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Master of Business Administration

College of Business

Master of Business Administration

College of Business

On-Campus & Online

Options

30 Credit Hours

to Graduate

On-Campus: $607 Per Credit Hour

Online: $607 Per Credit Hour

(On-campus rate is for in-state students)

Low-Cost Textbooks

For All Students

Make the Jump from Managing a Task List to Managing a Business

Earn a respected credential that allows you to deepen your knowledge, broaden your horizons, and take your career to the next level. EKU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides the knowledge, skills and abilities demanded in today’s competitive business environment. An MBA complements any previous degree — no matter your field, and will re-energize your career while providing a competitive edge in the workplace.

Our AACSB-accredited program is highly customizable to your career goals – choose from 10 MBA concentrations designed to maximize your academic background and work experience. Graduates are prepared to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, take on key senior management roles and increase salary potential.

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Career Outlook


In these occupations, workers are involved in day-to-day activities of running a business or with matters related to money. From accountants preparing and examining financial records to benefits specialists overseeing wage and nonwage programs, an MBA helps you stand out in a variety of careers multiple industries.

Employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

From major corporations to independent businesses, an advanced degree in business administration can open the door to promotions, salary increases and supervisory opportunities.

Job Titles Include:

  • Business Development Manager
  • Business Intelligence Director
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Data Research Analyst
  • Human Resources Director
  • Management Consultant
  • Securities Operations Manager

This versatile degree builds critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills, and prepares students for key positions in a number of areas.

Employers Include:

  • AT&T
  • Delta Airlines
  • Carhartt
  • Facebook
  • Ford Motor Company
  • GE Appliances
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Kroger
  • Netflix
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Toyota (TMMK)

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Low-cost textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Accredited by AACSB International
  • Free application
  • No GRE/GMAT required
  • No prerequisites
  • Generous credit transfer policy
  • Higher Pay: EKU master’s degree holders in business fields earn more than $80,000 on average in Kentucky 7 years after graduation

Program Options

Master of Business Administration candidates will select a concentration as part of the online MBA curriculum. Concentrations consist of 9 hours and offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals. Concentrations are available in a variety of areas, allowing candidates to build on previous coursework and experience.

  • Accounting
  • Community Development
  • Construction Management
  • Emergency Management and Disaster Resilience
  • Manufacturing Management
  • Marketing Research & Analytics
  • Occupational Safety
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Interdisciplinary

Attend Online

Choosing an online program doesn’t mean completing your education alone. EKU Online strives to provide students with unparalleled staff and faculty access, rich engagement opportunities and every resource possible to succeed. We are committed to helping you find success in your coursework, as well as identifying and pursuing employment opportunities upon graduation. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Online students have access to:

  • Accelerated 7-week terms
  • Courses begin 6 times per year
  • No campus visits required
  • Personal enrollment counselors assist you through the application process
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance 

Curriculum & Admission


EKU’s Master of Business Administration curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as accounting, marketing, economic principles, financial markets, and consumer and organizational behavior.

A minimum of 30 credits are required to graduate.

View the program requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 12 hours of credit from AACSB institutions institutions. Please note that a minimum of 15 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

On-Campus Program Deadlines

Online Program Deadlines

Minimum requirements for clear (unrestricted) admission to the Master of Business Administration program are as follows: Applicants must hold a accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) of 2.75

Expected Competencies — Applicants are expected to have sufficient background to function effectively in graduate courses that require computer-related knowledge or skills. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and computer applications as well as knowledge of grounding in ethical behavior are assumed.

In addition, the assumption is made that all applicants can demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written communication. On the basis of GMAT verbal scores, interviews, samples of written work, or other appropriate indicators of speaking and writing proficiency, MBA applicants may be required as a precondition for admission to satisfactorily complete courses or tutorial experiences designed to enhance their communication skills.

International Students — Applications from international students are encouraged. In addition to the requirements listed above, applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency requirement by submitting acceptable test scores on the TOEFL or IELTS examinations. Refer to the University admission guidelines for admitting international students.

Application Procedures

As part of the application process, you will be directed to provide the following: an updated résumé, all unofficial undergraduate transcript(s), a personal statement, and two recommendation forms.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

Enrolling & Advising Information


EKU’s College of Business Advising Office is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to your enrollment counselor.

Enrolling & Advising Information


EKU’s College of Business Advising Office is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to your enrollment advisor.

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Jeannine Ravellette

Sr. Counselor, College Enrollment & Career Readiness

Call: 859-622-8889

Text: 859-251-2552

cob.recruitment@eku.edu

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Zak Hess

Enrollment Counselor

859-622-7626
zachary.hess@eku.edu

Student Stories & Features


  • Grant Clay

    EKU Finance & Risk Management and Insurance Student
    Some of my professors have been mentors and key influences, they have helped with my success and bettered me as a person! This school has been such a huge part of building me as a person and helping me become who I am. I am forever and always thankful for my experience at EKU!
  • Joanna Ouyang

    EKU International Business Graduate
    EKU has aided me in several ways while pursuing my degree. I have had the support of professors, advisors, and mentors along the way. EKU was very flexible and accommodating in my scheduling to accomplish this in two years
  • Jessica Wagner

    EKU Bachelor of Business Administration Graduate
    The highlight of my time as an EKU Online student was getting to know my classmates. We were all at different points in our lives. Almost everyone had other commitments, being work, family, etc. but we were all making our education a priority. It was nice to be surrounded by other people that understood what I was going through.

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