Master of Business Administration Online

Master of Business Administration Online

#1 Online MBA Program in Michigan*

Kettering University’s customizable online Master of Business Administration is perfect for anyone from the engineering to healthcare industries wanting to move into a higher-level management position or expand their career opportunities.

  • Make an impact right away - Our Learn Today-Use Tomorrow philosophy combines theory with practice, providing the opportunity to apply your classroom learning directly to the job
  • Sharpen your business acumen — Learn the key concepts, tools and practical application of knowledge in finance, marketing, accounting and people management to be a consummate organizational leader
  • Hone your decision-making skills — Become adept at synthesizing information, challenging assumptions and status quo, formulating strategy, and directing an organization toward its goals
  • Customize your experience — The curriculum includes your choice of one of six graduate certificates
  • Increase your competitive edge — Add as few as 4 courses to add a second degree to your credentials. Choose from MS Operations Management, MS Engineering Management, or MS Lean Manufacturing

KUO’s MBA program allows you to blend your professional expertise with management skills to empower you for the challenge of leadership.

Fast Facts

  • 100% online, 40 credit-hour curriculum – 7 core courses plus your choice of one of the following 3-course graduate certificates: Global Leadership, Lean Principles for Healthcare, Operations Management, Management & Leadership, Supply Chain Level I or Supply Chain Level II
  • Tuition Cost – $959 per credit hour - financial aid and military benefits are available to those who qualify
  • 8 starts a year - Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
  • Finish in as few as 18 months
  • No GRE/GMAT required
MGMT 639 MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS or BUSN 689 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR*

MGMT 639 MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS

Students are prepared for management positions in high tech and manufacturing companies. In this overview course, students will be introduced to the most important concepts and issues concerning the management and leadership of high technology staff. Subjects include high tech leadership and communication, change management, lean thinking, HR issues, ethics, and persuasion.

BUSN 689 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

A comprehensive examination of different organizational behavior theories will be conducted including the analysis at individual, group and organizational levels. Individual levels include perception, personality, and motivation. Group levels will include decision making, group dynamics, and team building. Organizational levels will include communications, empowerment, leadership, diversity and cross-cultural issues. Experiential activities will include class exercises such as case studies, videos, and survey instruments as well as a team and individual assignments.

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“Kettering University Online was one of the few programs that I could receive an MBA and an MS in Operations Management all online. The school has a very good reputation for its Business programs and I wanted to keep growing myself with the best education possible. I have loved that it has all been online and at my own pace in a sense. Not having to "report" at a certain time for a lecture was very beneficial with my hectic work schedules.”

Aubrey F.

ACCT 639 | MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

The use of managerial accounting information for planning and control is presented. Design, implementation and the use of planning and control systems to achieve the firm's strategies are emphasized, with a focus on managerial decision-making.

BUSN 659 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS or MGMT 619 PROJECT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT** or MGMT 679 LEADERSHIP*

BUSN 659 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

An overview of the expanding role of international business in the world marketplace is provided. Emphasis is placed on exploring the complex issues relating to the best practices in International Business. This course will use case studies to illustrate the major topics.

MGMT 619 PROJECT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Managing projects within an organizational context, including the processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling, reporting, and closing a project are covered in this course. Project integration, scope, time, cost, quality control, and risk management. Managing the changes in organizations resulting from introducing or revising information systems. Identifying project champions, working with user teams, training, and documentation. The change management role of the Is specialist.

MGMT 679 LEADERSHIP

A comprehensive examination of different leadership theories, with emphasis on relevant empirical evidence and application of the theories to case studies that involve leadership and group functioning, are covered in this course. Students will thoroughly examine a professional review of concepts and apply their understanding through a variety of means. Ethics and persuasion are covered.

An Unwavering Commitment to Quality

Kettering University Online is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a North Central Association of Colleges and Schools member. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing quality education and shaping some of the brightest minds of tomorrow. 

KUO's business and MBA faculty are ranked #1 for Faculty Credentials and Training with a 100/100 score for the second year in a row (2022 U.S. News and World Report). 

About Business Administration

Business Administration includes a wide variety of management opportunities across many industries, including accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, public relations, consulting and technology.

