MBA
Buckhead, USA
DURATION
4 up to 6 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 51,400 **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* round 3
** out-of-country residents I non-georgia residents: 50,440 | georgia residents: $44,750
Introduction
Robinson’s MBA is more popular and relevant than ever. Why? Our faculty hail from a variety of disciplines like computer science, engineering, and data science, enabling you to develop not just business acumen but also high-demand skills such as analytics consulting, digital transformation, and fintech.
We know you’re busy and likely need to keep your day job, which is why our MBA is so flexible. You can take courses at your desired time, location, and pace.
How long will it take?
Depending on course load, the average program duration is 4-6 semesters.
Classes: One day per week, offered Monday-Thursday, 4:30, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m.
| Business Administration | Business Analysis | |
| Duration | 4-6 semesters | 4-6 semesters |
| Format | Self-paced | Self-paced |
| STEM-designated | No | Yes |
| OPT | 12 months | 36 months |
| Customizable | Yes | No |
| Career pathways | General Management, Leadership, Consulting | Analytics-Focused Leadership and Consulting |
Ideal Students
A business administration major will position you for a career in general management, leadership, and consulting. You also can customize your degree, tailoring your program of study to your unique goals. Options include interdisciplinary career pathways in areas like healthcare enterprise management, digital marketing, and social entrepreneurship; embedded graduate certificates in artificial intelligence, disruptive innovation, and fintech; and concentrations in 18 business sectors.
Through the STEM-designated major in business analysis, you’ll build in-demand skills in business intelligence, data mining, and business modeling, and set yourself up for a leadership or consulting role in the analytics space. Plus, international students who earn a STEM degree are eligible for up to 36 months of OPT.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Robinson Scholarships
Robinson offers several scholarships through the Office of the Dean as well as the individual academic departments.
Search Georgia State’s Database
Georgia State offers a robust searchable database containing scholarships offered through the university as well as external websites.
Graduate Research Assistantships
Graduate research assistantships are available to offset program costs. Below, see a table that breaks down the cost of tuition after a GRA position is secured.
Loans
- Federal Direct Loans and online FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid
- Private Education Loans
Curriculum
Cornerstone Core
4 courses | 12 hours
- MBA 8000 - Managing in the Global Economy
- MBA 8025 - Financial Statement Analysis
- MBA 8030 - Legal Environment: Ethics and Corporate Governance
- MBA 8040 - Data-Driven Decision-Making
Functional Core
5 courses | 15 hours
- MBA 8125 - Digital Innovation
- MBA 8135 - Corporate Finance
- MBA 8145 - Marketing Management
- MBA 8155 - Operations Management
- MBA 8165 - Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Capstone Core
1 course | 3 hours
- MBA 8820 - Global Competitive Strategy
In addition to the above core courses, MBA students complete four additional classes based on their concentration/major.
Business Analysis Concentration
Required Courses
3 courses | 9 hours
- MGT 8020 - Business Intelligence
- MGT 8040 - Data Mining
- MGT 8150 - Business Modeling
Elective
1 course | 3 hours
Select one from the following:
- MGT 8110 – Applied Regression Analysis
- MGT 8170 - Statistical Modeling
- MGT 8730 - Project Management
- MGT 8760 - Quality Management in Supply Chains
- MGT 8780 - Supply Chain Analytics
Business Administration Major
Business administration majors must complete four courses that align with their concentration in order to develop a deep competency within that discipline.
Program Outcome
The MBA program is designed for individuals with work experience who aspire to organizational or entrepreneurial leadership positions. The program enhances general management abilities and provides an opportunity to place emphasis on one or more functional areas of expertise. The primary objectives of the program are for students to develop and integrate:
- Analytical skills for decision-making that incorporate global, ethical, and culturally diverse dimensions
- Skills in assessing organizational performance and developing approaches for improvement
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills that contribute to teamwork
- Knowledge of all functional areas of business
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Behavioral Health Director
- Business Consultant
- Client Operations Manager
- Client Success Manager
- Consultant/Administrative Manager
- Corporate Operations Manager
- Customer Success Manager
- Digital Content Manager
- Finance Manager
- Global Supply Chain Manager
- Healthcare Operations Manager
- Human Resource Business Partner
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship Program Mgr.
- Lead Consultant
- Manager, Consumer Marketing Insights
- Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
- Marketing Director
- Operations Leadership Program
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Sales Operations Manager
- Senior Manager
- Senior Manager, Cx + Client Services
- Senior Product Manager
- Technical Manager
Program Leaders
English Language Requirements
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