Master in Business Administration
Earn Your Online MBA with In-Demand Certifications
Bay Path’s MBA+ Certification program is designed to equip you with the skills, mindset, and network to lead in today’s dynamic world. We offer flexible pathways to help you build valuable skills and expand your career options. With opportunities to tailor your academic journey, you can strengthen your expertise and stay competitive in a changing job market.
Students gain a powerful MBA foundation in leadership, strategy, finance, marketing, and operations through 7 core courses and obtain specialized knowledge through 3 strategically chosen courses in high-demand areas for your selected certification. We’re excited to support you in advancing your career and earning additional certifications along the way.
Choose your area of focus from the below 10 certifications to customize your MBA pathway. You may StackUpTM another area of focus for an interdisciplinary experience to enhance your expertise and industry marketability:
- AI-Driven Innovation & Management Strategies
- Business Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity Management
- Finance & Investment Strategies
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Management
- Nonprofit Management
- Organizational Leadership & Negotiation
- Quality Systems and Improvement Management
Whether you're continuing your education, pivoting careers, moving into leadership, or launching your own business, our MBA+ Certification program will get you on an accelerated path to your goals.
Contact us to discuss your unique pathway, today.
Rashida Thornton
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
413.331.7120
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MBA Online Degree program Frequently Asked Questions
Why Bay Path's Online MBA+ Certification Program?
- Flexible Format – Learn on your schedule through online, asynchronous 8-week courses with optional hybrid Zoom classes to interact and work on assignments with your professors and classmates.
- Added Value – Earn you MBA and a certification in only 10 courses saving you time and money.
- Return-on Investment - Prepare you to lead, manage, and innovate in the rapidly changing world of business.
- Career Acceleration – Start applying your knowledge from day one and add your certification to your resume prior to obtaining your degree.
- Cutting-Edge Curriculum – Tailor your academic journey and strengthen your expertise with innovative coursework to stay competitive in a changing job market.
- Interdisciplinary learning to stay competitive – Customize by adding additional certifications.
- Join an interactive and collaborative community of faculty with real-world expertise and a passion for their students’ success.
- Robust Network – Connect with a cohort of engaged professionals and alumni making an impact in various industries.
When can I start the MBA Online Degree program?
Classes start every January, March, May, June, September, and October.
What is the turnaround time for an acceptance decision for the MBA program?
We review completed applications and provide an acceptance decision for the MBA program within three business days.
How does the Master's of Business Administration online program run?
This MBA program has an accelerated 8-week format that can be taken full or part-time. Students usually complete their degree in 1-2 years.
Can I complete the MBA Online Degree program while working full-time?
The majority of our students are working full-time and are able to manage their academic coursework with their outside commitments.
How many courses and credits are there?
The MBA Online Degree program is a 30 credit program composed of 10 courses.
Is the MBA Degree program offered online?
Yes, the course schedule is 100% online. Students learn in a small, intimate, highly dynamic, and interactive online community.
Who teaches the courses in the MBA Online Degree program?
Our extraordinary faculty are teaching practitioners, with extensive business experience and connections.
What is the turnaround time for an acceptance decision for the MBA program?
Decisions are made within 3 business days of application completion.
Can I get help paying for my MBA Online Degree program?
Yes, financial aid is available.
Do you accept transfer credits?
Yes, graduate credits can be transferred into the MBA Online Degree program.
Do I have to take a standardized test for admission?
No. The GMAT and GRE are not required.
Will I have access to learning resources?
Yes. Students have access to mentoring, tutoring, library resources, academic resources, and career services.
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The Bay Path Advantage
Our Real World Curricula
Our faculty draws from years of experience in the field as both academic experts and practitioners and uses real world examples to teach an innovative and up to date curriculum which prepares students to be entrepreneurial leaders.
Interactive & Collaborative
Our highly connected learning culture encourages you to get to know professors and other students in your cohort while our small class settings offer an enriching and supportive learning environment
A Great ROI
Content is immediately applicable in any industry with innovative thinking and cutting-edge practices. Prepares you to lead, manage, and innovate in the rapidly changing world of business.
"The MBA program exceeded my expectations. I was blessed to have dedicated professors who were not only passionate but also flexible and resourceful."
Rasheda Blackett, G'24
"I have been able to succeed in my career and graduate courses at the same time. I have found that school and work play off each other well. Bay Path provides me with new things to try at work, and my job provides me with experiences to write about for school.
Alexander Koch, Current Student
Why Bay Path?
Flexibility & Convenience
Bay Path offers flexible full-time or part-time schedules, with multiple start dates, and course delivery options, our programs are convenient for busy working adults.
Faculty Commitment & Expertise
Bay Path boasts an accomplished faculty comprised of dedicated professors and practitioners who bring their real-world experience into the classroom. Their ability to address current issues and best practices ensures that our students gain the relevant skills and knowledge they need to put into action immediately in their workplaces and communities.
Success Focused and Career-Driven
Bay Path's faculty and staff foster close relationships with students, ensuring they are supported in their educational goals and equipped to succeed. Students are empowered to become leaders in their careers and communities with an innovative approach to learning that prepares them to flourish in a constantly changing world.
About Bay Path University
Our Mission and Vision
Since Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, its goal has been to provide a practical, affordable, and career oriented education to meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities, while preparing students to realize their dreams, and to make a lasting difference in the world.
Accreditation
Bay Path University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Flexible and Affordable
Bay Path was one of the first universities to pioneer online learning. Our courses are a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous, letting you study when it works for you.
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