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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Credits:
36-481 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)
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Degree:
MBA
Program Description
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program at Cambridge College is designed to develop analytics and leadership skills. The program provides opportunities to work on real-life business problems in teams with faculty, business mentors, and other adult learners from around the world. In the final capstone project, you’ll develop a business idea and prepare a pitch-deck to present to an investor panel. Specialization areas for the MBA degree are available in Business Analytics, Marketing, and Project Quality Management.
Cambridge College MBA Program Highlights
Designed for working professionals, the MBA degree program at Cambridge College gives you the flexibility and support to make your graduate experience a success.
- Evening weekend intensive and online classes. Balance work and family time with the help of convenient night weekend intensive and online classes. With an average age of 37, Cambridge College specializes in teaching adult learners.
- No GMAT required. Start your MBA degree quickly. Cambridge College offers an easy application process and does not require graduate school exams for admission to the MBA program.
- Experienced faculty. MBA faculty at Cambridge College are experienced business professionals who bring real-world management skills and perspectives to the classroom.
- Cambridge College Consulting (C3) program. This student-run management consulting firm gives you the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects with the guidance of professional management consultants.
- Diverse students. Cambridge College welcomes over 300 students from more than 50 countries and was recently ranked as one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in America.
- Convenient locations. All of our classroom locations are close to public transportation and/or offer free parking for students.
- Affordable graduate education. Cambridge College is committed to keeping tuition low and to providing an excellent value for the quality of education you receive.
Cambridge College's MBA program was recently recognized in Boston Business Journal's list of "Largest MBA Programs in Massachusetts." Our program ranked at #17 overall!
MBA Program Learning Outcomes
When you earn your MBA degree at Cambridge College, you’ll graduate with the knowledge and the skills to:
- Effectively lead diverse teams and organizations.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to business challenges.
- Analyze financial data and operate strategically within the framework of markets, technology, and resources.
- Demonstrate cultural competence in diverse organizational settings.
MBA Careers and Salary
Earning your MBA will give you a competitive edge in a dynamic job market. It will open new professional opportunities, and prepare you with leadership and communication skills that will enrich your career. Earning an MBA is also a great way to boost your salary.
MBA graduates typically double their salaries within three years of completing their degree and earn an average salary of $142,000.* (Source: Financial Times)
The MBA is a versatile degree that will open the door to management and leadership positions in business, non-profit, and government organizations. Jobs include:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Financial Manager
- Business Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Project Manager
- Management Consultant
- Entrepreneur
Example MBA Courses
These are just a few of the graduate courses you’ll take as an MBA student at Cambridge College:
- Foundations of Business Analytics
- Statistical Decision Techniques for Managers
- Project Management Concepts and Practices
- Strategic Management Capstone
View the full MBA degree program curriculum.
MBA Scholarships and Financial Aid
Get help with tuition and other expenses. More than 60 percent of our students receive financial aid, making Cambridge College an even greater educational value.
Grants, scholarships, loans and work-study are available to help graduate students with tuition and education costs. Learn more about applying for financial aid at Cambridge College.
Many companies also offer tuition assistance programs that can help to pay for your MBA program. Learn more about getting your company to help.
Related Programs at Cambridge College
If you’re considering an MBA degree, you might also be interested in learning more about these graduate programs at Cambridge College:
Curriculum
MBA specializations are presented following the MBA core courses. If students prefer not to specialize, they choose three courses from available SOM electives in consultation with advisor.
Graduate level English language communication and writing skills. Coursework required in first term(s) if writing assessment indicates need (credits do not count towards degree).
These 4 courses are expected to be successfully completed prior to the entry into the graduate management program for MBA. Take in first term(s) or demonstrate competency through prior undergraduate courses with a grade of B or better, and within a certain time limit, from a regionally accredited institution. An assessment to demonstrate competency may be required.
The following core courses must be taken in a student's first term(s).
Provides incoming students with an orientation to the graduate management programs, including an overview of their philosophy and curriculum, and the benefits and rationale of the academic model. Introduces students to the resources of the College such as the learning management system, the online library and academic support services. Students meet with their academic advisor and develop their academic plans.
