Valdosta State University

Programme overview

The MBA at Valdosta State University is a 30-credit graduate degree offered through the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business. The program integrates functional business knowledge with contemporary business practice and is delivered in a hybrid format; a WebMBA alternative is also available where students complete courses fully online. Courses are taught by faculty from the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business, and WebMBA students take online courses with professors from five University System of Georgia institutions.

What you'll study

Core study areas reflect typical MBA functional disciplines and managerial topics. Students develop advanced skills in accounting, marketing, economics, quantitative methods, organizational behaviour and finance while using strategic-management concepts and sharpening oral and written communication. The curriculum emphasizes ethical and legal decision-making, global business perspectives and cultural diversity, plus teamwork and leadership.

• Topics cited for the on-campus program: managerial accounting, marketing strategy, managerial finance, managerial economics, organizational theory and behavior, and an international business course.
• WebMBA course examples: human behavior in organizations, managerial accounting, global and international business, managerial decision making, marketing, managerial finance and entrepreneurship.

Entry requirements

The published page does not list specific admissions criteria. Applicants should consult Valdosta State University's Graduate Admissions for formal prerequisites, application steps and any program-specific requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for management roles in both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations and to solve real-world business problems. Job titles listed by the program include:

• Accountant, Budget Analyst, Comptroller, Controller
• Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer
• Finance Director, Financial Adviser, Financial Analyst, Financial Manager, Financial Planner, Hedge Fund Manager
• Human Resources Administrator/Manager
• Information Systems Manager, Computer System Analyst, Database Administrator, Web Developer
• Marketing Director, Operations Manager, Risk Manager, Entrepreneur, Executive Team Leader

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not specify scholarships or funding. Prospective students should review Valdosta State University's central financial aid and scholarships resources for graduate funding, employer tuition assistance options, and WebMBA-specific funding guidance if available.