MBA - Master of Business Administration
Tarleton State University
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
Request info
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Request info
Scholarships
Explore scholarship opportunities to help fund your studies
Curriculum
Curriculum Focused on Progressive Leadership
The M.B.A. curriculum stresses the importance of progressive leadership, covering strategic approaches to assessing industry and mobilizing individuals and teams for organizational success and longevity. In addition to qualitative analysis methods, the curriculum also covers problem-solving tactics through emotional intelligence.
The program is in two formats – entirely online and up to 60% face-to-face at the Fort Worth campus. The formats provide flexibility in access that can help students balance academic, work, and personal responsibilities. Many classes are available in either 8-week or 16-week formats, allowing the program to be completed in as little as 12 months. Face-to-face courses are currently only 16-week, yet they are an excellent way for international students to complete the program in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and provide a great alternative to those that find in-person instruction preferable.
MBA Course Work
Our M.B.A. program curriculum goes beyond standard textbook questions and answers. You will be challenged with case studies, simulations, and other hands-on activities that prepare you for work and life beyond the classroom.
Required coursework includes eight core courses shown in the table below and two electives. Course electives allow you to explore other areas of interest and specialize in management, human resources, marketing, financing, accounting, organizational behavior, business analytics, logistics, and supply chain management. The final semester seminar is focused on research-based strategies to solve real-world business problems.
Class Number Class Name
ACCT
5303
Accounting Management
BCIS
5311
Managing Information Systems
BUSI
5388
Seminar in Business Strategy
BUSI
5397
Evidenced Based Decision Making
ECON
5308
Managerial Economics
FINC
5307
Financial Management
MGMT
5301
Organizational Behavior
MKTG
5308
Marketing Management
Electives
Select 2 Classes from the Preapproved, Program Advisors Business Graduate Elective Courses list
For those interested in completing the M.B.A. in a year, consider the Fast-Track M.B.A. The fast-track MBA is the same program and courses outlined here but arranged in such a way to allow completion in 12-months. Many of the fast-track courses are compressed into 8-week formats; however, the content is identical to the traditional 16-week course
Students without sufficient undergraduate coursework may need to take a 1.5-hour graduate course as a leveling requirement in key business areas. Each student has the opportunity to tailor the MBA program to meet their specifics needs by selecting 6 credit hours of electives.
Most M.B.A. programs across the country, including Tarleton, require leveling courses for those prospective students without a business background. Where possible, to Avoid Level Course Requirements, a minor in Business Administration is recommended that includes the following courses:
Class Number Class Name
ACCT
3300
Accounting Concepts
BUSI
2311
Business Statistics
FINC
3301
Principals of Finance
ECON
2301
Macro Economics
MKTG
Elective
Any Marketing Course
MGMT
Elective
Any Management Course
Career Opportunities
What Can You Do With Your Master's Degree in Business Administration?
Thrive in your current career or change to a new job in business management with a Tarleton M.B.A. Evaluating real-life situations through analytical and critical thinking, and you'll be able to lead teams and organizations in making intelligent business decisions. Use your skills and tools to function successfully in a wide variety of industries and roles, such as:
- C-Level Executive
- Administrative Director
- Account or Project Manager
- Communication Specialist or Marketing Manager
- Small Business Entrepreneur
- Senior Vice President or C.E.O.
- Operations Manager
- Auditor or Sales Analyst
- Purchasing or Supply Chain Manager
- Field Services Director
- Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
- Production Control Specialist
- Client Service Consultant
Careers in Business Administration
76% of graduating students are employed full-time at the time of graduation.
How Much Do M.B.A. Graduates Make?
Earning an M.B.A. may improve your job opportunities, help you qualify for higher-paying jobs and achieve more over the life of your career.