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CUSTOMIZE YOUR LEWIS MBA WITH FLEXIBLE, CAREER-FOCUSED, MICRO-CREDENTIALS.

MBA at É«ÖÐÉ«

Focusing on your passions and your purpose, É«ÖÐÉ«’s MBA program in Chicago is designed to fit your academic and professional goals, making sure you’re prepared for the rapidly changing world of business.

• Time to completion and cost: MBA program can be completed in as little as 12 months at a competitive cost, offering a high return on investment with flexible scheduling and a focus on practical, real-world business skills.
  
  
• Three Stackable Micro-Credentials: In addition to the MBA Core Micro-credential in Strategic Business Management, students will choose two additional ones in subjects such as Leadership, Business Analytics, Project Management, Accounting and Forensic Analysis, Ethics and Tax Strategy, and Finance, allowing you to tailor your education, enhance your expertise, and increase your marketability in diverse business sectors.
  
  
• Customizable Pathways: É«ÖÐÉ« offers a wide range of elective courses that allow you to tailor your MBA education to your specific career goals. Students can focus on areas such as finance, marketing, healthcare administration, and more. This flexibility enables you to build a curriculum that aligns with your professional interests and aspirations, ensuring a personalized educational experience.

Focusing on creating leadership skills applicable in and out of the business sector, the goal of this unique MBA program in Chicago is to give business students the freedom to curate a curriculum that aligns with their career goals, helping them to gain real-world experience and build up skills, creating an impressive resume when they graduate from the MBA program.

MBA Program Highlights

• Customize your MBA degree with career-focused stackable micro-credentials.*
• Earn while you learn. Our program is designed for working adults.
• Develop the knowledge and skills to navigate social and economic disruptions.
• Complete your degree in as little as one year.
• Classes meet in eight-week sessions - 100% online, on campus, or a mix of both. You can start anytime throughout the year.

MBA DUAL DEGREE OPTION: MSN/MBA

Registered nurses interested in obtaining an MBA as well as an MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) have the opportunity to pursue a joint degree at Lewis in significantly less time than would be required to complete two degrees separately.

Or for those students who do not yet have an undergraduate degree, learn more about our Bachelor's to MBA option.

Accreditation

Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), with an emphasis on teaching and applied knowledge. The ACBSP focuses on tangible learning outcomes and quality improvement, especially as workforce demands change.

Our focus on expanding your knowledge and skill development is what led us to align with ACBSP accreditation. You will benefit from a program tailored to meet your needs with faculty 100% committed to your success.

Value of Micro-credentials

Micro-credentials provide an opportunity for students to continually stand out on their resume. Students of the MBA program will receive a digital badge from the Lewis Graduate School of Management. Micro-credentials offer immediate value to current employers and demonstrate mastery of in-demand business skills to potential future employers. Students will also have their micro-credentials posted to their transcript upon completion of their MBA program.

All students who complete the MBA will earn the Strategic Business Management micro-credential, which includes courses in ethics, management, finance, accounting, business intelligence and analytics, and economics. Then, you will choose two of the following certificates that fit your goals and career path in Business Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Informatics, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Accounting and Forensic Analysis, Ethics and Tax Strategy, Cybersecurity and Risk Management, Databases Systems, and ICF Level 2 Executive Coaching.

VIEW THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Military-friendly

Get an MBA while in the military. Use your military benefits to advance your military career with É«ÖÐÉ«’s career-focused M.B.A. É«ÖÐÉ« holds the #1 Best for Vets School title in the State of Illinois for good reason. More than 100 É«ÖÐÉ« programs, including the MBA, are tuition-free for qualified post-9/11 veterans through the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program.

Check out what the veterans’ experience looks like at É«ÖÐÉ«.

Scholarships

Lewis University is partners with many organizations to provide tuition discounts to their employees. See a complete list of organizations.

A PREFERRED DESTINATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Our MBA program is a STEM designated academic degree, making it a popular choice among international students. International students using the F-1 Visa will have access to “Day-1 CPT” as well as numerous opportunities in the Chicago area for OPT. Upon graduation, students will be eligible for the OPT STEM Extension, enhancing their education with practical field experience for up to three years. For more information about , please visit our International Student Services page. 

Resources at É«ÖÐÉ«

As a nationally-recognized Midwestern Regional University, Lewis was founded on a spirit of innovation that carries over to the student-faculty interaction in the classroom. You will graduate well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to  build a better world.

• : A comprehensive view of É«ÖÐÉ«’s courses and its educational values, guided by the shared ideals expressed in their Catholic and Lasallian mission statement.
  
  
•  You don’t just earn a graduate degree  when you go to É«ÖÐÉ«, you get a whole network of professional connections from a thriving alumni community.
  
  
•  Taught by a passionate community of experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, É«ÖÐÉ«’s faculty is committed to providing you with the skills needed to succeed in your professional career.

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