MBA, General Management
Applications Now Accepted for Summer and Fall 2023
MBA Concentration in General Management
Successful business leadership begins here
A common goal for Ketner MBA students is to accelerate their careers toward positions of greater responsibility, leadership, and influence. This concentration cultivates management skills like negotiation, conflict management, creative problem-solving, and analytical decision-making that will help graduates make an impact in any industry or organization they join.
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 20-24 months 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 online Ketner MBA, or take 12 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.
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Learn more about the online Ketner Master of Business Administration at Catawba College!
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!
Accreditation
Accreditation
The Ralph W. Ketner School of Business offers undergraduate business degrees that are accredited by the Accreditation Committee for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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
We know that a college education is one of the most important investments a student will make in their lifetime.
Catawba College's Net Price Calculator is a tool used to provide students with an estimate of the financial aid they might qualify for prior to receiving their official Financial Aid Award.
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.
