St. Charles / St. Louis
MBA Degree Program

Lindenwood University offers you the opportunity to earn a master of business administration (MBA) in a traditional classroom setting as well as an online option which maximizes convenience and working with your schedule.

An MBA is a graduate degree that combines specialized business knowledge with practical, real-world experience. An MBA is not only used as a stepping-stone to career advancement, but also as a way to gain hands-on experience in the business world.

Students in our St. Charles / St. Louis MBA degree program also benefit from learning the latest concepts, skills, and management practices by examining case studies and contemporary issues. A growing number of businesses are positioning themselves to compete in the global marketplace and will need to have skilled workers who can navigate a number of business environments.

Although an MBA offers a broad-based education, Lindenwood University’s MBA also provides many choices for electives, and also enables you to earn an emphasis in management or leadership.

If you wish, you may customize your business administration degree by adding an emphasis in a particular area of study.

• Accounting Emphasis
• Finance Emphasis
• Healthcare Administration Emphasis
• Human Resource Management Emphasis
• International Business Emphasis
• Leadership Emphasis
• Management Emphasis
• Marketing Emphasis
• Nonprofit Administration Emphasis
• Project Management Emphasis
• Sport Management Emphasis
• Supply Chain Management Emphasis

Master of Business Administration Degree Online Option at Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University’s online MBA is ideal for busy executives and managers who often travel or work long hours, making it difficult for them to participate in a traditional MBA program.

The online MBA option is convenient. You can study and learn from anywhere. Whether you are a busy executive, a road warrior or a recent college graduate, an online MBA gives you the opportunity to complete your degree from anywhere. You can complete coursework and tests at the office, in your home or during a business trip to a far-flung destination.

Courses are offered in 8-week terms, and there are five terms a year. You can study on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on your situation.

Earning a Master of Business Administration Degree at Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University’s MBA curriculum consists of 33-51 credit hours for a general MBA. An MBA with an emphasis will require more coursework. You may need to first take up to nine hours of prerequisite courses. There are nine core courses and four elective courses for a general MBA or an MBA with emphasis in a certain area. A full list of courses is available in our graduate catalog.

Business Administration Faculty at Lindenwood University

The business administration faculty at Lindenwood University is made up of degreed educators and business professionals who know their subjects and have the experience to back up that knowledge. It is knowledge they will pass on to you. Small class sizes and easily accessible faculty ensure that you receive the attention and instructional time you deserve.

What Can I Do With a Business Administration Degree From Lindenwood University?

An MBA is often seen as a “must-have” graduate degree. Those who earn an MBA—at any point in their careers—are in line for promotions, upper-level management and administration, and executive positions that demand a high degree of knowledge in diverse areas, including management, international business, human resources, finance, law, operations management and leadership. Studies have shown that by age 30, MBA graduates earn around 40 percent more than those who have a bachelor’s degree, and by age 50, MBA graduates earn an astounding 100 percent more than their bachelor’s degree colleagues. An accredited MBA degree from Lindenwood University will help you leverage your business career. MBA graduates work in a broad range of industries, including law, energy, financial services, health care, real estate, transportation and telecommunications.