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Master of Business Administration
Online MBA Degree
AIU's online MBA degree program is tailored to demonstrate how candidates could develop into strong business leaders who understand business decisions, ethics, economics, quality management, and continuous improvement. This specialized curriculum allows students the opportunity to explore a variety of issues, such as employment, competitive advantage, and profitability.
By studying advanced business topics, AIU’s MBA program provides candidates a chance to gain experience-based business knowledge and work to develop skills and qualities like leadership, strategy, and decision-making.
In addition, our flexible online MBA degree program lets students attend class wherever an internet connection is available.
Next start date
Program Credits
45
Each Course Length
5 Weeks
Location
Online,
Atlanta,
Houston,
Classes start on Jul 30, 2025
Online MBA Program Overview
An online master's degree in business may be the next step in higher education after a bachelor's degree. The online MBA program at American InterContinental University™ accommodates students from any field of study who wish to advance their education or switch career paths. We offer students an opportunity to study with seasoned professionals who are active in the industry.
At AIU, we offer a flexible online master’s in business administration degree program. Online MBA classes are designed to help you set your own schedule and pursue your degree as a part-time or full-time student. You could also accelerate your degree pacing to potentially graduate in less than one year. When you enroll in AIU's online MBA degree program, you will have an opportunity to study how to create plans to improve business operations, communicate effectively, and apply quantitative and qualitative research principles to business cases. AIU's virtual resources are equipped with an online library and 24/7 tech support.
Online MBA Courses
Course Name
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Course Number
Credits
Program Core
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Accounting for Managers
ACG510
This course covers the primary functions of accounting which measure the activities of a company and communicating those measurements to help managers make good decisions. These decisions are related to how a company finances operations, manages operating costs, minimizes risks, utilizes resources, maintains a supply chain, and generates profits for owners.
This course covers the primary functions of accounting which measure the activities of a company and communicating those measurements to help managers make good decisions. These decisions are related to how a company finances operations, manages operating costs, minimizes risks, utilizes resources, maintains a supply chain, and generates profits for owners.
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ACG510 | 4.5 | |
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Economics for the Global Manager
BUS510
This course examines the economic environments that managers face; how economic conditions affect their firm’s competitive advantage; and as a result, their business strategies, through an understanding of the market structure, competitive environment, institutions that govern global trade, and the effects of culture, custom, the political and legal environments that managers may encounter.
This course examines the economic environments that managers face; how economic conditions affect their firm’s competitive advantage; and as a result, their business strategies, through an understanding of the market structure, competitive environment, institutions that govern global trade, and the effects of culture, custom, the political and legal environments that managers may encounter.
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BUS510 | 4.5 | |
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Financial Statement Analysis
FIN520
In this course, students will conduct a comprehensive financial statement analysis to assess a firm’s profitability, risk, valuation, and growth used to enable informed investment decisions. The student is required to complete a full financial and comparative analysis of financial statements of various companies to make sound investment decisions and forecast the future profitability of companies.
In this course, students will conduct a comprehensive financial statement analysis to assess a firm’s profitability, risk, valuation, and growth used to enable informed investment decisions. The student is required to complete a full financial and comparative analysis of financial statements of various companies to make sound investment decisions and forecast the future profitability of companies.
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FIN520 | 4.5 | |
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A Managerial Approach to Marketing
MKT540
This course focuses on the relationships between the company and its closest external bodies. A managerial approach to marketing explains how to build and retain B2B and B2C marketing relationships in the value chain and the importance of applying marketing concepts in a global organization through international channel distribution. Lastly, the course focuses on promotion, price, product strategies, use of social media, and e-commerce related themes in connection with new technologies.
This course focuses on the relationships between the company and its closest external bodies. A managerial approach to marketing explains how to build and retain B2B and B2C marketing relationships in the value chain and the importance of applying marketing concepts in a global organization through international channel distribution. Lastly, the course focuses on promotion, price, product strategies, use of social media, and e-commerce related themes in connection with new technologies.
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MKT540 | 4.5 | |
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Business Research and Decision Making
MGT510
This course introduces advanced business research skills necessary to acquire, process, and analyze information supporting quality business decision-making from a managerial viewpoint. The role of decision-making includes: dealing with employees, formulating strategy, and negotiating. This course requires students to study business research, information systems and knowledge management, business analytics, the research process, research design, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, data analysis, and presentation communication of research results.
This course introduces advanced business research skills necessary to acquire, process, and analyze information supporting quality business decision-making from a managerial viewpoint. The role of decision-making includes: dealing with employees, formulating strategy, and negotiating. This course requires students to study business research, information systems and knowledge management, business analytics, the research process, research design, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, data analysis, and presentation communication of research results.
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MGT510 | 4.5 | |
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Leadership and Ethics for Managers
MGT515
In this course, students explore the interaction between leaders, followers, and situations. The course involves the consideration of opportunities and ethical challenges of leadership. Students will also study the different aspects of ethical leading, how to communicate expectations for ethical behavior in the workplace, and how your personal and professional values can guide you to make ethical decisions. Finally, work to develop the ability to recognize competing values within your organization, take disparate value propositions of various stakeholders and integrate them into a coherent strategy.
In this course, students explore the interaction between leaders, followers, and situations. The course involves the consideration of opportunities and ethical challenges of leadership. Students will also study the different aspects of ethical leading, how to communicate expectations for ethical behavior in the workplace, and how your personal and professional values can guide you to make ethical decisions. Finally, work to develop the ability to recognize competing values within your organization, take disparate value propositions of various stakeholders and integrate them into a coherent strategy.
