Lakewood University

Master Degree of Business Administration (MBA)

Program Highlights
  • 1 Year Program
  • Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission
  • Instructor Assistance
  • Your Own Success Coach
  • E-Books Included in Tuition
Overview
Master’s Degree of Business Administration (MBA) Overview

With a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), you will be able to serve on an organization’s leadership team, helping to guide its future.  For example, you will participate in strategic management, supervise large initiatives, and oversee an organization’s budgeting process. 

Getting a Masters in Business Administration online can be a great opportunity for the individual looking to be a leader in their respective industry. One of the best things about this one year accelerated program is the options it gives to a graduate. It is a fully online MBA degree program that offers flexibility and ease. After this program, you will have the skills needed to succeed in several areas of management that can apply to almost any industry. 

Program Description

To prepare students for professional opportunities in business administration by offering and giving them a background in the functional areas of a business in this modern world. Students will develop business and leadership skills through a unique learning style and get the ability to lead innovation through real-world projects. Besides, students will be able to strengthen leadership skills through the MBA cores, and gain unique capabilities through different types of electives, tracks, and concentrations.

Students will study international business, how to lead virtual teams in the 21st century, project management, and leadership and communication. 

The program is designed to be completed following a prescribed order provided below in the credit hour breakdown.

All courses must be completed with a passing grade prior to registering for CAPS500 except the following co-requisites:

  • IBUS 500 International Business
  • PJMG 500 Project Management
  • ETDM 500 Ethical Decision Making- Business and Culture
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Program Outline
What You Receive
Career Outlook
Program Cost
Program Outcomes

Lead with a global perspective and an awareness of how cultural differences impact businesses

Integrate concepts from various disciplines to identify and develop business strategies

Work and lead effectively in team-based environments

Demonstrate professionalism, self-awareness, leadership and effective communication skills

Explore ethical issues and dilemmas that businesses often face

Apply knowledge and skills to solve business problems

Utilize advanced research skills and information technology (IT) to solve problems and improve organizational performance

Download the Degree Map for the MBA

Semester 1

Course

Course #

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

Core/Major

General Education

Elective

Strategic Management

STMG 500

3

None

3

 

None

Marketing Management

MKTM 500

3

None

3

 

None

International Business

IBUS500

3

None

3

 

None

Entrepreneurship

ENTP 500

3

None

3

 

None

Semester 2

Course

Course #

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

Core/Major

General Education

Elective

Leadership and Motivation

LDRM 500

3

None

3

 

None

Managerial Accounting

MANA 500

3

None

3

 

None

Business Law

BSLW 500

3

None

3

 

None

Survey of Human Resource Management

SHRM 500

3

None

3

 

None

Semester 3

Course

Course #

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

Core/Major

General Education

Elective

Financial Statement Development and Analysis

FSDA500

3

Managerial Accounting

3

 

None

Project Management

PJMG 500

3

Strategic Management

3

 

None

Ethical Decision Making- Business and Culture

ETDM 500

3

None

3

 

None

Capstone: Case and Industry Analysis

CAPS 500

3

None

3

 

None

Program Outline

With a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), you will be in a position to supervise others, decide the daily priorities of your office, delegate projects, and coordinate teams to meet the goals of your organization. You will report to upper management and have room to advance your career into top management in a reasonable amount of time.

 

 
MBA Degree Course Requirements

Strategic Management »

 

In this course students will be given the knowledge to formulate and implement the major goals and initiative taken by a company’s top management on behalf of owners, based on consideration of available resources and an assessment of the company;s internal and external environments in which the institute or company competes.

Marketing Management »

 

This course will introduce students to the management process of marketing. They will be introduced to the development of strategies and planning for products or services, advertising, promotions, sales to reach desired customer segment and create a brand positioning.

Managerial Accounting »

 

Integrate accounting data into your decision-making process. Managerial accounting is an essential tool that enhances a manager’s abilities to make sound decisions. You’ll examine concepts and procedures of managerial accounting from the user’s viewpoint, how they are typically applied in real-world situations, and see the role they play in improving the decision-making process within all types of organizations. Al discussed are issues in cost basics, cost management systems, planning and control, and product costing.

Survey of Human Resource Management »

 

This course will link human resource activities to business strategies. Examine specific management challenges faced by actual firms and the role of human resources. Learn about recruitment, employment planning and forecasting, testing, interviewing, training, organizing teams, appraising performance, compensation, financial incentives, benefits, labor relations, collective bargaining and more

Leadership & Motivation »

 

Develop your leadership potential. Discover the qualities, talents, and vision that leaders need to survive and grow in a changing world. You’ll examine how today’s theories of leadership and motivation have evolved, and how leadership concepts and motivational techniques are applied in a wide variety of business environments. Case studies reveal how executives and other decision-makers lead, motivate and succeed.

