NCCU Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Future of Business Is Brighter With You

$450 per credit hour*
*$540 for out-of-state students;
tuition subject to change

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8 industry-relevant concentrations

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Self-paced for working professionals; five start dates a year

Keep Rising in Business With an Online MBA

No one does business quite like you. Your personality, point of view, and passion set you apart from the rest. NCCU Online’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program serves professionals who are ready to increase their business acumen and bring fresh perspectives to their industries.

Designed to be completed in 18 to 24 months, the online MBA allows you to elevate your skill set while you work and customize those skills with your choice of eight in-demand concentrations.

We recognize that every learner brings unique experiences to our program. So whether you’re preparing for senior management, pivoting to a brand-new business area, or need practical skills to be more effective in your role, there’s a path for you here.

To help you achieve your business goals on your schedule, our online MBA offers five start dates a year:

  • Spring 1: January
  • Spring 2: March
  • Summer: May
  • Fall 1: August
  • Fall 2: October
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What You’ll Learn in the Online MBA
The NCCU Online: MBA Flight Path Program offers eight distinct concentrations, developed with direct input from leading industry partners to ensure that our graduates are prepared to meet current market demands. As a student in this program, you’ll gain valuable skill development in key areas like leadership, finance, and strategy, providing you with the business acumen needed to succeed in competitive environments.
Upon completing core business courses, you’ll select one* of eight concentrations:
*Dual concentrations available, extending degree completion by at least one semester
Flight Path Programs

Flight Path Programs are designed specifically for returning, adult learners who are balancing work, family, and life responsibilities. These fully online programs offer the flexibility and convenience needed to fit education into a busy schedule, with multiple start dates throughout the year, so you can begin when the time is right for you. Courses are offered in a condensed format, allowing you to focus on fewer classes at a time — making it easier to stay on track, complete your program, and move confidently toward your academic and professional goals.

Find the Online MBA Concentration for You



Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate
The MBA concentration in Commercial Real Estate prepares students to secure professional positions in various sectors of the commercial real estate and address the compelling need for more minority professionals in the industry.

Selection of 12 Elective Hours:

  • REST 5100 - Fundamentals of Real Estate
  • REST 5200 - Real Estate Investment and Finance
  • REST 5300 - Real Estate Development
  • REST 5900 - Special Topics in Real Estate

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
The MBA concentration in Cybersecurity integrates theory and practice to provide an in-depth understanding of how to protect corporate and government data against cyberattacks. This concentration provides students with the skills to make a positive impact on the security of data, artificial intelligence, and utilizing real world technologies that are critical to business performance.

Selection of 12 Elective Hours:

  • CSEC 5000 - Cybersecurity Technology and Management
  • CSEC 5010 - Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
  • CSEC 5020 - Cybersecurity Law, Policy, and Risk Management
  • CSEC 5030 - Cybersecurity Special Topics

Data Analytics

Data Analytics
The MBA concentration in Data Analytics allows for an intensive dive into the utilization of data to drive leadership practices, operational processing and the cultivation of business solutions. This concentration brings data science and analytics into real-world business interactions.

Selection of 12 Elective Hours:

  • STQM 5420 - Topics in Regression Analysis
  • STQM 5440 - Topics in Categorical Data Analysis
  • STQM 5900 - Special Topics in Data Analysis
  • STQM 5900 - Special Topics in Data Analysis Capstone

General Management

General Management
The MBA concentration in General Management allows students to develop their skills in one or more business areas by selecting any two 5000-level electives from the other available concentrations.

Sample Courses (Selection of 6 Elective Hours):

  • CSEC 5000 - Cybersecurity Technology and Management
  • STQM 5420 - Topics in Regression Analysis
  • HADM 5100 - Global Hospitality and Tourism Operation
  • ISM 5440 - Applied Database Systems for Managers
  • MKT 5600 - Professional Selling and Sales Management
  • PFIN 5110 - Survey of Personal Financial Planning

Hospitality Management

Hospitality Management
The MBA concentration in Hospitality Management offers courses specifically developed to support the advancement of hospitality and tourism management professionals. Along with a strong business management foundation, students who pursue this concentration will also receive relevant instruction related to contemporary topics in hospitality and tourism.

