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Master of Business Administration

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NEXT START DATE

Jan 12, 2026
COMPLETION TIME

12-16 Months^†
AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
SEMESTER CREDITS

31

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Embrace Your Ambitions With an MBA

American College of Education’s online MBA is designed to help professionals drive innovation and organizational success in any industry, preparing you to thrive in today’s fast-moving business world by emphasizing business’ role in driving impact through corporate social responsibility and social initiatives. Equip yourself with core knowledge around what drives today’s businesses – financial decision marketing, marketing management, economics analysis, human resources, and more – while you also expand your leadership skills and capacity. ACE’s MBA degree program is one of the most affordable in MBA online education today and can be completed in 15 months. You can also choose to accelerate your program to finish in as little as 12 months.^‡

^‡Degree completion within one year requires a student to complete multiple courses within a term or the successful application of prior earned credits to program completion requirements through articulation, transfer or prior receipt of the College’s micro-credential credits.

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Total Cost Master of Business Administration

Total Tuition

31 semester credits x $235 per credit

$7,285

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$1674 Technology and Library Fee
(31 Semester Credits X $54 per Credit)

$1,824

Total Program Cost

$9,109*

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Program Details

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive social and business innovation within global communities. Graduates will apply a vision for community and global change by spearheading social initiatives, while using evidence-based decision-making strategies to solve business challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Through the application of various management and leadership principles, graduates develop the ability to lead stakeholders in creating impactful, ethical enterprises. The program explores business theories, applying systems thinking to evaluate complex business conditions and develop strategic responses. Graduates will identify and apply metrics that measure operational performance and business success. Furthermore, the program fosters awareness of global regulations, ethical practices, and social influence, encouraging responsible leadership in modern business contexts. With a forward-looking approach, the program prepares individuals to lead in today’s dynamic and interconnected business environments, blending economic and social goals to create sustainable, transformative impact.

Majors

Focus of Study

Program Outcomes

Develop a vision for community and global change by incorporating social initiatives, national and global regulations, ethical standards, and social influence in business.(A03)
Analyze business conditions by applying evidence-based decision-making, systems thinking, and metrics to evaluate solutions, performance, and social impact.(A01)
Create a growth mindset to enhance personal, professional, and organizational development through responsible management and effective leadership.(A05)
Apply collaborative practices in virtual and global business environments to build meaningful partnerships.(A02)
Practice responsible use of technology to enhance performance, collaboration, and efficiency.(A04)

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Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

