Residential MBA Curriculum
27
Core CreditsThe MBA core
9
Track CreditsChoose from 9 tracks
36
Total CreditsCan be completed in one year
Compare Residential and Online Formats
Residential vs. Online
Residential Program |
Online Program |
|
Classroom Environment |
Real-time engagement with peers and professors
Instant feedback to questions and assignments |
Independent learning |
Course Schedule |
In-person classes: evenings once a week
Online classes: asynchronous |
Asynchronous |
Duration |
In-person classes: 16 weeks
Online classes: 8 weeks |
8 weeks |
Modality Options |
Can choose between in-person and online classes | Can only take online classes |
Number of Credits |
36 credits | 36 credits |
International Trip |
Optional 10-day trip, all travel expenses covered | Not offered |
International Students |
STEM and non-STEM degrees offered | Not applicable |
Athletes |
Meets NCAA Eligibility Requirements | Not applicable |
Advisor |
Ms. Leslie Shelton
Phone: 281-649-3306 Email: LShelton@hbu.edu Office: Hinton 359 |
Online Advising Team
Phone: 1-855-428-1960 (option #1) Email: OnlineAdvising@hbu.edu |
Tuition and Fees |
Estimate my tuition and fees | Estimate my tuition and fees |
Residential Program |
|
Classroom Environment |
Real-time engagement with peers and professors Instant feedback to questions and assignments |
Course Schedule |
In-person classes: evenings once a week Online classes: asynchronous |
Duration |
In-person classes: 16 weeks Online classes: 8 weeks |
Modality Options |
Can choose between in-person and online classes |
Number of Credits |
36 credits |
International Trip |
Optional 10-day trip, all travel expenses covered |
International Students |
STEM and non-STEM degrees offered |
Athletes |
Meets NCAA Eligibility Requirements |
Advisor |
Ms. Leslie Shelton Phone: 281-649-3306 Email: LShelton@hbu.edu Office: Hinton 359 |
Tuition and Fees |
Estimate my tuition and fees |
Online Program |
|
Classroom Environment |
Independent learning |
Course Schedule |
Asynchronous |
Duration |
8 weeks |
Modality Options |
Can only take online classes |
Number of Credits |
36 credits |
International Trip |
Not offered |
International Students |
Not applicable |
Athletes |
Not applicable |
Advisor |
Online Advising Team Phone: 1-855-428-1960 (option #1) Email: OnlineAdvising@hbu.edu |
Tuition and Fees |
Estimate my tuition and fees |

Core Credits
Get into business with the core MBA classes
The core credits provide you with a comprehensive understanding of business.
List of core credits
Availability: Summer, Fall, Spring
Delivery method: both online and in-person
Please contact your academic advisor for the most updated class availability
Delivery method: both online and in-person
MGMT 6352 | Organizational Behavior |
BUSA 6315 | Fundamentals of Data Analytics |
ACCT 6352 | Accounting for Managers |
MGMT 6392 | Transformational Leadership |
MKTG 6310 | Marketing Management Fall and Spring only |
MGMT 6334 |
Legal Challenges in HR Summer and Fall only |
FINA 6330 | Financial Management |
MGMT 6376 | Business Strategy and Policy |
ECON 6353 | Global Economy |
Track Credits
Choose from 9 tracks to specialize in
A track is a required component of your MBA journey. Student may choose more than one track.
List of tracks


Foundation Credits
Required for non-BBA students
The core credits provide you with a comprehensive understanding of business. These classes are waived for BBA students or students with business course credits. Waivers are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
List of foundation credits
Availability: Summer, Fall, Spring
Delivery method: online
Delivery method: online
ACCT 5362 | Accounting Principles |
ECON 5363 | Economic Principles |
FINA 5260 | Finance Principles |
MGMT 5260 | Decision-Making Techniques |
MGMT 5261 | Management Principles |