Career Outlook for Business Administration

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a job growth rate of 7.3% up to 2030 for those with an MBA. U.S. News & World Report states new MBA graduates are experiencing increased job opportunities including the following job titles, most of which are listed in their 2022 Best Jobs rankings:

  • Business Operations Manager
  • Financial Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Information Technology Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Marketing Manager
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
  • Product Manager

An MBA from Kettering University Online adds skills to your resume, increases job opportunities, expands your network, and helps you stand out to employers. 

Choose One: BUSN 659, MGMT 679*, or MGMT 619**

BUSN 659 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

This course provides an overview of business practices in an interdependent, integrated, global economic system. A focus will be placed on understanding the opportunities and challenges that businesses must address in the face of globalization with emphasis on best practices in international business.  

MGMT 679 | LEADERSHIP*
*A student who selects MGMT 679 is NOT eligible to take the Global Leadership Certificate

A comprehensive examination of different leadership theories and models along with leadership development with emphasis on relevant empirical evidence and application of these constructs to case studies that involve leadership and group functioning. Additionally, process of decision-making in a variety of leadership settings will be introduced, including the processes of leading independently or with direct authority. The distinction between leadership and management, crucial role of leadership when managing groups and teams, and the importance of ethical conduct and persuasion in effective leadership are covered. 

MGMT 619 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT**
**A student who selects MGMT 619 is NOT eligible to take the Operations Management Certificate

This course covers managing projects within an organizational context, including the processes related to initiating, planning, executing, controlling, reporting, and closing a project. Concepts such as project integration, scope, time, cost, quality control, and risk management are highlighted. Identifying project champions, working with user teams, training, and documentation are key concepts of project management that are detailed in the course.

FINC 619 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an overview of financial management within organizations. The focus of this course is on the theoretical valuation of stocks and bonds and the capital markets in which they are traded. There is also emphasis on both the use of financial leverage by the firm and working capital management. The purpose is to enable managers to participate fully in financial decision-making.

Master of Business Administration Online - FAQs

Choose One: MGMT 639 OR BUSN 689*

MGMT 639 | MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS

This course is intended to prepare students for management positions in various organizations. Students are introduced to concepts and issues concerning management, and leadership of organizational staff. Subjects include technology-related leadership, organizational communication, change management, lean thinking, human resource issues, decision-making, ethics and persuasion.

BUSN 689  | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR*
*A student who selects BUSN 689 is NOT eligible to take the Global Leadership Certificate

Students engage in a comprehensive examination of organizational behavior theories including analysis at individual, group and organizational levels. Individual levels include perception, personality, and motivation. Group levels include decision-making, group dynamics, and team building. Organizational levels include effective communication, empowerment, leadership, diversity, cross-cultural issues, and conflict resolution. Experiential activities provide opportunity for theoretical application and real-world understanding.

What are the domestic admission requirements?
  • Undergraduate degree with 3.0 on a 4.0 grading system, or the international equivalent (85 overall grade point average on a 100-grade-point scale.) A 2.5-2.99 GPA will be considered on a provisional basis.
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Professional Letters of Recommendation (one must be from a supervisor)
  • Official transcripts from a regionally accredited U.S. university or an international equivalent
  • Up to 8 hours of transfer credits may be available
  • No GRE or GMAT is required
What are the international admission requirements?

In addition to the Domestic requirements, International requirements also include:

  • International students are required to submit educational documentation to an evaluation service such as Educational Perspectives, which is a member of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This will be at the expense of the student. Kettering University undergraduate students need not submit their Kettering transcripts but are required to submit transcripts from any other university.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), MELAB (offered by University of Michigan), or complete level 112 at an approved EL Scenter. Please have official scores sent to Kettering University’s Office of Admissions, Code 1246. Photocopies will not be accepted.

Our minimum score requirements are:

  • TOEFL: Paper-based: 550
  • Computer-based: 213
  • Internet-based: 79
  • IELTS: Minimum Band score of 6.0
  • MELAB: 76
What Support Will I Receive?

Admissions

Our knowledgeable and supportive Admissions Advisors help you understand KUO's program structure, mission, core values, and goals. They help you understand how the program you are interested in pursuing aligns with your career goals and assist you in preparing a strong file for the Admissions Committee. 

