You Define Success. We’ll Build the M.B.A. To Match It.

The NSU M.B.A. with a major in Business Flex delivers exactly what you need to achieve your goal. Ready to stop working for others and start your own business? Are you in International Business now, but want to focus on Real Estate Development? You name the end goal, this degree path fulfills it.

You'll Learn From Professors With the Real-World Success You Seek

They’ve been there. Done that. Theory and practical knowledge combine into one immersive learning experience.

Now Let's Talk Connections

High profile internships. Facility visits. Guest lectures by top industry leaders. Not to mention networking opportunities through 170,000 other NSU alums dominating their professions.

Prepare for success – no matter how you define it.

“My teaching philosophy is to engage students with interesting concepts and involve them in applying these concepts to real business situations.”

Kathleen “Bay” O’Leary, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing

Quick Facts

Curriculum

NSU’s M.B.A. program is 37-49 total credits to complete, depending on undergraduate coursework.

Start Dates

The M.B.A. in Business major is available to start in August, October, January, March and May.

Delivery Options

Classes for the Master of Business Administration program with a major in Business (Flex) are offered weeknights at NSU's Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus and online (asynchronously). Select classes in the major, depending on the classes you choose that are offered online, may require synchronous learning.

Tuition

Tuition for the degree program is $1026 per credit hour. Discounted rates are available through our employer tuition program.

Application Deadline

Fall I: August 15
Fall II: October 1
Winter I: December 15
Winter II: March 1
Summer: May 1

Tuition Assistance for NSU Business Programs

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Employer Tuition Assistance Program

NSU Business partners with more than 135 local and national organizations to offer discounted employee tuition of up to 20% through our employer tuition program.
Huizenga Business Center

NSU Alumni Tuition Discount

NSU alumni are eligible for a tuition award of 20% off any graduate degree or business certificate program. Alumni also receive an application fee waiver and access to a dedicated adviser to assist throughout the admission process.

Earning Potential

Training and Development Manager

$105,830 Average Salary Per Year

7% Projected Employment Growth

Chief Executive

$175,110 Average Salary Per Year

1% Projected Employment Growth

Sales Manager

$117,960 Average Salary Per Year

5% Projected Employment Growth

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Business Flex Curriculum

M.B.A. Core Curriculum (22-31 credits)
Credits
ACT 5001*
Introductory Accounting (ACT 5001* / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5008*
Business Finance (FIN 5008* / Credits: 3 )
3
QNT 5000*
Foundations of Business Statistics (QNT 5000* / Credits: 3 )
3
ACT 5140
Accounting For Decision Makers (ACT 5140 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5130
Financial Management (FIN 5130 / Credits: 3 )
3
ISM 5150
Information Strategy for Digital Transformation (ISM 5150 / Credits: 3 )
3
MGT 5001**
Developing Academic and Career Success (MGT 5001** / Credits: 1 )
1
MGT 5105
Managing Organizational Behavior in a Dynamic and Complex World (MGT 5105 / Credits: 3 )
3
MGT 5170
Applying Strategy for Managers (MGT 5170 / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5125
Marketing Decisions for Managers (MKT 5125 / Credits: 3 )
3
QNT 5160
Analytical Modeling for Decision Making (QNT 5160 / Credits: 3 )
3
Business Intelligence/Analytics
Credits
QNT 5471
Digital Transformation and Analytics Strategy (QNT 5471 / Credits: 3 )
3
QNT 5476
Data Management and Business Intelligence (QNT 5476 / Credits: 3 )
3
QNT 5480
Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing (QNT 5480 / Credits: 3 )
3
QNT 5485
Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Fundamentals (QNT 5485 / Credits: 3 )
3
Entrepreneurship
Credits
ENT 5960
Entrepreneurship / Venture Creation (ENT 5960 / Credits: 3 )
3
ENT 5990
International Trade for Entrepreneurs (ENT 5990 / Credits: 3 )
3
ENT 5940
Entrepreneurship Law (ENT 5940 / Credits: 3 )
3
ENT 5985
Lean Entrepreneurship (ENT 5985 / Credits: 3 )
3
ENT 5966
Special Topics in Entrepreneurship (ENT 5966 / Credits: 3 )
3
Finance
Credits
FIN 5503
Real World Finance and Sustainability (FIN 5503 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5540
Banking (FIN 5540 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5545
Financial Engineering (FIN 5545 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5550
Sustainable Investment Strategies (FIN 5550 / Credits: 3 )
3
FIN 5570
Advanced Corporate Finance and Sustainability (FIN 5570 / Credits: 3 )
3
Human Resource Management
Credits
HRM 5310
Managing Human Resources (HRM 5310 / Credits: 3 )
3
International Business
Credits
FIN 5515
International Finance in a Sustainable World (FIN 5515 / Credits: 3 )
3
INB 5807
Foundations of Global Business (INB 5807 / Credits: 3 )
3
Management
Credits
MGT 5631
Leading People and Organizations (MGT 5631 / Credits: 3 )
3
MGT 5641
Critical Thinking for Managers (MGT 5641 / Credits: 3 )
3
Marketing
Credits
MKT 5200
Customer Value (MKT 5200 / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5205
Consumer Behavior (MKT 5205 / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5225
Social Media Marketing (MKT 5225 / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5235
Global Marketing (MKT 5235 / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5245
Marketing Research and Analytics (MKT 5245 / Credits: 3 )
3
MKT 5260
Services Marketing (MKT 5260 / Credits: 3 )
3
Process Improvement
Credits
PIM 5450
Quality Management (PIM 5450 / Credits: 3 )
3
PIM 5455
Project Management (PIM 5455 / Credits: 3 )
3
Sport Revenue Generation
Credits
SPT 5910
Sport Sponsorship Design and Strategies (SPT 5910 / Credits: 3 )
3
SPT 5920
Sport Ticketing, Concessions and Merchandise Management (SPT 5920 / Credits: 3 )
3
SPT 5930
Sport Event and Fundraising Strategies and Techniques (SPT 5930 / Credits: 3 )
3
SPT 5940
Sport Revenue Generation and Emerging Technologies (SPT 5940 / Credits: 3 )
3
Supply Chain Management
Credits
SCM 5410
Supply Chain Management (SCM 5410 / Credits: 3 )
3
SCM 5415
Managing International Transportation and Logistics (SCM 5415 / Credits: 3 )
3
Open elective—any course in HCBE excluding CHS, ISEC, MSIT, and MMIS prefixes ( / Credits: 3 )
3

* Course may be waived at the discretion of the department chair or designee. Waivers will only be considered when an equivalent course with a grade of C has been completed in the past 10 years.
** Students must take MGT 5001 in their first term.

For a full list of all course descriptions, visit coursewizard.nova.edu.

Current students: Please consult your Academic Advisor for program requirements or access SharkLink for your Degree Works audit. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Advisor or Degree works audit can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.

Success Stories

NSU Business Among Top Business Schools in the World

As an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is recognized for the highest standard of achievement for business education, earned by less than 6% of the world's schools offering business degree programs. AACSB requires schools to meet standards of excellence in areas including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning.

Entering a program that complies with the highest accreditation standards in the world guarantees that you will learn advanced skills for high-level, long-term success in business and beyond.

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Take The Next Step

The H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship graduate enrollment office is located in the Carl DeSantis Building in Suite 1115 on NSU's Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus in Davie, Florida. Click here for a map.

Phone: (954) 262-5067 or Toll-Free: (800) 672-7223 x25067

Email: hcbeinfo@nova.edu

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