The Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) from the A. B. Freeman School of Business is designed to meet the needs of professionals from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. The 46-hour curriculum is taught in a primarily asynchronous yet highly engaged format with weekly virtual synchronous sessions. The program offers a mix of conceptual rigor, deep thinking exercises, and real-world examples to advance learners’ business skills and careers. The courses are taught by Freeman faculty who bring their expertise to the classroom, sharing proven research and the latest developments in a wide range of fields. Optional concentrations are offered in Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing.
Curriculum
To obtain the online MBA degree, a student will have to earn 46 credits. These credits are divided into a series of fourteen 2-credit half semester knowledge and skills core classes and at least six semester-long 3-credit elective classes.
Core Curriculum
Course ID | Title | Credits |
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ACCN 6000 | Financial Accounting | 2 |
ACCN 6010 | Managerial Accounting | 2 |
FINE 6010 | Economics for Managers | 2 |
FINE 6030 | Managerial Finance | 2 |
FINE 6070 | Advanced Managerial Finance | 2 |
LGST 6000 | Essentials of Business Law | 2 |
MCOM 6000 | Corporate Communications | 2 |
MGMT 6000 | Strategy | 2 |
MGMT 6010 | Managing People | 2 |
MGMT 6250 | Business Model Development | 2 |
MGSC 6010 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 2 |
MGSC 6030 | Analytics for Managers | 2 |
MGSC 6040 | Supply Chain and Operations Management | 2 |
MKTG 6010 | Marketing Management | 2 |
Electives
Students must complete 6 courses totaling 18 credit hours from the listed electives below.
Course ID | Title | Credits |
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ACCN 7130 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
ACCN 7280 | Operational Risk Management | 3 |
FINE 6080 | Financial Policy & Valuation | 3 |
FINE 7110 | Investments | 3 |
MGMT 7050 | Managing for Success | 3 |
MGMT 7110 | Negotiations | 3 |
MGMT 7210 | Management of Technology and Innovation | 3 |
MGSC 7100 | SQL Database Fundamentals and Business Intelligence | 3 |
MGSC 7320 | Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling | 3 |
MGSC 7340 | Web Analytics | 3 |
MKTG 7250 | Social Media and Online Marketing | 3 |
MKTG 7290 | Strategic Brand Management | 3 |
Concentrations
While no concentration is required, students may choose up to two concentrations. No more than one course (3 credits) can count towards multiple concentrations. Students who overlap one course between two concentrations must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in total. Students must complete 9 credit hours from the listed electives to earn a concentration in a particular area.
Business Analytics Concentration: Students must choose 3 of the following 4 electives.
Course ID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MGSC 7100 | SQL Database Fundamentals and Business Intelligence | 3 |
MGSC 7320 | Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling | 3 |
MGSC 7340 | Web Analytics | 3 |
MKTG 7250 | Social Media and Online Marketing | 3 |
Finance Concentration:
Course ID | Title | Credits |
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ACCN 7130 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
FINE 6080 | Financial Policy & Valuation | 3 |
FINE 7110 | Investments | 3 |
Marketing Concentration:
Course ID | Title | Credits |
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MKTG 7250 | Social Media and Online Marketing | 3 |
MKTG 7290 | Strategic Brand Management | 3 |
MGMT 7210 | Management of Technology and Innovation | 3 |
or MGSC 7340 | Web Analytics |