North Carolina Central University

What you'll study

Students complete core MBA coursework and then choose one of eight concentrations (dual concentrations are allowed but add at least one semester). Concentrations and sample elective courses listed by selection hour requirements:

• Commercial Real Estate (selection of 12 elective hours): REST 5100 Fundamentals of Real Estate; REST 5200 Real Estate Investment and Finance; REST 5300 Real Estate Development; REST 5900 Special Topics in Real Estate.
• Cybersecurity (selection of 12 elective hours): CSEC 5000 Cybersecurity Technology and Management; CSEC 5010 Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing; CSEC 5020 Cybersecurity Law, Policy, and Risk Management; CSEC 5030 Cybersecurity Special Topics.
• Data Analytics (selection of 12 elective hours): STQM 5420 Topics in Regression Analysis; STQM 5440 Topics in Categorical Data Analysis; STQM 5900 Special Topics in Data Analysis.
• General Management (selection of 6 elective hours): choose any two 5000-level electives from other concentrations; sample options include CSEC 5000, STQM 5420, HADM 5100 Global Hospitality and Tourism Operation, ISM 5440 Applied Database Systems for Managers, MKT 5600 Professional Selling and Sales Management, PFIN 5110 Survey of Personal Financial Planning.
• Hospitality Management (selection of 9 elective hours): HADM 5100 Global Hospitality and Tourism Operation; HADM 5200 Hospitality Services Marketing; HADM 5600 Contemporary Hospitality Service Management; HADM 5900 Special Topics and Trends in Hospitality and Tourism.
• Information Systems Management (selection of 12 elective hours): CSEC 5000 Cybersecurity Technology and Management; ISM 5440 Applied Database Systems for Managers; CIS 5620 Project Management; ISM 5630 ISM Special Topics.
• Marketing (selection of 9 elective hours): MKT 5600 Professional Selling and Sales Management; MKT 5700 Healthcare Marketing; MKT 5800 Customer Relationship Management; MKT 5900 Special Topics and Trends in Marketing; MKT 5950 Marketing Capstone.
• Wealth Management (selection of 12 elective hours): PFIN 5110 Survey of Personal Financial Planning; PFIN 5120 Retirement and Estate Planning; FIN 5558 Investment; PFIN 5130 Personal Financial Planning.

Entry requirements

The Flight Path format is intended for returning, adult learners and working professionals. Specific admission criteria are not listed on the provided page; applicants should consult NCCU admissions for program prerequisites, application materials, and any GMAT/GRE policies.

Career prospects

The program emphasizes leadership, finance and strategy skills to prepare graduates for senior management roles or functional pivots. Its AACSB accreditation is highlighted as a credential associated with positive career outcomes; the page cites general statistics about AACSB-accredited programs indicating higher reported earning potential and representation among top-paid CEOs.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Tuition is published at $450 per credit hour for in-state students and $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students (subject to change). The online Flight Path design, condensed course formats and multiple annual start dates are intended to help working learners pace study alongside employment. For scholarships, employer tuition assistance, or university funding opportunities, contact NCCU financial aid offices for current offerings.