Selection of 9 Elective Hours:

  • HADM 5100 - Global Hospitality and Tourism Operation
  • HADM 5200 - Hospitality Services Marketing
  • HADM 5600 - Contemporary Hospitality Service Management
  • HADM 5900 - Special Topics and Trends in Hospitality and Tourism

Information Systems Management

Information Systems Management
The MBA concentration in Information Systems Management (ISM) prepares students to become future-ready business leaders by equipping them with a robust understanding of technology, data systems, and digital infrastructure. This concentration bridges the gap between business strategy and IT, empowering students to evaluate, implement, and lead technology-driven initiatives across various industries.

Selection of 12 Elective Hours:

  • CSEC 5000 - Cybersecurity Technology and Management
  • ISM 5440 - Applied Database Systems for Managers
  • CIS 5620 - Project Management
  • ISM 5630 - ISM Special Topics

Marketing

Marketing
The MBA concentration in Marketing gives students the toolbox and analytical skills to operate effectively in an increasingly dynamic marketplace. Students will be prepared for the immediate application of progressive techniques within marketing that utilize new technology and digital capabilities while strengthening foundational marketing principles.

Selection of 9 Elective Hours:

  • MKT 5600 - Professional Selling and Sales Management
  • MKT 5700 - Healthcare Marketing
  • MKT 5800 - Customer Relationship Management
  • MKT 5900 - Special Topics and Trends in Marketing
  • MKT 5950 - Marketing Capstone

Wealth Management

Wealth Management
The MBA concentration in Wealth Management is open to individuals from a variety of backgrounds; its primary purpose is to increase opportunities in the wealth management industry to address the significant underrepresentation of African American professionals and to decrease the racial wealth gap.

Selection of 12 Elective Hours:

  • PFIN 5110 - Survey of Personal Financial Planning
  • PFIN 5120 - Retirement and Estate Planning
  • FIN 5558 - Investment
  • PFIN 5130 - Personal Financial Planning

Discover Your Career Potential With an AACSB-Accredited MBA

The NCCU Online: MBA Flight Path Program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, a distinction shared by only 6% of business schools across the globe, including Harvard Business School.

Earning an MBA from an AACSB-accredited program has a measurable impact on graduate career outcomes. Take a look at the statistics for graduates of programs with this achievement:

  • 75% of the top-paid CEOs graduated from an AACSB-accredited school.*
  • 83% of alumni from AACSB-accredited schools report that their graduate education increased their earning potential.**
  • 87% of these alumni agree that the business skills they developed advanced their careers.**

*2024 AACSB analysis of Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company data

**2022 GMAC Longitudinal Candidate Survey

Curriculum & Courses

The NCCU Online: Master of Business Administration (MBA) Flight Path Program is designed to prepare business leaders who break the mold, transforming their industries with innovation and passion.

The online MBA requires a minimum total of 33 to 39 credit hours, with 24 hours of general management (core) courses* and 6 to 12 hours of concentration electives.

Available concentrations include: Commercial Real Estate, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, General Management, Hospitality Management, Information Systems Management, Marketing, and Wealth Management.

*Please note that we have 24 core hours plus a 3-credit capstone

Below are the full degree and concentration requirements:

ACCT 5510 - Managerial Accounting (3)

The course is concerned with the study and application of accounting concepts in relation to planning and control of business operations.

CIS 5520 - Management Information Systems (3)

This course introduces the manager to the use and implications of information technology in the business environment.

DSC 5200 - Managerial Statistics (3)

This is a survey course in statistics. Special emphasis is placed on using statistical analysis in managerial decision making. Topics include descriptive statistics, topics in probability, random variables and probability distributions, hypothesis testing, statistical sampling, statistical quality control, nonparametric statistics, and regression analysis.

DSC 5530 - Productions and Systems Management (3)

This course covers issues in the design, planning, and control of the processes by which manufactured goods and services are delivered.

ECON 5540 - Economic Analysis (3)

This course focuses on the application of economic concepts in individual and business decision making process.

FIN 5550 - Financial Policies (3)

This course covers advanced problems in business financial theory and management. Capitalization, liquidation, consolidation, and mergers will also be included.

MGT 5560 - Behavioral and Management Theory and Analysis (3)

This course is intended to increase the student’s capacity for effectively utilizing human resources within a variety of organizational frameworks.

MKT 5570 - Marketing Strategy (3)

The focus of this course is strategic marketing analysis and marketing planning. Students will study the components and construction of a strategic marketing plan, and they will learn to analyze complex marketing situations/decisions.

