One Year Master of Business Administration
WHY PURSUE A ONE-YEAR MBA AT NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE?
In the fast-paced world of business, you need a degree that fits your schedule. The One-Year Master of Business Administration is designed to be flexible while keeping you on track to earn your degree in 12 months. Whether you are a busy professional or a recent grad eager to jump into the business arena, this program will help propel your career forward in just three semesters.
Recently recognized on the 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online MBA Programs list, North Central's program will equip you with the latest business strategies and critical skills to set you apart. Courses will prepare you for advanced management and provide a growing professional network to help you take your career to the next level.
The professional development experience provides you with mentorship from Chicagoland business leaders and opportunities to network with colleagues while engaging in value-added seminars. Online courses are taught by experienced, full-time faculty.
You will walk away with:
- Insights and abilities to bring value to your organization on day one and get noticed
- A broadened network of business professionals, faculty and alumni that will collaborate and support each other’s careers
- The potential to expand your career with promotions, new jobs, maintaining industry relevance, and career longevity
Program Overview
Degree Features
- Courses delivered in an online, asynchronous format
- No GMAT and no prerequisites
- One year (12 months) degree completion
- Virtual Professional Development Experience featuring keynote speakers and opportunities to network with business professionals, classmates, and faculty
- Unique core focused on business fundamentals that industry leaders need, such as analytics and strategic management across several disciplines.
How to Apply
The One-Year MBA is available for Fall semester start only. Click below for more information regarding deadlines and application instructions.
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Cost of Attendance and Scholarships
Graduate students are eligible for up to $20,500 in the federal direct unsubsidized loan annually; this includes Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
North Central offers several scholarships and awards to help reduce tuition costs by up to 20%!
Cost of Attendance
Scholarships
Contact Us
Have a question? Contact Samantha Sarff, Graduate Admissions Enrollment & Student Engagement Specialist. Email Sam at ssarff@noctrl.edu or use the link below to book a virtual appointment.
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One-Year MBA Curriculum
The One Year (12 months) Master of Business Administration program begins in the Fall semester and is 12 courses (36 credit hours):
- Core set of five courses focused on business fundamentals
- Four courses focused on business administration
- Three electives
One Year MBA Schedule
| Semester | Course # | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall I | MBUS 505 | Organizational Behavior |
| MBUS 606 | Entrepreneurship & New Venture Strategy | |
| Fall II | MBUS 603 | Global Business |
| MBUS 500 | Data Analytics | |
| Spring I | MFIN 510 | Financial Management |
| MBUS 609 | Global Supply Chain Management | |
| Spring II | MBUS 520 | Managerial Marketing |
| MBUS 600 | Managerial Economics | |
| Summer I | Elective | - |
| Elective | - | |
| Summer II | Elective | - |
| MBUS 696 | Strategic Management |
2024-2025 Session Dates
Fall 2024
- First Day Session I - August 21
- Last Day Session I - October 11
- First Day Session II - October 16
- Classes End - December 6
Spring 2025
- First Day Session I - January 6
- Last Day Session I - February 28
- First Day Session II - March 3
- Classes End - April 25
Summer 2025
- First Day Session I - May 5
- Last Day Session I - June 13
- First Day Session II - June 23
- Classes End - August 1
Professional Development Experience
As an important piece of your professional development, you are required to attend one virtual experience during your master's degree. A professional development experience provides you with opportunities to interact with business leaders willing to serve as mentors, meet program faculty, network with peers, and participate in value-added seminars specially designed to significantly enhance your career potential.
The professional development events are a unique feature of our program and are offered in a conference format with speakers and breakout sessions, rather than a course led by one instructor.
Professional Development Topics
Experienced professionals and guest speakers will host workshops and events on a variety of topics, which may include:
- Data Analytics and Visualization
- Leadership and Talent Development
- Professionalism and Ethical Responsibilities
- Personal and Professional Selling
- Physical, Mental and Financial Health
- Creativity, Curiosity and Idea Generation
GRADUATE ONLINE LEARNING
Online does not mean unsupported! Online courses are delivered through Canvas, which gives students access to 24/7 online support. Additionally, the North Central College experience means you are closely connected to faculty and staff, who are always happy to lend a helping hand. Our faculty are committed to getting to know their online students and work diligently to foster community within the program.
Campus Resources for Online Students
- Center for Career and Professional Development - connect through Handshake, where you can schedule appointments, download career resources, view upcoming events and more
- Oesterle Library and Learning Commons - provides access to online databases and search engines, journals, articles and ebooks
- Writing Center - offers online and asynchronous services