MBA.BSAD - Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides a foundation in the core functions of business and the development of leadership and integrity, enhanced through a firm grounding in the University of Redlands’ rich liberal arts tradition. Successful leaders need attributes drawn from a liberal education, especially the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and work in teams. The Master of Business Administration program provides an academic balance through a combination of conceptual knowledge, critical thinking, and practical application in the fundamental disciplines of business and management.

The program begins with three foundational courses that fill the gaps in knowledge a student may have in the field of business. Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in business or related field from a regionally accredited university within the last seven (7) years may be admitted to the MBA program following a holistic appraisal of their academic and professional backgrounds. They begin with four graduate level core courses to enhance their broad knowledge and skills in business in either the eighteen (18) month or ten (10) month curricular track. Students will continue learning by selecting a specialized area of study with four in-depth knowledge concentration courses and conclude with a strategy capstone course. The capstone course allows students to apply and synthesize knowledge from prior coursework in an intensive “real life” consultancy project or a simulated setting that involves management of a business in a changing and competitive market. With such experiential learning, students perfect their problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills and refine business communication and cultural competencies. Assessments will be conducted at the onset and prior to completion of the program.

The MBA is offered online and in person. The sessions include seminars, lectures, simulations, case analyses, and small group activities. Student interaction inside and outside of the classroom is key to a successful experience. Concentration courses in the classroom environment are delivered in a web-enhanced format that combines in-class sessions with online activities.