National University

What you'll study

The curriculum combines foundational and core MBA courses with specialization coursework. Students without an undergraduate business degree must take a Comprehensive Strategic Knowledge Studies course covering 15 business areas (accounting, finance, law, ethics, marketing, global business, information systems, research, leadership, strategic management, operations management, human resources, organizational behavior, micro- and macroeconomics).

• Core and integrative topics: 21st century leadership and management tools; global leadership and managing human capital across borders; corporate financial management including capital budgeting, cost of capital, dividend policy and globalization of finance; marketing strategy for new and innovative products; operations and quality, physical design and systems management; information systems for project, inventory and transportation management and the evolution to supply chain management; strategic planning using R&D, marketing, production, finance, HR and TQM with SWOT and PEST techniques.
• Specializations (examples listed): Behavioral Economics; Entrepreneurship; Financial Management; Financial Technology (paused); Global Business Management; Human Resource Management; Leadership Studies; Project Management; Strategic Marketing; Supply Chain Management.
• Sample specialization structure: The Entrepreneurship specialization includes courses such as Foundations of Entrepreneurship, New Venture Resource Development and Analysis, and Business Plan Creation (group- and individual-based course codes provided in program details). The Financial Management specialization includes Topics in Financial Management, Security Analysis & Portfolio, and International Finance among its courses.

Entry requirements

The program advertises year‑round enrollment with new start dates every Monday and an average completion time of 18–20 months. The application carries a $0 fee and the online application process does not require essays or exams. Applicants lacking an undergraduate business degree are required to complete the Comprehensive Strategic Knowledge Studies course to satisfy foundational business prerequisites.

Career prospects

The MBA is positioned to prepare graduates for leadership roles across sectors by building broad managerial skills, strategic thinking and specialized competency in chosen concentrations such as finance, HR, marketing or entrepreneurship. Graduates can expect applicability in corporate, nonprofit, governmental and startup environments where cross-functional management and global business understanding are valued.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should consult the university’s financial aid office and program advisors about available scholarships, employer tuition assistance, and other funding options applicable to online graduate study.