Prerequisites: MMG 525 and working knowledge of MS Excel. This course offers an overview of the modern organizational landscape built around data and data analytics. Rooted in the notion of evidence-based management, the course aims to enhance students’ understanding of how successful, data-driven business organizations extract insights to enhance their competitive advantage. Three broad topical areas will be covered: 1. making sense of data, 2. estimation and statistical inference, and 3. learning with data.
The following required courses must be taken after the completion of the core curriculum.
Choose two courses (6 credits) from the list below.
Prerequisites: MMG525 and working knowledge of MS Excel. This course offers an introduction into applied, basic analyses of data, and visual presentation of data analytic results. Students are introduced to foundational concepts and practices of statistical estimation, sample-based inference, and data/result visualization. The course combines the development of conceptual understanding of core statistical and data management notions, and experiential know-how aimed at acquiring basic data manipulation, analysis and result interpretation skills.
Prerequisites: MMG525, MMG625, MMG603, and working knowledge of MS Excel. This course offers students an introduction into the emerging domain of evidence-based practice, with a particular emphasis on the use of data analyses derived insights as a basis of decision-making. Students will explore the basic principles of evidence-based practice in the context of the scope of evidence, and will be introduced to the Empirical & Experiential Evidence Framework.
Prerequisite: MMG733. For a business to succeed in today’s digital world, it is important to have a strong digital footprint. The course will assist the students to identify and understand the elements of digital marketing and how to create, implement and evaluate a digital marketing strategy. Students acquire the knowledge to build and actively manage digital marketing campaigns across social media, website and mobile platforms and track results of digital advertising through analytic tools.
Prerequisities: MMG 511, MMG 512, MMG 514, MMG 725, MMG 733. Strategic management is concerned with managerial decisions and actions taken in order to ensure the success and sustainability of the entire organization in an environment of competition, change and uncertainty. The objectives of the course are to build an understanding of the key concepts in strategic management and the competitive business environment that organizations fade, and to develop skills in applying the concepts to analyze real world situations. The course integrates prior leaning in courses such as organizational environment, accounting, finance and marketing.
Core Faculty
Senior Instructor
Adjunct Instructor
Admissions
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Admission Test:
No standardized graduate school tests required.
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Admissions Office:
1-800-829-4723
- Application Form:
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Application Fee:
$50 ($100 for international students)
Health Requirements for Massachusetts Students
The Massachusetts Health Department and Cambridge College require the following of students in Massachusetts:
Immunizations – All students in Massachusetts are required to get certain immunizations before you can register for your first term. See form
Health Insurance – In Massachusetts, undergraduate students taking nine or more credits/term and graduate students taking six or more credits/term must enroll in the College’s health insurance plan. Students who have insurance with comparable coverage may request a waiver. See information and enroll or waive.
School Requirements
See Admissions Requirements for the School of Management
International Students
International students need to provide supplemental documentation:
- Official demonstration of English language proficiency
- Supplemental documentation for issuance of I-20
- International transcripts, evaluated by an accepted evaluation service
Transfer Credit
Graduate program applicants, please complete the transfer credit request form if you wish to have prior course work evaluated for transfer. Learn more.
Tuition
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Credits:
36-48
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Cost per credit hour:
$678
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Application Fee:
$50 ($100 for international students)
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Health Insurance Fee:
$3,962 - Required for Massachusetts students only. See waiver details on Tuition & Fees page.
Note: Rates are as of July 2022, and are subject to change without notice. Rates apply to all students, unless otherwise noted.
Financial Aid
Cambridge College offers financial aid to students in our degree programs who are enrolled at least half time. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits each term. Graduate and doctoral students must be enrolled in at least 4 credits each term. Learn more
Grants, Scholarships and Loans
Cambridge College welcomes the opportunity to support your efforts to pay for college. Federal, state and local resources in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study, including Cambridge College Scholarships, are available to help defray the cost of tuition. Learn more
Getting Your Company to Help
Many companies have tuition assistance programs, designed to help their employees with their professional development. Learn more