Business Administration: Masters

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An MBA in Women’s Leadership from a college with 150+ years of supporting women’s advancement.

Available fully online or in a hybrid format.

Cedar Crest College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to empower women in leadership roles and promote gender diversity in the business world. This program is ideal for women eager to advance in leadership positions, as well as for allies who recognize and support the importance of gender diversity in executive leadership.

Our collaborative, career-centric curriculum prepares you to excel in today’s dynamic and global business landscape. You’ll develop strategic leadership and management skills while learning how to apply them effectively in real-world business settings.

This 36-credit degree, available fully online and in a hybrid format, is delivered through accelerated sessions, enabling you to complete the program in as little as one year. With a strong emphasis on strategic management, the program will equip you with the skills to leverage technology, shape corporate strategy, and deepen your expertise across a broad spectrum of business disciplines critical to success in today’s competitive environment.

Throughout the program, you’ll work closely with faculty to identify your areas of specialization, creating a personalized portfolio that reflects your academic and professional interests. The MBA combines your passions with rigorous academic research and valuable networking opportunities, preparing you to thrive in the business community.

This innovative MBA program is crafted to provide you with the tools, experiences, and support necessary to grow as a leader and change-maker. You’ll develop a career-focused, analytic portfolio that demonstrates your expertise and knowledge, helping you stand out to potential employers and take your career to the next level.

Program Highlights

Women’s Leadership Focus: Explore challenges to women in leadership paths and work toward overall gender equity in employment. Perfect for male allies, too!
Flexible: The online option allows you to earn your degree anywhere, anytime. You can apply to the program and start classes in the fall, spring or summer.
Accreditation: The Business, Management and Economics Department at Cedar Crest College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which is recognized by employers and graduate programs for its high-quality standards. The MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Affordable: 12 and 24-month plans of study are available for students seeking financial aid; longer-term options are available for students seeking employer reimbursement. Through our Pathways for Professional Excellence program, the College offers tuition discounts to employees or members of our partner organization. See www.cedarcrest.edu/pathways for full listing.
Experienced Faculty – Personalized Attention: All courses are taught by our esteemed Cedar Crest faculty who have expertise in both corporate and small business settings. These professors serve as your advisors and mentors.

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Tuition & Fees

General Admissions Requirements

Students are admitted to graduate programs at Cedar Crest College on the basis of individual qualifications. Requests for application materials and all correspondence relating to admission should be addressed to:

Cedar Crest College 
School for Adult and Graduate Education 
100 College Drive 
Allentown, PA 18104-6196 
Phone: 610-740-3770 
Email:  
Fax: 610-740-3786 
Online Application Materials: www.cedarcrest.edu/apply

On campus, the main office for the School for Adult and Graduate Education is located in Blaney Hall, Room 105 and is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to – 4:30 p.m.

The general admissions requirements for the Master of Business Administration program are as follows:

An applicant must possess a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
Complete an application form.
Send official transcripts to the School of Adult and Graduate Education.
Submit one letter of recommendation.
Submit flex option: one additional letter of recommendation, GRE or GMAT score, or have two years’ professional work experience.
Submit a copy of your resume.
Submit a statement of your goals (approximately 500 words).

MBA 4+1 Students do not have to submit the flex requirement.

It is recommended that the applicant have completed the following coursework at the undergraduate level:

One semester of economics
One semester of accounting
One semester of statistics

*GMAT or GRE test may be required if the applicant does not meet criteria established by the program.

Admissions Decisions

Each applicant will be considered from a holistic perspective. The Program Director reserves the right to ask the prospective candidate for additional information.

Matriculation

Matriculation is required for any student who plans to receive financial aid and obtain a graduate degree. A student applies for matriculation by submitting a completed application for admission to the School of Adult and Graduate Education. After submitting a complete application, students receive a letter from the College informing them of the decision concerning their acceptance as a degree candidate. Students are matriculated into the program once they have registered for classes during their first term of academic study. The date of matriculation is the first day of classes in the term in which the student is enrolled after having satisfied all matriculation requirements. Graduate programs may permit non-matriculated and visiting students to enroll in graduate courses on a case-by-case basis. In the event that a graduate course reaches its enrollment maximum, matriculated students are given preference over non-matriculated students.

If students do not maintain matriculation, they must request a leave of absence (see below).