Master's degree

Master of Business Administration

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18 months

Approximate Program Length

33

Total Credits

$698

Cost per Credit

Online & campus

Format

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Register by: May 12, 2021

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Time waits for no one — and neither does the competitive world of business. Complete your Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Phoenix in as little as 18 months. You’ll develop the skills to make important business decisions. And, since you’re only taking one course at a time, your online MBA won’t get in the way of your busy life.

Identify and solve complex problems
Manage, develop and motivate employees
Use technology to help your organization compete globally
Evaluate risk and create plans to minimize it
Align business decisions with your organization’s values

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Courses

1

Course at a time

6

Weeks per course

8

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 33 credits to complete this MBA program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

11 Core Courses

The Master of Business Administration includes 11 core courses, in topics ranging from Corporate Finance and Management to Business Value Creation and Marketing.

0 General Education Courses

0 Elective Courses

Core Courses:

MGT/526: MANAGING IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT
ORG/535: PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS
LDR/535: LEADING CHANGE
ECO/535: THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
ACC/543: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING & LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS
FIN/571: CORPORATE FINANCE
DAT/565: DATA ANALYSIS AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS
OPS/574: CREATING VALUE THROUGH OPERATIONS
MKT/574: MARKETING: SOCIAL, MOBILE, AND ANALYTICS
MGT/576: OPPORTUNITY EVALUATION AND VALUE CREATION
STR/581: STRATEGIC PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for an online MBA

What you'll learn

When you earn your master’s degree in business administration, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

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Topics covered in this degree include:

Human capital management
Business value creation
Organizational leadership
Economics
Accounting
Research and statistics
Operations management
Corporate finance
Marketing
Strategic planning and implementation

Earn your graduate certificate in one of these fields:

Finance

Marketing

Healthcare Management

Project Management

Human Resource Management

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Salary range ²

$63-107k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

912

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

General and Operations Managers

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Salary range ²

$57-127k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

11302

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.

Salary range ²

$63-107k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

912

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a master’s degree in business administration?

An MBA can help prepare you to be a:

Business manager
Facilities manager
General manager
Operations director
Business administrator

7 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for management occupations is projected to be faster than average between 2018 and 2028.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Tuition

Paying for school

Keep the same fixed, affordable tuition from start to finish of your degree program, even if it takes longer than you planned. That’s our promise: no matter what surprises life brings, you can count on us.

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Credit transfer made easy

Graduate faster by transferring in prior eligible credits from another accredited institution.

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Take one class at a time and choose a start date that works for your schedule.

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Online or campus-based learning

Enroll in online classes and study anytime of the day or night, 24/7/365. Or enroll at a campus in your state to attend classes virtually with your peers.

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Around-the-clock support and resources

Access our online resources 24/7 or reach our trained representatives by phone or chat 20 hours a day, 5 days a week.

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Accreditation & Faculty

Count on the quality of your education

Programmatic accreditation

Our MBA has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.

What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards.

The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.

View the completion and first-year persistence rates for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.

Real-world faculty

28

Average years of industry experience

137

Chief Executive Officers

19:1

Student-faculty ratio

Faculty Spotlight

As a faculty member, I'm on your team. I'm your coach and your cheerleader."

Doris Savron

Vice Provost of Colleges, University of Phoenix

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