The MBA program is a 30-hour program intended for upwardly mobile professionals and recent baccalaureate graduates with exceptional academic backgrounds. Courses are offered in an entirely online format. The curriculum is divided into eight core courses and two electives. If a student wishes to obtain a concentration in Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Administration, Sport Management, or Strategic Management they are required to take eight core courses and four concentration specific electives for a total of 36 semester credit hours. The core curriculum focuses on business theory and applications by integrating case studies, research, presentations, and seminars. The objective of the program is for the student to be able to apply the principles of accounting, finance, economics, information technology, management, marketing, business analytics, business strategy, and business ethics within a contemporary global business environment. A degree from this program can lead to career advancement across all business disciplines in the private, public, or nonprofit sectors.
The admission decision is based on an evaluation of all application materials submitted by the individual. The following are criteria utilized in the decision process:
1. MBA Application
2. Previous work experience
3. Undergraduate GPA
4. Graduate GPA
5. Specific course work completed.
6. Writing sample
7. Reference check
Applicants must submit the online application for admission, application essays, the $50 application fee, a current resume including professional references which may be checked, official transcripts showing the completion of a regionally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.75 GPA, and official transcripts of all other undergraduate and graduate course work from accredited institutions.
Additional application requirements for international applicants
International students must have a minimum score of 70 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a six (6) on the IELTS exam. In cases where a foreign student is otherwise qualified for admission to the program, but his/her TOEFL score indicates the need for additional English language instruction, he/she might be admitted conditionally to the program pending satisfactory completion of the necessary courses.
If an applicant, domestic or international, has completed their bachelor’s degree in a country other than the United States, the applicant is required to submit a degree evaluation report from a reputable credentialing service (WES – World Education Services, https://wes.org/) that demonstrates degree and course equivalency. The official report for each degree evaluation report must be submitted directly from the credentialing service and provided to the School of Business; Graduate Department; 421 Park 40 North Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37923.
You may send your resume and essay questions directly to Ethan Dyer (Ethan.Dyer@LMUnet.edu) or use the upload function in the application portal.
Please send all transcripts electronically to Ethan Dyer at Ethan.Dyer@LMUnet.edu.
To be admitted into the MBA program, prospective students must apply through the LMU portal. For entry into our school of business, your application must be fully completed. It is recommended that your application be completed during the summer before your last year of undergraduate study.
While this is all exciting, you may be wondering, "What is the endgame or potential outcome of pursuing an MBA degree?" In New York, the average annual salary of a role requiring an MBA was $87,921 in 2022. Meanwhile, in Tennessee, the average annual salary of a role requiring an MBA was, as of 2023, between $78,974 and $119,241. Depending on your field, you could potentially earn much more per year.
LMU's online MBA program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Courses at LMU are reviewed and assessed biennially in accordance with ACBSP reports to ensure the best in modern business practices. Our available concentrations and elective courses are chosen based on current market needs and relevant areas of interest.
For any other questions about LMU or our MBA program, please reach out to our School of Business. We're happy to help.
April Anderson
Graduate and Professional Recruiter & Assessment / Accreditation Coordinator
Office Address: LMU-Cedar Bluff 197; 421 Park 40 N. Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37923
Phone: 865.531.4152
Email: April.Anderson@lmunet.edu
Dr. Richard Lane
MBA/MSBA Program Director
Phone: 865.531.4164
Email: Richard.Lane@lmunet.edu
