Earning an MBA degree at Alvernia University is as much about the future as it is about the present. We provide an education in business that won’t grow outdated in a constantly changing economy.
Our flexible, pragmatic and ethics-driven program gives you a comprehensive approach to the fundamentals of business administration and the new developments every business professional needs to thrive.
Get your degree on time and on target.
With three semesters a year, our MBA program lets you earn your degree at a faster pace than traditional programs. Most students take two classes per semester, and you can finish your MBA within two to three years. There are several class formats and time slots that you can choose from to help fit your busy lifestyle. If coming to a campus just doesn't fit into your schedule, we now offer our Master in Business Administration Online degree.
Customize what you study.
You’ll carve yourself a course of study that fits your individual needs and interests. Our small class sizes helps ensure you’ll receive personalized learning and attention. And our cooperative culture emphasizes working with other students to achieve objectives — a powerful and necessary skill in today’s complex, fast-paced business environment. You’ll also put your customized skills into practice during your last semester with a final project in a course we call Executive Leadership Seminar.
Learn from business-savvy faculty and instructors.
Our faculty members and instructors have real-world expertise as impressive as their academic backgrounds. Trained in adult learning and committed to furthering your education, they continually refine what they teach to reflect what’s really happening in the world.
Graduate with an accredited MBA degree.
Alvernia University’s Business Department is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and by the Middle States Association of the Commission on Higher Education. For information explaining all of the benefits of earning a degree from an ACBSP accredited program, please visit www.acbsp.org or send an e-mail to info@acbsp.org.
View the curriculum required for this degree, read about the MBA program in our Graduate Brochure (PDF), view our admission criteria, request more information or apply today to get ahead.
Faculty Perspective
Faculty Perspective
Scott Ballantyne, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Business
“Our MBA program combines formal education with practical experience, providing a transformational education. From this we expect our graduates to better the world by effecting change in our communities. To expect less is unacceptable based on our Franciscan heritage.”
Student Profile
Chris Bogle, MBA ’08
“Alvernia University’s traditional values create a great foundation for future personal growth. This is an up and coming university that’s getting better and better for graduate students interested in business. I’m happy to be a part of it.”