General MBA
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.
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General Master in Business Administration Degree Career Spotlight
Marketing Manager
- Projected growth (2019-2029) – 6%
- Average Salary (2019) – $135,900 per year
- Hourly rate – $65.34 hourly
- Important qualities/skills -Active Learning, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring, Persuasion, Complex Problem Solving.
- Percent with master’s degree – 24%
- Marketing Manager Career Profile on Onetonline.
Health Services Manager
- Projected growth (2019-2029) – 11%
- Average Salary (2019) – $100,980 annual
- Hourly rate – $48.55 hourly
- Important qualities/skills – Speaking, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making.
- Percent with master’s degree – 12%
- Health Services Manager Career Profile on Onetonline.
Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Projected growth (2019-2029) – 14.%
- Average Salary (2019) – $146,360 annual
- Hourly rate – $70.37 hourly
- Important qualities/skills – Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring.
- Percent with master’s degree – 14.%
- Computer & Information Systems Manager Career Profile on Onetonline.
Montclair State MBA: 100% Online General MBA Degree Program
Required MBA Core Courses
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Accounting for Business Managers |
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Macroeconomics Analysis and Public Policy |
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Managerial Economics |
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Corporate Financial Decision Making |
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Investments for Managers |
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Emerging Trends in Global Markets |
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Applied Business Statistics |
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Management Science in Business |
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Strategic Information Systems |
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Operations and Supply Change Management |
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Achieving Competitive Advantage |
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Organizational Behavior |
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Project Management |
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Negotiation in the Workplace |
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Managing the Multi-Business Firm |
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Applied Marketing Management |
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Market Analysis and Customer Insight |
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Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility |
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Total Core MBA Credits* |
Electives (choose courses totaling 6 credits†)
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Accounting courses such as Accounting Information Systems, Financial Statement Analysis and Forensic Accounting |
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Business Law courses such as Business Law I, Business Law II and Legal Issues in Forensic Accounting |
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Economics courses such as Globalization in the Developing World and Independent Study in Economics |
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Finance courses such as Cross-Borders Investing and Financing, Options Markets and Short-Term Financial Management |
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Information and Technology courses such as Business Analysis and Enterprise Systems Management |
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Management courses such as Leadership, Talent Management, Business Communications and Human Resource Analytics |
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Marketing courses such as Marketing Metrics, Strategic Brand Management and Omni-Channel Retailing |
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Total Elective Credits: 6 |
* Students who have not completed prior academic coursework in Accounting, Statistics and/or Finance, and have not earned a grade of B- or higher in those subjects, may be required to successfully complete online foundation modules in these key areas before registering for MBA courses.
† Students enrolled in the General MBA program can choose from a variety of elective courses. Please refer to the MBA program course catalog for a complete list of elective options and corresponding credit hours.
The academic calendar for Montclair State’s online MBA degree program features three semesters (Fall, Spring and Summer), and each semester is divided into two eight-week terms. MBA students are expected to complete 3 credits (one or two classes) per term and will earn their degree within two years. New students may begin their studies at the start of any semester or half-term, which allows a choice of six start dates throughout the year.
Explore the Advantages of a Montclair State MBA
As an AACSB-accredited institution, the Feliciano School of Business belongs to an elite cadre of the world’s top business schools. Less than 5% of degree-granting business schools worldwide have earned this prestigious distinction, which signifies that their programs have been formally evaluated and passed rigorous quality standards. Among AACSB-accredited schools in New Jersey, the Feliciano School of Business offers the most affordable online MBA degree programs in the state.
All courses are delivered via Canvas, a web-based learning management system, which hosts learning materials and activities, tests/assessments, and communication tools to engage and collaborate with faculty and classmates. Self-paced classes allow students to complete weekly lessons and assignments on their own schedule. And though all courses are internet-based, there is no mention of “online” on the MBA diploma or transcripts. In fact, graduates of the online MBA degree program are welcome to participate in the graduation ceremony on campus in Montclair, New Jersey.
Ready to take the first step toward earning your General MBA online from Montclair State? Submit the form to request more information, or contact an MBA advisor at onlinemba@mail.montclair.edu or 973-655-6015.
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Toby Burris
Montclair State University
Student Recruitment Manager
973-655-6015
onlinemba@mail.montclair.edu
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