MBA, Business Administration
Now Accepting Applications for Fall
Catawba’s Online Ketner MBA
Focused Learning in Today’s Top Business Topics
Whether you’re preparing for your next promotion or seeking to pivot your career, an MBA can take you a long way. Develop your personal strengths and build core business knowledge—all at your own pace—in the online Ketner MBA program at Catawba College!
Earning a concentration enhances the value of your MBA by communicating to employers the specialized area of study you selected to complement your core business knowledge. Earning a Management concentration is a way to gain advanced leadership skills that MBAs are known for that will be valuable in for-profit corporations, nonprofit organizations, and government entities. A concentration in Healthcare Administration will tailor your degree with specialized knowledge for careers in the healthcare industry.
As a College of Distinction, Catawba blends liberal arts with professional programming in business and education to train you for today’s top jobs. The online Ketner MBA will prepare you for roles in accounting, healthcare, marketing, banking, and more. And there’s no GRE/GMAT required to enroll!
100% Online
Take graduate MBA courses from home, the coffee shop, or wherever you choose!
Flexible
Earn your MBA full-time in as little as 12 months, or take 20-24 months part-time.
Convenient
Not only is our program fully online, but it’s also broken up into 8-week block formats.
Affordable
The online Ketner MBA costs under $22K — well below the national average.
Caroline Alexander, MBA ‘22The Ketner MBA program has allowed me to build upon my undergraduate studies while also fast tracking me for growth in my career. As an employee of Ahold Delhaize USA, I have seen the impact Catawba's Ketner MBA has made through connections of my day to day work in the largest supply chain network on the East Coast. Thank you, Catawba!
Highlights
A Business College of Distinction
The Ralph W. Ketner School of Business at Catawba College recently received the 2024-2025 Business College of Distinction award from the Colleges of Distinction. This award was given to the Ketner School of Business for its interdisciplinary curriculum, outstanding professional development initiatives, and commitment to affordability. Building on Catawba College’s liberal arts foundation and cutting-edge business training, students at the Ketner School of Business are prepared to enter the workforce with practiced leadership skills and the ability to succeed in an ever-evolving society.
ACBSP Accredited
Catawba College is accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs for: Accounting (BA); Business Administration (BS) with concentrations in Accounting, General Management, Marketing, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Information Systems, and Communication; Business Administration (BBA online) with concentrations in Business Management, Information Systems, and Professional Accounting; and Economics and Finance (BA). ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model ensuring you will gain the skills employers want.
Accelerated Online Program
4+1 (1-Year MBA)
You can major in any program and still graduate in 5 years with an MBA. Each course is 8 weeks in duration and all courses are completed online.
2-Year MBA
The Catawba MBA can be completed in up to 24 months by those seeking a more balanced experience. Each course is 8 weeks in duration and all courses are completed online. The 2-Year MBA course outline may be adjusted for students who plan to graduate in 15-24 months.
MBA Program in Action
Catawba MBA students with a background in business gain a deeper understanding, while those without a business background gain the training and fundamentals they need to be successful as a business leader. Our robust online program allows students to do their coursework on their own pace.
Program Details
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Net Price Calculator
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Outcomes
Outcomes
As a graduate of our MBA program, you'll be ready for a career or promotion in areas such as:
- Accounting
- Healthcare
- Marketing
- Banking
- Business Management
Catawba College is proud to announce that Dr. Eric Hake, Professor of Economics, Secretary Treasurer of the Association for Evolutionary Economics (AFEE), and Faculty Advisor for the Catawba College Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) within the Ketner School of Business, delivered a Keynote Address at the 3rd International Financial Forum: “Rising Challenges in Economic, Financial, and Business Development” in France. Dr. Hake’s speech focused on “Institutions and the Evolution of Society” and was presented on September 5th, the second day of the three-day conference.
Catawba College is proud to announce the establishment of the Lynn Jones ’74 and Jim Moore ’74 Endowed Scholarship Fund. This generous endowment, initiated by Jim Moore with an inaugural gift, commemorates the couple’s 50th college reunion and honors the memory of Lynn Jones Moore, a beloved member of the class of 1974.
ANSWER Scholarship, which provides college scholarships, mentoring, and professional development training to local mothers earning a college degree, has named two Catawba College students as ANSWER scholars for the 2024-25 academic year.
