Master of Business Administration - Management and Organizational Leadership University of Central Missouri, USA

Successful organizations need effective leaders who can actively develop their workforce, fill critical needs and ensure company growth. The University of Central Missouri’s Master of Business Administration in Management and Organizational Leadership will teach you to guide companies in implementing change management initiatives and recruiting, training and promoting employees. Discover why UCM ranks among the best schools for MBA students seeking to advance their careers.

An MBA for managers and organizational leaders who rise above their peers

As UCM’s fastest-growing MBA concentration, Management and Organizational Leadership provides a business education of the highest caliber. We’re one of only 10 Missouri universities accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and we’re regularly named among the best schools for MBA degrees. Our students get a top-notch education at some of the region’s most affordable tuition rates.

UCM’s “minimester” schedule lets you begin studies for your Master of Business Administration degree on one of five different dates during the year. Choose from in-person and online classes and enjoy true flexibility on your path to a better career.

What you will study

Graduate studies for your Master of Business Administration degree will start with our MBA Business Knowledge Foundations course. This suite of online modules will refresh and strengthen your understanding of business methods that provide insight into an organization’s performance. Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll be ready to begin specialized courses for leading an organization.

MBA coursework for future managers and organizational leaders

Whether you prefer online or on-campus classes in Warrensburg (located 45 minutes from Kansas City), you can explore a range of management and human resource management courses, including:

• Employment and Development
• Leading and Guiding Change
• Strategic Organizational Communication
• Building Leadership Credibility

UCM’s master’s degree in Business Administration courses use an applied learning strategy that enables you to put your education into practice. UCM faculty and business experts will guide you as you master skills and processes for hiring, onboarding, succession planning and more.

UCM makes it possible for you to balance your studies with the rest of life’s demands. Complete your master’s degree in Business Administration in as few as 12 months or up to several years to kickstart or enhance your career as an organizational leader.