Master of Business Administration
Graduate study in leadership, strategy, and analytics, ending in a strategic consulting project.
Program objectives
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare professionals for leadership, executive decision-making, and strategic management roles within modern organizations. The program emphasizes advanced analytical thinking, organizational leadership, financial decision-making, and strategic planning within dynamic business environments.
Graduates of the program develop advanced competencies in leadership, organizational strategy, financial analysis, global business operations, and data-driven decision-making. The MBA prepares professionals to lead organizations, manage complex projects, and guide innovation across diverse industries and professional sectors.
Program description
The Master of Business Administration program provides graduate-level education focused on advanced business leadership, strategic planning, and organizational performance. Coursework emphasizes the integration of financial management, marketing strategy, leadership theory, analytics, and global business principles.
Students examine how modern organizations operate within competitive markets and rapidly evolving economic environments. Instruction focuses on strategic decision-making, business analytics, innovation management, and ethical leadership practices that influence long-term organizational success.
The program also emphasizes applied learning through case studies, strategic analysis, and collaborative projects that simulate real-world executive decision-making. The MBA prepares graduates for leadership roles in business, entrepreneurship, consulting, technology management, healthcare administration, and sports or entertainment industries.
Curriculum
MBA core requirements
18 credit hours — the strategic and analytical foundation of the program
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 601 | Strategic Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 |
| MBA 602 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| MBA 603 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MBA 604 | Marketing Strategy and Brand Management | 3 |
| MBA 605 | Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| MBA 606 | Global Business Strategy | 3 |
Concentration / advanced electives
12 credit hours — students select four (4) courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 610 | Entrepreneurship and Venture Development | 3 |
| MBA 611 | Digital Marketing and Growth Strategy | 3 |
| MBA 612 | Organizational Leadership and Change Management | 3 |
| MBA 613 | Sports and Entertainment Management | 3 |
| MBA 614 | Innovation and Technology Management | 3 |
| MBA 615 | Financial Strategy and Investment Analysis | 3 |
Capstone / strategic application
6 credit hours
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 690 | Strategic Business Consulting Project | 6 |
Consumer information
Northeast Coastal University is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and is not accredited. This program does not lead to state licensure or professional certification unless expressly stated. Certification examinations offered by third parties are not administered by the University.