The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is the most flexible graduate-level business degree -- and the most in-demand by employers. This degree emphasizes management strategy and techniques, long-range planning, organizational behavior, communication, motivation, business ethics, human relations and moral principles. Click here to view the degree plan sheet for the MBA program. Students at ORU have the opportunity to customize their degree with any of the following seven concentrations:
Master of Not for Profit Management
The Master of Not for Profit Management degree prepares students to strategically lead, manage, and position dynamic organizations around the world. This degree focuses on enhanced human performance through better communication, goal setting, conflict resolution, team building, and leadership in a not for profit setting. Click here to view the degree plan sheet for the Master of Not for Profit Management program.
Differences between the Master of Business Administration and Master of Not for Profit Management programs:
- The MBA degree focuses on quantitative aspects of business while the Master of Not for Profit Management degree is less quantitative but highly qualitative
- The MBA degree can be enhanced by addition a concentration in seven different ares while the Master of Not for Profit Management degree is limited to that specific area
- The Master of Not for Profit Management degree provides students with a broad business edcuation in management while the MBA degree offers specialization in business administration
- The MBA is a traditionally offered degree while the Master of Not for Profit Management degree can be completed through a distance learning format or through traditional learning.
Each of these programs are open to students with any undergraduate degree. Leveling courses may be required (please view each degree to see what classes are considered prerequisities).
