Program Overview

Introduction to the Flex M.B.A. Program

The Flex M.B.A. program at Middle Tennessee State University's Jennings A. Jones College of Business is designed to provide students with a flexible and customizable education. This program allows students to build skills to excel in tomorrow's organizations, with a focus on advanced strategies for a data-driven business landscape and in-demand interpersonal skills like problem-solving and communication.

Program Overview

The Flex M.B.A. program emphasizes professional development and executive engagement, with experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for leadership roles. The program is taught by dedicated faculty trained in online instruction, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education regardless of their location.

Curriculum and Concentrations

The Flex M.B.A. program offers a customizable curriculum with eight concentrations:

• Healthcare Management
• Strategic Marketing Analytics
• Music Business
• Human Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Legal and Ethical Governance
• IT Project Management
• Data Analytics The program requires 10 courses without a concentration or 12-13 courses with a concentration. The Music Business concentration requires an additional course, for a total of 14 courses.

Program Format and Delivery

The Flex M.B.A. program is designed to be flexible, with students able to take courses on campus, online, or a combination of both. The program offers Saturday, evening, and online courses, allowing full-time professionals to balance work and home responsibilities with educational aspirations.

Admission Requirements

Students do not need to have an undergraduate business degree to apply to the Flex M.B.A. program. However, students who do not hold an undergraduate business degree must complete three preparatory modules (or approved equivalents) before starting the program.

Transfer Credit

Students may transfer up to 6 credit hours from another school accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) into MTSU's online M.B.A. program. However, credit cannot be transferred for the capstone course.

Career Outcomes and Salary Information

The Flex M.B.A. program prepares students for a variety of career outcomes, including:

• Chief Executives: $153k
• Financial Managers: $132k
• Human Resources Managers: $124k
• Information Technology Project Manager: $65k
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists: $64k
• Management Analysts: $98k
• Marketing Managers: $126k
• Medical and Health Services Managers: $103k
• Project Management Specialists: $85k
• Sales Managers: $126k

Accreditation

The Jones College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), ensuring that students receive a high-quality education that meets rigorous standards.