Master of Business Administration — Criminal Justice

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Criminal Justice

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Pursue Your Passion for Law and Justice by Completing Our Criminal Justice MBA Degree Online

The criminal justice system is in need of ethical leaders who have the skills and abilities to make a substantial impact. Leaders of the criminal justice system shape and mold the way their community and country function. You can further your career and make a difference in your community through Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Criminal Justice degree.

Behind an effective criminal justice system are individuals who are trained in specific theories and concepts that are designed to make the process as efficient as possible. Through Liberty’s School of Business, you will go through an MBA program that will educate you on criminal justice policy and management strategies while increasing your business acumen. Your MBA – Criminal Justice training courses will look into the recent topics and trends in the field and how to create a thriving work environment around them. You will develop in-demand business skills that are needed to create an effective workplace while maintaining a biblical worldview in such strategies.

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The criminal justice system is an exciting, evolving field that is growing every day. Training in our MBA program is designed to prepare you with relevant, applicable criminal justice management skills. Our School of Business has professors with years of experience, and through our Master of Business (MBA) – Criminal Justice program, you will gain insightful information towards finding success in your field. The criminal justice system is in need of capable leaders. Our MBA program is focused on training you to make an impact in the field.

What Will You Study in the Online MBA in Criminal Justice Administration Program?

  • Study recent topics and trends within criminal justice
  • Increase your business acumen through skills in finance, operations, and marketing
  • Learn how to implement management skills in a criminal justice environment
  • Develop an understanding of how to look at criminal justice from a strategic standpoint

The criminal justice system has the job of keeping our country and communities safe, and our online MBA degree will train you on how to create an efficient, successful environment. Further your career and shape your society through obtaining your 100% online MBA in Criminal Justice. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in executive leadership, accounting, or marketing.

MBA in Criminal Justice Administration Potential Career Fields

  • Casework officer
  • Corrections officer
  • Juvenile justice
  • Prison administrator
  • Probation and parole officer
  • Social services administrator

Highlights of Our MBA in Criminal Justice Administration Degree 

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Master of Business Administration: Criminal Justice degree 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 Master of Business Administration – Criminal Justice in as little as 2 years.

Online MBA Degree Program Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you 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)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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