Master of Business Administration (MBA): Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Quickly complete your MBA.

Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) equips graduates for success and enhancement in the workplace. Your time is valuable, so we’ve designed the program around 5-week courses — allowing participants to move quickly through the curriculum with multiple entry points throughout the year. In addition to the flexible program structure, we offer a variety of concentration areas that emphasize the most in-demand topics in the marketplace.

Upcoming session dates:

Fall 2023 (1st session): August 21 – September 22

Fall 2023 (2nd session): October 2 – November 3

Fall 2023 (3rd session): November 13 – December 15

Spring 2024 (1st session): January 8 – February 9

Spring 2024 (2nd session): February 19 – March 22

Spring 2024 (3rd session): April 1 – May 3

Online Program Available

Choosing to earn my MBA at Northern Kentucky University was one of the best and most rewarding decisions I've ever made. The curriculum was challenging, innovative and relevant, teaching me real-world applications that I continue to apply in my career today. The caliber of professors and fellow students was top notch, and I still keep in touch with many of them. I consider them all great resources, and as my career advances, I continue to look to them for guidance and support.

Julie Nesbitt, '13
Senior Managing Consultant, BKD CPAs & Advisors

There was a variety of different educational and occupational backgrounds within my cohort and the professors were understanding of our different backgrounds, willing to help us with whatever we were unfamiliar with. I remember always being encouraged to put forth our best work and being pushed outside of our comfort zones, which was a life changing experience for me. I got the opportunity to work with several Fortune 500 companies and made incredible bonds with amazing people.

Candice Bridge, '17

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, '19
Paraplanner, Independent Capital Management

Curriculum

Our 33-credit hour program is designed for working professionals to take their career to new heights. Our 5-week courses allow for flexible scheduling. All courses are available online.

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS

16 CREDIT HOURS

Eight foundational courses in the business disciplines, including:

MGT 605 Managing in Organizations
ACC 610 Accounting in the Corporate Environment*
FIN 605 Financial Management in Organizations
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

CONCENTRATION AREAS

12 CREDIT HOURS

Completion of two concentration areas, providing knowledge in current, high-interest, topical business areas:

Accounting

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

Finance

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

Leadership & Organizational Change

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

Innovation with Competitive Intelligence

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

Marketing

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

Health Care Administration

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

Health Care Commercialization

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.

HHS 608 Healthcare Marketing
HSC 650 Healthcare Policy and Economics
HHS 609 New Product Development in Healthcare
HHS Medical Language
MHI 665 Healthcare Quality Systems

Data Analytics

Understand and apply advanced methodologies to analyze data and produce solutions to complex business challenges.

MBI 660 Business Intelligence Development
MBI 664 Data Visualization and Analytics
MBI 684 Business Analytics

Human Resource Management

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

Global Supply Chain 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

Construction Management

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

Legal Studies

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

Social Entrepreneurship

Learn to develop and fund solutions that directly addresses a social issue.

ENTP 520 Intro to Social Entrepreneurship
ENTP 575 Social Entrepreneurship Skills

Build Your Own

Build your own concentration(s) with MBA program approval.

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE

5 CREDIT HOURS

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

Admission Requirements

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).

Application & Fee | Application for MBA admission and the application fee.
Official Transcripts | Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from accredited institutions with a minimum 2.5 undergraduate grade point average (GPA).
Current Resume | Current resume; applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must have three years of professional work experience.
Statement of Purpose | Essay (250 to 500 words) stating your motivation for pursuing a MBA.
Test of English as a Foreign Language | If an international applicant, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) scores must be submitted to the NKU Office for International Students and Scholar Services.*

*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.

Tuition Rates

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

Tuition and Fees FAQ's

Earn Micro-Credentials

Online micro-credentials can demonstrate your mastery of relevant workplace skills, abilities, and knowledge that is professionally valuable to you AND to your employer! Check out the micro-credentials at the graduate level in business. You can apply for ones that you will complete in the course of your MBA program (at no additional fee).

Review the Program Index to determine which micro-credential you want to pursue.
Submit the appropriate application for admission (undergraduate or graduate); choose micro-credential as "degree type" and select the micro-credential you wish to pursue. The application fee is waived!
Send an email to microcredentials@nku.edu if you have any questions.

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