Online MBA Courses & Curriculum
Earn your MBA in just 10 courses
When you choose SNHU’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, you’re choosing a career-focused curriculum designed to take you further.
In your classes, you’ll develop advanced, in-demand skills needed to lead in finance, marketing, strategy, operations, analytics and more. You’ll also earn embedded credentials (like badges and certificates from AICPA, Wiley and more) along the way. And at just 30 credits, you could complete your MBA in a little over a year.
Build the skills employers want
Data Analysis
Innovative Thinking
Global Awareness
Organizational Strategy
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In some courses, you'll analyze data and practice strategic decision-making. In others, you'll evaluate business models for effectiveness and ethics, or learn how to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Through scenario-based assignments, case studies, group projects and other hands-on work, the MBA program's learning outcomes are designed to help you tackle real-world business challenges the right way.
Get focused with a concentration
You have career goals. We have 17 concentration options to help you reach them.
In each 3-course MBA concentration, you’ll learn from instructors with industry experience in your area of choice. And if you choose a concentration in Music Business or Engineering Management, you'll also take courses taught by faculty from Berklee College of Music and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), respectively.
NOTE: If your bachelor's degree isn't in business or a related field, you may have to complete 1 or 2 foundation courses, which you can use as electives in the general track. If foundations are required and you choose a concentration, you'll take 11 or 12 courses instead of 10.
Take your business and financial expertise to the next level by earning your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Accounting.
Graduates of the MBA with a concentration in Accounting program may go on to careers for accounting firms or for companies that need leadership support with financial acumen.
Learn more about the online MBA with an Accounting concentration.
Courses may include:
- Financial Reporting I
- Financial Reporting II
- Cost Accounting
If you're interested in pursing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, check out our online master's in accounting program.
When you understand data, you're able to make better decisions.
With your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Business Analytics, you can help your organization implement change and provide actionable solutions to achieve business goals.
Learn more about the online MBA with a Business Analytics concentration.
Courses may include:
- Business Analytics
- Descriptive Business Analytics
- Predictive Business Analytics
Interested in a degree that focuses more deeply on analytics? Check out our online master's in data analytics program.
Earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Engineering Management that offers you the expertise of 2 highly regarded institutions: Gain practical business knowledge from your SNHU instructors, and learn how to lead engineering departments from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) faculty.
Learn more about the online MBA with an Engineering Management concentration.
Courses may include:
- Introduction to Engineering for Engineering Managers
- Systems Thinking for Engineering Managers
- Systems Engineering and Business Practices
Prepare yourself for the startup life when you earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Master strategies that can help you launch your ideas – and watch them thrive. By learning today’s best practices, you can set your business up for success tomorrow.
Learn more about the online MBA with an Entrepreneurship concentration.
Courses may include:
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Franchising
When you earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance, you gain a competitive edge in your career, learning specialized topics like short-term financial management, portfolio management and capital budgeting.
This master’s is ideal for those interested in roles like financial analyst, project analyst, securities analyst and investment broker.
Learn more about the online MBA with a Finance concentration.
- Corporate Financial Management
- Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
- Short-Term Financial Management
If you're interested in finance, we also offer a full online master's in finance.
Step up in the growing healthcare industry when you earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Healthcare Management at SNHU. Learn how you can have an impact on patient care, information systems and current trends when you earn a healthcare-focused MBA.
Learn more about the online MBA with a Healthcare Management concentration.
Courses may include:
- Healthcare Informatics
- Social & Organizational Issues in Healthcare
- Topics in Health Administration
If you're interested in healthcare, we also offer a full master's degree in healthcare administration online.
Help solve complex workplace problems when you earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Human Resources at SNHU. Gain advanced business skills and learn to analyze relevant information so that you can become a decision-maker – and a leader – within your organization. Curriculum in the HR concentration aligns with the Society of Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Body of Competency & Knowledge (BoCK).
Learn more about the online MBA with a Human Resources concentration.
Courses may include:
- Leading Change
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Total Rewards
If you're interested in HR, we also offer a full online master's in human resource management.
Earning your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Information Technology Management can help you get ahead in a rapidly changing technological environment. Your solid business management and technology background helps position you for a high-level career in IT management, digital commerce, e-business and telecommunications.
