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Online Master's in Business Administration

Further your education online while continuing to work. This program builds on your current knowledge with advanced business education and up-to-date best practices.

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A businessman seated at a table

Types

Master

Location

Online

Credits

31

Cost

$355/credit hour

Taking your career to new heights starts here and now.

Build on your undergraduate learning and professional experience while preparing to tackle advanced business challenges. Upon completion of your online MBA program at UC, you’ll be fully prepared to apply all you've learned to your current organization or a new business administration position. Whether you’re interested in taking your current career to a management level, switching industries, or preparing to launch a new venture of your own, earning an online MBA is certain to prepare you for new and exciting business opportunities in the future!

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By the numbers

$94,500

Average Salary

7%

Industry Growth

#1

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#1

Affordable MBA in Kentucky
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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

Master of Business Administration

With an MBA from Cumberlands under your belt, you will be fully prepared to climb the ranks within – or embark upon – a successful career in business, government, or education. As a leader in graduate business education, UC’s Robert W. Plaster Graduate School of Business offers an online MBA designed to prepare you for long-term success. Your coursework will cover a variety of career-applicable topics, including current issues in business, leadership, and management techniques, managerial accounting, and strategic decision making.

Course Requirements

* All candidates completing the Master of Business Administration degree will complete a written Comprehensive Examination at or near the completion of BADM 638, Strategic Decision-Making. Degree candidates must pass all sections of the comprehensive examination to complete the program. All other core courses must be completed prior to registering for BADM 638. 

 

Elective Requirement (9 hours). Nine hours are earned through the completion of any available 500-or 600-level business electives or as approved by MBA Program Director. 

Example Courses:

BADM 699 Capstone 

This capstone course is designed to give you an opportunity to integrate and apply the knowledge you have acquired over your entire discipline of study. You will develop an academic paper or project on a practical business need or business-related problem, thereby expanding the professional body of knowledge about business while simultaneously offering insight to help improve business practice. This capstone course will assess your overall learning experience and intellectual growth in your program of study. The course should be taken during your final semester. 

Fifteen hours are earned in courses in one of these Concentrations:  

  • Accounting 
  • Blockchain
  • Entrepreneurship  
  • Healthcare Administration  
  • Marketing  
  • Project Management 
  • Public Administration
  • Strategic Management  

*Content concentrations are taken in place of business electives.

MBA Concentrations

Choose a concentration to boost the value of your MBA. Content concentrations are taken in place business electives.

Course Requirements

Requires 15 hours of electives.

Added to your core MBA courses, the full degree requires 37 credit hours.

  • BACC 537 Taxation of Business Entities
  • BACC 539 Advanced Accounting Information Systems & Analytics
  • BACC 632 Advanced Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
  • BACC 635 Advanced Accounting Theory
  • BACC 637 Tax Research and Practice
  • BACC 638 Advanced Assurance Services
  • BACC 690 Special Projects in Accounting and Related Subjects

Requires 15 hours of electives.

Added to your core MBA courses, the full degree requires 37 credit hours.

  • BADM 623 Project Management Processes
  • BADM 627 Project Risk and Quality Management
  • BADM 628 Project Human Resources and Stakeholder Management
  • BADM 633 Planning the Project
  • BADM 634 Initiating the Project
  • BADM 635 Executing the Project
    BADM 636 Monitoring/Controlling and Closing the Project
  • BADM 637 Cases in Project Management

Requires 15 hours of electives.

Added to your core MBA courses, the full degree requires 37 credit hours.

  • BADM 624 Competitive Strategy
  • BADM 625 Mergers and Acquisitions
  • BADM 626 Management Consulting
  • BADM 631 Managing in a Global Environment
  • BADM 632 Advanced Human Resource Management
  • BADM 645 Strategic Leadership
  • BADM 692 Special Projects in Strategic Management

Requires 15 hours of electives.

Added to your core MBA courses, the full degree requires 37 credit hours.

  • BADM 631 Managing in a Global Environment
  • BADM 632 Advanced HR Management
  • BADM 643 Sales and Customer Relationship Management
  • BADM 644 New Venture Development
  • BADM 645 Strategic Leadership
  • BADM 648 Entrepreneurial Strategy
  • BADM 694 Special Projects in Entrepreneurship and Related Subjects

Requires 15 hours of electives.

Added to your core MBA courses, the full degree requires 37 credit hours.

  • BACC 661 Healthcare Accounting
  • BADM 662 Customer Satisfaction Measurement
  • BADM 663 Healthcare Marketing
  • BADM 664 Healthcare Finance
  • BADM 665 Healthcare Policy and Economics
  • BADM 667 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
  • BADM 668 Strategic Management in Healthcare Administration
  • BADM 696 Special Projects in Healthcare Administration and Related Subjects

Requires 15 hours of electives.

Added to your core MBA courses, the full degree requires 37 credit hours.

  • BADM 643 Sales and Customer Relationship Management
  • BADM 644 New Venture Development
  • BADM 655 Advanced Brand Management
  • BADM 656 B2B Marketing
  • BADM 657 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • BADM 658 Marketing Decision Making & Analytics
  • BADM 662 Customer Satisfaction Measurement
  • BADM 663 Healthcare Marketing
  • BADM 695 Special Projects in Marketing and Related Subjects

Requires 15 hours of electives.

