Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Online MBA program brings theory into life practice while building confidence and collaborative skills—two essentials for moving up in the business world. With your Stetson University MBA, you will excel in today's ever-changing global business environment. Whether you have just graduated from a bachelor's degree program or have been in the workforce for a while, the Stetson Online MBA will equip you with the skills and business acumen to become an effective decision maker. Stetson's rigorous curriculum will provide you with the edge you need to take the next step toward your goals, whether that is advancing within your organization, changing careers or starting your own business.
With small class sizes, our dedicated MBA faculty are able to support each individual's needs and take the time to understand your goals and build long-lasting relationships.
Why Business Administration at Stetson University?
- Flexible online MBA provides an innovative learning environment in which members of the community work collaboratively to develop leaders prepared to address the challenges inherent in global organizations.
- Small class sizes and passionate, dedicated faculty who offer individualized attention and support.
- Students move beyond theory, into the practice of modern business—researching existing and emerging markets in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
- Graduates of the business school enter the workforce armed with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful, meaningful careers in the global marketplace.
- Stetson has been recognized as:
- A "Best College and Best Value School" by U.S. & World News Report (2022).
- One of "The Best Colleges" by The Princeton Review (2022).
- One of only 195 colleges in the world holding a premier AACSB Accreditation. AACSB is one of the most trusted resources for evaluating MBA programs representing the gold standard of business accreditations, accrediting less than five percent of eligible MBA programs, elevating only the most elite MBA programs.
- A pioneer in business education since 1897—longer than any other Florida higher educational institution.
- "Fast Track" admission option may be available to well-qualified candidates with an undergraduate degree from Stetson
- No residency requirement.
- MBA can be completed 100% online in as little as 18 months.
- Flexible, weekly interactive virtual sessions with faculty members.
- Access to Hatter alumni network fostering opportunities to build impactful, career-enhancing relationships that last a lifetime.
- Two graduate business courses lay the foundation to provide the business background in finance, accounting, statistics and modeling needed for the program. Because of this foundation, you are more prepared to succeed, and your professors are able to dive deeper into the subject matter, further expanding your business knowledge and decision-making ability.
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"While at Stetson I was able to take my Master's classes all online which allowed me flexibility to work a full-time job, be a student athlete and be fully enrolled in all my classes. I really enjoyed the small class sizes and the professors with experience in the industry as well as the diverse courses offered in this program."
Christina Nikolai '22
"In an ever-changing and globalized industry, it would be difficult to find any career choice that would not benefit from the skills developed by Stetson’s MBA program. The results of my personal completion of the MBA program have been outstanding. As a corporate officer of a small business, I have the ability to introduce positive changes."
Frank Faul, Vice President and Chief Legal, Justice Investigations Services, Inc.
Career Outcomes
Stetson MBA graduates progress to mid- and high-level careers within four to six years of graduation. Our stimulating academic environment bridges the gap between theory and practice producing well-rounded leaders prepared for change and innovation in a global environment. The career impact of your Stetson School of Business experience does not end when you walk across the stage at graduation. The Hatter alumni network fosters opportunities to build impactful, career-enhancing relationships that last a lifetime.
- Shahram Amiri, EdD, College of William and Mary
- William Andrews, PhD, University of Georgia
- Fred Augustine, PhD, Florida State University
- Georgios Bakamitsos, PhD, Northwestern University
- Michael Bitter, PhD, University of Mississippi
- Charles Brandon, PhD, University of Georgia
- Jon Carrick, PhD, University of Glasgow
- Valrie Chambers, PhD, University of Houston
- Randall Croom, PhD, University of Florida
- Michelle DeMoss, PhD, University of Florida
- Giovanni Fernandez, PhD, Florida International University
- Jennifer Foo, PhD, Northeastern University
- Dena Hale, PhD, University of Southern Illinois
- Bud Hanson, MBA ,Southern Illinois University
- Matt Hurst, PhD, University of Central Florida
- Matthew Imes, PhD, Temple University
- Scott Jones, PhD, University of Oregon
- Kenneth Najour, DBA, University of Florida
- B. Madhu Rao, PhD, University of Toronto
- John Riggs, DBA, Kennesaw State University
- William Sause, PhD, Nova Southeastern University
- Jay Stryker, PhD, Florida State University
- Ram Subramanian, PhD, University of North Texas
- John Tichenor, PhD, Florida State University
- Jessica West, PhD, Florida State University
- Joseph Woodside, DBA, Cleveland State University
- Petros Xanthopoulos, PhD, University of Florida
- Shan Yan, PhD, Michigan State University
The full MBA curriculum is available online. Through a combination of pre-recorded lectures and live online sessions, students gain flexibility while maintaining access to face time with the professors through the synchronous live online sessions.
Courses are three credit hours each. They are offered on weekday evenings and run for a duration of eight weeks in an A/B semester format.
The MBA curriculum consists of three parts—MBA foundations, core courses and electives. Students begin their MBA experience by taking the MBA Foundations. These courses prepare students of all backgrounds with both the business acumen and graduate-level rigor needed to succeed in the MBA program. The foundation topics provide a background for future coursework, enabling our professors to dive deeper into the content of the MBA core courses and electives.
Requirements:
- Application for Admission
- $50 application fee
- Official, sealed transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Resume - listing your professional and educational history, including any honors, certifications, designations, etc.
- Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Personal Statement - addressing your career goals, your reasons for pursuing this graduate degree, and why you want to attend the Stetson University School of Business Administration.
- Interview - required for Flex MBA for Professionals admission.
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