Graduate Degree
Master of Business Administration
Lead with Purpose
100% Online MBA program with a Certificate in Business Analytics
100% Online MBA program with a Certificate in Business Analytics
MBA. One Year. No Excuses. Lead with Purpose.
The TLU Master of Business Administration (MBA) prepares you to lead with clarity, character, and conviction. Designed for working professionals, our fully online program develops leaders who think strategically, act ethically, and adapt confidently to a world in motion.
You’ll gain a powerful combination of skills—merging data-driven decision-making with the human dimensions of leadership. Through cutting-edge coursework in business analytics, finance, marketing, and operations, you’ll learn how to interpret complex information and lead change with insight and integrity. From managing teams to managing uncertainty, you’ll be ready.
Our curriculum balances the quantitative and qualitative elements of leadership—teaching you to make data- and values-informed decisions that drive results and reflect your purpose. You’ll also earn a Certificate in Business Analytics, giving you a competitive edge in today’s data-focused economy.
At TLU, your education goes beyond the classroom. With personal mentorship, a tight-knit online cohort, and a focus on long-term impact, the TLU MBA is more than a
credential—it’s a launchpad for purposeful leadership and meaningful change.
Who it’s for:
- Working professionals looking to advance their careers
- Aspiring leaders who want to lead with purpose and conviction
- Individuals seeking a career with impact
What it offers:
- A flexible, fully online format for working adults
- A community of faculty and peers who share your drive
- A dual focus on data and direction—analytics + leadership
Why it matters:
- You’ll graduate ready to lead with purpose—and drive meaningful change.
- You’ll integrate business analytics with leadership insight to make smarter, values-driven decisions.
- You’ll stand out with a competitive edge, a clear sense of mission, and the confidence to lead in any field.
All courses are 8 weeks with 2 starts per year - fall and spring. Candidates complete
the program in 12 months (4 courses in fall; 4 in spring; 2 in summer) or there is an
option to complete part time.
Curriculum Overview
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BUSM 531. Management and the Modern Manager (3:3:0)
This course examines the theory and practice of management and leadership in emerging organizational settings which include virtual and distance environments. Traditional and modern theories of management, as well as practical application of these theories in the workplace, are explored. The course assists students to examine his/her leadership style and develop a plan to improve their skills in desired areas and environments. Additionally, the course introduces students to the technology necessary to deal with virtual teams and team members. Prerequisite: This course must be taken in the MBA student’s first semester.
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BUSM 532. Business Statistics & Analytics (3:3:0)
This course explores and explains the fundamentals of managerial statistical tools in descriptive and predictive analytics to aid management decision making. The course will introduce a range of data-driven disciplines to help managers make better, faster business decisions. This course will expose students to data management and business analytics principles and the tools necessary to apply them. Students will be introduced to computer software packages used in data analytics. Prerequisite: Admission to the MBA program.
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BUSM 533. Legal and Ethical Issues for Managers (3:3:0)
Examines the legal environment and ethical issues that impact leadership development and organizational success. Students will explore legal and regulatory environmental variables and their impact on management, decision making, and strategy formulation within the firm. This course also emphasizes both the philosophical foundations of ethical conduct and common challenges encountered by managers.
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BUSM 534. Managerial Accounting (3:3:0)
This course will examine managerial accounting concepts and procedures for internal reporting applied to the decision-making activities of professional managers. MBA accounting aims to teach future business leaders rather than to educate accountants, therefore this course puts more emphasis on how accounting information impacts decision-makers and less emphasis on information production. This course will provide students with an accounting toolkit and analytical skills, including data analytics, that guide them in making the complicated decisions they will face as future business leaders.
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BUSM 535. Managerial Finance (3:3:0)
The focus of this course is on valuation and value creation. It consists of two inter-related components: financial statements and asset valuation. It starts with a general discussion of the financial environment. It continues with the study of financial statements and a comprehensive ratio analysis of financial statements. Further, it discusses the determination of interest rates, the relationship between risk and return, and the discounted cash flow method of asset valuation, which is then applied to the valuation of financial assets (stocks and bonds) and the valuation of real assets (capital budgeting).
