Graduate Programs

Master of Science

in Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Online or In-person

The Master’s in Business Administration at West Liberty University is an academically robust, accessible, and focused program designed to help you achieve your career goals.

Built to enhance your core business competencies, this 30-credit hour (10 course)
program will help you build the confidence needed to thrive as a strategic and
resourceful professional. The West Liberty MBA program gives you the advanced
knowledge and tools needed to excel in the business world whether you are looking to advance in your current position or change careers. Four areas of concentration –
Accounting, Management, Marketing, and Project Management – allow you to
customize your learning journey to meet your career goals.

With two tracks to choose from, either accelerated or standard, and the ability to take all classes fully online or mix in hybrid and on ground classes, the West Liberty University MBA delivers a top-quality business education your way and on your schedule.

ECONOMICAL

One of the MOST ECONOMICAL programs available.

ACCELERATED

Complete your MBA in as little as 12 MONTHS

ACCREDITED

Public University with FULL ACCREDITATION

FLEXIBLE

100% ONLINE and may be modified to meet your needs

Program Format

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

With a variety of courses that begin every 8 weeks, you will be able to create the perfect plan to reach your career goals.

Online

The online program is designed to deliver the most flexible pathway to complete your MBA in all concentration areas – Accounting, Management, Marketing, and Project Management.

The 100% Online MBA option can be accelerated, by taking two courses each of the four terms across the year, allowing you to complete your degree in as little as 12 months.

Given the complexity of life today, 100% Online students may elect to move at a slower pace, taking only one course each semester, an option that allows you to meet the challenges of work and life and still complete your MBA in less than two years.

In Seat

The Master’s in Business Administration Program for all concentrations (Accounting, Management, Marketing, and Project Management) are also offered in a hybrid format.

For students who desire a more “traditional” class experience or international students holding an F-1 visa, this blend of in-seat and online course delivery allows students the ability to choose to attend a course at the Main Campus one night per week or Zoom in online from the comfort of their home or office. This option allows optimal interaction between professor and student, as well as the advantage of networking with other MBA candidates.

This hybrid pathway also allows students to move efficiently through the MBA program by taking an online course in conjunction with their in-seat course.

Concentrations

Instructions for Applying Through CAS

Click on the CAS system that corresponds with your graduate program.
Create a CAS account if you haven’t already.
Log in to your CAS account.
Go to the Program Search section and search for West Liberty University.
Select West Liberty University and choose the specific graduate program you are applying to.
Follow the application instructions provided on the program’s main page within the CAS portal.
Important: All official transcripts must be submitted directly through CAS to complete your application.

Admissions Requirements for the master in business administration programs

Completed Online Application
Bachelor’s Degree in any field, from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5
Peregrine MBA Inbound Assessment. (No GMAT or GRE Required)

Applicants with an undergraduate degree and an overall GPA below the minimum 2.5 will be considered for provisional admission into the Master in Business Administration Program with the permission of the MBA Program Director. These students must meet all other requirements prior to starting coursework. A student admitted under provisional status must complete his or her first 12 credit hours or four courses in the program with a grade of “B” or higher to continue in the program.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

1. Proof of English Proficiency – test results that has been completed within the last three years: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- – a minimum score of 80 for the Internet-based test (IBT),
- – or 550 for the paper-based test (PBT) International English Language Testing (IELTS):
- – 6 EIKEN: Grade Pre-1 Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 54.
2. Credit Certification – have all your coursework and credits from institutions outside of the United States evaluated by a credential evaluation service provider [e.g., World Education Services (WES), Global Credential Evaluators (GCE), Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE), American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), etc.]
3. Copy of Passport ID page
4. Immunization shot record

Your Future in Business with a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 1.2 million openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.

The median annual wage for this group was $122,090 in May 2024, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $49,500.

Source: U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics Business Field of Degree

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