Benefits of a virtual classroom
The convenience of an online program. The networking of a traditional classroom.
Master of Business Administration
Make an impact on your career and community
You will gain confidence to lead diverse teams and develop ethical decision-making
skills. Bluffton MBA graduates practice accountability, empathy and service in leadership roles.
Meet with your classmates on Microsoft Teams one night a week (two nights a week for the 12-month program).
Bluffton’s MBA is focused on leadership development, helping students understand management and leadership from a different perspective. Students will develop the knowledge needed to interact with various business disciplines such as accounting and marketing.
MBA Graduates
Kyle Schmidt ’13 MBA ’22VP, Loan Review OfficerLake City Bank, Mishawaka, Ind.
“A really valuable piece of Bluffton’s MBA program is having conversations with people in different career fields. In my cohort, there is a really great mix of ages and levels of experience represented. That variety provides so many valuable perspectives on the topics we are exploring.”
MBA FACULTY
Brienne Sprunger, MBA
Assistant professor of marketing, Director of MBA
Frequently Asked Questions
To be admitted to the program, you must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution.
Additional qualifications include a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last half of the bachelor's degree and a recommended four years of strong work experience. Applicants who are on a management track will also be considered.
Yes, if you choose the 24-month MBA, evening classes meet online once per week for six sessions per course, which permits you to be a full-time student while continuing full-time employment.
The program consists of 12 courses and can be completed in 12 months by completing two courses at a time for 12 months. Plan on 12-20 hours of homework per week during the school year.
The curriculum is current, integrative and takes a comprehensive approach to management
using courses especially designed to take advantage of the contributions that adult
students bring to the classroom.
The MBA program emphasizes understanding the nature of the managerial role and analyzing
broad societal trends and related to the world of business. Students also develop
skills in data analysis and financial literacy.
A cohort-based MBA class is scheduled to begin annually in August. However, students are welcome to join a cohort at the beginning of any new course, which begins every six weeks during the academic year. For the 22-month MBA, classes meet online one night a week from 6-9 p.m. The 12-month MBA classes meet online two nights a week, 6-9 p.m.
Our program representative can explain the application in more detail, but in summary, you submit:
- Completed application
- Official transcript from the institution granting the bachelor's degree
- Statement of purpose
- Current resume
Interested?
Brycen Boyle
Adult and graduate studies graduate assistant
boyleb@bluffton.edu
Request more information online.
Reach out and we’ll contact you to set up an informational meeting and get you started on your next journey.
Benefits of a virtual classroom
The convenience of an online program. The networking of a traditional classroom.