Trine University: Master of Business Administration

Explore Trine University's Master of Business Administration

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered through the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at Trine University will prepare students for executive-level positions associated with its core courses: communication, finance, statistics, economics, and marketing. In this program, students will develop and demonstrate their business acumen through meaningful and relevant coursework. Additionally, students will choose a specialization in one of the following areas: management, human resource management, marketing, or students can design their own specialization. 

Specialization Options:  

  • Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
Credits to Complete 30 credit hours    

What You'll Learn

  • Adapt effective communication skills needed to present, propose, and negotiate ideas to varying stakeholders.
  • Recommend solutions to organizational challenges based on qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Develop processes to enhance organizational efficiency using tools from various areas of business.
  • Apply systems thinking and ethical practices to organizational decision making.
  • Improve organizational decisions using diversity and multicultural perspectives.

Career Preparation

As a graduate of this program, you are ready to enter many professional business roles such as Management Consultant, Financial Manager, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Product Manager, Business Development Manager, Human Resources (HR) Manager, Financial Analyst, Healthcare Administrator, Supply Chain Manager, IT Manager / Chief Information Officer (CIO), Venture Capital Analyst / Private Equity Associate, Risk Manager, Entrepreneur / Startup Founder.

Ready to Apply? Apply through this link to receive your Union College Benefit discount at Trine University.


About Trine University

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ABOUT:  Founded in 1884 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Trine University is an internationally recognized, private institution. The mission of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies/TrineOnline at Trine University is to focus on continuous improvement while providing a diverse population of learners a high-quality online education, where they will receive personalized support, preparing them to succeed in the organizations and communities they lead and serve.

ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to:

  • Complete an application
  • Applicants must also submit transcripts from all post–secondary schools attended. Trine University will help you order official transcripts, covering the cost, if your school accepts 3rd party request.
  • Three essay questions and a resume
  • GPA requirement of 2.75

TRANSFER CREDITS: Up to six credits towards a 30-credit-hour master’s degree

COST: The cost with the discount is $460 per credit hour, which has been reduced from $575 per credit hour. Trine University Online also offers more than 200 courses with no textbook fees.