Enhance your business acumen and increase your opportunities for career mobility with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Kennesaw State University. Our Evening MBA (EvMBA) program is designed for working professionals, flexible to fit your busy life, nationally ranked, competitively priced and internationally accredited to the highest standards. This part-time, accelerated program totals 12 classes (36 credit hours), and you can complete your degree in as little as 19 months -- or take as long as six years. No GMAT required (ask for details).
The KSU MBA is ranked among the best programs in the nation on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best MBA Programs.
Beginning Fall 2024, you can earn your AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration (Evening MBA) with a concentration in:
MBA-Accounting
The Accounting concentration is your path to success if you are wanting to pursue your CPA, but a traditional, full-time Master of Accountancy program is not an option. Students pursuing the Accounting concentration will complete five MBA core courses students, one Business Law course, and six Accounting courses. Accounting courses will cover topics such as business reporting, accounting information systems, taxation and auditing to help prepare for the CPA Exam. To be eligible for this concentration, you must possess a Bachelors degree in Accounting.
MBA-Digital Marketing (New for Fall 2024)
MBA-Finance
The concentration in Finance is built for students who want a strong foundation in business fundamentals, plus broad knowledge in financial management to succeed in financial markets around the world. Students pursuing the Finance concentration will complete eight MBA core classes, three Finance courses, and one elective related to international or global business study. Finance courses will cover topics such as investments, real property, financial markets and multinational financial management.
MBA-FinTech
MBA-General Management
MBA-Information Security and Assurance (New for Fall 2024)
Elevate your career to new heights with our groundbreaking MBA concentration in Information Security & Assurance at Coles College of Business. Students will delve into dynamic courses like mastering Information Security Technologies, and conquering challenges in Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. From strategic planning to disaster recovery, our curriculum ensures you're not just prepared but ahead of the curve. MBA candidates with an Information Security & Assurance Concentration have the opportunity to become leaders at the intersection of business and information security.
MBA-Organizational Entrepreneurship & Innovation (New for Fall 2024)
At Coles College, we’ll help you achieve more. You’ll gain a deep knowledge of key business functions, so you’ll be ready to manage high-level projects, lead business initiatives, and make more impactful business decisions. You’ll learn from MBA faculty who are leaders in their fields. You’ll have access to research and methods that are immediately applicable in your career.
Our face-to-face MBA classes are offered at convenient times and locations to meet
the needs of busy working professionals. Classes are offered from 6:00 - 8:45 PM,
Monday through Thursday nights, with each course meeting one night per week. Classes
are offered at 3 convenient locations including Kennesaw, in the Cobb Galleria and
in Downtown Sandy Springs.
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Program Format: Face-to-Face
Number of Credits Hours: 36 Total Hours
Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Time to Complete: Two Year Program
Application Deadlines:
Additional Program Requirements:
Accounting Concentration Additional Requirements:
Designed for Working Professionals - You can stay employed while earning this 36-hour degree.
Adaptable Program Length - Take as little (19 months) or as long (six years) as you need to finish.
Competitively-Priced – KSU’s MBA is more affordable than many similar programs offered by other Georgia institutions.
No GMAT Required in Most Cases – Qualified MBA applicants can receive a GMAT waiver. Ask for details.
If you aspire to lead in business, the skills learned in your MBA education are fundamental to your development as a leader, and to your ability to pivot in your career. We invite applicants and students to calculate their MBA return on investment (ROI) by dividing their expected MBA salary gain by the cost of their degree program (including financing costs). Check the tool below or use online sources such as LinkedIn and Glassdoor to determine average salaries for specific jobs in a given geographic area.