General Management Concentration Courses (selection of 6 Elective Hours)

Students who select the General Management Concentration may choose 2 classes (6 credit hours) from any offered electives.

Hospitality Management Concentration Courses (selection of 9 Elective Hours)

HADG 5100 - Global Hospitality and Tourism Operation (3)

This course will help students explore, challenge, and refine principles and theories of guest service management in global hospitality and/or tourism organizations.

HADG 5200 - Hospitality Services Marketing (3)

This course will include complete coverage of important marketing concepts and how they apply to tourism and hospitality industries.

HADG 5600 - Contemporary Hospitality Service (3)

This capstone course designs the Project-Based-Learning modules provide students with the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the MBA.

HADG 5900 - Special Topics and Trends in Hospitality and Tourism (3)

This course provides opportunities to explore, discuss and analyze current issues and events important to the hospitality and tourism industry.

Marketing Concentration Courses (selection of 9 Elective Hours)

MKTG 5600 - Professional Selling and Sales Management (3)

This course answers this question and guides the student to explore and understand successful sales and sales management behaviors.

MKTG 5700 - Healthcare Marketing (3)

This course will provide students with an understanding of marketing strategies and practices within the healthcare industry.

MKTG 5800 - Customer Relationship Management (3)

This course is focused on the holistic understanding of customer relationship management using the Salesforce platform.

MKTG 5900 - Special Topics and Trends in Marketing (1-3)

This course is designed to analyze the rapidly emerging or changing areas within marketing.

MKTG 5950 - Marketing Capstone (3)

The marketing capstone as the culminating requirement for the marketing concentration.

Cybersecurity Concentration Courses (selection of 12 Elective Hours)

CSEC 5000 - Cybersecurity Technology and Management (3)

This course is designed as a gateway to the cybersecurity ecosystem. It enables cybersecurity management personnel to understand the technical operations of computers, networked, computing systems, and how to secure and manage to resources on a networked computing system.

CSEC 5010 - Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing (3)

This course integrates theories, practices, and concepts in ethical hacking & penetration testing to provide an in-depth understanding of how to protect corporate & government data and computing resources against cyberattacks.

CSEC 5020 - Cybersecurity Law, Policy, and Risk Management (3)

Cybersecurity has permeated every facet of society, making it paramount for IT professionals to proactively manage cybersecurity risk management by guaranteeing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

CIS 5620 - Project Management (3)

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of project management for a broad range of projects, including information systems and business projects.

Data Analytics Concentration Courses (selection of 12 Elective Hours)

STQM 5420 - Topics in Regression Analysis (3)

Simple linear regression, inference, transformations, correlation, regression diagnostics; multivariate regression, inference, overall, partial and multiple partial F-tests; dummy variables; analysis of covariance; polynomial regression; selecting best model; analysis of variance and multiple comparison.

STQM 5440 - Topics in Categorical Data Analysis (3)

Contingency tables (2x2 table, sets of 2x2 tables, 2xr and sx2 tables, sxr tables), association, Mantel-Haenzel test, observer agreement, rank ANOVA, logistic regression. Open for advanced undergraduate students with permission of instructor.

STQM 5900 - Special Topics in Data Analysis (3)

A course in which content may vary each offering. Interested students must consult with instructor or department chair prior to enrolling.

Information Systems Management Concentration Courses (selection of 12 Elective Hours)

CSEC 5000 - Cybersecurity Technology and Management (3)

This course is designed as a gateway to the cybersecurity ecosystem. This course enables cybersecurity management personnel to understand the technical operations of computers, networked, computing systems, and how to secure and manage to resources on a networked computing system.

ISM 5440 - Applied Database Systems for Managers (3)

This course provides an overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the creation & management of databases including the various systems and application programs that are used to manage data with the focus on managerial decision making.

CIS 5620 - Project Management (3)

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of project management for a broad range of projects, including information systems and business projects.

ISM 5630 - Information Systems Management Special Topics (3)

The goal of this course is to expose students to the latest business-oriented information systems and related tools.

Real Estate Concentration Courses (selection of 12 Elective Hours)

RLST 5100 - Fundamentals of Real Estate (3)

An introduction to real estate theory and practice including economic fundamentals, physical characterics, urban growth, city structure, land use planning, legal aspects, real estate contracts, brokerage, market analysis, appraisal, investment, analysis, financing, taxation, agency, property management and operation of the real estate market.