Added to your core MBA courses, the full degree requires 37 credit hours.

  • BUPA 660 Fundamentals of Public Administration
  • BUPA 661 Public Enterprise Systems
  • BUPA 662 Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations
  • BUPA 663 Administrative Law & Regulatory Processes
  • BUPA 664 Public Sector Budgeting

 

Requires 15 hours of electives.

Added to your core MBA courses, the full degree requires 37 credit hours. Choose from: 

  • BLCN 531 Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
  • BLCN 532 Blockchain Development
  • BLCN 533 Finance and Blockchain
  • BLCN 535 Cryptography*
  • BLCN 631 Blockchain Implementation
  • BLCN 632 Data Mining**
  • BLCN 633 Global Marketing and Blockchain
  • BLCN 634 Human Resource Management and Blockchain
  • BLCN 636 Legal & Regulatory Framework of Blockchain

*BLCN 535 Cryptography is currently taught as ISOL 535

**BLCN 632 Data Mining is currently taught as ITS 632

With an online Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development Certificate, you can root your aspirations in foundational skills across leadership, entrepreneurialism, business strategy and new venture development.

Courses (12 hours)

  • BADM 644 New Venture Development (3 credits)
  • BADM 648 Entrepreneurial Strategy (3 credits)
  • BADM 624 Competitive Strategy (3 credits)
  • BADM 645 Strategic Leadership (3 credits)

Courses may be taken as a stand-alone certificate or as an initial step toward our Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Missions and Goals

The mission of the Plaster Graduate School of Business is to foster academic excellence and student achievement at the graduate level.

Strengthen your understanding of key business principles and best practices.
Evaluate your personal values and connect them with ethical behaviors that align with your goals.
Examine real-world business models, current issues, and solutions.
Improve your financial literacy, management skills, and strategic mindset.
Prepare to advance your career to the next level.
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Business Administration Careers & Outcomes

Project Manager: $94,500

Project Manager: $94,500

Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, staffing, and other details of a project. 

Financial Advisor: $94,170

Financial Advisor: $94,170

Personal financial advisors provide advice to help individuals manage their money and plan for their financial future. 

Management Analyst: $95,290

Management Analyst: $93,000

Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency. 

Development Manager: $120,130

Development Manager: $120,130

Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff. 

Financial Manager: $131,710

Financial Manager: $131,710

Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization. 

Logistician: $77,520

Logistician: $82,000

Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain. 

I completed my MBA online at the University of the Cumberlands, which allowed me to optimize my schedule and maintain a good balance between my professional workload and the MBA program. Upon finishing my MBA, it allowed me to advance my career more quickly into a senior analyst role. Without the MBA, I would not have had these opportunities.
Bradley Paynter '17, MBA '18
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Common Questions

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a graduate degree that focuses on developing skills in management, finance, marketing, and other aspects of business administration. It prepares individuals for leadership roles in various industries.

The duration can vary depending on whether you pursue it full-time or part-time. Typically, full-time programs take around 1-2 years to complete, while part-time programs can take 2-5 years.

Yes, many universities offer online MBA programs. These programs allow flexibility for working professionals to continue their education while maintaining their careers.

An MBA can significantly enhance career prospects, salary potential, and opportunities for advancement in business and management. It is often considered a valuable investment in one's career.

Graduates with an MBA can pursue careers in various fields such as finance, consulting, marketing, entrepreneurship, operations management, and more. They often take on leadership roles within organizations.

To earn an MBA, you typically need to apply to a graduate program, complete required coursework, and often participate in internships, capstone projects, or other practical experiences depending on the program's structure.

The choice between an MBA and other master's degrees depends on career goals. An MBA is specialized in business administration, while other master's degrees may focus on different fields such as education, engineering, or health sciences.

It can be challenging due to the rigorous coursework, leadership development, and time commitment required. However, many find it manageable and rewarding with proper planning and dedication.

MBA stands for Master of Business Administration.

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Faculty Experts in Business

Time for some networking – get to know your future professors.

Margaret Combs

Margaret Combs

Professor
Accounting
Business Administration
Doctor of Business Administration
Master's in Strategic Management
MBA - Master Business Administration
PhD Business

Margaret Combs

Contact Information

Dr. Stephanie Thacker

Dr. Stephanie Thacker

Associate Professor
Business Administration
Doctor of Business Administration
MBA - Master Business Administration
PhD Business

Dr. Stephanie Thacker

Contact Information

606-539-5594
stephanie.thacker [at] ucumberlands.edu
Hutton School of Business
Dr. Jake Brock

Dr. Jake Brock

Associate Professor
Accounting
Business Administration
Doctor of Business Administration
Master's in Strategic Management
MBA - Master Business Administration

Dr. Jake Brock

Contact Information

606.539.4447
jake.brock [at] ucumberlands.edu
Hutton School of Business
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The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has received specialized accreditations for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please refer to our IACBE member status page

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