Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Strengthen your leadership skills with a global perspective on business strategy and gain advanced knowledge in economics, finance, and international markets.
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Format 100% online
Start date May 2026
US Degree Accredited
Language English and spanish
Duration 18 months (5 semesters)
Number of credits 42 credits
Become the strategic professional businesses are looking for
The Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)is designed to meet the demands of today’s competitive job market and provide you with expert knowledge in economics, finance, and international business models. In a globalized world with constant digital transformation, our MBA program combines a solid theoretical base with the tools you need to analyze complex business environments and drive innovation.
Throughout the MBA, you will develop a comprehensive perspective on organizational structures and strategic areas, from finance and marketing to operations and technology. You will also gain leadership skills to motivate teams, manage change, and make data-driven decisions.
The program offers four concentrations that allow you to tailor your education to your professional goals. You can choose from the following:
- Global Management
- Business Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Finance
These educational pathways increase your employability and help you stand out in highly dynamic global markets.
What will you learn in the online Master’s Degree in Business Administration program?
With your online MBA degree, you will master the theoretical and practical tools needed to succeed in today’s global business world and develop a profile as a leader who is prepared to guide teams, drive innovation, and make strategic decisions. In short, you will be able to:
- Analyze the complexity of modern business administration and turn ideas into actionable plans and innovative practices.
- Develop advanced knowledge of international markets and global trends.
- Master the principles of international financial and tax systems.
- Design and implement strategies across key business areas.
- Put digital tools to use in international markets.
- Develop skills to lead change and improve organizational performance.
Why get your Master’s Degree in Business Administration at MIU?
A Master of Business Administration from MIU elevates your professional career and prepares you for today’s modern business world. Getting your MBA degree with us means:
- A U.S.-accredited degree that meets the demands of the U.S. and global market.
- Access to high-quality networking that connects you with students from around the world, expanding your horizons and increasing your opportunities.
- A flexible methodology that includes onboarding, personalized tutoring, live and recorded classes, around-the-clock technical support, and access to all our online resources.
- Affordable, barrier-free pricing that makes quality education accessible.
Format
We offer this U.S. degree in an online learning format to give you maximum flexibility. Study from anywhere in the world.
Online
Tuition
Per credit
Fees
Start date
May 2026
Language
English
Duration
18 months (5 semesters)
Application fee
- Domestic Students: 50 USD/ for International Students:150 USD
- Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE): 150 USD
- Graduation Fee: 400 USD
(*) Does not include the graduation fee (USD 400)
Highlights
- Accredited by DEAC.
- Live and recorded classes.
- Maximum flexibility.
- Classes in English.
- U.S. degree.
Scholarships
See all the scholarships we have available for those who qualify, along with our no-interest payment plans. If you have any questions about your personal situation, we are here to help.
Online MBA Program Overview
36 Credits
Academic terms at MIU last 15 weeks, the equivalent of one semester in the United States. We have three semesters per year: January through May, May through August, and August through December.
Discover all the online MBA courses below.
1st semester
Managerial Accounting
MBA 500
3 Credits
This course introduces you to management control and budgeting activities within companies. Finance encompasses all measurable business indicators used by both internal managers and external stakeholders to make economic decisions, making it essential knowledge for any professional or executive. You will cover financial and cost accounting, as well as the most commonly used tools for analyzing accounting information. You will develop financial planning through Excel, including projected balance sheets and income statements based on assumptions and current data. The course also examines tools typically used to support investment and financing decisions, management control, and the role of corporate finance in an increasingly globalized environment.
Marketing in Diverse Environments
MBA 510
3 Credits
This course addresses marketing in a constantly changing context, laying the foundation for your creative problem-solving and innovative decision-making. You will cover key marketing theories, tools, and strategies, with a particular focus on the Internet and emerging technologies as central elements in marketing management. These strategies aim to create customer value and efficiently manage long-term relationships. You will also incorporate marketing management concepts and competitive intelligence through information systems, as well as techniques for gathering and analyzing data to support strategic decisions, optimize relational marketing, and guide segmentation and positioning choices.
