Business Administration
Master of Business Administration | Online or Face-to-Face
The STEM-designated online MBA program with an in-person option brings theory to life while building your confidence and collaborative skills to advance in the business world. Whether you're a recent graduate or have been working for a while, the Stetson MBA equips you with the skills and acumen to make effective decisions and advance your career, switch fields or start your own business. A Stetson University MBA has four optional concentrations that you can choose from to specialize your degree:
Why Business Administration at Stetson University?
General MBA
Earn your MBA online in as little as 18 months with the flexibility to attend weekly interactive sessions with faculty. 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. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to address challenges in global business, going beyond theory with practical research opportunities. Stetson University is a prestigious AACSB-accredited institution with a long history of excellence in business education since 1897, longer than any other Florida higher educational institution.
Accounting Concentration
The Accounting concentration in the MBA program equips students with the advanced financial knowledge and analytical skills needed to navigate complex accounting challenges in today’s business environment. This concentration provides a deep understanding of taxation, financial planning, forensic accounting and fraud examination, and business valuation. This concentration is ideal for professionals seeking careers as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), financial controllers, auditors, or consultants in both private and public sectors.
Finance Concentration
Specializing in Finance will prepare you to make strategic financial decisions in a rapidly evolving global economy. With access to highly experienced faculty and innovative technology, this concentration provides a strong foundation in financial management, investment analysis, risk assessment, and corporate finance. A concentration in Finance during your MBA gives you the opportunity to learn all the skills necessary for high-level financial decision-making.
Data Analytics Concentration
Students concentrating in Data Analytics have the opportunity to acquire exceptional technical skills and a strategic mindset, ultimately being able to transform data into actionable business insights. This concentration focuses on various key areas including data mining, machine learning, statistical analysis, programming, databases, and Big Data. Specializing in Data Analytics enables students to enhance business performance by making data-driven decisions and staying on top of the most current topics in Information Technology.
Human Resources Concentration
The MBA in Human Resource Management concentration prepares leaders to navigate today’s fast-changing talent landscape shaped by technology, AI, and workforce shortages. Students gain strategic skills to align employees with organizational goals, mastering areas such as talent acquisition, training and development, compensation design, and change management—ensuring organizations achieve long-term performance and competitive advantage.
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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
Career Outcomes
Stetson University MBA graduates usually 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, preparing you to become a well-rounded leader ready 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 for you to build impactful, career-enhancing relationships that last a lifetime.
Our program faculty includes award-winning teacher-scholars and accomplished professionals who bring years of experience in practice as well as diverse research expertise to the MBA program. Whether you are interested in advancing or redirecting your career, our faculty will help you get there.
- Shahram Amiri, EdD, College of William and Mary
- William Andrews, PhD, University of Georgia
- Fred Augustine, PhD, Florida State University
- Jon Carrick, PhD, University of Glasgow
- Randall Croom, PhD, University of Florida
- Giovanni Fernandez, PhD, Florida International University
- Jennifer Foo, PhD, Northeastern University
- Dena Hale, PhD, University of Southern Illinois
- Sean Newman, DBA, Rollins College
- 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
- Daniel Scott, MBA, MS, University of South Florida
- 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 to you online with an in-person option. Through a combination of pre-recorded lectures and live online sessions, you gain flexibility while maintaining access to face time with professors through synchronous live online sessions or in-person class meetings.
You will begin your MBA experience by taking the two MBA Foundations, which prepare you with both the business acumen and graduate-level rigor needed to succeed in the MBA program. Then, you will take the seven core MBA courses and three MBA electives, for which you have the option to pursue a concentration.
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