With multiple entry points throughout the year and 5-week courses, our program is designed so that participants can quickly move through the curriculum and hold the title of MBA.
Spring 2021 (2nd session): February 22 - March 26
Spring 2021 (3rd session): April 5 - May 7
Summer 2021 (1st session): May 24 - June 28
Summer 2021 (2nd session): July 12 - August 13
Fall 2021 (1st session): August 23 - September 24
Fall 2021 (2nd session): October 4 - November 5
Fall 2021 (3rd session): November 11 - December 17
Eight foundational courses in the business disciplines, including:
MGT 605 Managing in Organizations
ACC 610 Accounting in the Corporate Environment*
FIN 605 Financial Management inOrganizations
MKT 605 Marketing in Organizations
MGT 607 Strategies for High Performing Organizations
MBI 600 Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations
BUS 605 Legal Environment for Business
MGT 610 Operations Management
* It is strongly suggested to take ACC 610 before FIN 605
Understand the principals of accounting within a corporate setting. Master and apply the preparations of primary financial statements and financial accounting theory.
ACC 600 Accounting Skills
ACC 604 Financial Accounting
Understand the principles of finance within a corporate setting. Enhance your knowledge of corporate finance, investments and security analysis, international financial management, and more.
FIN 620 Corporate Finance
FIN 621 Investments and Security Analysis
FIN 622 International Finance
Explore leadership and organizational change as the key components of effective management. Develop leadership competencies to transform organizations to ensure current and future success.
MGT 620 Leading Organizational Change
MGT 621 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
MGT 622 Essentials of Project Management
Broaden your perspective on ideation and innovation strategies, formulating accurate competitive intelligence techniques and finding value for organizations.
MBA 620 Ideation to Innovation
MBA 621 Competitive Intelligence
MBA 622 Ideation to Value
Evaluate the appropriate elements and develop effective marketing strategies for business decision-making.
MKT 620 Marketing Strategy
MKT 621 Consumer Behavior and Insights
MKT 622 Marketing Analytics
Explore the unique challenges in the healthcare industry and analyze the external factors facing the industry. Understand and apply the tools to effectively manage healthcare organizations.
HSC 641 Health Law and Ethics
HSC 652 Healthcare Policy and Economics
HSC 631 Strategic Planning in Healthcare
HSC 621 Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement
HSC 511 Current Trends and Cultural Issues in Healthcare
HSC 651 Strategic Human Resource Mgt. in Healthcare
Prepare to revolutionize the healthcare space by learning how to translate objective research into medical products, services, and procedures that are cost efficient and effective.
CHP 608 Healthcare Marketing
HSC 650 Healthcare Policy and Economics
CHP 609 New Product Development in Healthcare
CHP 610 Medical Language
MHI 665 Healthcare Quality Systems
Understand and apply advanced methodologies to analyze data and produce solutions to complex business challenges.
MBI 608 Introduction to Business Analytics
MBI 606 Business Intelligence Development
MBI 607 Data Visualization and Visual Analytics
Gain comprehensive insight into the responsibilities involved in HR management, from talent acquisition through compensation, benefits, training, and development.
MGT 631 Training and Development
MGT 632 Compensation and Benefits
MGT 633 Talent Management
Develop an understanding of global supply chain management, including supply chain design, integration and sustainability, as well as distribution logistics and strategic sourcing/purchasing.
MGT 641 Supply Chain Management
MGT 642 Strategic Sourcing
MGT 643 Distribution and Logistics
Gain an advanced managerial view of construction, including projects and tools used in project control, risk identification and management approaches, and various legal principles.
CMGT 622 Contract Administration for Construction Projects
CMGT 621 Advanced Controls for the Construction Project
CMGT 620 Managing Risk in Construction
Expand your knowledge of legal challenges, especially related to technology and digital commerce. This program is ideal if you want to manage the intersection of the digital world and law.
LAW 885 Digital Commerce and the Law
LAW 985 Digital Privacy and Security
LAW 994 Emerging Technologies and the Law I
LAW 884 Emerging Technologies and the Law II
LAW 911 Law for Entrepreneurs
The Capstone Experience spans two courses with MBA 610 serving as a comprehensive review of the business essentials. MBA 611 is the final part of the culminating experience and involves application of the essentials through theory and practice.
MBA 610 Comprehensive MBA Essentials Review
MBA 611 MBA Capstone
Our admissions process is designed to be highly selective. Applicants should assemble the strongest mix of elements below to comprise their application package. No GMAT required.
* TOEFL scores must meet a minimum standard score of 550 on the paper version, 213 of the computer-based version, or 79 on the internet based (iBT) version. Applicants submitting the IELTS must achieve a 6.5 on the general band portion. NEW: Duolingo composite score of 105 will also be accepted.
All required application materials should be sent to:
Northern Kentucky University
Office of Graduate Education
302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Email: graduate@nku.edu
Phone: (859) 572-6364
Fax: (859) 572-6670
There is a tuition differential between the on-campus and the online accelerated MBA. You will be billed according to your primary program of study. For example, if you are enrolled in the online accelerated MBA program, you will be charged the rate for that program. If you are in the on-campus MBA program, you will be charged the rate for that program.
On-Campus MBA - Tuition and Fees
Online Accelerated MBA - Tuition and Fees
The Haile Foundation has generously agreed to provide scholarships for deserving MBA students. The stipulations for the scholarships are listed below along with application specifics. A call for scholarship applications will go out to those qualified. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and/or books.
The professors have a wealth of real-world experience, and the topics that we cover in the courses can be directly applied to our careers. I have also had the chance to work with students from many different backgrounds, which has enhanced the learning experience for everyone involved with the MBA program. I am very pleased with my choice to study at NKU, and I know that this decision will help advance my career in the near future.
-Ryan Wilker, MBA
WORK LIFE BALANCE
This 33-hour program enables students to work full time and take classes on-campus in the evening or online. Your time is valuable so we’ve built this MBA for rapid completion with 5-week courses.
MEET YOUR CAREER GOALS
Design your own path through the courses to best fit your needs and future career goals. In addition to your MBA foundation courses, your MBA will include emphasis areas from in-demand concentrations.
INCREASE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL
According to an annual survey by the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) the median starting salary for MBA graduates hit $115,000 in 2019.
