Master of Business Administration
MBA
MBA, Healthcare Management Concentration
MBA, School Leadership Concentration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a part-time program designed for the working adult. It is a 12-course/36-credit program that can be completed in 24 months. A Healthcare Management Concentration and School Leadership Concentration are both available as options to the traditional program. The MBA Program at Lebanon Valley College prepares students to become leaders in their organizations. They receive a balance of cutting-edge theory and practical application so they can “learn it tonight, use it tomorrow.”
Real-World MBA for Working Adults
If what you learn in the classroom doesn't apply in the boardroom, an MBA degree won't take you very far. At Lebanon Valley College, our Master of Business Administration Program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills that pay off in the real world. In our small, seminar-style classes, you'll learn directly from professors and professionals with years of successful experience in small business, corporate America, and international trade so you can begin applying what you learn almost immediately. Our graduates are employed by a diverse range of companies and organizations such as: The Hershey Company, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, Lancaster General Health, Good Samaritan Health System, TE Connectivity, Giant Food Stores, Ahold U.S.A., Pennsylvania American Water, IU 13, Capital Blue Cross, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fort Indiantown Gap, Fulton Bank, M&T Bank, and Wells Fargo.
Real Substance
Our MBA program shares the rich, interdisciplinary character that has distinguished Lebanon Valley College for more than a century. The program uniquely combines the critical thinking and communication fundamentals of the liberal arts with business administration coursework through team-based projects, case studies, the use of real businesses for projects, and the generation of plans for new business ventures. We strive to balance theory and practice, consistently challenging our students to communicate effectively, act ethically, analyze information, and make informed decisions. Our students learn practical information that they can apply to their daily business lives.
Small Classes-Personal Attention
- Lebanon Valley College has a reputation for quality academics and personal attention.
- All MBA students have direct access to the director.
- Faculty members understand the needs of the working adult learner and provide a high level of student support and engagement.
- A typical class has 20 students or fewer.
- MBA alumni have ongoing access to the MBA Program as well as the MBA Alumni Network.
Flexible
- Take one course at a time.
- Attend one evening per week.
- Select the course and evening that fits your schedule each session.
- Complete the program in 24-36 months depending on what fits your life.
- Take classes on campus in Annville or in Lancaster, Carlisle, or at Fort Indiantown Gap.
The MBA Program can be completed in 24 months and is structured to accommodate the needs of working professionals. Most students take between 24 and 30 months to complete the program, selecting a course schedule that best fits with their work and personal life. This structure gives students, who have difficulty taking courses at certain times of the year, the flexibility they need to complete an MBA.
Students take one class at a time and attend one night per week (M-TH). Fall (mid-August-December) and spring (early January-May) semesters are divided into two sessions with courses in each session running eight weeks. The summer semester (mid-May-early July) has one eight-week session. Students who wish to take two courses in the summer session attend two nights per week for eight weeks.
Affordable
The Programs
MBA
MBA, Healthcare Management Concentration
MBA, School Leadership Concentration
MBA-12 courses/36 credits
- Nine core courses-three credits each
- Three elective courses-three credits each
MBA 805-Financial Policy
MBA 810-Organizational Behavior
MBA 815-Marketing Management
MBA 825-Executive Communications
MBA 840-Operations Management
MBA 860-International Business Management
MBA 875-Managerial Decision Making
MBA 885-Ethical Leadership
MBA 895-Strategic Management
MBA Elective
MBA Elective
MBA Elective
MBA, Healthcare Management Concentration-12 courses/36 credits
- Seven core courses-three credits each
- Four Healthcare Management courses-three credits each
- One elective course-three credits
MBA 801-Introduction to Healthcare Management
MBA 802-Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Issues in Healthcare
MBA 803-The Economics and Financing of Healthcare
MBA 804-Healthcare Operations Management
MBA 805-Financial Policy
MBA 810-Organizational Behavior
MBA 815-Marketing Management
MBA 825-Executive Communications
MBA 860-International Business Management
MBA 885-Ethical Leadership
MBA 895-Strategic Management
MBA Elective
MBA, School Leadership Concentration-12 MBA equivalent courses/36 credits
Students who complete the six continuing professional education courses for school and system leaders, designed to meet PDE's Act 45 requirements for public school administrators, can earn the MBA degree with a School Leadership Concentration by completing an additional nine MBA courses (27 credits). Past graduate level coursework will be evaluated for transfer credit of up to three additional courses (nine credits), possibly reducing the number of MBA courses needed, in addition to the six ACT 45 courses, to as few as six (18 credits). An individualized plan will be created for students transferring in credit.
