Program Overview

Masters in Business Administration

Overview

A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) provides fundamental management knowledge, giving a holistic view of business across areas like marketing, finance, and accounting, while developing vital soft skills and leadership skills. MBAs can be pursued by students from a variety of backgrounds, including the technology industry, manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofits, the media, the military, finance, and consulting. MBAs are often pursued to learn management skills, advance careers, start businesses, progress within a current company, switch function, industry, location, or all three at the same time.

Sample Jobs

• Analyst
• Senior Analyst
• Director
• Senior Manager
• Staff Consultant
• Consulting Manager
• Product Management Consultant

Common Career Paths

• Business Development / Sales / Fundraising
• Consulting / Management / Entrepreneurship
• Project Management / Event Management / Administration

Sample Companies

• Cognizant
• Slalom
• Aerojet Rocketdyne
• NBCUniversal
• Kaiser Permanente
• Meggitt
• The Walt Disney Company

Career & Industry Guide

The Vault Guide to Business Administration Jobs, Fourth Edition, provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career in business administration. The Vault Job Search Guide for MBAs and B-School Grads contains essential job search advice and strategies for MBAs and B-School graduates.

Student Clubs

• Nazarian Business & Economic Review
• Entrepreneurship Club
• Alpha Lambda Delta

Available Jobs & Internships

• Paragon Associate at Riviera Partners
• Recreation Sports Manager: Aquatics at University of San Francisco
• Accelerated Path to Management Program at New York Life Insurance Company
• Financial Empowerment Specialist at Treasurer's Office, City of St. Louis
• Sales Associate / Manager In Training at Furniture Row

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