Master of Business Administration
The 21st century business world will demand new things from business leaders: creativity, ethical behavior, a global mindset and a deep understanding of sustainable business practices. The Alfred MBA prepares the next generation of business leaders by focusing on those factors that will lead to success. Students study real world, in-demand skills in courses such as Creativity and Innovative Thinking, and Negotiation and Persuasion, and courses that concentrate on innovative business practices: Economics for Managers, Business Analytics, and Management for Global Leaders. The MBA Capstone offers a unique opportunity to work as a professional consulting team with regional businesses.
The MBA-Business Administration provides opportunities for students to focus electives in interest areas, including sustainable business. The MBA-Accounting builds on an existing accounting degree or substantial coursework to prepare for careers in the field of accounting and to meet coursework requirements for the Certified Public Accountant credential.
The Alfred MBA offers a number of courses through online and online hybrid instruction, while preserving the benefits of classroom instruction and interaction. This combination of course formats balances the needs of working adults for home study with the opportunity for peer engagement and group work that builds skills in leadership, teamwork, and connections with our faculty.
There are two business programs leading to the conferral of the Master of Business Administration degree: