The Master of Business Administration in Management online program gives graduates the essential knowledge and capabilities to pursue a variety of management opportunities across the evolving business spectrum.
Our online courses are designed and taught by the same degreed Fitchburg State faculty, many of whom are working professionals. The curriculum focuses on participatory learning through online class discussions and collaborative learning groups.
To earn the Master of Business Administration in Management online, students must complete 10 courses (30 credit hours), including 18 hours of advanced core requirements, 9 hours of required management concentration courses, and a 3-hour elective course.
To see the full list of MBA in Management courses online, review courses.
Applications for the Master of Business Administration in Management online degree program are reviewed continuously for the next available term. We evaluate candidates using a holistic approach, taking into account both undergraduate GPA and professional work experience. You must submit undergraduate transcripts and a professional resume as part of the admission process. However, no GMAT is required for the Fitchburg State University online MBA.
To learn more about our MBA in Management online admission requirements, review admissions.
Cost for the Master of Business Administration in Management online degree program is the same affordable price for students who reside in state or out-of-state. To help make the cost more manageable, students can pay for each course as they enroll. There is a $50 application fee, but all other fees are included in the total cost of tuition.
To learn more about our MBA in Management online tuition, review tuition.
With multiple start dates each year, our Master of Business Administration in Management online degree program provides convenience for students. Students should consider application date deadlines, turn in all required documentation and fees, register for classes and pay tuition to begin on their desired start date from the calendar.
For more information, go to the full calendar of upcoming start dates for the MBA in Management online. Review calendar.
For the Master of Business Administration in Management, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours, including 18 hours of advanced core requirements, 9 hours of required management concentration courses, and a 3-hour elective course.
Students must take the following courses.
MGMT 9040: Organizational Behavior and Development
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course relates the knowledge of human behavior to the problems of organizational life. It examines individual behavior, as well as group and social behavior, in organizations. The course encourages discussion of the methods of changing behavior through organizational behavior and development.
MGMT 9060: Management Information Systems
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course provides insight into the problem of identifying an organization’s informational requirements to facilitate the decision-making process. Topics presented include an analysis or information systems, communication theory, information flow, methods and procedures for gathering, disseminating and controlling information.
MGMT 9160: Marketing Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course embarks on a detailed study of concepts and procedural alternatives in the delineation of the market target. In addition, the course covers the development and implementation of the marketing mix and the control and analysis of the total marketing effort.
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course examines principles of decision analysis in management of current assets, estimation of requirements for short-term funds, and valuation of capital budgeting and merger proposals.
MGMT 9180: Accounting Practices for Managers
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a study of financial reporting systems. Emphasis is given to the interpretation and uses of information contained in financial reports.
MGMT 9500: Strategic Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course provides a study of administrative processes dealing with the formulation of policy. Topics covered include strategy formulation, the role of the general manager, and the design of strategic planning systems. Attention is focused on problem identification, problem solving and decision-making. Extensive examination is made of cases involving a variety of institutions in both the public and private sectors. Prerequisite: at least 21 graduate hours completed or permission of chair.
Students must take the following courses.
MGMT 9050: The Human Resource Function and the Manager
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course provides knowledge of the human resource from the manager’s perspective. The student develops an understanding of the role of personnel specialists. Topics covered include job analysis, employee selection, training, appraisal, promotion and discipline within the context of recent legal developments.
MGMT 9080: Management Theory and Process
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course examines management theory as an evolving body of knowledge influencing managerial practices. Management theories are compared and contrasted with the goal of understanding the assumptions and applications of each. Within the context of theoretical models, attention is directed to the differences in the environment in which firms must operate.
MGMT 9450: Selected Topics in Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course emphasizes trends, current research and contemporary problems in management. Students research, discuss and present reports on problems in management. (Course may be repeated twice with different topics with approval of chair of MBA Graduate Committee.)
Students must take the following course.
MGMT 9020: Economic Theory and Managerial Decision Making
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course presents the principles, concepts and tools of economic analysis that are necessary for proper management planning. Its aim is to improve the understanding of how a market economy operates and to familiarize students with the tools that are useful in making economic decisions and in solving economic problems.
Let’s get started! The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Learn the requirements for the Master of Business Administration in Management online program, along with information on required documentation.
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, along with a professional resume, is necessary to apply for admission to the Master of Business Administration in Management online degree program.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission:
If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Fitchburg State University*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admissions decision. Graduate applicants are required to submit a "general" evaluation. Following are suggested organizations which provide foreign credential evaluation services:
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[close-]The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Management online:
Tuition for this program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. The tuition shown below includes all fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Management | $417 | $1,251 | $12,510 |
Application fee: $50
If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or finaid@fitchburgstate.edu.
[close-]| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring II 2018 | March 19, 2018 | February 12, 2018 | February 19, 2018 | March 13, 2018 | March 15, 2018 |
| Summer I 2018 | May 21, 2018 | April 26, 2018 | May 7, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | May 17, 2018 |
| Summer II 2018 | July 16, 2018 | June 21, 2018 | July 2, 2018 | July 11, 2018 | July 12, 2018 |
| Fall I 2018 | September 4, 2018 | August 10, 2018 | August 20, 2018 | August 29, 2018 | August 30, 2018 |
| Fall II 2018 | October 29, 2018 | October 4, 2018 | October 15, 2018 | October 24, 2018 | October 25, 2018 |
| Spring I 2019 | January 22, 2019 | December 28, 2018 | January 7, 2019 | January 16, 2019 | January 17, 2019 |
| Spring II 2019 | March 18, 2019 | February 21, 2019 | March 4, 2019 | March 13, 2019 | March 14, 2019 |
| Summer I 2019 | May 20, 2019 | April 25, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | May 16, 2019 |
| Summer II 2019 | July 15, 2019 | June 20, 2019 | June 28, 2019 | July 10, 2019 | July 11, 2019 |
“Having an accredited MBA from a reputable institution like Fitchburg State helps to increase my stickiness at my present employer and my marketability for career advancement. That was the big reason I did it.” – Matt Belanger
The Master of Business Administration program at Fitchburg State University is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). The IACBE is the premier professional accreditor for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world. The IACBE exists to promote, develop, and recognize excellence in business education.
“I believe that key skills most employers are looking for today are the abilities to communicate, work with a group, innovate and adapt to change. These are all skills highlighted in our program. I focus on them in my classes.”
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