Operations and Logistics
MBA 520
3 Credits
This course provides you with a strategic perspective on business operations, introducing concepts, experiences, methodologies, and tools to develop your skills for efficient operations and logistics management. You will explore methodologies for capturing, evaluating, and selecting ideas that drive continuous improvement and sustainable competitive advantage. You will learn tools and approaches for aligning organizational strategic objectives with operations and logistics, promoting consistent and coherent business management. The course equips you with the knowledge and competencies to manage operational and logistical processes effectively, emphasizing techniques and methodologies that foster excellence in strategic organizational management.
2nd semester
Innovation Management
MBA 530
3 Credits
This course equips you with the skills and competencies to lead organizational change toward an innovative culture, a key factor in developing business strategies that drive success and growth. You will examine how to foster innovative environments within organizations and how innovation translates into organizational transformation, reshaping corporate vision and strategy, creating new market approaches, and enhancing competitive positioning in a globalized world. Innovation is recognized as a crucial driver of value creation and organizational capability. You will develop and apply new management models based on innovation, capable of addressing challenges posed by increasing socio-economic uncertainty.
Global Finance
MBA 540
3 Credits
This course analyzes the evolution of corporate finance in a context shaped by financial market innovation, technological advancements, and economic globalization. You will explore advanced concepts, theories, techniques, and methods in finance and financial planning, integrated into corporate strategy and financial management. You will analyze the relationship between strategic management and finance, as well as interactions with the international financial environment, followed by analyses of investment and financing decisions over time. Finally, you will present the financial plan as a synthesis of the investment and financing process, quantifying your company’s strategic plan, with particular attention to FinTech and its implications in today’s business landscape.
Strategic Management
MBA 550
3 Credits
The primary goal of this course is to help you understand the importance of a clearly defined, communicated, and articulated corporate strategy, and how it relates to general and functional management. You will study various strategic planning tools to select the most appropriate based on context and business conditions. The course emphasizes the relevance of aligning strategy with economic, technological, and global environments, anticipating external variables with the greatest potential impact, and adapting management and strategy as conditions evolve.
3rd semester
Leadership and Change Management
MBA 560
3 Credits
This course emphasizes human talent management as a differentiating factor that drives motivation and shapes organizational culture. You will explore change and knowledge management as key challenges for modern businesses, focusing on strategies related to employee lifecycle management, knowledge management, and organizational change. You will learn practical and effective tools for leading teams and managing conflict to strengthen organizational adaptability to global and digital transformations.
Elective course 1
4th semester - Choose your Concentration
In this fourth semester, you will complete the remaining Two courses in your chosen concentration
Global Management Concentration
Business Information System
MBA 570
3
This course serves as an introduction to data-driven governance. You will contextualize Business Intelligence strategies within decision-support systems, showing how increased data availability and comprehensive use advance ERP systems, becoming essential to competitive strategy. You will learn the fundamentals of information systems, including key elements for ERP design and implementation, from architecture to software options. The course concludes with an analysis of risks associated with data-driven governance and ethical considerations in designing and implementing data-centric management strategies.
International Business
MBA 580
3
Globalization presents both challenges and opportunities, including the need for a more balanced and sustainable global economic model. Digitalization enhances globalization and is essential even for locally operating companies. You will cover the basics of international business from a digital perspective, identifying necessary adjustments to ensure sustainable operations. You will analyze global and local business contexts, review the history of the digital era, assess its organizational impact, and explore innovation as a source of differentiation. You will also examine challenges of digitalization and innovative business models.
Financial Markets and Instruments
MBA 590
3
This course provides you with a comprehensive view of financial markets, their functioning, risk levels, and expected returns. You will study market activities, assets, major participants in fixed-income and equity markets, and the use of derivatives in corporate financial management. You will explore international dynamics, including borderless business practices and economic growth imperatives. The course also covers crisis management, mergers, integration, expansion, internationalization, and emerging political-economic areas critical to the current global economic landscape.
