Master of Business Administration – General (36 hour)

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Complete Your MBA in Less Time with Our General 36-Credit-Hour Track

The world of business is fast-paced and constantly evolving. If you want to advance in your current position or explore a new career, Liberty University’s master’s in business administration (MBA) will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to thrive in any business environment – and stand out among your peers. Our 36-hour MBA can be completed in about three semesters as a full-time student, so you can increase your job opportunities sooner!

Throughout our MBA, you are mentored by faculty who are business professionals with years of real-world experience in management and leadership. They will provide instruction from a biblical worldview and invest in your success. Not only will our MBA degree help you grow as an industry professional, but it will also position you to expand your potential as a business leader.

With so many companies now hiring for business-related roles, our Master of Business Administration degree can help you thrive in any area you choose, equipping you to reach new professional heights and shape a better world by championing what matters to you. And that’s what matters to us.

What Will You Learn in Our General MBA Degree?

  • Effective communication techniques for enhancing business operations
  • Field-specific skills through customizable areas of study
  • Leadership skills that apply to a variety of management roles
  • Practical skills in multiple areas, including accounting, research, and operations management, to help you adapt to new challenges

Courses within Liberty’s MBA degree will teach you fundamental concepts in business administration, including strategic marketing, organizational structure, global business concepts, and human resources. Our 36-credit-hour track is ideal for working professionals or those who want a flexible path to earning an MBA. 

    Career Options for General MBA Degree Graduates

    • Analyst
    • Business executive
    • Customer care specialist
    • Management consultant
    • Marketing manager

    Study Online

    We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.

    As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:

    • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online MBA from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
    • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
    • You can complete our 36-hour Master of Business Administration degree in less than 2 years.

    Military Benefits

    Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from all over the world. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

    As a thank you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:

    • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
    • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
    • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

    Residential Benefits

    • With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
    • As a residential student, your scholarship opportunities could include the Heroes Fund Scholarship, Keesee Scholarship, or the Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship.
    • Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
    • As a graduate student, you will have multiple research opportunities led by students and faculty to bolster your education and résumé.
    • Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
    • Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!  
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    Credit Hours

    Available Online or On Campus

    Class Type

    Online, 8-week or residential

    Transfer Credits

    Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

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