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Online MBA Programs

Eight 100% online in-demand specializations

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New and Improved Curriculum:

We have reimagined our MBA program to better prepare you for today’s analytics and AI-driven business world, and streamlining it so you’re done faster. Connect with your admissions counselor for more details!

Ignite Your Career with an MBA from Concordia University Chicago

Today’s top leadership positions are typically reserved for candidates with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Concordia University Chicago proudly offers MBA programs both on-campus and online. Online MBA programs allow busy professionals to prepare for coveted leadership roles while learning the strategies and tactics that are critical to an organization’s success.

In response to the changing and evolving business world, we’ve developed an innovative new core curriculum for our MBA program which includes cutting-edge courses like business analytics, artificial intelligence and design thinking.

“These transformative program changes will streamline and modernize our MBA and underscore our commitment to being at the forefront of educational initiatives. Our program not only imparts a deep understanding of foundational business principles but also fosters the flexibility, adaptability and creativity needed to succeed in whatever career or industry our students choose to enter.”

Prepare for Business Leadership with an MBA Degree from Concordia University Chicago

The new online MBA program at Concordia University Chicago consists of three distinct cores—Foundation Skills (12 hours); Thinking and Applied Artificial Intelligence (6 hours); and Business Strategy, Integration and Leadership Development (6 hours). Students enrolled in the online MBA program at Concordia University Chicago will master critical business skills in subjects such as accounting, marketing and management while honing their leadership and analytical thinking skills.

Those who are enrolling in a specialization will take 24 credits (with a choice between Global Marketing in the Digital Era and Economics for Managers) while those who want a general MBA (our Concordia University Chicago MBA) will take all of the courses listed below and one specialization class of their choice for a total of 30 credits.

The Concordia University Chicago Core MBA Courses - 27 Credits

IDCourseCredits
MBAC 6300Accounting for Decision Making3
MBAC 6450Financial Management3
MBAC 6040Business Analytics: Data, Models and Decisions3
MBAC 6200Economics for Managers3
MBAC 6100Global Marketing in a Digital Era3
MBAC 6060Design Thinking3
MBAC 6070Applied Artificial Intelligence3
MBAC 6080Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making3
MBAC 6990Capstone Course3

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into an MBA degree program at Concordia University Chicago, students must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Complete and submit all required admission materials as follows:

  • Objective Statement – Write a brief statement outlining your education and career goals and explain how an MBA degree from Concordia University Chicago will help you fulfill those objectives.
  • Official Transcripts – Provide one official, sealed transcript from each institution that has granted you a degree. Full admission requires a cumulative grade point average of 2.85 or better for bachelor’s degrees and 3.00 or higher for a master’s degree.
  • Letters of Recommendation – Send two letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to comment on your academic proficiency, professional competencies and personal character.
International applicants may be required to submit additional supporting materials, such as proof of English language proficiency, passport and a foreign transcript evaluation from an approved credentialing service. For full requirements, visit the Admission & Tuition page. 
 

There is no application fee and no GRE requirement to apply for the online MBA program at Concordia University Chicago.

The Concordia University Chicago MBA

Our general MBA program helps individuals master critical business and leadership skills. Those who graduate with the Concordia University Chicago MBA will be prepared to take on a variety of leadership positions across multiple fields.

MBA, Accounting Specialization

Accounting is the life’s blood of any organization. Those who graduate with an MBA with an Accounting Specialization are prepared to take on leadership positions in this critical field. Topics covered include tax law, auditing and managerial accounting.

MBA, Digital Marketing Specialization

Marketing has moved dramatically into the digital age. Those who earn an MBA with a Digital Marketing Specialization are prepared for success in the information age, including data-driven marketing strategies, social media best-practices, reputation management and more to succeed in leadership roles in the fast-paced online marketing world.

MBA, Finance Specialization

Finance remains one of the most important aspects of business. Choosing where and how to investment money – from market investments to putting funds into new products and services – is the job of those who work in finance. Graduates from the MBA with a Finance Specialization have expertise in the latest approaches to risk assessment, financial planning and getting the best possible return on financial investment.

MBA, Health Care Management Specialization

The healthcare industry faces more complex financial and regulatory challenges than ever before. Graduates from the MBA with a Health Care Management Specialization are prepared to take on these challenges, armed with expertise in finance, administration, business strategy and innovative technology.

MBA, Leadership and Change Management Specialization

The MBA with a Leadership and Change Management Specialization program from Concordia University Chicago focuses students on the challenges of becoming adaptable in an ever-evolving business climate. Graduates complete the degree program having learned the latest theories, techniques and tactics involving the development of strategic change within an organization.

MBA, Project Management Specialization

Project Managers provide a seemingly boundless value when it comes to executing successful business initiatives and keeping projects on task, on time, and on budget. Graduates from the MBA with a Project Management Specialization can expect to be equipped with the skills, tools, and techniques to to handle project planning, risk management, high-level decision making, and management strategy implementation in a wide range of project-intensive fields.

MBA, Sports Management Specialization

Sports are now as competitive in the front offices as they are on the field. Graduates from the MBA with a Sports Management Specialization learn the latest strategies and tactics in running a sports team, including finance, managing payroll, marketing, public relations and making sound strategic plans for both the short and long-term.

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