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School Mission:
The mission of the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship is to develop students into world-class leaders with solid business skills who positively impact community and organizational prosperity. We are committed to creating an engaging, nurturing, collaborative, and transformative learning environment that values innovation and entrepreneurial thinking while facilitating and preparing students for progressive businessrelated careers.
Program Description
The MBA Program at Benedict College is designed to meet the needs of persons who are interested in furthering their existing career path or who would like to take their career path in a different direction. Candidates for the degree will be expected to complete a minimum of 36 semester credit hours. Twenty-four (24) of the 36 hours will constitute the MBA Core. The MBA Core is required of all candidates along with a minimum of 12 hours in the concentration.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is offered in two tracks: Track I - General Business and Track II - Specializations. Up to 18 credit hours of prerequisite coursework in business may be required for candidates who do not hold an undergraduate degree in business or who demonstrate insufficient preparation in foundational business knowledge.
A regularly matriculating full-time student should be able to complete the MBA degree in approximately one year of concentrated study. Students who are required to complete prerequisite coursework, as well as those who enroll on a part-time basis, will typically require more than one year to satisfy all degree requirements.
MBA Program Tracks
The Master of Business Administration program offers two distinct tracks to meet the diverse career goals of graduate students.
Track I - General Business
The General Business concentration is designed to prepare candidates to excel in a dynamic and evolving business environment. Graduates of this track are expected to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply problem-solving skills to complex organizational challenges. Emphasis is placed on developing technical competence, analytical ability, and business acumen, along with a broad understanding of core business functions. Students in this track will complete coursework across multiple disciplines, including accounting, economics, management, finance, and marketing.
Track II - Specializations
The Specializations track is designed for candidates seeking advanced expertise in a targeted area of business practice. This track allows students to deepen their knowledge and skills through specialized coursework aligned with their professional interests and career aspirations. Specializations are offered in the following areas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Business Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Self-Designed Specialization
Students pursuing Track II will graduate with both a solid foundation in business administration and focused expertise in their chosen area, equipping them to take on leadership roles in specialized industries and sectors.
Goals of the Program
Program graduates will be potential business executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. They must possess an array of tools, knowledge, and skills in order to be effective in a business environment that is shifting and becoming increasingly more global. The learning outcomes for students are listed below.
Students will be able to:
- Display requisite business knowledge, and the use of critical thinking and analytical skills in the solution of business and organizational problems
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize strong communication and interpersonal skills in the solution of business and organizational problems
- Display appropriate quantitative and technical skills in the solution of business and organizational problems
Comprehensive Examinations
MBA students at Benedict College will complete two comprehensive examinations. All incoming students will complete a pretest in their first week of the program. Graduating students will complete a posttest in the final two weeks of their final semester. The results of these tests will be used to assess the level of learning in the MBA program.
Residency Requirements
All students are required to complete a minimum of 27 credits in residence in the Benedict College MBA program.
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