University of La Verne

What you'll study

The curriculum covers core functional areas of business: finance, accounting, operations, marketing, organizational behavior and strategy, taught with an emphasis on decision-making and leadership. Typical course components include:

• Core management disciplines—foundations in managerial accounting, corporate finance, operations and marketing strategy.
• Strategic and leadership development—courses and projects that focus on team leadership, negotiation, ethics and organizational change.
• Analytical skills—data-informed decision making, basic quantitative methods and use of business analytics to support strategy.
• Applied experience—capstone consulting projects, case studies or experiential assignments that integrate cross-functional knowledge.
• Electives and specialization—opportunities to tailor the degree through elective courses or concentrations to align with career goals.

Entry requirements

Applicants are generally expected to hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and to demonstrate readiness for graduate-level business study. Admissions typically consider professional experience, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and academic records. Some programmes may request GMAT/GRE scores, though waivers or alternative assessments are often available for experienced candidates.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly transition into managerial and leadership roles across industries—examples include product and marketing management, operations and supply chain leadership, financial management, consulting and entrepreneurship. The MBA also supports vertical advancement within an organisation by strengthening strategic thinking and cross-functional fluency.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Prospective students should explore employer tuition assistance, university scholarships for graduate students, federal or private student loans and merit- or need-based awards. Early contact with the programme’s admissions and financial aid offices can reveal funding pathways and application timing; many employers reimburse part or all of tuition for work-related degrees.