A Master of Business Administration (MBA) can unlock career opportunities at the highest levels of management. The Montclair State MBA program is an excellent choice for students seeking a quality education and the convenience of 100% online learning. Offered through the Feliciano School of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, this prestigious credential commands respect and can open doors in every industry.

Montclair State’s online MBA program includes a choice of six concentrations—Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Project Management—for those seeking employment or advancement in a specific career field. Alternately, students may enroll in the General MBA program, which offers a broad-based overview of key business and management topics andfeatures a choice of electives in related disciplines.

A General MBA is a great option for professionals seeking a versatile degree that demonstrates mastery of core business concepts, practical strategies, critical-thinking and decision-making skills, and the principles of effective leadership. It can help graduates bypass traditional entry-level roles by demonstrating they are ready for positions of greater responsibility, and it can be an important differentiator among candidates applying for highly competitive positions.

The Montclair State MBA online program is ideal for:

• Recent bachelor’s graduates who wish to transition directly into a master’s program but intend to work full- or part-time while continuing their education
• Working professionals who aspire to move into management
• Career-changers looking to broaden their job opportunities and/or increase their earning potential
• Mid-level managers who intend to pursue senior- or executive-level roles
• Entrepreneurs who want to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to start or grow a business

Through core courses and electives, students have an opportunity to develop expertise across a wide range of subject areas. Graduates benefit from knowledge they can apply immediately in their current roles or highlight for prospective employers when applying for new positions.

The General MBA program will prepare students to:

• Use accounting information to monitor and control organizational performance.
• Estimate cash flows and cost-of-capital, and assess appropriate risks for capital projects.
• Apply mathematical models and statistical tools to support managerial decision-making.
• Implement appropriate technology tools and resources for managing business operations.
• Leverage strategic and analytical tools to gain a competitive advantage.
• Integrate sustainability into business practices and communicate relevant initiatives.

All students enrolled in the General MBA program must complete 36 credit hours of graduate-level coursework, including 30 credits of required core courses and 6 credits of electives. The 18 core online MBA Courses are worth 1.5 to 3 credits each, while the number of elective courses will vary depending on which classes are selected. Most electives are worth 1.5 or 3 credits each; Independent Study and Selected Topics options may range from 1 to 3 credits.