Master of Business Administration

(MBA – Hybrid)

Why a Master of Business Administration degree?

The MBA online program is designed to provide the flexibility that professionals need to balance family, work, and school.
Gain the skills and knowledge necessary for individuals to enhance their career opportunities including promotions and increased compensation.

The MBA assists with starting a new business and attainment of specific management or leadership positions. MBA coursework involves a broad spectrum of business-related topics including finance, economics, communications, management, strategy, and leadership.

Students select from one of six concentrations: Accounting, Finance, Health Systems Management, Leadership, Marketing, or Project Management.

Contact

Laura Little, DBA
Program Director
laura.little@keystone.edu
570-945-8433

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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

Why Keystone?

You can be confident that Keystone’s Online Degree Programs adhere to the same high standards of quality as our traditional, on-campus programs. 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.

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Generous Credit Transfer

If you’ve earned applicable graduate level credits with a B or better, they may be accepted for transfer to Keystone. Students can transfer in up to 9 of the 30 credits required for graduation.

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Convenience

Classes are offered 100% online. and are designed to fit into your schedule, enabling you to balance work and family life, finish your degree, enhance your skills and advance your career.

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Affordability

Tuition is an affordable $650 per credit hour. Alumni of Keystone who are enrolled in a Master’s degree program at Keystone College are eligible to receive a 10% discount. Find out more here.

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.

Program Format

The MBA program is delivered in both an online and in-person format. Students are required to have the necessary hardware and software and access to high-speed Internet in order to complete the online coursework. The anticipated program length is one to two years, depending on course load.

Program Prerequisites

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree (any major) from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher. Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field must complete the following undergraduate courses (or their equivalent) with a grade of “B” or higher prior to matriculation into the program:

Introduction to Business or Introduction to Management
Economics
Accounting

Students with industry experience may seek a waiver from these prerequisite requirements from the Program Director.

Course 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

Tuition

$650 per credit.

Program Schedule

The online graduate program will operate on an 8-week term during the fall and spring semesters; there are two terms each semester. During the summer, courses are offered in two 6-week terms. Students are permitted to take up to two (2) classes per term/four (4) classes per semester.

The in-person graduate program will operate on a 15-week semester. Students are permitted to take up to four (4) classes per semester.

Application

Keystone College accepts students to the MBA program for fall, spring, and summer terms. Students applying for the MBA program have no additional requirements other than those required for all master’s applicants