Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program is a general, broad-based degree that focuses on understanding the organizational, financial, and operational management of organizations from a local, regional, and global perspective. East Tennessee State University's MBA programs provide practical hands-on education that will enhance career options and opportunities. The MBA degree is suited for students or professionals across many career fields and is the key to success in both large and small organizations.

Why ETSU?

• AACSB-Accredited Programs 

  Our MBA programs are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is the highest business education accrediting body in the world – only the top 5% of business schools worldwide have this accreditation.

  

• Flexible Learning Experience

  The MBA program is delivered three different ways: on-campus, online, and in an accelerated professional format. This allows students to choose the education that suits their educational preferences.

• Practical Educational Opportunities

  The capstone experience provides student-led teams the opportunity to gain real world experience by solving problems for actual businesses within the region. Students work with their clients and faculty coaches to deliver key strategy recommendations for each project. The teams apply knowledge taught throughout the curriculum, providing them with a practical learning experience while offering valuable insights to the businesses they are assisting. 

  Client Quote

  "I am delighted to have ETSU in our backyard. Being able to depend upon the students to develop skills while helping us meet our goals is quite attractive. These students often offer unique perspectives and solutions that may be overlooked when one is so familiar with the business upfront."
  
  - Jill McGonigle, Crown Laboratories 
  
  

• Career Opportunities

  Graduates from the MBA program have found rewarding career opportunities both regionally and nationally. Common career fields include:

  • Market Research
  • Marketing Communications
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sales
  • Supervisor Positions
  • Human Resources

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Program Overview

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree is designed for students who wish to advance their knowledge and preparation for positions of responsibility in business or not-for-profit institutions. It is recognized as a key to success in both large and small organizations. The MBA is available to students whose undergraduate studies were in business or non-business fields.

The College of Business and Technology offers three ways to obtain your MBA: a traditional on-campus program, an exclusively online program, and a 12-month accelerated professional program. Students may choose the format that best suits their educational preferences and meets their personal situation.

• Accelerated Professional MBA

  The Accelerated Masters of Business Administration (AMBA) program is a comprehensive 12-month curriculum designed for experienced, time-limited professionals who want to earn an MBA from an accredited, highly ranked business school. The Accelerated Professional program is geared toward students with at least three years of professional experience who desire a fast-paced learning environment. The program consists of both on-line and weekend classroom instruction. This allows for minimal absence from the job while still giving providing the personal in-class instruction a traditional MBA student would receive.

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• Online MBA Program

  The online Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is a 36 credit hour program that is offered exclusively online. The program's flexible schedule is designed to give student's the ability to complete the required coursework on a timeline that fits their personal schedule. If enrolled full-time, the program will take four semesters to complete. Students in the online program will take courses covering topics such as data analysis, accounting information, operations and technology strategies, global business, and strategic management. 

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• Traditional On-Campus MBA Program

  The on-campus Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is a 36 credit hour program that is offered in a traditional classroom setting. This program is ideal for students who excel in a face-to-face learning environment. If interested, students enrolled in the traditional on-campus program have the opportunity to take several of their courses online allowing them to customize the delivery of their classes. If enrolled full-time, the program will take four semesters to complete. Students in the online program will take courses covering topics such as data analysis, accounting information, operations and technology strategies, global business, and strategic management. 

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Available Concentration Areas

Students in the traditional on-campus and online MBA programs will soon have the option to add a concentration area to their degree. Students will be able to choose from three areas of concentration. Each concentration will consist of three courses designed to provide in-depth content desired by employers. These courses will be offered online and on campus. The areas of concentration include:

• Business Analytics
• Cybersecurity Management
• Health Care Marketing

Admission Standards

• MBA Admission Requirements

  ETSU is committed to making sure that each student entering a graduate program is properly prepared and qualified. Therefore, each graduate program has its own set of requirements.

  To enter the traditional on-campus or online Masters of Business Administration program, applicants must have:

  • A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (International students must have a 3.0)
  • A minimum GMAT score of 450 (GMAT test scores will be waived if students meet one of the following conditions: a)Completion of another graduate degree, regardless of subject area, b) a 3.0 or higher GPA from an AACSB-accredited undergraduate business program, or c) a 3.5 or higher GPA from a non-AACSB-accredited undergraduate business program or a non-business discipline undergraduate degree)
  • A personal statement about why the student wishes to pursue this degree
  • An official transcript from every college or university where the applicant has taken courses

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• Accelerated MBA Admission Requirements

  ETSU is committed to making sure that each student entering a graduate program is properly prepared and qualified. Therefore, each graduate program has its own set of requirements.

  There is NO GMAT requirement to enter the Accelerated Professional Masters of Business Administration program, but applicants must have:

  • Three year's professional experience
  • Letter of support from a supervisor
  • Current resume
  • A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (International students must have a 3.0)
  • A personal statement about why the student wishes to pursue this degree
  • An official transcript from every college or university where the applicant has taken courses

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For more information, contact:

Dr. William Heise

Director, Master of Business Administration Programs

• heisew@etsu.edu
• 423-439-5395
• Sam Wilson Hall, Room 333

Tracie Gamble

Graduate Business Programs Academic Advisor 

• gamblet@etsu.edu
• 423-439-5314
• Sam Wilson Hall, Room 332