Columbia College Master of Business Administration
Go further with an MBA from Columbia College.
Online & night classes
Jan
08
next start date
8
week sessions
$490
graduate tuition
Available program formats: Online: MBA In class: MBA
Advance your studies at Columbia College
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a good choice for students wanting to prepare for advancement opportunities.
Students benefit from a mixture of business theory and practice and gain a deeper understanding of skills and methodologies used in strategic management. Advance your knowledge of decision making, analytics, managerial-level accounting and finance, marketing, information systems and managerial communication. You'll also explore legal and ethical issues in business.
Students may select from the traditional program with an emphasis in any of these areas:
- Accounting
- Human Resources Management
- Real Estate Management
- Information Technology Project Management
- International Business
- Supply Chain Management & Logistics
Want to fast-track your degree?
Jumpstart your degree with an Accelerated MBA. Take up to three courses as part of your undergraduate studies at Columbia College to get ahead on your degree.
Why get an MBA at Columbia College?
An MBA can provide a basis for a management position or possible promotion opportunities to allow you to go further. Some use it to launch a career change while others find it a way to become more valuable to an employer. Whatever your reason, this degree positions you to becoming a strategic thinker, apply conceptual knowledge, and possibly increase your earning potential and employability. It’s a great addition to your portfolio.
Graduates of any major are welcome to apply
You do not need a business degree to get into our MBA program if you meet or complete some pre-requisites. Learn more about these pre-requisites through the Graduate Admissions Office.
Graduate Admissions RequirementsPrepare for advancement opportunities at Columbia College
Professionals who hold a master’s degree are often the first considered for advancement and managerial roles.
Graduates from this program have a richer understanding of the evolving and often complex world of business; and key skills that will set you apart in the workplace.
MBA graduates work in a variety of settings, including corporations, non-profit organizations and governmental entities. It’s a great choice for professionals seeking upper-level management opportunities.
Employment of business and management occupations is expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate through 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Some possible paths include:
- Business administration
- Development & fundraising
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- Marketing management
- Non-profit leadership
- Project management
- Sales management
Columbia College Global offers traditional classroom instruction for many courses at nationwide locations. Students at nationwide locations are expected to engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree. Columbia College offers on-campus programs with traditional classroom instruction at the Residential Campus in Columbia, Missouri.
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Main line: (573) 875-8700
Want to know more about our programs? Contact the department.
Department phone: 573-875-7535
Office: New 101
Email: BA@CCIS.edu
Your degree starts here Take these courses
Available program formats
- Core requirements 27 credit hours
- Total degree requirements 36 credit hours
Some courses you may take
Examination and analysis of the importance of international trade as it applies to the business sector. Analysis of import, export, trade deficit, balance of trade and balance of payment is explored. The course gives students an understanding of how the cultural, social, political, and economic environment in different countries can affect the international competitive environment and the implications for business strategy.
Examination of the strengths and limitations of an organization's accounting system in many different organizational settings. Discussions focus on the different roles of managers within organizations; the importance of cross-functional skills; being an integral part of the firm's organizational infrastructure; and analysis of the information generated by the accounting system for both planning and control decisions.
Examination of the process of evaluating financial resources and planning and controlling activities within the firm. Discussions focus on ratio and cash flow analysis, financial forecasting, development and use of budgets for management and planning and control. Prerequisite: BUSI 508.
The course is organized around the marketing planning process to clearly delineate the relationship among marketing decisions. Marketing functions are examined through case analysis to successfully integrate all elements of the managerial process. The course presents concepts from a decision making perspective rather than from a descriptive point of view. This approach reflects an emphasis on the marketing decisions that students are most likely to confront in their careers. Additionally, because marketing managers are held accountable for profits as well as sales, budgetary considerations of marketing decisions are discussed.
- Core requirements 27 credit hours
- Total degree requirements 36 credit hours
Some courses you may take
Examination of state and federal employment laws. Discussions focus on how federal law sets the threshold for private sector employees and overrides most state and local employment laws. Emphasis placed on how both federal and state laws protect workers from discrimination in all aspects of employee recruitment, selection, placement and retention.
Examination and analysis of how human resource professionals go about designing a compensation and benefits plan that would attract and motivate qualified employees. Discussions emphasize evaluation of how successful compensation and benefits programs lead to enhanced quality of work life, higher levels of performance, lower absenteeism and lower turnover.
Examination and analysis of the role of training and development in complex organizations. Discussions focus on development of systems and programs intended to motivate employees to create high performance organizations. Models analyze and evaluate best training and development practices to enhance high performance in rapidly changing environments.
Examination of the organizational human resource function and contemporary techniques for managing human resources. Discussions focus on EEO law, work force diversity, managing change, staffing, training and development, compensation and benefits, EEO/AA and other human resource topics. Cross-listed as MSCJ 526.