Advance your career with CMU
Why choose CMU’s MBA?
Ranked 5th nationally for international student ROI by F1 Hire, our AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration program equips you with the skills to lead in today’s global, competitive business environment.
- STEM-designated options: Specialize in one of six high-demand areas, including business data analytics, cybersecurity, and project management.
- Industry-connected learning: Gain real-world insights through faculty-led case studies and hands-on projects.
- Entrepreneurial opportunities: Compete for startup funding in our annual New Ventures Competition.
- SAP & Six Sigma certifications: Join a program that certifies more SAP students than any other university and offers Lean Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt training.
- Program at a glance: 36 credits | Estimated duration: 1–2 years
- Graduate assistantships available: Earn a stipend to support your education while gaining research and teaching experience.
- Safe, supportive community: We take pride in safety and well-being with a secure campus and dedicated international student support.
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Build skills that drive success
At CMU, you’ll gain expertise in finance, marketing, management, data analytics, and emerging technologies—essential skills for navigating today’s business landscape. Customize your MBA with an emphasis area designed to align with your career goals. Several of our programs are STEM-designated, equipping you with in-demand analytical and technical skills for leadership in a rapidly evolving global economy. Explore your options below:
Accounting
Learn to understand cash flow, taxes and other financial principles that are essential to every organization.
Business Data Analytics
Learn to use data to make better decisions in this emphasis, which will also teach you how to visualize and communicate business decisions clearly and effectively. This emphasis is classified as STEM.
Cybersecurity
Use threat detection tools and data analysis to manage threats and reduce risks. You'll learn the technical and legal skills to protect your company's data, no matter where it is stored. This emphasis is classified as STEM.
Entrepreneurship
Learn the business, financing, legal and tactical skills to launch your own venture, or lead a start-up team.
Finance
Know where your money is and where it's going. Courses in financial statement analysis, international finance and financial modeling will help you understand your current financial situation, the global forces at play on your finances, and how to forecast and analyze future performance. This emphasis is classified as STEM.
Health Systems Leadership
Jobs in health care management are expected to increase 20% over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gain knowledge in issues, policies, compliance mandates, risk management tactics and the overall operation of today’s health care systems and become a leader in the field.
Human Resource Management
Become adept at hiring, retention and training, and help organizations reach their goals. You'll gain experience in strategic planning, fiscal management, team building and best practices and become a leader.
Information Systems
More than 435,000 businesses around the world rely on SAP business software. Master it, and you'll gain skills employers need. You can earn TS410: mySAP ERP-Integrated Business Processes certification through this emphasis. This emphasis is classified as STEM.
Logistics Management
Cut costs, improve customer service and lift profits through better supply chain management. You'll learn techniques to make purchasing, inventory, warehousing and transportation more efficient. This emphasis is classified as STEM.
Marketing
To market your company successfully, you need to understand what customers want. Become an expert in advertising, brand management, market research, new product development, communications and public relations to boost demand.
Project Management
Project managers are expert multitaskers, analytical thinkers and communicators. You'll learn to manage your time and complete projects on time and on budget—which benefits you, your clients and your company. This emphasis is classified as STEM.
Value-Driven Organization
Sharpen your leadership skills and learn how to improve your organization. Learn about the customer voice, negotiating and process-improvement techniques such as Six Sigma.
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