Accelerated Online MBA and Master of Management
The accelerated Online Master of Business Administration and Master of Management degrees from National American University’s Harold D. Buckingham Graduate School empower you to advance your knowledge and skills in less time than a traditional degree program.
Accelerated Online MBA and MM Program Overview
The accelerated MBA and MM programs are ideal if you want a faster path to earning an advanced degree. These online graduate programs give you the solid business foundation you need to advance your career without taking time away from work. By eliminating extraneous electives and a thesis, the accelerated path allows you to focus on meaningful assignments that are immediately relevant to your career path or employment. These programs also offer unique cohort experiences that can save you time and money.
Using multiple methods of instruction and open-source materials, your program will rely on scaffolding and high-impact assessments. Upon completion of your degree, you will have curated a digital career portfolio of program assignments that highlight your workplace knowledge, skills and abilities.
As a graduate of either program, you will be able to:
- Evaluate critical business principles and concepts to develop actionable policies and plans.
- Use current business technologies in support of organizational sustainability.
- Demonstrate the leadership skills required to achieve a multi-dimensional business strategy.
- Evaluate an appropriate code of ethics for a global business environment.
- Communicate and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
Online Accelerated MBA and MM Classes and Curriculum
Each program consists of 10 courses totaling 45 credit hours taken over four terms that can be completed in one year:
- Term 1: One 11-week course along with two sequential 5.5 week courses
- Term 2: Two 5.5 week courses taken over 11 weeks
- Term 3: Two 5.5 week courses taken over 11 weeks
- Term 4: Three 5.5 week courses taken over 11 weeks
- 11- week courses require 1 lesson per week
- 5.5-week courses require 2 lessons per week
Questions? Contact an enrollment advisor.
Core courses for both degrees include an Introduction to Business, Communications and Student Success, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategy, Managing Organizations and Leading People, Human Resource Management and the final Portfolio (included in Strategy and Policy).
MBA candidates will also study Marketing Essentials, Financial Management and Business Economics, Enterprise Operations and Accounting.
MM candidates will study Project Management, Accounting and Finance for Managers, Marketing and Sales Management, and Legal Environments of Business and International Management.
Visit our course catalog for a complete list of MBA and MM requirements.
Prerequisite Requirements for the Online MBA and MM Programs
You must meet certain business study requirements to gain acceptance to the online MBA or MMprogram. There are two options available:
- Option A: This is for students who completed undergraduate or graduate courses at an accredited two or four-year institution or from an institution recognized or accredited by an appropriate government or third-party institution. You must meet the following requirements:
- Earned a C or higher in the courses
- Successfully completed CLEP or DANTES examinations
- Submitted an experiential learning portfolio
- Option B: This is for students who do not have sufficient business coursework. You can complete the following courses:
- Statistics
- Economic Analysis
- Accounting and Finance for Managers
You also need to demonstrate proficiency in computers and application software.
For MBA:
It is recommended that students who wish to complete the accelerated format version of the program should be at least 25 years of age and should have a CGPA of 3.0. Additional admissions counseling may be recommended as this is a very rigorous, fast-paced program.
The following course pre-requisites are recommended but not required:
- AC2760 Financial Accounting for Managers
- MA3000 Business Statistics
- EC2050 Macroeconomics
- FN3000 Business Finance I
The above recommended pre-requisites may also be met through equivalent undergraduate courses or master’s courses taken at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or from an institution recognized or accredited by an appropriate government or third-party agency.
For MM:
It is recommended that students who wish to complete the accelerated format version of the program should be at least 25 years of age and should have a CGPA of 3.0. Additional admissions counseling may be recommended as this is a very rigorous, fast-paced program.
The following course pre-requisites are recommended but not required:
- AC2760 Financial Accounting for Managers
- MA3000 Business Statistics
- EC2050 Macroeconomics
- FN3000 Business Finance I
The above recommended pre-requisites may also be met through equivalent undergraduate courses or master’s courses taken at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or from an institution recognized or accredited by an appropriate government or third-party agency.
