Mercer University

What you'll study

The Online MBA provides a core curriculum in the functional areas of business together with opportunities for electives and a practical capstone. Core topics typically include financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance, marketing management, operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour and leadership, strategy, business analytics and data-driven decision making, and ethics and governance.

Students normally progress through a sequence of core modules before choosing electives or a concentration to tailor the degree to their career goals. Elective options commonly cover areas such as healthcare management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, human resource management and digital transformation. The programme culminates in a strategic capstone or applied consulting project that integrates concepts across disciplines and emphasises real-world problem solving.

Typical module examples

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Managerial Finance
• Marketing Strategy and Analytics
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
• Business Analytics for Managers
• Strategic Management and Policy (capstone)
• Electives in finance, healthcare management, entrepreneurship, or data analytics

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold an accredited bachelor’s degree. Admissions typically consider undergraduate transcripts, a current résumé, one or more essays or a statement of purpose, and professional references. Work experience is valued; many successful applicants bring several years of professional experience in business, public sector or non-profit roles.

Standardised tests such as the GMAT or GRE may be required in some cases, but many applicants qualify for a test waiver based on prior academic performance or significant professional experience. International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through accepted tests or prior education in English, where applicable. Some applicants may be invited to a brief interview as part of the assessment process.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Online MBA move into senior and mid-level management roles across private, public and non-profit sectors. Typical career paths include general management, project and product management, strategic planning, marketing leadership, financial management, operations management, consulting and entrepreneurship. The curriculum’s emphasis on leadership, analytics and strategy prepares graduates to take on roles that require cross-functional collaboration and higher-level decision making.

Alumni often leverage Mercer’s regional employer connections and career services for networking, interview preparation and job placement. For professionals already established in their organisations, the degree is commonly used to accelerate promotion into director and executive-level roles.

Why study at Mercer University

Mercer University combines a tradition of personalised education with flexible online delivery suited to working professionals. The Online MBA emphasises applied learning, small cohort interaction and faculty who bring practitioner and academic experience to the classroom. Students benefit from personalised academic advising, career services tailored to graduate business students and access to a regional alumni network across sectors.

The programme is designed to balance academic rigour with practical relevance: coursework integrates case studies, team-based projects and a real-world capstone to ensure immediate applicability to workplace challenges. For professionals seeking a respected, flexible MBA with strong regional connections and a focus on leadership and analytics, Mercer’s Online MBA offers a practical pathway to career advancement.