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Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

A University of Redlands MBA provides you with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to advance your career as a confident and innovative leader ready to tackle the most complex business challenges in a changing world.

Degrees Offered

Master of Business Administration

Program Types

Graduate

Mode of Study

Hybrid

What is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree?

An MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a graduate-level degree focused on developing skills in business and management, finance, marketing, operations, strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior.

MBAs are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of business concepts and practices and are often pursued by individuals looking to advance their careers, switch industries, or gain leadership roles.

Why earn an MBA at Redlands? 

Businesses of every size need leaders who can think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively to identify and achieve business goals in socially and ethically responsible ways. An MBA from the University of Redlands School of Business & Society can prepare you to be the kind of leader that businesses are looking for and to deliver the skills necessary to positively impact businesses and society. 

  • You'll prepare for business leadership by learning 21st-century business skills to help you tackle the financial, organizational, human resources, strategy, and ethical challenges of today’s technology-driven, complex global business environment.
  • You'll gain real-world experience with numerous hands-on and collaborative projects as well as access to corporate partnerships with prominent private, public, and nonprofit organizations.
  • You'll choose from innovative MBA concentrations like location analytics and through our Spatial Business Initiative partnership with Esri, the global leader in location analytics and geographic information systems (GIS).
  • You'll personalize your degree program by choosing one of seven concentrations:
    • Finance
    • Global Business
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Human Resources
    • Location Analytics
    • Marketing
    • Organizational Leadership

Classes you'll take

To view specific classes, program requirements, and coursework information, visit the current university catalog

Business Foundation Knowledge Courses (12 Credits)

  • BUAD 658: Accounting and Finance for Managers (4)
  • BUAD 631: Data-Driven Decision-Making (4)
  • BUAD 632: Introduction to Managerial Economics (4)

General Business Knowledge Courses (16 Credits)

  • MGMT 667: Business, Ethics, and Society (4)
  • MGMT 631: Management and Organizational Behavior (4)
  • BUAD 683: Information and Knowledge Management (4)
  • MGMT 651: Analytics for Managerial Decision-Making (4)

Specialized Area In-Depth Knowledge (16 Credits)

Students choose an MBA concentration in Finance, Global Business, Location Analytics, or Marketing, or complete a minimum of 16 credits in the following:

  • INTB 655: Global Environment for Business (4) 
  • INTB 670: International Area Studies (4)
  • BUAD 660: Managerial Finance (4)
  • MGMT 680: Marketing Management (4) 
  • MGMT 674: Human Resources Management (4)

Interdisciplinary Capstone Program (4 Credits)

  • BUAD 696: Strategy Capstone (4)
  • INTB 695: Global Business Consultancy Capstone (4)
  • BUAD 695: Business Consultancy Capstone (4)
  • BUAD 694-IR11: Entrepreneurship Capstone (4)

An intensive lean startup course using the Startup Launch Assistance Map (SLAM) methodology. This session will be a mix of lectures, discussion, practical exercises, mentoring from experts for each team, peer mentoring and customer discovery to validate your whole approach.

Course Outcomes:

  • Business Plan (Startup Launch Assistance Map (SLAM))
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset Development
Graduate application deadlines
Upcoming
Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025. Students are encouraged to submit their application by the priority application date in order to expedite processing and ensure a smooth enrollment experience.
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What you'll learn

You'll learn to think and plan strategically and solve complex problems that require analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
You'll apply reasoning and ethical decision-making to determine how a proposed solution may affect a company or the wider community.
You'll learn to understand the role of marketing in identifying markets, developing products, and ensuring a business or product has relevancy in a changing world.
You'll learn to understand money and the role of finance in an organization.
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What you'll learn

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