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BUSM 536. Marketing Management (3:3:0)
This course will introduce students to the organizational philosophy and set of guiding principles for interfacing with customers, competitors, collaborates, and the environment that is marketing. This course will help students develop and implement marketing strategies and understand how they underpin overall managerial operations. Students will develop a clear understanding of the basic concepts of marketing management and further understand how to make strategic marketing decisions by learning to identify the competitive advantages that result from business analytics.
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BUSM 571. Global Environment of Business (3:3:0)
This course will investigate international business regulation (EU, WTO, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar; antitrust, fair competition law); types of cross-border for-profit entities; types of governments and their various relationships to business; effects of cultural differences on cross-cultural management structures and expectations; cross-cultural communication; cross-cultural conflict management; ethical problems arising out of cultural and legal differences, and out of environmental considerations.
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BUSM 572. Predictive & Operations Analytics (3:3:0)
This course is designed to equip students and professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to analyze and leverage data for improved operations management. This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of predictive and operations analytics, techniques, tools, and best practices that can be applied across various industries
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BUSM 573. Decision Making & Change Management (3:3:0)
This course equips managers to create a culture of innovation, providing a framework for understanding how to lead people to transform business and drive change using data driven decision making. Using case studies, students will identify and analyze different types of decisions and change scenarios in business contexts while applying appropriate decisionmaking models and techniques to make informed and effective choices. Included is the process of diagnosis of under-performance, resistance to change, forecasting, managing change, communication strategies and sustaining change.
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BUSM 599. Business Strategy Capstone (3:3:0)
A final capstone project focusing on the formulation of strategy and policy within an organization emphasizing the integration of decisions in functional areas.
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Admissions Criteria
- Applicants must already hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Along with the application for admission, applicants must submit the following:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Professional resume
- Minimum of one professional letter of recommendation
- Personal statement explaining applicant’s motivation to pursue TLU’s MBA
- Applicants must have the following academic requirements:
- Overall GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework. If you do not have a 3.0 or higher, you must have a least 5 years of work experience.
- If you do not have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or at least 5 years of work experience, you must submit a GRE score of at least 283 or a GMAT score of at least 420 to be considered for admission. Note: GRE or GMAT scores must be within the last five years.
- Applicants must have completed the following undergraduate courses as prerequisites for the MBA. If you have not completed all courses, you must have completed at least three of the following six courses to be considered for provisional acceptance into the program:
- Principles of Accounting – BUSI 231
- Principles of Management – BUSI 373
- Principles of Marketing – BUSI 337
- Principles of Finance – BUSI 377
- Statistics or higher-level math course – STAT 374 or MATH 136
- Management of Information Systems – ISYS 231
Please note that equivalent courses at other institutions may have different course names or codes.
Admissions Criteria for International Applicants
In addition to the above admissions criteria, international applicants (not living in the U.S.), must provide proof of English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL score or IELTS score:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the past two years. TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80; TOEFL PBT minimum score of 550; and TOEFL CBT minimum score of 213; or
- IELTS exam score of 6.5 or higher taken within the past two years
Complete Your Prerequisites Online with Peregrine Global Services
To support students lacking prerequisites or without a business background, TLU offers self-paced, online Academic Leveling Modules through Peregrine Global Services. These flexible, affordable modules cover core subjects in management, marketing, accounting, finance, information systems, and statistics, ensuring all MBA students start with the foundational knowledge needed to succeed.
Students who are directed to complete prerequisite courses will be given a registration link and password by the Associate Director for Graduate Admissions, Amber Carlton, to register for the courses they need.
Application Deadlines
Fall Application: March 1 - Early Deadline May 1 - Priority Deadline July 1 - Late Deadline | Spring Application: Oct. 1 - Early Deadline Nov. 1 - Priority Deadline Dec. 1 - Late Deadline |
MBA vs MSBA
Trying to decide between an MBA and an MSBA?
Earn a Certificate in Business Analytics with Your MBA
Students in the TLU MBA program will be awarded a Certificate in Business Analytics by completing three courses in TLU’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program.
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