RLST 5200 - Real Estate Investment and Finance (3)

This course examines real estate as a financial asset that is purchased, sold, and financed with debt and equity.

RLST 5300 - Real Estate Development (3)

This capstone course examines urban spatial structure to provide the context for real estate development.

RLST 5900 - Special Topics in Real Estate (3)

This course is designed to cover topics in greater depth that are either timely or helpful for students defining defining their career paths.

Wealth Management Concentration Courses (selection of 12 Elective Hours)

PFIN 5110 - Survey of Personal Financial Planning (3)

The course provides a basic introduction to the practices of financial planning.

PFIN 5120 - Retirement Planning and Estate Planning (3)

An introduction to fundamentals of the estate planning process, this course includes holding title to property, property transfer, tax consequences, probate, will and will substitutes, lifetime gifts, generation skipping transfer tax, powers of appointment of trustee and executor and various/tools techniques used in implementing an effective state plan.

FIN 5558 - Investments: Theory and Practice (3)

This course involves the study of the allocation of current resources to yield gains at points of time in the future.

PFIN 5130 - Personal Financial Planning Capstone (3)

Professional issues in financial planning including ethical considerations, regulation and certification requirements.

**Dual concentrations available, extending degree completion by at least one semester

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“One thing that stands out to me the most from my experience in the MBA program is that it is not enough to have knowledge, but applied knowledge is the key to success.”

– John Riggs, Online MBA, Hospitality Management graduate

Tuition and Financial Aid

$450 per credit hour*
*$540 for out-of-state students;
tuition subject to change

No additional fees

Financial assistance and payment plans available

In NCCU Online: Flight Path Programs, we strive to provide high-quality business education that’s financially accessible. Priced at just $450 per credit hour for in-state students and $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students, the MBA program provides valuable business education with a high return on investment. Grants and scholarships are also available to those who qualify.

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Designed for Adult Learners

With flexible scheduling and asynchronous core courses, the NCCU Online: MBA Flight Path Program is an ideal fit for students managing responsibilities at work and at home.

Innovative Online Programs

Immersive online courses engage distance learners by leveraging best-in-class technology and instructional techniques.

Application-Based Curriculum

You’ll learn practical skills you can bring to the workplace through real-world case studies, research projects, and presentations, while engaging directly with the industry professionalsand subject matter experts who teach your courses.

AACSB Accredited

The NCCU Online: MBA Flight Path Program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction shared by only 6% of business schools across the globe, including Harvard Business School.

ACPHA Accredited

The Hospitality Management concentration in the NCCU Online: MBA Flight Path Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) — the only program in North Carolina to receive this recognition.

Nationally Recognized for Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity concentration in the NCCU Online: MBA Flight Path Program is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — one of only two HBCU programs in North Carolina with this distinction.

Find the right start date for you! Choose from the following term starts:

  • Spring 1: January
  • Spring 2: March
  • Summer: May
  • Fall 1: August
  • Fall 2: October

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Individualized Admissions

Admission is determined holistically by reviewing each applicant’s experiences and aspirations. We value candidates who demonstrate a strong interest in business, even without formal business education or extensive work experience.

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What You Need For Admission

NCCU is committed to providing equal educational opportunities and doesn’t discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or ability. Please review the admission details for the NCCU Online: MBA Flight Path Program:

  • Online graduate admission application
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts of all schools attended (if you earned your degree from a non-U.S. school, please see the international applicant requirements)
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • GRE or GMAT (no more than 5 years old)
  • An interview may be required

*The GRE/GMAT is waived for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or better and applicants who have already earned a master’s or professional degree

Note: No work experience is required for admission to the MBA program

To qualify for in-state tuition rates, North Carolina residents must first confirm their in-state status by completing an application through the Residency Determination Service (RDS). To learn more about how to apply for NC residency, please refer to the NC Residency Tuition information page .

Note: Once you have an RCN number, please send it to gradadmissions@nccu.edu

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Yes. North Carolina Central University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Learn more about accreditation .

In NCCU Online: Flight Path Programs, you can get a high-quality graduate education at just $450 per credit hour with no additional fees for in-state students and $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. Please note that tuition is subject to change. Learn more about financial aid opportunities .

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