Master of Business Administration - MBA
Husson University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world leadership. Designed to sharpen your decision-making and analytical skills, our program uses an experiential classroom model to turn management theory into actionable expertise. By joining a diverse network of professionals from across Maine and beyond, you’ll gain a practical, career-ready education that prepares you for the complexities of the modern global economy.
experience the husson advantage:
- No GMAT or GRE required
- Flexibility: On-campus, online or a combination that works for you
- 5 concentrations: Business Analytics, Healthcare Management, Hospitality Management, Organizational Management, and Risk Management
- Military Friendly® School
- Evening course options
- Individualized attention from faculty with real-world experience
MBA Program Overview
The 36-credit MBA curriculum provides a sophisticated balance between traditional business pillars—such as accounting, finance, and operations—and the interpersonal skills essential for executive performance. Students can choose to build a versatile leadership foundation through our General MBA track or customize their degree with five optional concentrations, including high-demand fields like Business Analytics and Finance. This targeted approach allows you to dive deep into a specific industry or maintain a broad generalist toolkit to maximize your career ROI and marketability.
Designed with the working professional in mind, the Husson MBA requires no undergraduate business prerequisites, making it highly accessible for career changers from any academic field. We prioritize flexibility, offering 100% online, evening, and on-campus courses to ensure you can balance professional development with work and home life. This Maine-based program is structured so that even part-time students can complete their degree in just two years without career interruption, providing a convenient path to advancement within the regional job market.
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Career Outlook for Professionals with an MBA
For both new and experienced professionals, an MBA serves as a powerful catalyst for career growth. Demand remains high across a variety of industries for business leaders with expertise in areas like strategy, finance, and analysis.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), about 1.1 million job openings for management positions are projected annually from 2024 to 2034. This growth rate is faster than the average rate for all occupations.
The median salary for those working in management positions is over $120,000, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This is more than twice the median salary for all other occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An MBA from Husson can help you move into leadership positions across a variety of industries. With an advanced business degree, you can pursue a career as a hospital administrator, marketing director, nonprofit program manager, operations manager, business consultant, financial advisor, human resources director, or even a C-suite executive.
Yes. To accommodate working professionals, we offer multiple start terms annually. This allows you to begin the program when it best fits your professional cycle rather than waiting for a traditional fall semester start.
Most students complete the 36-credit program in two years while working full-time. Because courses are delivered in flexible 7-week terms, you can adjust your pace based on your schedule—taking one course at a time to balance your workload or doubling up to finish in as little as one year. Since there are multiple start dates throughout the year, you can begin the program whenever it makes the most sense for you rather than waiting for a traditional semester break.
You don't need an mba to start a business, but the degree provides the structural knowledge that often separates a successful venture from one that struggles. While anyone can launch an idea, an mba teaches you to manage the practical side of ownership, such as cash flow, strategic scaling, and organizational leadership. It essentially compresses years of trial-and-error into a formal framework, giving you the credibility and fiscal discipline needed to secure funding and lead a sustainable company from day one.
For more information
| Name |
Phone and Email | Address |
|---|---|---|
Stephanie Shayne, EdD, MBADirector for the School of Business and Management, Director of Graduate Programs, Assistant Professor |
207.404.5632 shaynes@husson.edu |
122 Harold Alfond Hall Husson University 1 College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401 |