MBA Programs at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University offers you the opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in a traditional classroom setting as well as an online option, which maximizes convenience and works with your schedule. Whether you’re a working professional, career starter, or someone looking to switch career paths, our flexible MBA programs are designed to accommodate your busy lifestyle while providing the same rigorous academic experience as our on-campus offerings.
An MBA is a graduate degree that combines specialized business knowledge with practical, real-world experience that prepares you for leadership roles across industries. It is not only a stepping-stone to career advancement and increased earning potential, but also a way to gain hands-on experience through applied learning opportunities, networking events, and collaborative projects that mirror actual business challenges.
MBA students also benefit from learning the latest concepts, skills, and management practices by examining case studies and contemporary issues shaping today’s business landscape. A growing number of businesses are positioning themselves to compete in the global marketplace and will need skilled workers who can navigate diverse business environments, understand cross-cultural dynamics, and make strategic decisions in complex situations.
Although an MBA offers a broad-based education covering essential disciplines such as finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, Lindenwood’s program also provides many choices for electives and enables you to earn an emphasis in management or leadership that aligns with your career goals.
If you wish, you may customize your degree by adding an emphasis in a particular area of study that matches your professional interests, allowing you to develop specialized expertise while maintaining the comprehensive foundation that makes an MBA so valuable in today’s competitive job market.
Key Program Facts
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered in Online and Traditional classroom formats
- St. Charles / St. Louis campus location
- 33 credit hours required for a general MBA
- 6 core courses + 5 elective courses
- 11 emphasis areas available
Program Details Curriculum
Earning a Master of Business Administration Degree at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University’s MBA curriculum is structured to provide both breadth and depth in business education, consisting of 33 credit hours. Students seeking specialized knowledge may pursue an emphasis, which does not require any additional coursework beyond the standard requirements. Depending on your academic background, you may need to complete up to 15 hours of foundational coursework – most of which will not be needed for those who’ve already earned an undergrad business degree.
The program includes nine core courses covering fundamental business disciplines, plus four elective courses that allow you to tailor your experience. A full list of courses, descriptions, prerequisites, and learning outcomes is available in our graduate catalog.
Essential Skills and Insights
Lindenwood’s MBA is designed to sharpen the skills that today’s business leaders need most. Through a curriculum built around core business competencies, students develop:
Advanced Leadership — Cultivate leadership skills to guide teams and organizations at a higher level
Business Management — Build well-rounded oversight acumen across marketing, finance, sales, and operations
Strategic Planning — Develop expertise in creating organizational planning models that drive performance
Innovative Thinking — Learn to elevate business solutions through creative conceptualization and implementation
Critical Thinking & Analysis — Apply rigorous analytical frameworks to real-world business challenges
Students benefit from well-credentialed faculty members, many of whom hold doctoral degrees and certifications in their fields of study and professional practice. Learn more about the Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Experiential Learning, Real-World Impact
At Lindenwood, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. The MBA program connects coursework directly to the field through applied learning opportunities, case studies drawn from contemporary business issues, and collaborative projects that mirror actual workplace challenges.
Lindenwood’s Career Services team — based in the Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship Career Office in Harmon Hall — supports MBA students with networking opportunities, career coaching, internship coordination, and professional development resources. Whether you’re advancing in your current industry or pivoting to a new one, the program is built to transfer directly to your career.
Career Outlook
An MBA from Lindenwood positions graduates for leadership roles across a wide range of industries. A background in business administration is valued in careers including:
- Business Consultant
- Managing Director
- Business Manager
- Operations Manager
- Accounting or Finance Manager
- Healthcare Administrator
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for chief executives was $206,420. Lindenwood’s emphasis options — from Healthcare Administration to Finance to Project Management — allow graduates to target specific industries and increase their competitiveness in the job market.
Degree Paths
Lindenwood offers multiple paths to earning your MBA, designed to fit different schedules, backgrounds, and career goals:
- Traditional On-Campus — Attend classes at Lindenwood’s St. Charles or St. Louis campus in a structured classroom environment
- Online — Complete your MBA fully online with the same rigorous curriculum and faculty. Ranked the #1 online MBA program in Missouri by Fortune Education for four consecutive years
- MBA with Emphasis — Customize your degree by including an emphasis area. Allowing you to specialize without taking additional courses beyond the standard MBA requirements
- Early Access MBA — Current Lindenwood undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher can begin taking up to nine graduate credit hours during their senior year, applying those credits toward their MBA upon enrollment
Emphasis Areas
Customize your MBA by including emphasis in one of the following areas:
- Accounting Emphasis
- Finance Emphasis
- Healthcare Administration Emphasis
- Human Resource Management Emphasis
- International Business Emphasis
- Leadership Emphasis
- Management Emphasis
- Marketing Emphasis
- Project Management Emphasis
- Sport Management Emphasis
- Supply Chain Management Emphasis
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Available Degree Options
Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered in Online and Traditional classroom formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
An MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a graduate degree that combines specialized business knowledge with practical, real-world experience. It prepares you for leadership roles across industries and is used as both a stepping-stone to career advancement and a way to gain hands-on experience through applied learning, networking, and collaborative projects.
Lindenwood University’s general MBA consists of 39–54 credit hours, including nine core courses and four elective courses. An MBA with an emphasis in a specific concentration will require additional coursework. Depending on your academic background, you may also need to complete up to nine hours of prerequisite courses.
Yes. Lindenwood University offers the MBA in both a traditional on-campus classroom setting and a fully online format, providing flexibility for working professionals and students with busy schedules.
Lindenwood University offers 12 MBA emphasis areas: Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Administration, Project Management, Sport Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Depending on your academic background and previous business education, you may need to complete up to nine hours of prerequisite courses before beginning the graduate-level MBA curriculum.
Admission to Lindenwood University is based on a comprehensive review of the applicant’s previous academics and life experience. You can begin your application at apply.lindenwood.edu.
Lindenwood University’s MBA program is offered at its St. Charles, Missouri campus located at 209 S Kingshighway St., Saint Charles, MO 63301, as well as online for students throughout Missouri and beyond.
Yes. Lindenwood’s MBA program offers a wide range of elective courses and 12 emphasis areas, allowing you to tailor your degree to match your professional interests and career goals while maintaining the comprehensive business foundation of the MBA.
For questions about the MBA program, contact Dr. Michael Marzano, Professor of Management, at (636) 949-4882 or [email protected].
A complete list of MBA courses, including descriptions, prerequisites, and learning outcomes, is available in Lindenwood University’s graduate catalog.