MBA in Business Administration

Overview of Field
The MBA of Business Administration is a general management degree. It does not seek to prepare students for specific industries or functional areas. The MBA of Business Administration prepares students for positions of leadership in industry, government and the non-profit sector.

Top Schools Offering MBA in Business Administration Degrees

Liberty University Online

Benedictine University Online

Southern New Hampshire University

University of Phoenix

Kaplan University Online

Top MBA in Business Administration Programs

Structure and duration of the degree program
The degree program for the MBA of Business Administration is generally a two year one for those who pursue it full time. Some people are able to place out of courses and complete the MBA of Business Administration faster. Others prefer to take longer so they can take courses part-time.

Highlights of the coursework
The first year of the MBA of Business Administration generally focuses on required courses spanning operations, human resource management, finance and accounting. Since the MBA of Business Administration attempts to prepare people for all functional areas, there is complete freedom in the choice of electives in the second year. Common choices include advertising, project management and commercial banking.

Admission criteria and graduation requirements
The MBA of Business Administration program seeks to enroll students with at least two years of work experience though those with exceptional preparation may be accepted with less experience. Those who maintain a passing grade average including on the final project will graduate.

Career prospects and average salary
The MBA of Business Administration is among the most lucrative degrees around. Those who complete it are expected to start at over $50,000 a year in management positions. The value of the MBA of Business Administration grows with work experience.