Financial Statement Development and Analysis »

 

Use financial data to your advantage. Learn what financial disclosures contain and how they affect management decision-making, plus the principles and economic factors behind publicly reported disclosures, their limitations and constraints, and how to analyze them. You’’ examine research methods and how they help you convert raw data into useful information that influences decisions about financial performance, wealth creation, and economic valuation.

Business Law »

 

An in depth view of the impact of public interest and government regulation on business activities. Emphasis is placed on legal ramifications of corporate governance, citing court cases and judicial decisions that reveal the law’s interface with business actions. Thought provoking examples further demonstrate the law’s broad influence on the day-to-day decisions involved in business operations and management.

Entrepreneurship »

 

This course will spark your interest in starting ad new endeavor by introducing you to the basic tools and processes of launching a new venture, Begin with the startup phase and entrepreneurial mindset, establishing a vision, and evaluating industries. Then, conduct a feasibility analysis: analyze risks and benefits, and form strategic alliances. Next, develop a business plan; determine the most effective legal form of business, form a personnel team, devise a marketing strategy, and prepare to complete sets of financials. Then, plan for growth and the inevitable operational changes.

Internation Business »

 

Learn the requirements and challenges of doing business in other countries. A thorough review and analysis of international business and globalization that reveals the effects companies have on the economy, politics, laws, and cultures of other countries. Find out what’ necessary to establish an international business, and survive competition in situations where the rules are radically changing.

Project Management »

 

Organize teams for achievement. Investigate the theory and practice of project management, culminating in the analysis of real-world examples taken from manufacturing, service, and construction businesses. Learn how to organize and manage effective project teams, how to document and communicate project development within and outside the team, and how to integrate people and technology successfully.

Ethical Decision Making – Business and Culture »

 

Create a strong corporate and personal value system. Learn ethical theory, principles, and language, and how each applies to managerial decision-making. Analyze how a business establishes, maintains, and lives by its ethical foundation. Assess the traits of a company and how they affect employees, investors, and consumers. Create a business ethics manual for a new business.

Capstone: Case and Industry Analysis »

 

This course will help students develop a culminating project showcasing acquired knowledge and skills through final projects, reflection, and instructor feedback.

What You Receive
  • E-books and comprehensive online resources
  • Academic support by email, phone, text, or online
  • Personalized career guidance, including interview coaching
  • The option to celebrate your achievement and participate in our virtual graduation ceremony
Career Outlook

The latest data collected by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics can be found here: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm

Program Cost
Bachelor’s Degree Program Tuition- Full Time
Payment PlanTerm Total TuitionEnroll

Payment Plan A – 12 Credit Hours

Payment in Full: $5,052.00
(per semester)

Tuition: $5,052.00
Bachelor’s Degree Program Tuition- Part-time
Payment PlanTerm Total TuitionEnroll

Payment Plan B – 3 Credit Hours

Payment in Full: $1,263.00
(per semester)

Tuition=: $1,263.00
Administrative Fees (in addition to the tuition above)

Application Fee- $0 for degree programs; $0 for vocational programs (first semester only)

Registration Fee – $200 for degree programs; $125 for vocational programs (first semester only)

Technology/Library Fee – $175 for the first semester and $100 per degree semester thereafter; $250 per vocational program term

Low-Interest Financing

Lakewood University offers affordable, low-interest payment plans. That means, unlike many other schools, you can graduate without going thousands of dollars into debt.

Low Monthly Payments

Lakewood University’s low monthly payment plans are designed to fit your budget.

Convenient Payment Methods

We make it easy for you by accepting VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover credit cards. We also accept debit cards, prepaid cards, checks, and money orders. You can simply pay online, by phone, or by mail.

Military Education Benefits

We actively support the education of active duty members, their spouses, and veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Thanks to Lakewood’s low tuition, your military benefits will go a lot further. That means you can complete your education with little to no out-of-pocket costs.

Tuition Reimbursement

You may qualify for tuition reimbursement from your employer under the Employee Education Assistance Act, IRS Code, Section 127. Check with your human resources department or supervisor to see if you are eligible.

Qualifications

No one is turned down for the Monthly Payment Plans. However, Lakewood University does perform credit checks for all monthly payment applicants.

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