January 12, 2026 Term

Jan 09, 2026

Application Due

Jan 09, 2026

Payment Due

Jan 12, 2026

Term Start

Jan 16, 2026

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Term End

February 02, 2026 Term

February 23, 2026 Term

April 13, 2026 Term

May 25, 2026 Term

June 15, 2026 Term

July 13, 2026 Term

August 24, 2026 Term

September 14, 2026 Term

October 05, 2026 Term

November 16, 2026 Term

Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

LEAD5653	Leadership Theories, Frameworks, and Philosophies	3 Semester Credits
Students will have an in-depth exploration of leadership theories, frameworks, and philosophies that can be applied to professional organizations. As growing leaders, students will analyze various leadership models, evaluating their effectiveness in fostering thriving and dynamic organizations. Emphasis will be placed on synthesizing these frameworks to implement meaningful organizational change, with a focus on promoting teamwork and collaboration. Through case studies, real-world applications, and personal reflection, students will develop the skills to apply leadership concepts in professional practices. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to critically assess their own leadership experiences and integrate relevant theories to drive organizational success and innovation.
ORG5003	Organizational Dynamics & Change Management	3 Semester Credits
Organizational dynamics and change can improve organizations. Various organizational culture, toxic leadership, and organizational psychology will be reviewed to develop potential solutions or frameworks. This course focuses on decision-making processes and perspectives of various stakeholders to promote organizational behavior change. The relationship between leadership behaviors and company culture, providing strategies for gaining stakeholder support during organizational change, will be examined. Students will develop clear and concise communication strategies tailored to various audiences. Through case studies and problem-solving exercises, students will apply leadership concepts to identify and develop solutions for complex organizational challenges.
MGMT5663	Innovation and Strategic Management	3 Semester Credits
Leaders drive innovation and strategy. In this course, students design and implement innovative strategic plans that align with an organization’s mission, vision, goals, and values. Students will explore models and frameworks for strategic planning, with a focus on aligning leadership behaviors to organizational objectives. The course emphasizes the development of measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) to track organizational performance and synthesizes the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. Through collaborative exercises, students will create customized strategic plans that sustain organizational values and strengthen stakeholder engagement, fostering a culture of innovation and long-term success. Skills: Key Performance Indicators, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement and Management
ACCT5003	Financial Accounting: Reporting and Impact Analysis	3 Semester Credits
This course provides a comprehensive overview of managerial accounting, focusing on its key procedures, practices, and objectives within modern organizations. Students will differentiate between managerial accounting, financial accounting, and sustainability accounting, analyzing their distinct policies, procedures, and reporting responsibilities, including the legal constraints at both state and federal levels. The course will highlight the role of managerial accounting in decision-making and management reporting, emphasizing its connection to strategic planning and control functions. Students will explore essential managerial accounting tools used to measure financial performance and assess impact investments, equipping them with practical skills for effective organizational management.
FIN5003	Financial Decision Making	3 Semester Credits
Students will investigate the financial management practices essential for socially responsible organizations, focusing on problem-solving and strategic decision-making. Students will address key issues such as forecasting, profit maximization, navigating international financial markets, and assessing financial risks. The course emphasizes evaluating social impact initiatives through financial statements, integrating sustainability and technology into budget processes. Students will analyze cash flow shifts using theoretical approaches and apply budgetary principles to impact funding, investing, and valuations. By the end of the course, students will be able to prepare comprehensive financial statements to effectively manage revenue, expenditures, and budgets in alignment with socially responsible goals.
MRKT5003	Marketing Management: Strategy, Impact, and Engagement	3 Semester Credits
In this course, students will assess marketing theories and concepts aimed at building strong relationships with target audiences within the modern digital age. Students will evaluate key elements such as market analysis, profitability, product development, promotion, pricing models, and distribution strategies, culminating in the development of an integrated strategic marketing plan. Emphasis will be placed on applying socially conscious marketing strategies across various contexts and evaluating marketing management tactics through success metrics that prioritize social impact. The course also includes an analysis of traditional marketing with purpose-driven approaches, enabling students to effectively engage target audiences through value-driven practices and ethical branding.
ECON5003	Economics Analysis	3 Semester Credits
Understanding macro and micro economics is critical for business leaders. In this course, students learn how economic issues and strategies are implemented in the business environment, as well as how economic problems are solved. Economic theory is applied to the decision-making process through the application of econometrics. Students apply theories to topics such as supply and demand, human capital, finance, and technology. In this course, social impact economics emphasizes the integration of positive social effects, social investments, philanthropy, and developing solutions to public issues to make the market more efficient. Economic growth, efficiency, and equity will be examined. Students will explore the relationship between market outputs, prices, and externalities, while also analyzing Certified B Corp organizations based on their B Impact Assessment scores. Through the use of econometric tools, students will evaluate the alignment of public funding sources with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and develop outcome matrices to measure social impact across a continuum.
STAT5003	Business Statistics: Data-Informed Decision-Making	3 Semester Credits
Leaders rely on data to make decisions; thus, understanding business analytics is critical. In this course, students apply business decision-making techniques. Decision-making is focused on areas such as; descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, sampling inference, regression and correlation, multivariate analysis, times series and index numbers. This course will emphasize on the derivation of these numbers using computer-based tools, the concentration is on interpretation and use of the results to determine integration in the business environment. The course also covers data management, visualization techniques, and how to effectively communicate results to stakeholders, with a focus on social impact and decision-making.
HRM5003	High-Performance Human Resource Management	3 Semester Credits
This course emphasizes the evolving role of Human Resource Management (HRM) and its impact on organizational performance. Students analyze HRM’s responsibilities in ensuring ethical and legal compliance, as well as the laws governing employer-employee relationships and the role of government agencies in monitoring compliance. HRM’s influence on employee engagement and job satisfaction through compensation, development, communication, and conflict resolution will be examined. Students will design compensation plans aligned with organizational strategy and practice decision-making in areas such as workforce planning, recruitment, selection, and compliance. The course also evaluates HRM’s role in labor relations and emphasizes effective communication strategies for conveying critical HR information, such as job enrichment, developing human potential, and resolving conflicts along with other workplace issues.
CSR5003	Principles and Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility	3 Semester Credits
Students analyze theories and real-life concepts of corporate social responsibility as they justify the various stakeholder perspectives in corporate social responsibility practices. This course focuses on emerging business opportunities, sustainable business practices, and business models, like benefit corporations, which implement a disruptive business for good framework.

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