Master of Business Administration
Every industry has one thing in common: a need for strong leaders.
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ invites current and future leaders to enroll in this online graduate program focusing on business administration. Deepen your knowledge and expand your skills to become the competent and authentic influencer that todayºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s thriving companies desire.
Students in the MBA program explore topics such as motivating others, mobilizing teams, and leading individuals toward a shared goal. Every course in this 30-hour program is taught from a real-world perspective, preparing leaders who can address todayºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s unique challenges.
Why Choose ºìÌÒÊÓƵ For Your Master’s Degree?
- 100% online program ºìÌÒÊÓƵ” further your education without pausing your career.
- Flexible format ºìÌÒÊÓƵ” complete your coursework on your schedule.
- Passionate professors ºìÌÒÊÓƵ” learn from a close-knit community of seasoned instructors with a blend of academic and real world experience.
- Collaborative nature ºìÌÒÊÓƵ” group projects provide hands-on leadership experience.
- A comprehensive approach ºìÌÒÊÓƵ” earn valuable credentials across functional areas.
- Competitive cost ºìÌÒÊÓƵ” because quality education should be affordable and accessible.
- Real-world experience ºìÌÒÊÓƵ” analyze and simulate real companies
Joshua Edwards
Clinical Assistant Professor
Educational Background -D.B.A., Specialization in Entrepreneurship – Walden University -M.A. in Human Resources Management ºìÌÒÊÓƵ“ Webster University ºìÌÒÊÓƵ“ Ft. Jackson, S.C. -M.A. in Management and Leadership ºìÌÒÊÓƵ“…
Stephanie Weiss, D.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Business
Educational Background: -B.S., Accounting, Mountain State University -M.S.A., Controllership, Strayer University -D.B.A., Finance, Walden University Favorite Thing about being a Cobra: The small campus where we are…
Cost & Aid
Estimated Total Tuition Cost (15 months)
Total Credit Hours 30 Hours Tuition Per Credit Hour $690 TOTAL $20,700* Additional Expenses (per year)
Coker Technology Fee $455 ($50 per term) *Estimated total costs are based upon current year figures and do not include the cost of course materials or possible increases for courses offered in a new fiscal year.
Graduate Program students are offered the Direct Loans Graduate Unsubsidized Loan funding to help pay for their educational expenses. Students are offered up to $20,500 per academic year in the Direct Loans Graduate Unsubsidized Loan. Students would complete the FAFSA each year to be considered for the loan. The FAFSA site address is . Based on the studentºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s needs, the student may reduce the yearly offered amount of the loan by contacting the Office of Financial Aid at financial_aid@coker.edu.
Learn ºìÌÒÊÓƵ Admissions Requirements
To gain admission to the MBA program, an applicant must hold a bachelorºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students with a lower undergraduate grade point average may be reviewed for admission by the program faculty.
Additionally, students will be required to submit a portfolio of materials including the following:
- °¿´Ú´Ú¾±³¦¾±²¹±ôÌýtranscripts from all undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
- A one-page personal statement explaining the studentºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s educational and career goals.
- Resume
- Two professional letters of recommendation. Electronic signatures accepted.
Admission documents may be submitted electronically and should be sent to transcripts@coker.edu. If you have questions, please feel free to call 843.857.4139.
Course Sequence
The ºìÌÒÊÓƵ MBA program will build upon an undergraduate education by adding core business management and leadership skills. Students work in groups, developing a keen appreciation for collaboration in academic and real-world settings. All students move through the program together, taking the following classes:
The MBA program has two entry points per year, each August and February. Graduate students will take one course at a time in a cohort model. For more information, please email admissions@coker.edu.
Below is a sample course sequence. (Actual course sequence may vary.)
TERMS AND DATES COURSE NUMBER COURSE DESCRIPTION COMMENT Summer Term 5 BUS 550 Management Communications New cohort entry point (target) BUS 560 Creating an Ethical Organization Fall Term 1 BUS 510 Financial Accounting BUS 641 Leadership and Team Management Fall Term 2 BUS 520 Financial Management BUS 642 Global Initiatives in Management Spring Term 3 BUS 530 Marketing Strategy BUS 643 Negotiations Spring Term 4 BUS 540 Fundamentals of Management BUS 649 Business Strategy and Decision Making (Capstone)
Are you a Coker alum?
Alumni of ºìÌÒÊÓƵ get $5,000 off of their degree when they return to Coker, starting in 2021, to complete a MasterºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s degree.
All alumni qualify automatically, and no additional application is required.
Apply to Coker!