Digital Marketing Plan
MBA 600
3
This course equips you with essential tools for strategic and operational marketing, focusing on data collection and analysis for business decision-making. You will learn the fundamentals for planning a complete digital marketing and communication strategy, outlining sequential stages to achieve defined objectives. The course covers all phases of a digital marketing plan, providing a framework that connects strategy with operational execution.
Business Analytics Concentration
Technological Fundamentals for Data Processing
MBA 610
3
This course covers IT and database fundamentals essential for understanding business intelligence solutions. You will learn technological principles and technical language to collaborate effectively with specialists and project teams. You will explore technology infrastructure (hardware platforms, operating systems, enterprise applications, local/global/wireless networks, network security, and cloud computing) and databases (objectives, functionality, architecture, and models), providing a solid foundation for managing and analyzing business information.
Big Data Analysis for Business
MBA 620
3
This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to data science applied to business. The first module covers methodologies and project lifecycle stages, offering a conceptual framework for data-driven science. The second module focuses on technical skills, including data analysis and modeling, key machine learning concepts and techniques, and the application of NLP for analyzing unstructured data from text and other complex sources.
Advanced Data Visualization
MBA 630
3
This course develops data visualization principles and techniques to understand information through graphical representation and communicate insights effectively within organizations. You will learn effective visualization strategies, extract relevant information, and select appropriate graphical formats. You will explore innovative visualization tools, including dashboard creation and storytelling techniques to facilitate clear and persuasive data communication.
Digital Marketing Concentration
Digital Marketing Plan
MBA 600
3
This course provides you with essential tools for both strategic and operational marketing management, with a focus on gathering and analyzing information to support your business decisions. It serves as a foundation for your comprehensive digital marketing and communication strategy planning, outlining sequential steps for you to achieve defined objectives. The course covers all phases of a marketing plan, clarifying the concept of marketing, differentiating between strategic and operational marketing, and placing digital marketing within the broader context of integrated online and offline actions.
Advanced Customer Analytics
MBA 640
3
This course focuses on customer-oriented marketing intelligence, covering the entire process from gathering customer data to its strategic application. You will explore strategic customer segmentation, investment prioritization, advanced segmentation methods, metrics, and learning processes to optimize targeting. You will analyze the customer lifecycle, customer value, and future profitability (Customer Lifetime Value), and learn how to incorporate this information into marketing plans. You will also examine RFM (Recency–Frequency–Monetary) models, methodologies for identifying optimal business actions, and processes for measuring results at both strategic and tactical levels. Additionally, you will develop predictive models and understand their benefits for marketing strategy.
Social Media
MBA 650
3
This course introduces you to Web 2.0 tools for developing new channels of communication and interaction between businesses and customers. You will study social media strategy, integrating networks into business objectives, achieving measurable outcomes, and evaluating performance. You will learn about leisure and professional social networks, communities of practice, and social media formats such as blogs, content syndication, and podcasts. Platform-specific strategies are also covered, including Facebook for promotions and advertising, X for advertising formats and amplification, LinkedIn for networking and specialized advertising, and visual platforms like YouTube for promotional purposes. You will place special emphasis on measuring social media results and calculating ROI.
Finance Concentration
Cash Management
MBA 660
3
The treasury department manages the company’s cash inflows and outflows, enabling effective financial planning. Complexity varies by organization size, international presence, and sector. You will master cash management, a key component of building financial capabilities within the organization.
Investment Evaluation
MBA 680
3
This course focuses on evaluating strategic investment projects with long-term impact, including fixed-asset acquisitions and current asset investments. You will study criteria and methodologies to determine investment feasibility and profitability within a strategic framework.
Financing Decisions
MBA 690
3
This course explores your company’s financial structure in depth, interpreting internal and external information to provide continuous financial diagnostics. You will examine the impact of financial decisions on strategic objectives and learn criteria for making investment and financing decisions in dynamic, competitive, and uncertain environments.
5th semester
Master of Business Administration Capstone Project
6 Credits
This course requires you to complete a series of progressive exercises in a specialized area of International Business Administration, integrating analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of research methods. You will complete a distinctive final project demonstrating your ability to synthesize theoretical knowledge, professional application, ethical implications, and fundamental research methods within your chosen specialization.