You also need to demonstrate proficiency in computers and application software.
Online MBA and MM Degree Tuition and Fees
Learn more about our graduate tuition schedule.
Online MBA and MM Degree Career Outcomes
The online MBA and MM programs provide you with the background you need to be a business leader across a number of different organizations. You will develop advanced skills in disciplines such as finance and accounting, and you will also learn how to create strategies and policies to reach your organization’s business objectives. Most importantly, you will demonstrate to employers that you have the skills to effectively lead teams in any environment.
Also, because the entire program is online, you do not have to take time away from work to complete your courses. This flexibility means you can immediately apply what you learn to your real-life business situations.
Who Is a Good Candidate for the Online MBA and MM Programs?
- Business professionals: If you are a business professional ready to advance your career at your organization or with a new one, the online program is a great fit. You will develop the skills and knowledge you need to join management or executive teams.
- Professionals without a business background: As a non-business professional in an area such as engineering or healthcare, you can use an online program to move into corporate positions.
Course Listing
MT6255 Introduction to Leadership and Quality (Must be completed during the first term and prior to completing the other master’s courses)
AC6550 Managerial Accounting
EC6150 Managerial Economics
FN6350 Financial Management
MA6600 Quantitative Methods for Management Decisions
MG6500 Marketing Administration
MT6650 Strategy and Policy
Each student will work with his/her adviser to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests. These electives can be selected from any master’s courses not included in the MBA core courses, provided that the student meets any individual course prerequisites. Students wishing to pursue the MBA who have not completed sufficient undergraduate coursework in accounting, business finance, statistics and economics shall be required to choose the general emphasis.
Students who select the thesis option must complete the following courses in place of the program electives and MT6650:
MT6100 Research Methods
MT6805 Master’s Thesis I
MT6810 Master’s Thesis II
Specialty Courses
Choose Three of the Below:
AC6250 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
AC6260 Accounting Ethics
AC6270 Accounting Information Systems and Computer Related Fraud
AC6280 Auditing and Information Assurance
CJ6250 Management of Critical Incidents
PRO605 Advanced Consequence Management
SEC537 Crisis Negotiation
PRO605 Advanced Consequence Management
SEC505 Advanced Strategies & Crisis Preparedness
SEC530 Evidence and Crime Scene Management
Choose Three of the Below:
MG6600 Internet Marketing
MG6610 E-Commerce
MG6620 Social Media Marketing
MG6630 E-Marketing Analytics
HA6500 Fiscal and Regulatory Issues in Health Services
HA6510 Global Issues in Healthcare
HA6520 Healthcare Administration and Policy Seminar
Choose Three of the Below:
LA6570 Human Resource Law
MT6300 Managing Human Resources
MT6310 Training and Development in Human Resource Management
MT6320 Employee Evaluation and Compensation
MT6350 Strategic Human Resource Management
Choose Three of the Below:
CI6600 Computer Security
CI6605 Risk Assessment and Analysis
CI6610 Critical Infrastructure Control System Security
CI6615 Computer Forensics and Incident Handling
CI6620 Foundations of Security (Security+) (E)
CI6650 Advanced Security Practices and Risk Management (CISSP) (E)
LA6100 Legal Environment for Global Organizations
MT6570 International Business
MT6580 International Management
MT6XXX OR LA6XXX Elective
MT6XXX OR LA6XXX Elective
MT6XXX OR LA6XXX Elective
MT6611 Enterprise Process Management
MT6612 Optimize Enterprise Operations
MT6613 Operations and Supply Chain Management
MT6619 Project Management Essentials
MT6621 Intermediate Project Management
MT6622 Advanced Project Management
DSS720DC Strategic Security Information Literacy
DSS750DC Briefings, Debriefings & Presentations
DSS760DC Advanced Leadership and Management
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
