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MBA
MBA
Ready to Thrive?
Earn Your MBA!
Feeling stuck in your career?
Propel Your Career now with an MBA Built Just for YOU!
Flexible. Affordable. Powerful. Whether you’re climbing the ladder or pivoting your path, the MVC MBA prepares you for what’s next.
The MVC MBA is the Right Investment for your Future!
An MBA degree delivers one of the clearest returns on educational investment today:
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The median starting salary for MBA holders is about $120,000, vastly outpacing that of holders of only a bachelor’s degree. Many programs report 29–46% increases in total compensation, plus signing bonuses and other benefits.
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Over a ten‑year career, a U.S. MBA typically adds well over $600,000 in additional earnings compared to a bachelor’s path—a sustained ROI of roughly 12–13% annually.
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Employment outcomes remain solid: 87–96% of MBA graduates secure full-time offers within three months.
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During economic downturns, MBA applications rise—and so do new opportunities. Businesses facing disruption often seek MBA-trained professionals to lead and drive recovery efforts.
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Beyond the numbers, the MBA equips you with strategic leadership, judgment and a decision-making skills, and also the power of an alumni network. That’s why over 50% of MBA graduates pivot to greater career opportunities, and many enjoy rapid promotion.
Why Missouri Valley College MBA?
🏆 Accreditation
Approved by the HLC; aligned with ACBSP curriculum
💻 Flexible Format
100% Online or Hybrid – your schedule, your pace, your choice
🤝 Networking Connections
Tap into our Orange Carpet Partners’ connections for internships and job opportunities
UNIQUE VALUES:
Affordable and budget friendly
Same tuition for in-state, out-of-state, and international students
Completion time – 12 to 18 months
Proximity to regional business hubs
Contemporary specializations“The MVC MBA doesn’t just check boxes. It opens doors!”
– Dr. Okey Peter Onyia (PhD, MBA, MPhil, BA Hon.), MBA Program Director
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MBA
Master of Business Administration
Missouri Valley College offers a master of business administration degree (MBA) in a variety of formats to match your needs and your schedule.
An MBA degree is a graduate degree that combines specialized business knowledge with real world experience, helping you advance your career.
Students in the Missouri Valley College MBA Program will experience a broad education with many choices, and opportunities for specialization.
You can study part-time or full-time in the MVC MBA Program, depending upon your needs and your schedule. Courses are on a 7-5-week schedule, with six convenient start dates per year.
Earning an MBA at Missouri Valley College
The program requires 12 three-credit hour courses for students without a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field. For those with a bachelor’s in a business-related field, only 10 three-credit hour courses are required.
Early Access to MBA
Missouri Valley College undergraduate business students with senior standing and a 3.0 GPA or higher may take up to nine credit hours at the graduate level, counting toward both the bachelor’s degree and the MBA.
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FOUNDATION & CORE
Solid Core and Innovative Specialization Areas
Our program is built on a rock-solid foundation of core courses, followed by your own choice of specialization courses. In the core classes, you’ll master the contemporary principles in the practice of…
- Strategic Marketing & Analytics in the Digital World
- Strategic Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- Financial & Managerial Accounting
- Strategic Talent Development & Management
- Managerial Economics
These are the fundamental tools for confident leadership in any professional landscape.
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SPECIALIZATION
Tailor Your Expertise with Specializations
Beyond the foundation and core, you have the flexibility to specialize in areas that ignite your passion and drive your career forward:
General MBA candidates:
Complete MBA Core courses and 4 additional elective courses from at least 3 different MBA concentration areas, plus the Capstone course.
MBA – Global Business & International Strategy Specialization Candidates:
Complete MBA Core courses, 4 specialization courses, and the Capstone course.
MBA – Sports management & Legal Issues Specialization Candidates:
Complete MBA Core courses, 4 specialization courses, and the Capstone course.
MBA – Financial Leadership & Strategy Candidates:
Complete MBA Core courses, 4 specialization courses, and the Capstone course.
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CAPSTONE
Your Capstone Experience: Real-World Impact
Every specialization culminates in a powerful Capstone Experience. This isn’t just a final exam; it’s your opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned to a significant, real-world business challenge. You’ll engage in a comprehensive project that not only demonstrates your mastery but also builds a valuable, tangible asset for your professional portfolio.
- All MBA candidates need to complete the Capstone course for graduation.
- Capstone experience aims to provide candidates with a culminating real-world project in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting.
Why Employers Value the MBA Experience
What Sets MBA Graduates Apart
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Cross-functional understanding of business operations makes MBA graduates versatile leaders in any industry.
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They bring desired ready-to-use knowledge and transferable skills in management, finance, marketing, operational logistics, HR, and organization leadership.
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Their training includes exposure to real-life global case studies, diverse cohorts, and dynamic business simulations – developing sought-after skills of decision-making, strategy development, managerial resilience, and a systems-level view of problem solving.
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Employers also recognize that MBA degree holders are invested in their own development, often emerging as the most likely candidates for elevation as future directors, VPs, and C-suite leaders of tomorrow.
Join the community of professionals shaping the future of business leadership
An Investment That Pays Off
MBA graduates earn 30–60% more than their peers. According to GMAC, median U.S. MBA salary is $125,000.
Your Path to an MBA in 3 Simple Steps
- Apply Online – No GRE/GMAT or application fee required
- Meet Your Advisor – Get a personalized plan
- Start Learning – 7.5-week courses, 6 terms/year
The MVC-MBA Instructors
Our Instructors are Experts Who Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders
The MVC MBA program is taught by a distinguished team of business experts, executives, and scholars who bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom. From published researchers and global consultants to entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, our faculty help students connect advanced theory to practical application in real-world experiential learning.
Milena Simic
Dean, School of Business and Technology
Associate Professor, Business
Associate Professor, Business
Dr. Okey Peter Onyia
MBA Program Director
Associate Professor, Business
Associate Professor, Business
Dr. Jason Dude Lively
Professor, School of Arts and Humanities