Sullivan University

Programme overview

Sullivan University’s Master of Business Administration is an online programme aimed at developing leadership, managerial communication, decision-making, financial analysis and problem-solving capabilities. The curriculum is practical and concentration-based, delivered by faculty with industry experience. The programme is offered fully online, typically completed in 12–18 months, and does not require GRE or GMAT scores. The university notes small class sizes, included resources such as e-books, 24/7 tutoring and career services, and that financial assistance options may be available.

What you'll study

The MBA curriculum is built from 4-credit courses and allows a tailored course of study via concentrations. Core and elective courses listed include:

• MGT 510 Leadership Communication (4 credits)
• MGT 545 Leading Organizations (4 credits)
• MGT 620 Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness (4 credits)
• ACT 510 Accounting Theory for Management Decisions (4 credits)
• ACT 511 Accounting Theory for Business Environments (4 credits) — required for Accounting concentration
• ECO 510 Managerial Economics (4 credits)
• FIN 540 Strategic Financial Management (4 credits)
• MGT 680 Integrative MBA Capstone (4 credits)
• MKT 570 Marketing Strategy and Implementation (4 credits)
• QNT 550 Data Driven Decision Making (4 credits)
• Free electives (12 credits) and additional concentration courses such as ACT 560, ACT 610, ACT 640, CMM 510, CMM 542, MGT 541, HCA 510, HCA 535, HCA 545, HMS 510, HMS 545, HMS 575, FIN 545, MPA 510, MPA 550, HRL 520, HRL 530, HRL 540, MKT 580, MKT 610 and MKT 620 (each 4 credits)

The programme offers concentrations including Accounting, Conflict Management, Healthcare Management, Hospitality Management, Strategic Human Capital Management, and Strategic Marketing, enabling students to align coursework with career aims.

Entry requirements

The programme description states no GRE or GMAT is required. Specific accounting-concentration requirements include taking ACT 511 instead of ACT 510 and earning a grade of B or better in QNT 550 for successful completion. The posted estimated completion time may vary based on course load, developmental course needs, transfer credit and enrollment continuity.

Career prospects

The curriculum emphasizes leadership, operational effectiveness, financial and marketing strategy and data-driven decision-making to prepare graduates for managerial and leadership roles across industries. Concentration choices support sector-specific pathways such as healthcare administration, hospitality management, accounting/financial roles, HR leadership or marketing strategy positions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants; prospective students are encouraged to discuss Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer-credit policies, employer tuition assistance, loans, grants and military discounts with admissions or financial-aid staff. Tuition includes e-books, access to round-the-clock tutoring and career services.