Master of Business Administration Criminal Justice Administration
Pursue Your Passion for Law and Justice by Completing Our Criminal Justice M.B.A. 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 prepare to take the next step in your career and make a difference in your community through Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Criminal Justice Administration 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 can complete an M.B.A. program that educates you on criminal justice policy and management strategies while helping you increase your business acumen. Your M.B.A. – Criminal Justice training courses look into the recent topics and trends in the field and how to create a thriving work environment around them. You can develop in-demand business skills to create an effective workplace while maintaining a biblical worldview in such strategies.
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
The criminal justice system is an exciting, evolving field that is growing every day. Training in our M.B.A. program is designed to help prepare you with relevant, applicable criminal justice management skills. Our School of Business has professors have years of experience, and through our Master of Business (M.B.A.) – Criminal Justice program, you can gain insightful information toward your field. The criminal justice system is in need of capable leaders. Our M.B.A. 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?
- Develop an understanding of how to look at criminal justice from a strategic standpoint
- Increase your business acumen through skills in finance, operations, and marketing
- Learn how to implement management skills in a criminal justice environment
- Study recent topics and trends within criminal justice
The criminal justice system has the job of keeping our country and communities safe, and our online M.B.A. degree can help train you on how to create an efficient, successful environment. Prepare to further your career and shape your society through obtaining your 100% online M.B.A. in Criminal Justice.
Potential Career Opportunities for M.B.A. in Criminal Justice Administration Graduates
- Casework officer
- Corrections officer
- Juvenile justice
- Prison administrator
- Probation and parole officer
- Social services administrator
Highlights of Our M.B.A. 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 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 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.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- Liberty University’s MBA programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Online M.B.A. 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 – $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.
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Jan 19, 2026
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Our residential campus ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
Top 35% for Affordability
Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
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