Business Administration: Masters

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Available fully online or in a hybrid format.

Ģ��ý’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to empower women in leadership roles and promote gender diversity in the business world. This program is ideal for women eager to advance in leadership positions, as well as for allies who recognize and support the importance of gender diversity in executive leadership.

Our collaborative, career-centric curriculum prepares you to excel in today’s dynamic and global business landscape. You’ll develop strategic leadership and management skills while learning how to apply them effectively in real-world business settings.

This 36-credit degree, available fully online and in a hybrid format, is delivered through accelerated sessions, enabling you to complete the program in as little as one year. With a strong emphasis on strategic management, the program will equip you with the skills to leverage technology, shape corporate strategy, and deepen your expertise across a broad spectrum of business disciplines critical to success in today’s competitive environment.

Throughout the program, you’ll work closely with faculty to identify your areas of specialization, creating a personalized portfolio that reflects your academic and professional interests. The MBA combines your passions with rigorous academic research and valuable networking opportunities, preparing you to thrive in the business community.

An MBA in Women’s Leadership from a college with 150+ years of supporting women’s advancement.

This innovative MBA program is crafted to provide you with the tools, experiences, and support necessary to grow as a leader and change-maker. You’ll develop a career-focused, analytic portfolio that demonstrates your expertise and knowledge, helping you stand out to potential employers and take your career to the next level.

Program Highlights

Women’s Leadership Focus: Explore challenges to women in leadership paths and work toward overall gender equity in employment. Perfect for male allies, too!
Flexible: The online option allows you to earn your degree anywhere, anytime. You can apply to the program and start classes in the fall, spring or summer.
Accreditation: The Business, Management and Economics Department at Ģ��ý is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which is recognized by employers and graduate programs for its high-quality standards. The MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Affordable: 12 and 24-month plans of study are available for students seeking financial aid; longer-term options are available for students seeking employer reimbursement. Through our Pathways for Professional Excellence program, the College offers tuition discounts to employees or members of our partner organization. See www.cedarcrest.edu/pathways for full listing.
Experienced Faculty – Personalized Attention: All courses are taught by our esteemed Cedar Crest faculty who have expertise in both corporate and small business settings. These professors serve as your advisors and mentors.

Dive A Little Deeper

Tuition & Fees

General Admissions Information

Students are admitted to graduate programs at Ģ��ý on the basis of individual qualifications.

Applications for the Master of Business Administration are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are admitted to the MBA program in the fall, fall II, spring, spring II, and summer I sessions.

Application materials and all correspondence relating to admission should be sent to:
Ģ��ý
School of Adult and Graduate Education
100 College Drive
Blaney Hall, Room 212
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
Phone: 610-740-3770
Email:
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-6:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

International applicants should send materials and correspondence to:
Ģ��ý
International Admissions
100 College Drive
Allen House, Room 202
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
Phone: 610-606-4666, ext. 4587
Email:
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Applicants and prospective students may contact the admissions office to schedule a campus tour or in-person, online, or phone appointment with an admissions counselor.

Please see the Admission of Students section at the beginning of the catalog for more information related to admissions processes and policies.

MBA Application Requirements

To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must submit the following items:

A completed admission application, found at www.cedarcrest.edu/apply
Official transcripts from the bachelor’s degree-granting institution and any other institutions where relevant coursework was completed.
- Transcripts from institutions located outside the United States will need to be accompanied by an official course-by-course evaluation, with degree equivalency, completed by a NACES-recognized foreign transcript evaluation agency, such as World Education Services (www.wes.org).
A statement of your goals (approximately 500 words)
One letter of recommendation
One flex option (choose one):
- One additional letter of recommendation,
- GRE or GMAT score, or
- Two years’ professional work experience
Your current resume.

MBA 4+1 Students do not have to submit the flex requirement.

MBA Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

An applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants may apply while finishing their bachelor’s degree requirements, however the degree must be conferred, as shown on an official transcript, prior to the start of the student’s first matriculated semester at Ģ��ý.
Minimum bachelor’s degree GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). However, applications are reviewed holistically, and applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be granted conditional admission at the discretion of the program director if their application materials demonstrate the potential for success in the program.

It is recommended, but not required, that the applicant have completed the following coursework at the undergraduate level:

One semester of economics
One semester of accounting
One semester of statistics

*GMAT or GRE test may be required if the applicant does not meet criteria established by the program.

Admissions Decisions

Each applicant will be considered from a holistic perspective. The Program Director reserves the right to ask the prospective candidate for additional information.

Matriculation

Matriculation is required for any student who plans to receive financial aid and obtain a graduate degree. A student applies for matriculation by submitting a completed application for admission to the School of Adult and Graduate Education. After submitting a complete application, students receive a letter from the College informing them of the decision concerning their acceptance as a degree candidate. Students are matriculated into the program once they have registered for classes during their first term of academic study. The date of matriculation is the first day of classes in the term in which the student is enrolled after having satisfied all matriculation requirements. Graduate programs may permit non-matriculated and visiting students to enroll in graduate courses on a case-by-case basis. In the event that a graduate course reaches its maximum enrollment, matriculated students are given preference over non-matriculated students.

If students do not maintain matriculation, they must request a leave of absence (see below).