Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Lakeland University
The Lakeland University master of business administration (MBA) degree courses are tailored to fit the schedules of both working professionals as well as traditional students, so students can complete their degree at a pace that fits their careers and personal schedules.
A Lakeland MBA opens doors to tremendous opportunity. As a Lakeland graduate, you can expect to move forward in your career goals.
Our MBA provides a broad-based professional education consisting of coursework that integrates research, case studies, technology and other learning processes. Objectives include an understanding of business and economic problems, and the development of managerial skills to address these problems in the context of an ethical and global workplace.
In addition to a traditional MBA path, Lakeland University offers a number of emphasis areas:
We also offer courses to prepare for the CPA and CMA exams, which also count for MBA graduate credits.
Don't put your life on hold to earn your MBA. Build a schedule that meets your needs with options for 7- and 12-week courses, evening classes and the ability to join class remotely.
"Lakeland University offers great flexibility, allowing me to finish my degree as a mother and a full-time employee."
"My favorite part about Lakeland is that my fellow students are just like me, respected professionals in their fields."
Students who have successfully completed the M.B.A. degree from Lakeland University will be able to:
General Graduate Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into a graduate program at Lakeland University, an applicant must submit:
Applicants can register for one graduate course prior to being formally admitted to the program. Registration in subsequent courses is contingent upon acceptance to the program.
Specific Admissions Requirements
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Course work of a “C” or better in the areas of economics, statistics, finance, and accounting preferred. If no evidence of completed course work is provided, students have the option to complete two courses at the graduate level focusing on economics/statistics and finance/accounting to meet these requirements. Students also have the option to take undergraduate courses to fulfill these requirements.
Students may transfer up to nine semester hours of graduate credit from other regionally accredited MBA programs, provided the coursework is relevant to the Lakeland University program, and that a minimum grade of “C” was earned for formal coursework actually taken. These courses must be approved by the MBA program director. Transfer courses must have been taken within 10 years prior to application to the graduate program. Transfer grades will not be included in calculating the applicant’s Lakeland GPA.
REQUIREMENTS
Students may transfer up to nine semester hours of graduate credit from other regionally accredited MBA programs, provided the coursework is relevant to the Lakeland University program, and that a minimum grade of “C” was earned for formal coursework actually taken. These courses must be approved by the MBA program director. Transfer courses must have been taken within 10 years prior to application to the graduate program. Transfer grades will not be included in calculating the applicant’s Lakeland GPA.
Applicants can register for one graduate course prior to being formally admitted to the program. Registration in subsequent courses is contingent upon acceptance to the program.
Lakeland University's MBA program invites students to design their own concentration. This approach allows Lakeland students to pursue subjects or projects that fit their current or future career path, and it’s unique to Lakeland.
By combining current MBA elective courses and special studies opportunities, leveraging current work or training opportunities or even pursuing courses offered elsewhere, Lakeland MBA students work with faculty to create coursework that matches their unique needs.
