About the Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration program prepares you to make an impact in your organization and community as an inclusive, creative business leader. You will cultivate your own unique leadership style and learn how to solve complex business problems through the strategic integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and by incorporating and inspiring creativity in the workplace. Through collaborative, hands-on learning you will build your business acumen, sharpen your critical thinking skills, enhance your communication skills, and put your ideas into action. Additionally, you will expand your network through collaborative partnerships, business mentors, guest speakers and partner programming.
What Will the MBA Program Offer You?
Business Mentors
Engage in 1:1 conversations about your career goals and receive feedback on academic projects through our business mentor program. Our mentors are experts in a range of fields, including marketing, finance, entrepreneurship and more.
Experienced Faculty
Learn from faculty who are well-connected, established professionals in the business world and who bring their deep knowledge and experience to the classroom.
Flexible Scheduling
Complete your MBA coursework completely online or meet face-to-face with peers and faculty on-campus through our blended format.
Hands-On Learning
Gain the knowledge and network to create impactful business ideas and lead with confidence through a program that combines business acumen, DEI, and creativity.
Networking
Take advantage of our exclusive partnerships with the leading players in the Chicago business community. Grow your business network with these partners throughout the program.
Accreditation
The Graduate School of Business and Leadership has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
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What You Will Learn in the Program
- Leadership styles that inspire teams and create diverse, inclusive, work environments that cultivate creative collaboration and problem-solving.
- How to solve real-world problems through hands-on projects and experiential learning
- Concepts, theories, and practices in business that inform strategic decision-making, such as change management, storytelling & marketing, finance, accounting, and international management
- Strategic decision-making, creativity, teamwork, analytical skills, oral presentation, and writing skills
Career Outlook
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way organizations function, from remote working situations to changing consumer needs. Businesses are seeking leaders who are able to adapt, find creative solutions to problems, understand a broad range of managerial and organizational skills, and employ communication and teamwork to create inclusive work environments.
The Graduate Management Admission Council’s Corporate Recruiters Survey 2021 indicates positive hiring trends for MBA graduates. This demand in talent is due to businesses recovering from the pandemic and rebuilding their workforces. Additionally, the median starting salary of an MBA graduate is $115,000 -- 77% higher than those with a bachelor’s degree alone.
Career options for graduates with a Master in Business Administration include:
- Management Consultant
- Entrepreneurial Venture
- Marketing or Advertising Manager
- Financial Manager
- Business Operations Manager
- Health Services Manager
