View BUS624") | [Managerial Finance](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS624 "View BUS624") | 3 | | [BUS626](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS626 "View BUS626") | [Operations and Supply Chain Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS626 "View BUS626") | 3 | | [BUS628](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS628 "View BUS628") | [Business Capstone](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS628 "View BUS628") | 3 | | [MGT520](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT520 "View MGT520") | [Organizational Behavior and Leadership](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT520 "View MGT520") | 3 | | [MGT524](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT524 "View MGT524") | [Ethics and Corporate Responsibility](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT524 "View MGT524") | 3 | | [MGT528](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT528 "View MGT528") | [Business Research and Analysis](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT528 "View MGT528") | 3 | #### Concentration Courses 9 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [MGT532](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT532 "View MGT532") | [Organizational Change and Development](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT532 "View MGT532") | 3 | | [MGT604](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT604 "View MGT604") | [Management and Strategy](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT604 "View MGT604") | 3 | | [MGT608](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT608 "View MGT608") | [Global Management Processes](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MGT608 "View MGT608") | 3 | ## 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. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation).