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.

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45
Each Course Length
5 Weeks
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Online, Atlanta, Houston,

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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.

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Online MBA Courses

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Course Number
Credits
Program Core
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.
ACG510 4.5
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.
BUS510 4.5
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.
FIN520 4.5
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.
MKT540 4.5
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.
MGT510 4.5
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.
MGT515 4.5
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.
MGT525 4.5
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.
MGT536 4.5
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.
MGT555 4.5
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.
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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No matter which campus you choose, AIU has you covered.

AIU Atlanta Campus
Atlanta

At our Atlanta campus, learners attend classes in one of the South’s most bustling business cities. Located north of downtown, just off of US-19 and the Sandy Springs MARTA station, our campus has easy access to the city’s prosperous downtown area and all of the opportunities that it may entail.

AIU Houston Campus
Houston

Rooted in one of Texas’ most active cities, our Houston location offers students a vibrant, modern campus with updated facilities, a Learning Resource Center, and a variety of accessible student lounges, computer labs, and group-work areas.

AIU Online
Online

Our online campus offers access to a full range of services, such as course content, communication with your instructors, the ability to take part in group projects, and so much more. It’s perfect for those who need more flexibility and prefer learning at their own pace.

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  • Scholarships & Grants AIU offers a number of institutional scholarships and grants that can help eligible students offset the program cost and help reduce out of pocket costs
  • Military Tuition Rate AIU Online offers a 45% tuition reduction to active military undergraduate students and a 20% tuition reduction to active military graduate students, including members of the Reserves and National Guard
  • Transfer Credit AIU’s transfer-friendly policy lets you transfer in up to 75% of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree*
  • Prior Learning Credit You can receive credits for past college courses, military service, or work experience
  • Financial Aid Guide Our guide to financial aid can answer your initial questions and help you prepare to apply for financial aid

*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.

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