The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Lawrence Technological University relies on active learning to replace the “read, look, listen, and take an exam” approach found in traditional MBA programs.

The program melds theory with practice to provide a broad understanding of business management that will enable you to function effectively as a leader in today’s global society. You will be encouraged to develop a cross-disciplinary approach to managing organizations, and you will have opportunities to enhance your abilities in such areas as problem solving, communication, and team building.

Designed for working professionals, the Lawrence Tech MBA can be completed in as few as two years of evening and/or weekend study.

A Program You Can Grow With

Lawrence Tech’s MBA curriculum consists of 36 hours of course work, including 27 hours of core classes and nine hours of electives. An overall GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.

If you have not taken prior course work in business, you may be required to take pre-core courses in accounting, finance, statistics, legal environment, economics, and marketing.

To meet your varied needs and maximize your learning opportunities, the College of Management offers three formats for course delivery:

• Traditional courses are taught exclusively in the classroom, usually on weekday evenings or Saturdays, and are offered on the Southfield campus and at some of Lawrence Tech’s education centers.
• Hybrid courses consist of approximately 50 percent classroom time and 50 percent online learning activities. Hybrid courses are offered at both the Southfield campus and at the education centers.
• Online courses involve no classroom time and can be completed at your convenience. These courses provide you maximum flexibility for managing challenging work and personal schedules.

Getting Started

Admission to Lawrence Tech’s MBA program is competitive. Applicants must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work (if you have a GPA of less than 3.0, you may be provisionally admitted with a strong record of relevant work experience).
• Take the TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your native language. The minimum acceptable performance is 550 on the written TOEFL or 213 on the computerized version. Minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.0. The Toefl/IELTS requirement is waived for those international students who have completed their degrees at a recognized U.S. university.
• Submit a completed application form and fee.
• Provide official transcripts from every college or university you have attended.
• Submit a professional resume.

You may enter the program in the fall, spring, or summer semester. Your completed application package should be received by the Office of Admissions no later than two weeks before the start of classes. (Academic calendars are available at ltu.edu/registrars_office.)

Pre-core Courses

• Economics
• Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Finance
• Legal Environment
• Marketing
• Statistical Methods

Core Courses

• Leadership and Management (inaugural course)
• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management
• Management Accounting and Control Systems
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Perspectives in International Business
• Strategic Management

Electives
Nine hours of electives are chosen from one of seven areas:

• Finance
• Global Leadership/Management
• Human Resources Management
• Management Information Systems
• Nonprofit Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management

Why Lawrence Tech's College of Management?

• A leader in the development and delivery of distinctive management programs for professionals and non-traditional learners.
• Committed to the development of distinctive, innovative, and agile management programs that maximize our students’ potential.
• Provides students with convenient learning centers, enhanced personal services, innovative programs, and alternate delivery modes of instruction.
• Since 1998, student satisfaction surveys have consistently ranked Lawrence Tech’s College of Management among the nation’s highest.