You will conduct evaluations including peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, research studies, real-world scenarios, reports, seminar proceedings, theories, practices, postulates, and other academic sources relevant to your program’s specific area of focus.
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Additionally, you will have the opportunity to access the “Leading People” coue from the Harvard ManageMentor® program by Harvard Business Publishing Education — This resource will help you strengthen your leadership abilities, inspire your team, and foster a collaborative, results-oriented work environment.
Mentorship MIU: From Idea to Real Business
As a student in the Master’s in Business Administration, you’ll have access to MIU Mentorship, a high-impact, hands-on program designed to help you move from vision to action and take your project to the next level. Over four months, you’ll receive personalized guidance and one-on-one support from an industry-expert mentor to refine your proposal, make clearer decisions, and accelerate your progress.
At the start of each semester, we select an exclusive group of students to take part in this transformative experience. Don’t let your idea stay on paper—bring it to life with MIU’s support.
What kind of career opportunities come with an MBA degree?
AVERAGE SALARY
EMPLOYABILITY
With your Master’s Degree in Business Administration from MIU, you will have the skills and competencies to stand out as a well-rounded professional. Some of the most relevant areas you can work in are:
- Business management (public or private): Develop projects and lead the teams involved.
- International organizations: Lead strategically with a global perspective.
- Marketing and communications: Play a key role in decision-making and the exploration and analysis of new markets for your company.
- Financial consulting: Help businesses manage their resources and make important financial decisions.
- Strategic consulting and business development: Advise organizations on how to achieve long-term success.
Frequently asked questions about our MBA program
MIU City University Miami’s MBA program is a U.S. accredited through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which reflects the highest standards and professional recognition across the United States. MIU is licensed by the Florida Department of Education and authorized by FL-SARA to provide high-quality online education.
Currently, MIU offers flexible admission requirements, allowing experienced professionals to apply without submitting GMAT scores, focusing instead on your background and leadership potential.
No. You do need a bachelor's or master's degree, but it can be in any field. MIU welcomes students from diverse backgrounds looking to transition into leadership roles.
The MIU’s International MBA program lasts 5 semesters (18 months). We offer three intake periods per year in January, May, and August to suit your professional schedule without putting your progress on hold.
The MBA prepares you for management and leadership roles such as business manager, project manager, marketing manager, financial analyst, or business consultant, with the potential to grow into senior leadership positions over time.
MIU offers a scholarship program that may offer a significant portion of tuition, based on academic merit and professional background, with the goal of supporting diversity among our student body.
Yes. MIU offers a Spanish-language option that allows you to earn a U.S. degree and develop the skills needed for a global context while studying in your native language.
Yes. MBA graduates often see significant salary increases. Some report up to 33% growth. Plus, MIU’s $7,000 price point ensures a high return on investment compared to traditional universities.
Requirements
You must provide the following to enroll in our MBA program:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree diploma
- Copy of passport or national ID
- Completed application form
- Current resume
If you do not live in the United States or your native language is not English, additional requirements may apply.
Learn about the experience of our graduates
David Abraham Diaz Moran
"My experience at MIU’s Master of Science in International Business Administration has been transformative. The program’s multicultural environment and practical approach strengthened my leadership and problem-solving skills, preparing me for global success."
Niya Anedra Christian
"My journey at MIU has been challenging yet rewarding. The program’s support and practical coursework in leadership, innovation, and strategy have helped me apply lessons to real-world business challenges while gaining diverse perspectives."
Khadisha Charles
"I have learned a lot about innovation, finance, business, and other life experiences. I have applied what I have learned in my professional life."
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Deepen your knowledge and stand out from the competition with our Continuing Education Course.
Courses taken through Continuing Education at MIU are awarded CEUs (Continuing Education Units), not college credits. They are not transferable to be applied toward an academic degree program. These courses are intended solely for professional development and personal enrichment.
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- Enrollment: August
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DEAC (Distance Education Accrediting Commission)
MIU City University Miami is accredited by the DEAC. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
State License
MIU City University Miami is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, under license number #5359.
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