Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Looking for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that fits an individuals needs? The University of La Verne’s Career MBA provides a solid foundation in business administration practice. Whether enrolling full- or part-time, the program’s flexibility allows students to earn a Master of Business Administration on their schedule. Not only that, numerous concentrations allow participants to tailor their education to their personal career goals. With twelve specializations to choose from, students receive the exact experience needed for a specific field.

University of La Verne’s Career MBA program provides a strong foundation in the traditional areas of business administration, the relationships among the various functional business disciplines, and a broad exposure to the contemporary skills of management. Graduates leave University of La Verne with the skills needed to:

• prepare an operating budget to support managerial decision making;
• identify the impact of information technology on an organization and utilize IT to increase productivity and/or competitive advantage;
• maximize value by efficiently allocating financial resources in an environment of uncertainty;
• assess an effective organization;
• develop a marketing plan;
• use management and analytical tools/ concepts to improve productivity;
• understand the requirements for effectively managing a global business;
• assess an organization’s current business position, functional resources, competitive capabilities, its opportunities for gaining sustainable competitive advantage, and implement strategic initiatives; and
• demonstrate the use of effective business communication.

Ultimately, MBA students become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and leaders. They understand contemporary technology, behave with social responsibility, and thrive in diverse business environments around the globe.

MBA Concentrations

Students can choose from the following MBA concentration options:

• accounting
• finance
• health services management
• healthcare analytics
• information technology
• international business
• management and leadership
• marketing
• supply chain management

Students may also take concentration options offered through the Master of Science in Leadership and Management program:

• organizational development
• nonprofit management
• human resource management