Master’s Degree: Business
Today’s businesses are changing at an unprecedented pace and in need of people with skills and knowledge to help foster thriving growth. Albright College’s fully online Master of Science in Business will help you stand out through its innovative curriculum delivered in a format designed to fit your busy life – and empower you to earn your degree in about a year, taking one online class at a time.
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Groundbreaking coursework and concentrations
Equipped with global survey data on the skills most sought by businesses in today’s workplace, Albright created a graduate-level curriculum with a foundation in strategy and innovation. Through this learning, students develop the ability to identify market opportunities, use quantitative information to manage effectively, and lead through project management and sustainable and globally aware policies.
Graduate students gain deeper expertise and apply management skills via concentration areas of their choice. These include:
Accounting
Hone your accounting skills to contribute to your organization’s financial success and get further preparation for the CPA exam.
Data Analytics
Learn how organizations utilize data for decision-making and become proficient with data visualization, predictive modeling and other methods of business analytics.
Digital Marketing
Refine skills to develop and manage effective digital marketing strategies to reach target markets and meet business objectives.
Inclusive and Ethical Leadership
Enhance sought-after ‘power skills’ to lead others, foster an inclusive work environment and promote ethics and integrity.
Master of Science in Business Curriculum Map (click here)
| MSB 601 | Innovation and Change Management | 3 |
| MSB 602 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| MSB 603 | Global and Sustainable Business Strategies | 3 |
| MSB 750 | Transformational Team Leadership And Effective Project Management | 3 |
| Select two of the following concentrations: | ||
| Concentration: Accounting | ||
| MSB 630 | Strategic Cost Accounting | 3 |
| MSB 631 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| MSB 632 | The Federal Tax | 3 |
| MSB 633 | Forensic Accounting/Fraud | 3 |
| MSB 634 | Corporate Governance and Ethics/Professional Responsibilities | 3 |
| Concentration: Data Analytics | ||
| MBS 640 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| MBS 641 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| MBS 642 | Statistical Modeling | 3 |
| Concentration: Digital Marketing | ||
| MBS 670 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| MBS 671 | Marketing Analytics | 3 |
| MBS 672 | Integrated Content Strategy | 3 |
| Concentration: Inclusive and Ethical Leadership | ||
| MAP 601 | Positive Psychology, Health, and Wellness | 3 |
| MAP 609 | Psychological Diversity | 3 |
| MAP 610 | Professional Seminar: Ethics and Standards of Practice | 3 |
According to the information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow 9% from 2020-2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for management occupations was $102,450 in May 2021, which was the highest wage of all the major occupational groups.
| management analysts $93,000 |
accountants and auditors $77,250 |
administrative services managers $99,290 |
| top executives $98,980 |
marketing manager $133,380 |
music producers $79,000 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook, bls.gov
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- At least one 3-credit course in each of the following: Economics, Accounting, Statistics, and Management or Marketing. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in Business or Accounting will likely meet these criteria, and those who need to complete courses can do so via undergraduate asynchronous classes. Students who demonstrate proficiency in these areas may request a consultation with the program director to determine credit for professional experience.
- A minimum grade point average of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for acceptance. Applicants with 2 or more years of related work experience may be admitted with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Provisional acceptance for applicants with lower GPAs is possible at the completion of three courses in the program.
- A statement of career interest and goals indicating reasons for pursuing this degree (500 words or less).
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals with knowledge of the applicant’s professional or academic background.
Contact us at sps@albright.edu to have your admission questions answered by an Albright graduate and Online Admission Counselor.
“Business skills apply in so many areas of life and we recognize that each student brings their own interests and career aspirations. Albright’s two concentration Master’s in Business gives students the flexibility to combine a foundation of strategic leadership and change management with two specialized skill areas – specializations that meet their needs and help them reach their goals.”
— Lisa Wilder, Ph.D., Academic Program Chair of the MS in Business and Associate Professor of Economics
Frequently asked questions
How many courses do I need to take? How long does this take?
The complete master’s in business program is 10 courses in duration. Each class is offered online and lasts five weeks.
Can I transfer classes?
Yes! You may transfer in a maximum of six credits.
How much does it cost?
The price per course is $1,540 with no additional fees. Books are not included in this price.
When can I start?
There are eight opportunities throughout the year to begin this online master’s program at Albright. There are three start dates in the fall, three in the spring and two in the summer.