At A Glance
Advance your education into leadership and executive roles with one of the most flexible graduate business degrees.
Learn the full scope of business from strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and leadership.
Develop the strategic mindset and management skills employers expect from leaders in the business world.
Offered fully online.
Welcome to the Business Administration Master’s Degree
The MBA is one of the most recognized and respected graduate credentials in the world of business. Lackawanna College’s Master of Business Administration prepares you to lead at the highest levels of an organization, equipping you with the strategic thinking, financial knowledge, and management expertise needed to navigate complex business environments and create results.
This program is delivered entirely online, giving you flexibility to advance your education. Whether you’re looking to dive into leadership roles, continue to advance as a working professional, or launch your own venture, the MBA gives you the tools to get there.
Your Career Starts Here
MBA graduates are among the most sought-after professionals in the job market, with opportunities across every industry and sector. After earning your MBA from Lackawanna College, you’ll be prepared for roles such as:
- Business Development Manager
- Financial Manager or Controller
- Marketing Director
- Management Consultant
- Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner
- Healthcare, Nonprofit, or Government Administrator
Employment of financial managers is projected to increase 15% through now and 2034, which is much faster than other occupations. The median average wage for financial managers was $145,610 annually in Pennsylvania in May 2025.
More About the Program
Lackawanna College’s MBA curriculum is built around the real challenges facing today’s business leaders. You’ll develop a comprehensive knowledge of core business subjects including accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and organizational behavior, while building advanced skills in strategic planning, data-driven decision making, and leadership.
The program emphasizes practical application throughout, ensuring that what you learn in the classroom translates directly to what you do in the workplace.
Completing this program, you will:
- Develop and execute business strategies that align organizational resources with market opportunities.
- Apply financial analysis and accounting principles to support sound business decision-making.
- Lead and manage teams with emotional intelligence, ethical grounding, and organizational awareness.
- Design and implement marketing strategies that drive customer engagement and business growth.
- Use data and analytics to evaluate business performance and inform strategic decisions.
- Demonstrate the communication, negotiation, and leadership skills expected of business professionals.
The Course Work
The MBA includes courses such as:
- Foundations of Contemporary Leadership Theory & Practice
- Ethical Decision Making
- Principles of Managerial Accounting & Financial Analysis
- Marketing & Communication Strategy
- Data Analytics