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Master of Business Administration

Business Administration (MBA), One-Year

    One-Year MBA

    Earn your Master of Business Administration in just one year—100% online.

    Designed for busy professionals and recent graduates alike, Baker College’s accelerated One-Year MBA program allows you to complete your degree in as little as 12 months. With focused, four-week courses and a fully online format, you can advance your career on your schedule, without putting life on hold.

    Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role, launching a new venture, or preparing for the next big move in your career, this program delivers the strategic knowledge and practical skills you need to lead in today’s fast-changing business environment.

    Program Highlights

    • 100% Online – Learn from anywhere, with zero on-campus requirements.
    • 30 Credit Hours – A full MBA curriculum, delivered in a condensed timeframe.
    • Four-Week Courses – Focus on one MBA class at a time for deeper learning.
    • Finish in One Year – Complete your MBA in as few as 12 months.
    • Start Terms Every 4 Weeks* – Begin when you’re ready—new terms start year-round.
    • Flexible – Option to switch to the traditional, 8-week, online MBA program.

    * View the academic calendar for exact session start dates.

    At a glance
    4

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    30

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    Why Earn an MBA in Business Administration Degree?

    Through a rigorous, market-focused MBA curriculum, you’ll build the knowledge and confidence to lead with impact. You’ll explore topics like:

    • Strategic planning in a global economy
    • Ethical leadership and organizational behavior
    • Financial and operational decision-making
    • Marketing management and communications
    • Business analytics and data interpretation

    You’ll be prepared to lead teams, drive growth, and make decisions that move organizations forward by the MBA program completion. Whether you want to advance within your current company or pursue new opportunities across industries, your MBA will position you for success.

    MBA in Business Administration Course Schedule

    The Baker College online MBA program is a 12 month program consisting of 30 credit hours. The following 10 MBA courses are required: 

    Human Resource Management

    Description
    Evaluates a variety of human resource issues facing corporations and businesses today. These include employee development, performance appraisal systems, job design, hiring and dismissal processes, career management strategies, legal issues, morale monitoring, domestic and global labor market problems, as well as how cultural and economic factors influence the effectiveness of human resource management.
    3 credits

    Human Behavior Management of Organizations

    Description
    Provides students with an understanding of individuals, groups and organizations as a whole. This course considers such topics as alignment of people within an organization, as well as techniques for these individuals to manage and lead more effectively. This course will also discuss how technology, the Internet, globalism and virtual teaming are impacting the work environment today.
    3 credits

    Accounting for the Contemporary Manager

    Description
    Focuses on the use of financial and managerial accounting information for decision-making purposes. Topics include accounting concepts, accounting systems, preparing financial statements, product costing and overhead allocation, variance analysis, budgeting and responsibility accounting. How these topics should be applied in information-based decision making is emphasized. Case analysis is used to enhance student learning of key accounting concepts.
    3 credits

    The Financial Environment

    Description
    Provides a general understanding of corporate financial management and financial accounting, including the introduction of key concepts in the field of finance and the environment in which they are applied. Students learn how to gauge the financial health of their company and to measure and understand financial return in relation to risk. Capital budgeting and management of working capital are also discussed. The course emphasis is on the familiarization of the student with the financial impact of decision making in the corporate environment.
    3 credits

    The Economic Environment

    Description
    Provides students with an integrated understanding of the concepts of economics. The emphasis is on the application of economics and uses actual economic events to encourage the study of the principles of economics and to show how these concepts can help students understand the complex and dynamic American economy.
    3 credits

    The Marketing Environment

    Description
    Concentrates on the marketing function with a focus on the alignment with and impact on the strategic decision-making process of the firm. This course emphasizes planning and managing marketing activities of multi-product firms and provides an understanding of the fundamental issues which influence marketing strategies, tactics and decisions. The specifics of implementing a marketing plan are discussed.
    3 credits

    Research and Statistics for Managers

    Description
    Emphasizes the use of data collection and analysis in business environments to facilitate decision making. Research designs will be addressed so that students can ask and answer specific questions. Students will learn to properly use basic descriptive and inferential statistics. This course will offer an applications-oriented perspective to conducting and critically evaluating primary research.
    3 credits

    Leadership Communications

    Description
    In this course, students will learn how to develop leadership communications by concentrating on the value, messaging and audience. Communication planning will be used to develop effective strategies for conveying key messages. The intent of this course is to help students think strategically about leadership communications and develop skills for conversations, writing and presenting. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop crucial conversation skills and remote working communication tactics.
    3 credits

    Strategy in a Global Environment

    Description
    Provides the capstone course for the MBA program. It builds upon and integrates the theories, skills and knowledge from previous courses. Students have the opportunity to make strategic decisions that affect performance and long-term viability of business enterprises. Students will analyze the business strategies of current public corporations. Students will also complete a decision-making business simulation.
    3 credits

    Management Information Systems

    Description
    Provides an overview for students of Information System and prepares them to be successful in their professional roles as well as for future academic studies in the field. An emphasis is placed on how management can use information and information technology to gain competitive advantage, increase productivity and make better and timelier decisions particularly when formulating business strategy and policy.
    3 credits
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Traditional MBA offers maximum flexibility, allowing students to choose from multiple concentrations such as Accounting, Business Intelligence, or Leadership Studies.  It’s ideal for those who want to tailor their coursework, take classes at a pace that works for their schedule, or dive deeper into a specific field.

    The One-Year MBA is an accelerated, highly structured program where students complete one course every four weeks. It’s best suited for individuals looking for a fast, focused academic experience without electives—perfect for those seeking to build momentum and graduate in as little as 12 months.

    Yes. Students who start in the One-Year MBA and find the pace too fast can seamlessly transition into the Traditional MBA format. This allows for a slower course pace, elective options, and the ability to customize your degree—without losing progress already made.

    Yes. Students can transfer up to 9 semester hours provided they meet the eligibility requirements detailed in Baker College's Graduate Transfer Credit Policy.

    Four-Week Focused Courses

    "The One-Year MBA is designed around four-week courses, where you concentrate on just one subject at a time. Instead of juggling multiple classes, you go deep into one course—and by the end of 12 months, you’ve completed your MBA."  

    —Dr. Na Li,
    Dean, College of Business - Graduate Programs

     

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    Outcomes and Performance

    Our market-driven, outcomes-focused MBA prepares graduates to think strategically, lead ethically, and adapt quickly in a changing business environment.  You’ll strengthen your decision-making, communication, and data interpretation skills, hallmarks of effective business leadership.

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    Accreditation

    External peer review is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States. This recognition is accomplished through program accreditation, approval or certification. The College of Business at Baker College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page. International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) logo - Member with Accredited Programs

    This page was last revised on June 6, 2025.
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    On Campus Unavailable

    Core courses for this degree program are not offered on campus.

    For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available on campus each semester.

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    Available on Baker Online

    Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.

    100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters

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    Unavailable on Online Live

    Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.

    For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.

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