Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Strategic Management
Guide Business Growth with the Online Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Strategic Management
Businesses are extremely complex; many factors are involved in finding success within the operation. Between globalization, supply chain, work culture, market strategy, and achieving a strong ROI, there are various aspects involved in a business. For a business to succeed, it needs strong leadership that has the knowledge and abilities to manage others and the business effectively. Explore in-demand skills and manage business operations successfully through Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Strategic Management.
Effective managers have a strong understanding of how to strategically lead and manage a business. Our M.B.A. program focuses on training you to have a comprehensive understanding of how a business works and what it takes to help it achieve new heights.
You can explore marketing, finances, business law, globalization, operations, and human resource principles as well as how they integrate together. You can also learn how to foster an environment that thrives off of teamwork and positive engagement. Our online M.B.A. classes will show you how to make an impact on others through actions that maintain a biblical worldview.
While businesses vary across industries, strategic management principles generally remain the same. Our Master of Business Administration program will have you solve real-world problems so you can take away critical thinking skills from your school experience. Our online degree program can help give you the knowledge and abilities to positively impact businesses and lead from a strategic standpoint.
What Will You Study in Our M.B.A. in Strategic Management?
- Accounting and decision-making tools
- Business law, ethics, and policy analysis
- Global economics, operations, and business strategy
- Human resources, workforce planning, and organizational behavior
- Marketing, strategic formulation, and market positioning
In the M.B.A. in Strategic Management, you can get a well-rounded business education grounded in strategic thinking. You can build a strong foundation across functional areas (accounting, marketing, operations, human resources, law, ethics) and then tie them together through courses in policy, global competition, and strategic planning. The program aims to help sharpen your ability to assess the internal and external environments of organizations and to lead decisions that align resources, culture, and mission toward sustainable competitive advantage.
Potential Careers for M.B.A. in Strategic Management Graduates
- Business consultant
- Business strategy manager
- Chief executive officer
- Company leader or manager
- Marketing manager
- Mediator
- Recruitment specialist
- Training manager
Benefits of Pursuing Liberty University’s M.B.A. in Strategic Management
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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 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)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 19, 2026
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