Student Support

Online students enrolled with KUO receive individual guidance from a Professional Advisor. KUO is committed to helping you thrive as an online student —that is why we offer support from the start of your classes until graduation, ensuring you stay connected to the university. 

MGMT 665 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

The focus of this course is on strategic investigation, analysis, and planning within organizations. Emphasis is placed on combining analytical and emergent views to produce strategic thinking maps designed to assist leaders in: acknowledging the reality of change, questioning current assumptions and activities, collecting and reviewing data relevant to the industry, and facilitating future organizational development.

Masters of Business Administration - Curriculum

MRKT 679 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT

In this course, students will gain a managerial perspective on how organizations understand and select target markets, and then how they attract, retain and grow customers within those selected markets. A strategic perspective of how firms create, deliver, and communicate superior customer value for competitive advantage will be emphasized. Students will gain understanding of the analysis, planning, implementation, and control of activities to develop and sustain beneficial exchanges with target buyers.

 
BUSN 779 | MBA CAPSTONE: Innovation & New Ventures

This capstone course is focused on the formation of a new company or organization based on an innovation in product, service, process or delivery. Students develop a comprehensive business plan showcasing their understanding of business management concepts. This course requires an integrative approach to produce a business plan applicable to a variety of industries.

 

Master of Business Administration Online – Core Courses

Master of Business Administration Online – Certificate Options

The Master of Business Administration Online curriculum includes 7 core courses plus your choice of one of the 3-course graduate certificates listed below.

Global Leadership
  • MGMT 679 | Leadership
  • MGMT 649 | Ethics and Leadership
  • BUSN 689 | Organizational Behavior
Operations Management
  • MGMT 619 | Project Management
  • MGMT 609 | Technology Management

Plus, one of the following, according to your program:

  • MGMT 661 | Operations Management (non-MSOM programs)
  • IME 676 | Lean Six Sigma (MSOM program only)
Lean Principles in Healthcare
  • IME 656 | Engineering for Healthcare Systems
  • HMGT 609 | Healthcare Management

Plus, your choice of:

  • SCM 610 | Foundations Supply Chain Management OR
  • IME 676 | Lean Six Sigma

Ideal if your goal is

MBA

To attain a leadership role

To launch your own business

Engineering Management

To gain project management skills

To lead a cross-disciplinary team

Operations Management

To link people, performance and processes

To advance your career in procurement, revenue and operations

kinds of jobs

MBA

$125,000
Median base salary

$125,000
General Management

$120,000
IT/MIS Consultant

Engineering Management

$140,000
Average annual salary

$140,000 annually
Director of Engineering

$119,000 annually
Quality Assurance Director

Operations Management

$126,000
Average annual salary

$126,000 annually
Senior Risk Manager

$117,000 annually
Operations Senior Analyst

Skills employers are looking for

MBA

Ability to write and speak persuasively

Actively listen and gauge the needs of internal and external stakeholders

Adaptability to work with the resources at hand

Engineering Management

Coordinating collaborative efforts/processes across multiple teams

Mentor and foster functional subject matter experts on your teams

Look holistically at a project and communicate specific responsibilities to team members

Operations Management

The ability to promote and enforce company as well as government regulations

Ability to understand data including finances and how it impacts the overall operations of the organization

Have the skills necessary to work successfully cross-departmentally and with individuals outside of the organization

Management and Leadership
  • MGMT 620| Business Communication and Presentation
  • MGMT 621 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Plus, your choice of:

  • MGMT 622| Organized Labor and Management Relations
  • MGMT 649 | Ethics and Leadership
Supply Chain – Level I
  • SCM 610 | Foundations Supply Chain Management
  • SCM 611 | Collaboration Supply Chain Management
  • SCM 612 | Customer Relationship Management
Supply Chain – Level II
  • SCM 613 | Supply Chain Logistics
  • SCM 614 | Procurement and Risk Management
  • SCM 615 | Supply Chain Planning

 

Earning your online Master of Business Administration from Kettering University Online you learn from expert faculty and gain real-world skills. You graduate prepared for the next phase of your career with the skills needed to be an effective leader.

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