SNHU’s master’s program offers you a unique competitive advantage: knowledge of the latest technology and enhanced analytical and financial skills. The MBA with a concentration in Information Technology Management online enables you to imagine and execute technological planning at the business and organizational levels. Additionally, you'll be able to convey the sudden and complex technological changes and implementation plans to upper-level management – a critical role that helps them fully understand the issues so you can get to work expediting solutions.
By blending your IT expertise with creative planning and implementation strategy, you can help your employer get to – or stay at the top of – its IT game, connected seamlessly on various platforms and accessible to consumers throughout the world.
Career outlook:
With the growing demand for more business professionals with IT expertise, graduates of the MBA with a concentration in Information Technology Management online program may be well suited for a variety of employment opportunities including:
- Computer and information systems manager
- Systems analyst
- Business analyst
- Data processing manager
- Director of information technology
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that many IT careers will grow through 2032, including computer systems analyst (10%) – much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations.1
Courses may include:
- Advanced Information Technology
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Management of Information Technology
If you're interested in information technology, we also offer a full online master's in information technology.
Learn to develop the strategies that can bring global success to your organization when you earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in International Business from SNHU. You’ll gain an understanding of business in cultural, economic, political and legal environments, allowing you to seamlessly shift between opportunities.
Courses may include:
- International Market Strategy
- Managing International Trade and Finance
- Multinational Corporate Environment
Develop the skills needed to succeed in business in an era marked by one constant: change. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Leadership program is designed for those who want to lead organizational change, manage people effectively or launch a sustainable new venture amid the challenges of an increasingly complex business landscape. Build upon personal experience by using examples from your own relationships and workplaces. You'll learn proven strategies and tactics that can inspire individuals, teams and organizations to reach their full potential.
The MBA with a concentration in Leadership degree coursework by design is readily applicable to your real-world challenges. Taught by business-savvy educators, SNHU's online MBA with a concentration in Leadership program provides added value for a broad range of positions in a variety of organizational structures from the corporate world to nonprofits and educational institutions.
The program combines best practices with research and real-world case studies for a focused examination of communication for leadership, leading change and psychology of leadership.
Career outlook:
Strong leadership skills are increasingly essential to the development of successful organizations. MBA in Leadership graduates may find relevant opportunities across private and public sectors, particularly in corporations, nonprofits, education, service organizations, healthcare, government agencies, marketing and information technology.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports job prospects for business leaders will continue to grow through 2032. Employment for training and development managers is projected to increase 6%, while employment of sales managers could increase 4%. Demand for top executives may rise 3% by 2032.1
Courses may include:
- Communication for Leadership
- Leading Change
- Psychology of Leadership
If you're interested in pursuing leadership, you may also be interested in a full online master's in organizational leadership.
Take a deep dive into marketing best practices when you earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Marketing at SNHU. Develop a better understanding of consumers and how to market to them, as well as communication strategies that can help your audience take the action you want.
Learn more about the online MBA with a Marketing concentration.
Courses may include:
- Brand Management
- Consumer Behavior and Marketing
- Promotions Management
If you're interested in marketing, you may also like our full online master's in marketing.
Tune in to what the music industry needs when you earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Music Business from SNHU. This innovative master’s program allows you to receive a traditional business background from SNHU and specialize in music business through courses taught by faculty from Berklee College of Music.
Learn more about the online MBA with a Music Business concentration.
Courses may include:
- Music Business Finance
- Music Business Structure and Strategies
- The Business of Music Marketing
Specialize in strategy when you earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Operations & Supply Chain Management from SNHU. Learn more about ensuring an efficient product flow through customer service standards, inventory control, procurement, transportation planning and warehouse management.
Learn more about the online MBA with an Operations & Supply Chain Management concentration.
Courses may include:
- Operations Management
- Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making
- Supply Chain Management
Should you desire a shorter graduate-level program, we also offer a 6-course Operations and Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate.
Help projects in your organization go from start to finish – smoothly – when you earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Project Management from SNHU. You’ll learn processes that can help you plan and measure a project on time and on budget. Successful completion of concentration coursework can satisfy the educational requirement needed to take the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam.
Learn more about the online MBA with a Project Management concentration.
