Master of Business Administration 36-Hour
Increase Your Business Knowledge with an MBA from Liberty
Expand your business expertise with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Liberty University! Our MBA program can help you take the next step in your career or begin a new one by gaining an understanding of business operations with a focus on real-world application, critical thinking, and Christian servant leadership.
Tailored for the working professional, our MBA offers you the flexibility of evening classes and online course opportunities. Our experienced professors can help you gain a practical background in strategic marketing, legal issues, and even human resource-related skills.
Our 36-credit-hour MBA can help you prepare to pursue positions in companies such as chief executive officer (CEO), marketing manager, or product manager, among others. From international business to marketing and management, our professors are prepared to instruct you on the lessons they have learned through practical, invaluable instruction.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Among only 3% of business schools worldwide to receive ACBSP accreditation
Highlights
Highlights of Our MBA Degree
Earn Your MBA from an ACBSP-Accredited School of Business
Join an elite community by pursuing your MBA through Liberty’s School of Business – one of just 3% of business schools worldwide to earn prestigious Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accreditation.
This recognition reflects our commitment to teaching excellence and continuous improvement in business education.
Flexible Learning Designed for Working Professionals
Balance your career and education with flexible course options that fit your busy lifestyle. Whether you prefer evening classes or online courses, you can customize your MBA experience to stay on track professionally while advancing your education.
Study in a Cutting-Edge Business Environment
Take your learning beyond the classroom in our 78,000-square-foot School of Business building. You’ll have access to a simulated stock trading room, state-of-the-art IT labs, and a 2,000-square-foot Entrepreneurship Center for Innovation designed to foster growth and creativity.
Access Advanced Centers for Industry-Relevant Skills
Enhance your expertise through specialized centers like the Center for Cyber Excellence and the Center for Financial Literacy. These resources offer you opportunities to develop practical skills in key growth industries while studying emerging business trends.
Join a Vibrant Community of Business Leaders
Build valuable connections through our business-related student organizations and honor societies. These groups provide opportunities to collaborate, network, and grow alongside peers who share your passion for leadership and pursuit of professional success.
Take Advantage of Experiential Learning Opportunities
From hands-on projects to industry simulations, your MBA experience at Liberty focuses on practical application. Prepare to face real-world business challenges as you apply classroom knowledge in dynamic, interactive settings.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with an MBA?
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Business owner
- College instructor
- Corporate consultant
- Corporate development associate
- Product manager
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our MBA Degree Program?
Liberty’s 36-hour MBA program offers a focused study of key business concepts that can help you learn to navigate a range of professional settings. You’ll have the opportunity to explore how a product moves from concept to market through coursework in marketing strategy. You can also study foundational financial principles that may apply to managing budgets within businesses or large organizations.
Courses in this program address the complex legal and regulatory environments that shape both domestic and international business practices. You’ll examine how global economic trends respond to shifting consumer behavior and explore approaches to strategic planning across international markets. In addition, you can analyze ways to align business models with workforce needs and operational goals.
The curriculum includes topics in human resource management and operations management to provide insights into building and maintaining effective teams. These courses are designed to offer a broad perspective on how organizations function and adapt in a constantly evolving marketplace.
Featured MBA Courses
BUSI 520: Strategic Marketing Management
BUSI 530: Managerial Finance
BUSI 604: International Business
BUSI 650: Operations Management
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Master of Business Administration (MBA)?
Build Career-Ready Skills in a Shorter Program
Liberty’s 36-hour MBA gives you the opportunity to complete a comprehensive business education with fewer required credit hours than some programs. You’ll engage with core topics like leadership, finance, marketing, and strategy in a more streamlined format.
This approach can help you stay focused while managing your academic and personal responsibilities. It’s a full graduate-level experience designed to respect your time without sacrificing depth.
Learn in a State-of-the-Art Business Environment
Take advantage of Liberty’s cutting-edge School of Business building, designed to support your growth as a business professional. From technology labs and a simulated stock trading room to our expansive Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, you have access to tools that bring business theory to life.
Collaborative spaces and advanced resources can equip you to turn your ideas into actionable strategies. You can work alongside professors and peers in a dynamic setting that encourages innovation and critical thinking.
Launch Your Ideas at the Center for Entrepreneurship
If you’re looking to turn a hobby or business idea into something more, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a place you can start. Meet CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through events and mentorship opportunities that can help bring your ideas to life.
You can participate in our Spark! Incubator training program, gaining real-world experience by working with actual clients and industry experts. Whether you’re refining a business plan or testing a new concept, you can find support and guidance every step of the way.
Expand Your Network with Global Career Connections
Prepare to pursue future opportunities by connecting with employers through HandShake, a powerful job recruitment platform available exclusively to Liberty students. Your free account allows you to showcase your skills and qualifications to organizations around the world.
Employers often actively seek candidates from university networks, and this platform makes it easy to put your name and experience in front of them. With expanded networking potential, you can explore career options that align with your goals and interests.
Admissions
How Do You Become a MBA Student?
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official transcripts showing a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA for admission in good standing
- At least 15 hours of upper-level (300-400 level) undergraduate coursework in business
- Students without the required undergraduate coursework must pass our BMAL 590 course and earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 on any other graduate-level coursework
- Self-certification form (for students who are in the final term of their bachelor’s degree)
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
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