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Flexible MBA

The flexibility you need, the relationships that set you apart

Assumption University Flexible MBA 

An MBA Built on Relationships, Designed for Your Future

Assumption’s Flexible MBA is designed for working professionals who want the convenience of an online program with the benefits of mentorship, community, or personal support. Our fully online format makes graduate study accessible, while our small cohorts and relationship-centered approach ensure you never feel like just a number.  Every course blends the scholar-practitioner model with the critical thinking tradition of the liberal arts, giving you assignments that are both immediately applicable to your work and deeply grounded in ethical leadership. From orientation through graduation, you’ll benefit from a program that is personal, supportive, and invested in your personal and professional goals. 

How Assumption’s Flexible MBA Stands Apart

At Assumption, you get the flexibility and convenience you need, paired with the relationships you deserve.  Many business schools market a “Flex MBA” as a mix-and-match program where students can take classes in multiple formats at their own pace. While that structure can feel convenient, it can also leave you feeling anonymous and unsupported. 

Program Highlights 

  • 100% online, purpose-built courses — not a mix of formats retrofitted for online 
  • Personal orientation and active faculty engagement — a guided, supportive experience that ensures you feel prepared, connected, and confident every step of the way 
  • Small cohorts and relationship-driven learning — real connections instead of a large, anonymous, self-paced model 
  • Flexible pacing with built-in structure — progress at a pace that works for busy professionals, with the accountability and guidance to keep you on track toward graduation 
  • Mission-driven, scholar-practitioner model — rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition with a focus on ethical leadership 
  • Accessible to students from any background — bringing together diverse perspectives that enrich discussion and drive innovation 


Graduate Virtual Information Sessions



Flexible MBA Program Contact

Laura E. Hunter, MSOL

Associate Director for Graduate Enrollment
508-767-7458 Admissions House, 121

Emily Champa

Administrative Assistant to the Grenon School of Business

Laura Nicole Miller, DET

Assistant Professor of Management and Organizational Communication, Program Director, Grenon Graduate Programs

An Ideal Place to Learn

Scholar-Practitioner Model
Online Program
Personal and Supportive

Program Curriculum

    • Ethical leadership skills that enable graduates to develop principled approaches to inspiring, influencing, and guiding others;
    • An in-depth understanding of the concepts and theories, as well as technical and professional skills in the “core” areas of business;
    • Critical thinking and communication skills that enable graduates to develop and articulate logical, coherent, and persuasive arguments; marshal supportive evidence; and distinguish fact from opinion;
    • Integration skills that enable graduates to make decisions based on multiple, often conflicting, perspectives; and
    • A global perspective that enables graduates to identify, analyze and practice how best to manage when faced with difference.
  • MBA Functional Courses (3 credits each)

    MBA 599 Business Foundations

    MBA 600 Business Ethics

    MBA 601 Human and Organizational Behavior

    MBA 602 Marketing Strategy Development

    MBA 603 Financial Strategy Development

    MBA 604 Operations Strategy Development

    MBA 605 Accounting Decisions for Managers

     

  • Electives (5 courses, or 6 if not required to take MBA 605 – 3 credits each)

    Electives — from MBA700-999 (excluding MBA800)
    As an option, four of these electives may be used to satisfy the requirements for a Concentration.

     

  • Integrative Experience – Capstone (1 course) (3 credits)
    MBA 800 Business Strategy

Faculty

Laura Nicole Miller, DET
Assistant Professor of Management and Organizational Communication Program Director, Grenon Graduate Programs
Zachary Jeremy Daniels, DBA
Associate Professor of Practice, Marketing
Michael S. Lewis, PhD
Associate Professor of Management
Han Liu, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management
Youstina Masoud, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management
J. Bart Morrison, DBA
Associate Professor of Management
Brett Murphy Hunt, EdD
Lecturer, Grenon Graduate Programs
Kristen P. Quinn, MSA
Associate Professor of Practice, Accounting
Tyler Wasson, PhD
Assistant Professor of Management
Christopher Webber
Lecturer, Grenon Graduate Programs
Olivia Wu, Ph.D., CFA
Assistant Professor of Finance
Jessica Zinger, PhD
Lecturer, Grenon Graduate Programs

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Admissions Requirements

Application Requirements


 For current Assumption students or Assumption alumni:
  • Graduate application
  • Official Assumption transcripts (you will have the opportunity to provide  Graduate Admissions authorization to request undergraduate transcripts on your behalf from the Assumption Registrar)
  • Official transcripts from all other institutions attended (both undergraduate and graduate, if applicable)
  • If your overall GPA is below a 3.0, please provide the names of two Assumption faculty members as references.
For all other applicants:
  • Graduate application
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended (both undergraduate and graduate)
  • One academic or professional recommendation
    • Current students and recent graduates are encouraged to select academic recommenders
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement
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Graduate Research Symposium

Assumption University Graduate School Annual Symposium showcases research, innovative projects, successful case study, and creative work of graduate students and recent alums from every graduate program. We offer all graduate students in every program an opportunity to present their excellent work on diverse topics.

Veterans at Assumption

Assumption University recognizes that servicemen and women have demonstrated great courage and made tremendous sacrifices in service to our nation and its people. The University has introduced a number of programs and services to assist veterans during the application process and while veterans are attending Assumption. We also have a lounge designated only for our veteran students. Assumption University is committed to maintaining recognition as a Military Friendly institution.  We strive to eliminate barriers to success for our Service Members, Veterans, and their qualified dependents.