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MGT515 | 4.5 | |
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Legal Aspects of Business Decisions
MGT525
This course covers the current legal obligations of corporate directors and managers under state corporate law and federal securities laws. The course also covers significant stakeholders in the governance of global public corporations, including shareholders, creditors, investment bankers, corporate lawyers, accountants, and employees. Lastly, students will focus on team performance with a wide range of influence tools to help, including: power and status, informal networks, coalitions, and persuasion.
This course covers the current legal obligations of corporate directors and managers under state corporate law and federal securities laws. The course also covers significant stakeholders in the governance of global public corporations, including shareholders, creditors, investment bankers, corporate lawyers, accountants, and employees. Lastly, students will focus on team performance with a wide range of influence tools to help, including: power and status, informal networks, coalitions, and persuasion.
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MGT525 | 4.5 | |
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Operations Management for Competitive Advantage
MGT536
This course covers the concept of operations management related to building competitive advantage. Concepts include operations decision-making, production quality management, lean system strategy implementation, facility location strategy implementation, implementing a job design strategy including work measurement, and implementing a sustainable supply chain.
This course covers the concept of operations management related to building competitive advantage. Concepts include operations decision-making, production quality management, lean system strategy implementation, facility location strategy implementation, implementing a job design strategy including work measurement, and implementing a sustainable supply chain.
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MGT536 | 4.5 | |
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Employment Law
MGT555
This course analyzes various employment laws, the legal rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, laws concerning equal employment opportunity concerning discrimination and harassment because of sex, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability. Furthermore, the course inspects free speech—rights at work, work-related privacy, electronic communication, and social media and classified workers in the gig economy. The course examines diversity and Affirmative Action, the legal and regulatory environment, wage and hour, leaves of absence, hiring, termination, labor/management relations, and collective bargaining.
This course analyzes various employment laws, the legal rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, laws concerning equal employment opportunity concerning discrimination and harassment because of sex, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability. Furthermore, the course inspects free speech—rights at work, work-related privacy, electronic communication, and social media and classified workers in the gig economy. The course examines diversity and Affirmative Action, the legal and regulatory environment, wage and hour, leaves of absence, hiring, termination, labor/management relations, and collective bargaining.
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MGT555 | 4.5 | |
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Strategic Management
MGT599
This capstone course examines the strategic management of a global company by analyzing a business’s intellectual assets, team collaboration, performance, and functionality, competitive advantage, the company’s value in global markets, competitive team, and multi-cultural dynamics, and assess ethical organizational design for leadership’s goal of creating a learning organization. The course wraps up with a strategic plan document addressing complex business problems, leadership, multi-cultural opportunities, team practices, qualitative and quantitative analysis, legal and ethical issues, shifts in global markets, strategic direction, and strategic data to show essential improvements in a company’s operational performance.
This capstone course examines the strategic management of a global company by analyzing a business’s intellectual assets, team collaboration, performance, and functionality, competitive advantage, the company’s value in global markets, competitive team, and multi-cultural dynamics, and assess ethical organizational design for leadership’s goal of creating a learning organization. The course wraps up with a strategic plan document addressing complex business problems, leadership, multi-cultural opportunities, team practices, qualitative and quantitative analysis, legal and ethical issues, shifts in global markets, strategic direction, and strategic data to show essential improvements in a company’s operational performance.
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MGT599 | 4.5 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness through the application of ACBSP key business domains of accounting, finance, statistics, economics, management, and marketing.
- Foster team and organizational performance through collaborative leadership practices.
- Strategically address business needs through the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
- Promote global interdependence through multicultural opportunities across business teams and functional units.
- Analyze ethical and legal dilemmas in business environments while respecting the responsibilities of the organization and needs of the stakeholders.
- Negotiate business initiatives through effective, persuasive, and professional written or oral communications.
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An online MBA is a graduate degree program designed to provide students with an advanced understanding of business management principles and practices through a fully online format. It explores key areas such as leadership, finance, marketing, operations management, and strategic decision-making. Pursuing an online MBA degree allows candidates to further develop business acumen and leadership skills, with the flexibility to study from anywhere.
Yes, you can earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree entirely online. AIU is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our online MBA degree programs are designed to offer flexibility, allowing students to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments. In addition to our online programs, AIU also has campus locations in Houston and Atlanta in the US.
- Industrial Production Manager – Directs manufacturing or production activities, focusing on quality, cost control, and output efficiency.
- Leadership Development Manager – Designs and implements programs that cultivate leadership skills and support organizational growth.
- Management Analyst – Evaluates business performance and recommends strategies to improve operational effectiveness.
- Sales Manager – Leads sales teams, sets revenue targets, and develops strategies to increase market share and customer engagement.
- Supply Chain Manager – Oversees supply chain operations, coordinating procurement, inventory management, and distribution to optimize efficiency.
*AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary. The list of career paths related to this program is based on a subset from the Bureau of Labor Statistics CIP to SOC Crosswalk. Some career paths listed above may require further education or job experience.
To start on your path to pursuing an online MBA at AIU, follow these steps:
- Explore AIU's accredited program to understand the core business courses and opportunities available within the degree.
- Review the admission requirements, applicants need a bachelor's degree from a U.S. institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or an internationally recognized foreign institution and an undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or higher (verified before full acceptance). AIU does not require GRE or GMAT scores, and students awaiting official transcripts may take one session of graduate courses in non-matriculating status. See the University Catalog for full details.
- Evaluate tuition and financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, or payment plans that may help make your education more accessible.*
- Submit your application before the next term begins - once accepted, familiarize yourself with AIU's online learning platform to prepare for your courses and begin working toward your degree.
*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
AIU's online MBA program is designed to be completed in approximately 12 months. However, actual time to completion may vary based on factors such as course load, transfer credits, and any breaks taken during the program.
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