Master of Business Administration Management
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
12 master's courses
11 weeks long
$ 2985
Cost per course
Flexible learning
Online and in-person programs at select campuses, subject to availability
Advance your management career
An online MBA in Management from Strayer University can help you discover what it takes to lead, inspire, persuade and excite staff to work toward your company’s improved performance. Through this ACBSP-accredited degree program, you’ll build skills you can use to develop your own leadership qualities and make a difference in business.
Elevate your leadership and management skills
Learn what it takes to enhance your team’s productivity with an MBA in Management from Strayer. You’ll explore modern management theories, ways to promote well-being, how to effectively organize and delegate, and strategies to meet organizational goals.
Skills you’ll learn in a Strayer MBA, Management concentration
A Strayer degree can help prepare you for career opportunities in management while offering support, flexible learning options and career planning every step of the way.
- Apply modern management theories and concepts to today’s organizations that demonstrate how effective management can lead to a competitive advantage that sustains an organization.
- Apply production and operations concepts and techniques to operations management.
- Apply business concepts to the effective creation, leadership and management of small businesses.
Earn your degree from an accredited university
Strayer University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Strayer University’s accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 22, 2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
Business Administration (Strayer) in Management cost breakdown
- 12 courses, $2985 per course
- $65 technology fee each term
- $150 one-time degree conferral fee
- Additional costs for textbooks and supplies
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Opportunities to save on tuition
$4K Alumni Master’s Scholarship
If you’re a Strayer University Alumni and ready to pursue a master’s degree, our Alumni Scholarship can save you $4,000. All you need to do is register for an eligible Strayer graduate program, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater and meet eligibility requirements.
50% off Master’s Scholarship
Enroll in two master’s courses, get 50% off tuition. Summer or fall 2025 term only.*
*Eligibility rules, restrictions and exclusions apply.
Civic and Community Alliance Scholarship
Ready to earn an affordable Strayer degree? Admitted Strayer or JWMI students who are employed in certain civic roles or volunteer for a nonprofit may be eligible to receive 25% off tuition for the duration of their program.
What coursework do you need to specialize in management?
The courses in this program can help you build an understanding of business management, including how operations, human resources and innovations tie into your projects and goals. View all courses.
Required MBA courses
Analyzes the interaction of individual, group, and organizational dynamics that influence human behavior in organizations and determine appropriate management approaches to foster a productive work environment. Examines a variety of theories, models and strategies used to understand motivation and individual behavior, decision making, the dynamics of groups, work teams, communication, leadership, power and politics, conflict resolution, work design, organizational structure and culture, and managing change. Provides a conceptual base for managers to interpret, assess and influence human behavior in an organization.
The ability to communicate with clarity, confidence, persuasion and passion is an increasingly vital skill in business. This course focuses on tailoring your communication style to your audience. You will learn about communication strategies, effective business writing, and improving interpersonal communications and understand why communication is one of the most important skills in business.
Examines the strategic management process and implementation of successful business strategies in the highly competitive and dynamic global environment. Analyzes the impact of technology, government policy, and world economic and political forces on strategy formulation and execution. Analytic, integrative, and decision-making skills will be exercised through the use of case analysis and decision-making that will involve the core business functions, leadership challenges and global operations. A grade of B or higher is required for satisfactory course completion. Course residency requirement: This course must be taken as last or next-to-last class; it is not eligible for transfer credit and must be taken at Strayer University.
Review production and operations concepts and the techniques used in their management. Examine the interaction of the operations functions with other primary functions such as marketing and finance. Analyze the primary areas of process and product design, JIT manufacturing, allocation of scarce resources, ecommerce and quality management principles. PREREQUISITE BUS 512 or MAT 510 or MAT 540
Explore the concepts and applications of sustainable business, including creating, leading and managing business enterprises. Examine approaches for leading entrepreneurial individuals and companies. Analyze innovation issues, including creating and realizing value, prioritizing opportunities and managing the innovation process.
Explore the foundation of management principles and their integration into modern management theory. Address the primary functions of managers, which include planning, organizing, leading and controlling. See how effective management can lead to a competitive advantage that sustains the organization.
What can you do with an MBA in Management?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the management field.
Versatile skills for your future
The management concentration of the MBA program emphasizes the foundations of management including management principles and practices of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students will learn the interactions of the functional aspects of business from the operations perspective, explore the concepts and applications of sustainable business and evaluate the strategic aspects of human resource management. Students are presented the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to make effective business decisions.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Act as a link between organizations, shareholders and external groups.
- Approve contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, government agencies or other organizations.
- Assess company operations to measure the performance of the staff and find areas for potential cost reduction, program improvement or policy changes.
- Carry out corrective action plans to fix problems within the organization or specific departments.
- Create and implement company policies to help increase productivity and maximize ROI.
- Evaluate reports from staff members and either recommend approval or propose changes.
- Manage activities of businesses that buy or sell investment products or financial services.
- Manage business activities or departments involved in the production, pricing, sales or distribution of products.
- Meet with board members or staff members to coordinate activities or resolve issues.
- Organize the creation or setup of systems to control budgets, keep records and manage administrative tasks.
- Select department heads or managers and delegate tasks and responsibilities to them.
- Set up roles for each department and make sure all departments and locations work together smoothly.
Apply for your Management degree today
An admissions officer can help you choose the right program, register for classes, transfer credits and find cost-savings opportunities.
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
A completed application and enrollment agreement
Proof of a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0
Official copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Fall classes start on October 6
Learn more about Strayer University’s admissions process.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Transfer up to four eligible classes from a prior college or university to your master’s degree, saving time and money.
Strayer welcomes international students
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Earn your degree in the U.S. or completely online in your home country – it’s your choice.
Campus locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
Ready to take the next step?
Your admissions officer is here to guide you through every step of the process, from completing your application to choosing your concentration.