MBA Your Way
Your goals are personal. Your MBA experience should be, too.
Whether you want to learn online, study on campus, or progress through a
competency-based format, Keystone College gives you a flexible path forward.
MBA Your Way. Online. On Campus. On Demand.
Why a Master of Business Administration degree?
Earn your MBA in the format that fits your life, your schedule, and your goals. Keystone College offers flexible MBA pathways for working professionals, career changers, international students, and students ready to advance into leadership roles. Whether you prefer the structure of on-campus learning, the convenience of online courses, or the flexibility of competency-based education, Keystone gives you options to move forward.
One MBA. Multiple Pathways.
No matter which format you choose, the Keystone MBA is built to help students strengthen their leadership, decision-making, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Students explore core areas of business while developing the confidence and knowledge needed to lead in today’s changing workplace.
The MBA program is designed to support students who want to advance in their current careers, prepare for new opportunities, build stronger management skills, or pursue leadership roles across industries.
Contact
Laura Little, DBA
Program Director
laura.little@keystone.edu
570-945-8433
Choose the MBA Format That Works for You
| Format | Best Fit | |
| Online MBA | Fully online, structured courses | Students who want flexibility with a regular course schedule |
| On-Campus MBA | Face-to-face classroom learning | Students who prefer in-person instruction, campus engagement, or an international student pathway |
| Competency-Based MBA | Flexible, mastery-based progression | Students who want to advance by demonstrating skills and knowledge |
Why Choose Keystone
You can be confident that Keystone’s MBA Degree Programs adhere to the same high standards of quality across all delivery methods.
Keystone is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It’s ranked among the best regional colleges in the U.S., and as one of the best schools for military veterans. It’s also the oldest educational institution in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Program Goals
By the end of the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate integrated, innovative strategic thinking and problem-solving skill sets.
- Demonstrate exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Synthesize operational knowledge of business, marketing, project management, information technology, finance, accounting, statistics, and quantitative analysis.
- Appraise environmental, corporate, and financial resource sustainability.
- Evaluate ethical and responsible behavior in business activities.
Curriculum Requirements
Students will complete nine (9) core course requirements (27 credits) and three (3) courses in their chosen concentration (9 credits). A total of 36 credits are needed for graduation.
Core Classes
- BUSN 5100 Financial Statement Analysis
- BUSN 5300 Operations Management
- BUSN 5400 Strategic Marketing
- BUSN 5800 Business Analytics
- BUSN 6250 Managerial Economics
- BUSN 6910 Strategic Analysis (Capstone)
- CORE 5100 Graduate Research and Writing
- CORE 6100 Ethical Leadership
- CORE 6200 Corporate Law and Regulations
Accounting Concentration
- ACCT 5250 Advanced Auditing
- ACCT 5300 Forensic Accounting
- ACCT 6150 Corporate and Partnership Taxation
Finance Concentration
- BUSN 5550 Fundamentals of Financial Instruments
- BUSN 5600 Portfolio Management
- BUSN 6350 Financial Markets and Institutions
Health Systems Management Concentration
- HSM 6100 Health Systems Management
- HSM 6150 Essentials of Managed Health Care
- HSM 6200 Health Law and Ethics
Leadership Concentration
- BUSN 5250 Global Work Teams
- BUSN 5350 Organizational Development
- CORE 5200 Conflict Management Skills
Marketing Concentration
- BUSN 5450 International Marketing
- BUSN 5500 New Product Development
- BUSN 6300 Marketing Analytics
Project Management Concentration
- BUSN 5650 Project Management
- BUSN 5700 Agile Project Management
- BUSN 6400 Project Management in Practice
What is the typical salary for a Master’s of Business Administration?
Salaries for MBA graduates vary depending on area of interest. On average, an MBA degree can deliver a 6-figure income over a period of 20 years.
$131,710
Financial Manager
$126,342
Director of Finance
$130,225
Senior Product Manager
Salary based on data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Featured Faculty
Patricia Davis, PhD
Kassandra Ford, M.Acc
Brenda Lidy
Laura Little, DBA
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