The school leadership component has been designed to address all PA leadership core and corollary standards. Courses are paired into complimentary topics (six total courses, three pairs). The courses may be taken independently or as an entire program. The courses will be taught by high quality instructors (superintendents and business experts), in a team-teaching approach.
Course 1: Strategic Leadership for High Performance Schools
Course 2: Change, Sustainability, and Innovation in the Modern School
Course 3: Strategic Management: Creating a Student Centered Organizational Strategy
Course 4: Effective Management of School Resources
Course 5: Ethics, Advocacy, and School Law*
Course 6: Data Driven Decision Making for School Leaders*
*approvals pending
Requirements
- Six ACT 45 courses-1.5 credits each
- Eight core courses-three credits each
- One elective course-three credits
MBA 890-Six ACT 45 Program Courses-1.5 credits each (equivalent to three MBA courses/nine MBA credits)
MBA 805-Financial Policy
MBA 810-Organizational Behavior
MBA 815-Marketing Management
MBA 825-Executive Communications
MBA 860-International Business Management
MBA 875-Managerial Decision Making
MBA 885-Ethical Leadership
MBA 895- Strategic Management
MBA Elective
Application Submission and Start Dates
- LVC has MBA classes starting in August, October, January, March, and May.
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and action on your application will be taken immediately after all documentation has been received.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution as well as the interest, apitude, and ability to undertake graduate studies. Applicants must submit all of the following before their application is considered.
It is acceptable to submit application documents together or individually. Documents may be mailed, emailed, or faxed to The MBA Program, 101 N. College Avenue Annville, Pa. 17003,
graduate-studies@lvc.edu, Fax: 717-867-6018.
- An MBA application completed online at www.lvc.edu/mba/application.aspx.
- A $30 non-refundable application fee, made out to Lebanon Valley College, mailed to the MBA Program. This fee is waived for LVC alumni and applicants from the military.
- An official transcript from each college, university, or professional school attended. Official transcripts should be signed and sealed by the issuing school and sent to the MBA office. Applicants should have an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or successful completion of previous graduate work. (NOTE: Substantial professional experience of seven years or more will be considered for applicants whose GPA fall below the requirement).
- A personal statement about how you will benefit from and contribute to the program.
- A minimum of three years of professional work experience. Students with less experience, but a very strong undergraduate record may be considered.
- A current professional resume.
- Two letters of professional recommendation or two completed reference forms. To download a form: Reference Form (PDF). For an electronic form please email graduate-studies@lvc.edu.
- A personal interview with the MBA Program director (please call 717-867-6213 to schedule).
Every applicant's situation is individually evaluated based on prior academic performance, number of years and type of experience, other advanced degrees or graduate coursework, and performance on GMAT testing (optional). Candidates may improve their opportunity for admission by providing a GMAT score or by successfully completing additional foundational coursework.
Prerequisite Coursework-Students who have not completed an undergraduate course in either accounting or finance may receive conditional acceptance to the program. These prerequisites must be completed prior to taking MBA 805, MBA 840, and MBA 895 (and MBA 803 and 804 for the healthcare concentration). Students must also be proficient using EXCEL spreadsheets for modeling for MBA 840, 805, 803, and 804. LVC offers both prerequisites, along with the optional courses in business math and spreadsheet modeling, in a non-credit, online, self-paced format.
They are offered each semester and may be taken along with other MBA courses. Please call 717-867-6213 for information on these modules.
Permission may be granted to qualified students to take up to two courses (6 credits) in a visiting or conditional capacity. Submission of current resume and an official transcript verifying satisfactory completion of a bachelor's degree or graduate coursework must be submitted to be considered to take courses as a visiting student.
For more information on the MBA Program, call 1-877-877-0423 or email Jennifer Easter, MBA program director, at easter@lvc.edu.