Overview
At the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, we are grounded in academic excellence and focused on your success. Our MBA degree programs are designed with you in mind and offer 100% online coursework, multiple start dates, and accelerated completion times. You can graduate in just a few months with confidence in your preparation for new career opportunities.
The flexible online business programs at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside emphasize industry-relevant skills that can enhance you career prospects in a variety of growing fields.
Program Description
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of specialized concentrations within the MBA program that align with your area of interest.
In the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting, you will learn:
- The purpose, underlying concepts, and accounting principles related to financial statements
- Profit and risk assessment, both historic and predictive, with an understanding of various analysis methodologies, including ratio, vertical, and horizontal
- Reporting requirements and resolution of audit issues, based on Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Identification and management of corporate taxation issues
- The use of data analytics in real-world situations to drive decisions and propose solutions
Learn more about the Concentration in Accounting.
This MBA is designed to develop your ability to assimilate, interpret, and present information and data for effective decision making with any organization. Gain the skillsets for highly specialized roles as a Data Analyst, Advanced Analytics Professional, Business Analyst, and more.
In the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Data Analytics, you will learn:
- An analytical approach to developing solutions for challenging business issues
- The impact of both domestic and global environments on a firm’s operations
- Advanced leadership skills and strategy formulation
- Awareness of the issues of working within a competitive global marketplace, and development of corresponding strategies
Learn more about the Concentration in Data Analytics.
Become a vital contributor to the financial well-being of any organization with the proficiencies you’ll gain in the MBA with a Concentration in Finance online program from UW-Parkside. Prepare for high-demand roles as a Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, CFO, Finance Director, Investment Banker, Risk Manager, and more.
In the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance, you will learn:
- An analytical approach to developing solutions for challenging business issues
- The impact of both domestic and global environments on a firm’s operations
- Advanced leadership skills and strategy formulation
- Awareness of the issues of working within a competitive global marketplace, and development of corresponding strategies
Learn more about the Concentration in Finance.
In the 100% online MBA with a Concentration in General Management program, you will benefit from an in-depth study of creative and innovative management techniques, managerial accounting, information technology, operations management, project management, corporate financial management, marketing management, ethical leadership theory and development, and more.
In the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in General Management, you will learn:
- An analytical approach to developing solutions for challenging business issues
- The impact of both domestic and global environments on a firm’s operations
- Advanced leadership skills and strategy formulation
- The issues of working within a competitive global marketplace and the development of corresponding strategies
Learn more about the Concentration in General Management.
The MBA with a Concentration in Global Management 100% online program from UW-Parkside enables you to apply effective growth strategies across a geographically and culturally diverse organization. This program helps you prepare for high-demand roles as a Global Account Manager, Global Business Administrator, Business Analysis Director, and more.
In the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Global Management, you will learn:
- An analytical approach to developing solutions for challenging business issues
- The impact of both domestic and global environments on a firm’s operations
- Advanced leadership skills and strategy formulation
- Awareness of the issues of working within a competitive global marketplace, and development of corresponding strategies
Learn more about the Concentration in Global Management.
Focused on real-life application of proven theories, the online MBA with a concentration in Human Resources at UW-Parkside prepares you with the acumen and confidence to address the critical, emerging issues and challenges that face human resources professionals today. Offering academic excellence at an outstanding value, this AACSB-accredited program is one of the most affordable MBA programs in the region.
In the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Human Resources, you will learn:
- An analytical approach to developing solutions for challenging business issues
- The impact of both domestic and global environments on a firm’s operations
- Advanced leadership skills and strategy formulation
- Awareness of the issues of working within a competitive global marketplace, and development of corresponding strategies
Learn more about the Concentration in Human Resources.
In the MBA with a Concentration in Marketing 100% online program from UW-Parkside, enhance your ability to recognize marketing challenges, design and decide on effective strategies to address those challenges, and understand the implications of those decisions. Prepare for vital roles as a marketing manager, market research analyst, marketing director, sales manager, brand manager, and more.
In the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing, you will learn:
- An analytical approach to developing solutions for challenging business issues
- The impact of both domestic and global environments on a firm’s operations
- Advanced leadership skills and strategy formulation
- Awareness of the issues of working within a competitive global marketplace, and development of corresponding strategies
Learn more about the Concentration in Marketing.
Global competition has highlighted the critical role of program and project managers in maximizing productivity. According to the Project Management Institute’s 2021 10-year employment trend report, the global economy will require 25 million new project professionals by 2030. The online MBA with a Concentration in Program and Project Management will prepare you for leadership roles in a multitude of industries.
In the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Program and Project Management, you will learn:
- Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies and best practices
- The construction and implementation of project phases and assignment of human resources within the context of portfolio management
- Budget preparation, performance tracking, risk mitigation and cash flow management
- Effective team communication and change management
- Organization and management of project teams and meetings, including conflict resolution
Learn more about the Concentration in Program and Project Management.
Learn to apply the concepts and models involved in the design, control, and management of complex supply chain systems in the MBA with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management online program from UW-Parkside. Prepare for in-demand roles such as Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Inventory Manager, Logistics Manager, and more.
In the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Supply Chain Management, you will learn:
- An analytical approach to developing solutions for challenging business issues
- The impact of both domestic and global environments on a firm’s operations
- Advanced leadership skills and strategy formulation
- Awareness of the issues of working within a competitive global marketplace, and development of corresponding strategies
Learn more about the Concentration in Supply Chain Management.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Business Administration program prepares you with career-relevant leadership and management strategies critical to professional advancement.
As a graduate from one of the specialized concentrations you will be prepared for a variety of careers, including:
- Corporate Accountant
- Certified Public Accountant
- Financial Controller
- Chief Financial Officer
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Data Analytics Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Risk Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Consultant
- Global Account Manager
- Human Resources Director
- Recruitment and Staffing Manager
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Director
- Brand Manager
- Operations Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
Admissions
For unconditional admission into any of the Master of Business Administration concentrations you must hold a bachelor’s degree and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
View all admission requirements at UW-Parkside’s Online MBA page, and drill deeper into your concentration area of interest.
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