Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Earn a STEM-Centric Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The online Master of Business Administration at Michigan Tech is a one-of-a-kind learning experience that equips students with the advantage of studying business administration at a top engineering and technology research university. Our Tech MBA® program, cross-disciplinary by design, integrates technological competency and data analytics to help solve executive-level business challenges.

The Tech MBA® is well-suited for STEM professionals seeking to advance as globally aware, ethical, and environmentally conscious business leaders. You could be one of them.

Explore the Curriculum.

In the online Tech MBA® program, you will enroll in eight three-credit courses covering fundamental business concepts. Then, you will take two electives to complete the degree. Throughout your coursework, you will not only learn about business administration, but also develop leadership, communication, teamwork, and project-management skills.

Fall Courses (Required)

BA 5200 - Information Systems Management and Data Analytics

Focuses on management of IS/IT within the business environment. Topics include IT infrastructure and architecture, organizational impact of innovation, change management, human-machine interaction, and contemporary management issues involving data analytics. Class format includes lecture, group discussion, and integrative case studies.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Accounting, Data Science, Engineering Management, Applied Natural Resource Econ., Health Informatics, Accounting and Analytics, Business Administration

BA 5300 - Financial Reporting and Control

This class covers the collection, reporting, and analysis of financial information with emphasis on the use of that information to support decision making.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Applied Natural Resource Econ., Business Administration, Engineering Management, Accounting and Analytics, Accounting

BA 5700 - Managing Behavior in Organizations

Discusses managing effectively within the environmental context of the organization. Topics include corporate culture, managing in a global environment, planning and strategy, organizational structure, human resources management, managing change, leadership, motivation, communication, conflict management, and teamwork.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Applied Natural Resource Econ., Engineering Management, Accounting, Business Administration

BA 5800 - Marketing, Technology, and Society

The course facilitates students' improvement of analytical skills, information processing techniques, and cultural competence in the globalized marketing environment. Focuses are placed on strategic marketing management, high-tech product marketing, global consumer behavior, branding, and online marketing.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Data Science, Engineering Management, Applied Natural Resource Econ., Accounting, Business Administration

Spring Courses (Required)

BA 5400 - Financial Risk Management and Decision Making

Explores the theory and practice of finance and capital markets. Topics include role of the financial manager and goals of the firm, financial mathematics, valuation of assets, cost of capital, project evaluation, capital structure, forecasting, financing vehicles, special topics in finance.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Applied Natural Resource Econ., Engineering Management, Accounting, Business Administration
Pre-Requisite(s): BA 5300

BA 5610 - Operations Management

Applications and case studies focusing on contemporary issues in operations and quality management to include lean manufacturing practices, ERP, quality and environmental management systems/standards, Six Sigma, statistical process control, and other current topics.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Data Science, Engineering Management, Applied Natural Resource Econ., Accounting, Business Administration

BA 5710 - Business and Corporate Strategies

Introduces students to a repertoire of strategies that have been found useful in the creation of competitive advantage: cost leadership, business model differentiation, vertical integration, diversification, globalization, mergers and acquisitions, tacit collusion, alliance, and flexibility-agility-adaptability strategies.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Applied Natural Resource Econ., Engineering Management, Accounting, Business Administration
Pre-Requisite(s): (BA 5300 and BA 5400(C) and BA 5700 and BA 5800) or MGT 4000

EC 5300 - Managerial Economics

Economic analysis of the operation of a business. Topics include optimization, demand theory and forecasting, production/cost analysis, market structure and strategic behavior, risk analysis, antitrust policy and regulation of safety and the environment, and international management.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Applied Natural Resource Econ., Engineering Management, Accounting, Business Administration

Learn More About the Online Tech MBA® and MEM Programs.

For additional information, watch the recording below or visit the COB's program page.

This video is almost 38 minutes long, so if you're pressed for time, use the key below to go to the section of the recording that contains the information you need.

Introductions: 0 - 8:13
Overview of the Online Tech MBA®: 8:14 - 14:00
Overview of the Online Master of Engineering Management (MEM): 14:00 - 18:14
Why Earn These Degrees?: 18:15 - 19:55
Important Next Steps (Application, the Admissions Process, Contacts): 19:56 - 24:48
Questions and Conclusion: 24:50 - 37:51

Program Website

Preview image for Interest Session on the Online Tech MBA and MEM Programs video

Get Quality and Flexibility.

Our online program fits into your previous education and your life.

Earn a sought-after MBA degree. You will receive the same outstanding Michigan Tech education online as you would on-campus. Our Tech MBA® is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In fact, the Michigan Tech MBA® program ranks as one of the top in the state. Courses are led by attentive, top-tier faculty who support students' professional goals.
Leverage your previous expertise. Your previous engineering and STEM education makes you an ideal fit for the Tech MBA®. And qualified students who apply to our program before they graduate are eligible for the accelerated option. See our program website for additional details.
Learn at your own pace. Currently, full-time students usually complete the degree in one year: four core courses in Fall; four core courses in Spring; and two electives in Summer. Working professionals often take two years to complete the degree, enrolling in two courses each semester. Choose the schedule that works for you.

Access Lucrative Career Opportunities.

Our graduates report that the Tech MBA® degree significantly increases their career options. For instance, companies at Career Fair are eager to hire STEM graduates who possess business acumen, teamwork skills, and project-management abilities.

Many graduates start their careers in their chosen engineering or STEM fields, excelling in project management, technical sales, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, and banking. Regardless of their career path, graduates have the technology expertise and business skill set to enter any industry in a junior executive/middle manager role.

Tech MBA® Alumnus, Scott Blecke, vice president of engineering at Great Lakes Energy, is leading construction efforts of a 1,000-mile, fiber-optic network, bringing high-speed internet to 15,000 rural Michigan residents.

Take Advantage of the ROI of MTU's Tech MBA®.

A recent Wall Street Journal analysis of federal student loan data found that 98 percent of MBA programs leave students with manageable debt loads. Former Tech MBA® students have experienced many other tangible benefits, such as broader opportunities, increased salaries both initially and over their careers, and enhanced leadership roles. Graduates have also reported that this degree prevents career plateaus, making promotions more accessible.

Read more about the benefits of earning an MBA.

Why Get an MBA?

Get Started on Your Online Graduate Degree.

Access career opportunities, advanced responsibilities, and leadership roles with Michigan Tech's Online Tech MBA®. We're here to help and get you moving on your online educational journey.

About the Michigan Tech College of Business

The Michigan Tech College of Business offers undergraduate majors in accounting, business analytics, construction management, economics, engineering management, management information systems, and marketing. We also offer a general business option. Our graduate degrees include the Tech MBA®, a Master of Engineering Management, a Master of Science in Accounting, and a Master of Science in Applied Natural Resource Economics.

Michigan Tech Master of Business Administration