Sykes Online MBA Program

The Sykes Online MBA Program, accredited by AACSB, is designed to unlock the leadership potential of working professionals aiming to elevate their careers. This 36-credit hour program combines a rigorous, high-quality curriculum with the flexibility to accommodate busy schedules. It emphasizes experiential learning opportunities while providing a robust foundation in business fundamentals and analytical skills. Delivered entirely online, the program also offers an optional three-day residency, allowing students to connect with peers in an immersive leadership development experience. 

Degree Requirements

Business Essentials 16 credit hours

ACC 500	Essentials of Financial Accounting	2
ACC 501	Essentials of Managerial Accounting	2
ECO 501	Macroeconomics for Managers	2
FIN 500	Foundations of Finance	2
MGT 500	Designing and Staffing Organizations	2
MKT 500	Introduction to Marketing	2
QMB 500	Statistics for Decision Makers	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Required Courses 28 credit hours

ACC 612	Accounting for Decision Makers	4
ECO 603	Applied and Behavioral Economics for Effective Business Strategy	4
FIN 612	Strategic Financial Innovation and Implementation for Business Leaders	4
MGT 607	Leading with Purpose: A Holistic Approach to Leadership	4
MGT 611	Learning by Doing: Applied Leadership	4
MGT 614	Strategic Decision Making	4
MKT 618	Marketing Strategy for Managers	4
Total Credit Hours:		28

Elective Courses 8 credit hours

	One Quantitative Analysis Focus Course	4
	Select one of the following:
ITM 608	Information Systems and Operations Management	4
ITM 615	Data Mining for Business	4
QMB 612	Decision Modeling and Analysis	4
QMB 660	Advanced Forecasting and Predictive Analytics	4
	One Applied Analytics Focus Course	4
	Select one of the following:
ECO 611	Econometrics	4
FIN 617	Analytics in Finance	4
MGT 667	HR Metrics and Analytics	4
MKT 617	Marketing Analytics	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

Total Credit Hours: 36-52