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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Classes Start Soon!

 

Now accepting applications for the upcoming semester! Apply or contact us today to get started.


Rockford University’s MBA consists of core coursework that helps you develop critical management skills and a deeper understanding of the business field. To complete your degree, select courses from a list of popular business electives or customize your MBA choosing electives from four in-demand concentrations:

  • Finance
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Leadership

Choose flexibility. 

Take on-site, evening courses and online courses to accommodate your work, family, and personal schedule.

Who is it for?

  • Working professionals in or aspiring to be in management
  • Employees in companies that want skilled managers and effective leaders
  • Anyone holding a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution

Fact: 81% of recruiting companies are hiring MBAs to fulfill this need. *Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018

 

MBA Admission Requirements

For admission to the MBA program, students must submit the following MBA Admission Requirements:

  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts with Bachelor’s Degree Posting from an accredited college or university
    • Cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5
    • Submit official transcripts in a sealed envelope or digitally secure email

Submission of the above does not guarantee admission.
Students must be admitted prior to taking their 12th credit hour.

Program Features

  • Career Advancement – Boost your advancement potential by enhancing your business skills.
  • Customized – Gain industry-specific skills in Healthcare Administration, Finance, and Project Management.
  • Bloomberg Business Lab – Access information used by leading business, financial, and government decision makers around the globe.
  • Collaborative – Work closely with peers in small classes averaging 15 students.
  • Quality Courses – Experience a high-quality program accredited by the IACBE and taught by faculty with corporate experience.
  • Work and Study – Attend convenient, evening classes designed for the working adult with dinner included. Choose from growing fully online course options.
  • Tradition – Trust in the oldest, continuously operating MBA program in the Rockford-area.

Accreditation

The MBA at Rockford University is nationally accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The University is also accredited through several organizations.

Classes Start Soon!

With 8 week courses, RU welcomes new MBA students multiple times throughout the year!

Have Questions?

Graduate Admission Counselors are here to help!
Please call 815-226-4040 or fill out the form below and we’ll be in contact with you very soon!

Office of Admission

Johnson Center
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
815-226-4050
Admissions@rockford.edu

Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
After hour appointments available by request