Overview
In our Master of Business Administration in Management online program, focus on practical learning with real-world applications while developing the skills you need for a variety of management roles. Deepen your foundational knowledge in finance, human resources, accounting, and more.
Our online curriculum focuses on participatory learning through online class discussions and collaborative learning groups. Our online courses are designed and taught by the same degreed Fitchburg State faculty who teach on campus, many of whom are working professionals.
An MBA is now a standard requirement for many leadership positions in business, from front-line managers to executives in the C-suite. Having an MBA can help you move up in your current industry, change careers, or even start your own company. MBA graduates also tend to see a significant return on their investment in the form of higher salary and a wider field of job opportunities.
MBA programs at Fitchburg State are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
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Tuition and Fees
Our MBA in Management online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Human Resources Management | $417 | $1,251 | $12,510 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- 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.
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Calendar
Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Drop For Non Pay | Last class day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring A 2021 | 01/19/21 | 12/18/20 | 12/28/20 | 01/04/21 | 01/11/21 | 01/12/21 | 01/13/21 | 03/07/21 |
| Spring B 2021 | 03/15/21 | 02/12/21 | 02/22/21 | 03/01/21 | 03/08/21 | 03/09/21 | 03/10/21 | 05/02/21 |
| Summer A 2021 | 05/17/21 | 04/20/21 | 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 | 05/10/21 | 05/11/21 | 05/12/21 | 07/05/21 |
| Summer B 2021 | 07/12/21 | 06/11/21 | 06/21/21 | 06/28/21 | 07/05/21 | 07/06/21 | 07/07/21 | 08/29/21 |
| Fall A 2021 | 09/02/21 | 07/30/21 | 08/09/21 | 08/16/21 | 08/23/21 | 08/24/21 | 08/25/21 | 10/20/21 |
| Fall B 2021 | 10/28/21 | 09/20/21 | 10/01/21 | 10/08/21 | 10/18/21 | 10/19/21 | 10/20/21 | 12/16/21 |
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Admissions
At Fitchburg State, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MBA in Management online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
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You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
- Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
- Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
- Professional resume
- Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
- No GMAT is required
Dual Concentration Options
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual concentration must:
- Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
- Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved.
Dual Concentration Request Form
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Fitchburg State UniversityAdmissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- TOEFL or IELTS scores required for natives of non-English speaking countries
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- General Foreign Credit Evaluation
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*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:
- The Center for Educational Documentation
- The World Education Services
- Educational Credential Evaluators
- International Documentation Center
You are encouraged to contact the Fitchburg State International Admissions department if additional information is needed at 978-665-4399 or intladmissions@fitchburgstate.edu.
U.S. citizens with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (TOEFL excluded). Students with the following visa are not eligible for the program:
- I-20
- F1
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
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Courses
For the MBA in Management online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours, including 18 hours of advanced core requirements, 9 hours of required healthcare management concentration courses, and a 3-hour elective course.
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: 18 credits of core courses completed and a total of 24 program credits completed.
MGMT 9035: Leadership and Culture
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Leadership is an art and often operates within cultural paradigms. Today's world demands cultural sensibilities and leadership talent in getting things done. This highly interactive course will examine various theories and methodologies for leading diverse groups. It will explore the cultural challenges and opportunities facing contemporary business leaders in the United States as well as identifying and confronting personal biases that prevent optimal leadership. During this course, various topics will be addressed, including teamwork, communication, conflict management, work/life balance, and management styles.
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 may choose one 3 Credit Elective from any of the available MBA Concentrations
Note: Students cannot re–use a course that was already taken to satisfy elective requirements
Course rotation:
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