Overview
Modern business leaders must do more than understand theory—they must apply it in real-world situations, make decisions in uncertain environments, and lead teams with purpose. The MBA Management Concentration bridges the gap between academic insight and workplace execution.
Students explore essential principles in leadership, operations, finance, strategy, and organizational behavior while engaging in case studies, simulations, and consulting projects that mirror today’s managerial challenges. The result is a well-rounded, practical education that prepares graduates to make immediate impact.
From Theory to Leadership. From Strategy to Results.
The MBA Management Concentration is designed for individuals who aspire to lead organizations, solve complex problems, and drive business success across industries. Through a dynamic combination of foundational theory and applied learning, this concentration equips students with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead effectively. Learn to bridge the gap between business theory and real-world execution. This concentration empowers future leaders to apply strategic, operational, and financial insights across diverse industries.
What You'll Learn
This concentration emphasizes the integration of management theory with real-world business practices, empowering students to:
- Strategic Thinking and Planning: Apply strategic models to drive organizational
success from the planning through execution stages - Financial Acumen: Analyze financial and operational data to inform key
decisions - Operations and Process Management: Optimize processes for efficiency and
effectiveness - Organizational Behavior and Leadership: Lead teams through change,growth, and innovation scenarios
Courses and Curriculum
Skills You'll Develop
An MBA in Management equips students with a comprehensive blend of analytical, interpersonal, and strategic skills essential for leading teams, driving organizational performance, and making high-impact decisions. These skills are highly transferable and valuable across industries, roles, and leadership levels.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Tackle complex challenges with logic, creativity, and structured analysis.
- Creative Thinking: Develop innovative approaches to traditional business problems and evolving market needs.
- Communication and Leadership: Inspire teams, manage conflicts, and lead with clarity and confidence in diverse business settings with logic, creativity, and structured analysis.
Lead with insight. Manage with impact.
The MBA Management Concentration transforms theory into action—and ambition into achievement.
Careers
Graduates of the MBA Management Concentration are prepared for leadership and management roles across sectors, such as:
Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization.
The median annual wage for human resources managers was $140,030 in May 2024.
Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 17,400 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Operations research analysts use mathematics and logic to help solve complex issues.
Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow 23 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The median annual wage for operations research analysts was $91,290 in May 2024.
The median annual wage for management analysts was $101,190 in May 2024.
Employment of management analysts is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 95,700 openings for management analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
The median annual wage for administrative services managers was $108,390 in May 2024.
The median annual wage for facilities managers was $104,690 in May 2024.
Overall employment of administrative services and facilities managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 35,200 openings for administrative services and facilities managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
The median annual wage for emergency management directors was $86,130 in May 2024.
Employment of emergency management directors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 1,000 openings for emergency management directors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Career Advancement Benefits of the MBA Management Concentration
- Eligibility for Management Roles: Employers value MBAs for leadership and analytical capabilities—opening doors to roles like Operations Manager, Product Manager, Business Unit Lead, and beyond.
- Preparation for Executive Roles: Many MBAs move into VP, Director, or C-suite positions due to their broad understanding of business and proven management abilities.
- Entrepreneurial Readiness: Management MBAs provide the tools to successfully start, run, and scale new ventures.
- Industry Agility: Core management skills (strategy, leadership, finance) are in demand across sectors, allowing for cross-industry mobility.
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.
The Hilltop Advantage
An MBA in Management is not just about overseeing people – it’s about leading organizations through complexity and change. The combination of strategic, operational, financial, and interpersonal skills prepares graduates to make high-impact decisions and accelerate their careers.
Whether aspiring to executive leadership, entrepreneurship, or functional management, MBA management graduates are well-positioned to thrive in competitive, dynamic environments.
Lead with insight. Manage with impact.
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