Courses may include:
- Project Management
- Project Management for PMP® Certification
- Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making
If you're interested in project management, you may also like our full master's in project management online.
Advocate and implement change for the public good across a whole spectrum of interests by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Public Administration. You'll learn how to excel as a leader, using your own personal strengths and know-how to motivate a team, delegate and put together a strategy that sees your goal through to completion.
Learn more about the online MBA with a Public Administration concentration.
Courses may include:
- Foundations of Public Administration
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Strategic Management in Public Service
Combine a passion for sports with a traditional business background when you earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Sport Management from SNHU.
The program combines a solid foundation in business with a special emphasis on the business of sports, offering a well-rounded education for anyone who wants to move up the ladder or make a career change.
From business development to brand building to event planning, the online MBA with a concentration in Sport Management gives you a strong foundation in business and management and a real-world perspective on the multibillion-dollar sports industry.
The coursework is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of specific aspects of the industry, from sports teams, agencies and event management to equipment manufacturing, parks and recreation and intercollegiate and scholastic sports. You'll critically evaluate the issues and opportunities that face the sports industry across a range of disciplines.
Career outlook:
Job prospects within the industry are predicted to be strong in the coming years, thanks to the continued popularity of sports. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in entertainment and sports occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2032.1
In the MBA with a concentration in Sport Management online program, you'll gain a combination of skills that provides a unique competitive advantage: knowledge of the latest trends in sport business and enhanced marketing, analytic and financial skills. These sport management graduate courses may position you for a high-level career in any of the specialized fields in the industry, including:
- Event and facility management
- Equipment manufacturing
- Intercollegiate and scholastic sports
- Parks and recreation
- Professional sports teams
- Sports agencies
Courses may include:
- Internationalization of Sport Business
- Management of Sport Organizations
- Sport and Society
If you're interested in a career in sports administration, you may also like our full online master's in sports management.
Explore green business practices with Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Sustainability and Environmental Compliance program. Designed for individuals who want to make a difference in the world, this MBA program teaches you how to apply practical solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing society now and in the foreseeable future.
The MBA with a concentration in Sustainability and Environmental Compliance coursework can offer you the skills and knowledge you need to help your organization comply with constantly changing environmental laws and achieve sustainability goals. You'll discover how to build support for ecological strategies that make economic sense and learn how to be an advocate for positive change.
SNHU’s online program offers a classic MBA combined with courses that focus on a broad range of ecological and energy-related challenges and opportunities. Because our sustainability and environmental compliance professors bring extensive and broad experience to the classroom – as environmental advocates, executives and activists – they're able to provide a solid theoretical framework of the issues while offering current real-world examples of what they're teaching.
Career outlook:
An online MBA with a concentration in Sustainability and Environmental Compliance can help you prepare for a number of career prospects, including with large and small firms, renewable energy and sustainability trade associations, ecological advocacy organizations and municipal and ecological regulatory agencies.
With the growth of green jobs on the rise, fueled by the increasing interest in climate change and alternative energy, the career outlook is promising for anyone interested in environmental and sustainability careers.
Courses may include:
- Energy and Society
- Environment Compliance/Sustainability
- Environment Issues
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Step into your virtual classroom
SNHU’s online courses have no set class times or scheduled video lectures — just weekly Thursday and Sunday deadlines to keep you on track. Each week, you'll read industry-relevant content, complete career-applicable projects and add to the conversation in class discussion boards. And if you have questions? Your instructor is a quick email away.
Go beyond the basics
Your MBA program starts with 7 core courses designed to give you foundational business knowledge:
From here, you can tailor your course plan to align with your interests and goals. You could hone in on portfolio management and capital budgeting, use predictive analytics to draft a business plan, manage complex corporate projects from start to finish — and lots more.
Elective course options include:
Explore more electives and the full MBA curriculum in our course catalog.
The SNHU experience
As an online MBA student at SNHU, you’ll have the flexibility you need and the support you deserve. Here’s what’s included in your experience:
- Some of the lowest online tuition in the U.S.
- A dedicated academic advisor from day 1 to graduation
- Academic resources like tutoring, a writing center and more
- Career resources, workshops and 1:1 support
- A network of learners from all over waiting to connect with you
Learn more about online learning at SNHU.
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