MBA in Criminal Justice Administration
Lead with Authority with an MBA in Criminal Justice Administration
Whether you are already in the field of criminal justice or you are preparing to make a career change, Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Criminal Justice Administration can help prepare you for the leadership challenges in the criminal justice field. This program focuses on the integration of advanced business practices with criminal justice management training. You will get a well-rounded education that can help you to apply key leadership principles found in the business world to the field of criminal justice.
Our MBA in Criminal Justice Administration can not only give you the criminal justice fundamentals, but you will also explore time-tested management techniques that can be applied to any organization. Our professors have real-world criminal justice and business experience so that they can guide you in the integration of faith and professional life. Their years of experience can help you discover how to lead with the authority, knowledge, and confidence that comes from clear principles.
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 in Criminal Justice Administration Degree
Earn Your Degree from an Accredited Business School
When you pursue your MBA through Liberty’s School of Business, you’re joining a program recognized for its academic excellence. Our School of Business is among only 3% of business schools worldwide to earn ACBSP accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to high-quality teaching and continuous improvement.
Graduate in Just 2 Years
You can complete your MBA in Criminal Justice Administration in as little as 2 years, allowing you to stay on track with your professional goals. This flexible timeline is designed to help you advance your education without putting your career on hold.
Apply What You Study to Real-World Situations
Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience that connects classroom studies with real-world business and criminal justice challenges. These opportunities can help you build confidence and help prepare for leadership roles in a variety of settings.
Integrate Faith with Ethical Decision-Making
At Liberty, your studies are grounded in a Christian worldview that encourages you to approach leadership and ethical dilemmas with integrity and purpose. You’ll explore how faith-informed principles can guide sound decision-making in complex business environments.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with an MBA in Criminal Justice Administration?
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Criminal Justice Administration can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Corrections administrator
- Emergency management director
- FBI agent
- Financial examiner
- Police and detective supervisor
- Security 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 Master of Business Administration in Criminal Justice Administration Degree?
Liberty University’s MBA in Criminal Justice Administration can help prepare you for the rigors of criminal justice leadership. Besides courses in finance and international business, you can get a foundation in human resource management, advanced management skills in operations, and explore how to structure and design your organization.
The criminal justice specialization can teach you about the interdependency of agencies and how the hierarchical structures work between departments. Understanding the latest challenges and topics in criminal justice such as white collar crime and Homeland Security’s role in law enforcement will provide context for the usefulness of business management skills in criminal justice settings.
Featured Criminal Justice MBA Courses
BUSI 650 – Operations Management
CJUS 500 – Criminal Justice Integration
CJUS 520 – Administration of Justice Organizations
CJUS 550 – Topics and Trends in Criminal Justice
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 MBA in Criminal Justice Administration Degree?
Earn an Accredited MBA That Reflects Excellence
When you pursue Liberty’s MBA in Criminal Justice Administration, you’re choosing a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This recognition reflects our commitment to academic quality and ensures your degree meets high industry standards.
Develop Leadership Grounded in Biblical Ethics
Your courses are taught by experienced professionals who integrate a Christian worldview into every aspect of the curriculum. As you study how to manage people, resources, and systems, you’ll also explore how biblical ethics can shape strong leadership and responsible decision-making in the business world.
Train in State-of-the-Art Learning Environments
Liberty’s School of Business offers you access to cutting-edge facilities designed to prepare you for today’s complex professional landscape. From the Center for Cyber Excellence to the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Financial Literacy, you’ll engage in simulation-based training that mirrors the challenges of the real world.
Customize Your Learning to Fit Your Schedule
You don’t have to choose between your current responsibilities and earning your degree. With flexible course formats, including evening classes, optional 1-week intensives, and fully online options, you can build a schedule that meets your needs while gaining the education to support your career goals.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Criminal Justice Administration 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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