The accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a 36-credit hour residential program with a focus on real world practice. The program prepares students to apply concepts and principles of various business disciplines in order to become effective in management positions. Students can choose a “fast track” and earn their MBA degree in just 12 months from August to July. The program is designed to accomodate both business and non-business undergraduate students.
Students can choose to earn an MBA with a concentration in one of the following areas:
MBA program graduates will demonstrate
Students who have earned an undergraduate business degree learn the skills they need to succeed in business. It may mean starting in positions just a step below management. However, a Master of Business Administration can set graduates up for higher positions within a corporation. U.S. News & World Report lists the following as top positions for MBA graduates:
*Students with non-business-related degrees are eligible to apply for the MBA program but may be required to complete a series of leveling courses prior to initiating coursework.
WV Resident: $483 per credit hour
Non-resident: $1,048 per credit hour
For program fee information and payment deadlines, visit the Student Services website.
Accreditation: The MBA program in the College of Business & Aviation at Fairmont State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Jason Frazer
MBA Program Director
Instructor of Business
JH 116A Jaynes Hall
(304) 367-4049
jfrazer@fairmontstate.edu