Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Transformational Studies
Build Your Own MBA: Transformational Studies
In the past few years, the world has experienced a lot of change. From digital transformation and the deconstruction of centralized workplaces to new scientific breakthroughs and more emphasis on sustainable operations, businesses of all kinds are revolutionizing what they do—and how they do it.
These changes also place a new demand on the workforce. Not all organizations are looking for leaders who have specialized areas of expertise (marketing, supply chain, entrepreneurship, or finance, for example). Instead, many businesses need top-level advisors who are prepared to find innovative, cross-disciplinary ways to address unpredictable and complex challenges as they arise.
A new breed of MBA program is helping students connect the dots between departments, divisions, and disciplines to improve business results.
Baker University’s MBA in Transformational Studies is a brand new concentration area that prepares graduates to extract knowledge from multiple disciplines and fields so they can eliminate functional silos and make a big impact by marrying subjects that normally exist in their own vertical areas.
How an MBA in Transformative Studies Is Different
- It broadens and deepens your multidisciplinary knowledge and skill set.
- It helps you learn to view complex problems through a cross-disciplinary lens.
- It breaks down traditional academic walls and encourages interdisciplinary approaches that lead to innovative problem-solving and decision-making.
- It gives you the capacity to navigate change elegantly and successfully.
Program Information
Online
School of Professional & Graduate Studies
Graduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Program Details: MBA in Transformational Studies
Our online transformational studies degree is designed for working professionals who want to earn an MBA without moving or leaving their current full-time job:
- Earn your master’s in transformational studies from anywhere and develop interdisciplinary skills.
- Seven-week classes help you finish your online Master of Business Administration courses quickly.
- No GRE or GMAT is required.
- Our MBA in Transformational Studies courses are designed for working professionals.
- You’ll take 18 credit hours of foundational and core MBA courses and 12 credit hours of courses for the MBA in Transformational Studies concentration.
Master’s in Transformational Studies Highlights
Our online master’s in transformational studies offers many benefits for working professionals who want take control of what they learn as they create the flexible and personalized academic experience that will prepare them for the career they want.
Learn From Industry Experts
Our MBA faculty are industry experts with real-world experience. They bring their expertise and critical insights to the classroom, preparing you for a successful career in whatever field you choose.
Earn a High-Quality, Accredited Degree
Our master’s in transformational studies is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring that your finance courses and faculty meet the highest standards.
Save Money on Your Online Interdisciplinary Degree
Tuition discounts for your MBA in Transformational Studies may be available through your employer. To learn more about your options, complete our no-obligation application. Baker University graduates also qualify for a 10 percent alumni tuition discount.
Advance Your Career on Your Schedule
Our online interdisciplinary degree allows you to continue working full time while earning your MBA.
Dual Degree Option | MSN + MBA
Baker offers a dual degree program for professionals interested in the business of health care. After earning a Master of Science in Nursing, graduates take just 18 to 24 hours of MBA courses in the transformational studies concentration and earn a second master’s degree. Combining patient-care experience with business fundamentals brings a unique perspective to the health care arena.
You are also eligible for a 10% alumni tuition discount.
Exceptional Experiences: MBA in Transformational Studies
The freedom to shape your own degree. Choosing the transformational studies concentration area lets you build your own MBA so you can align Baker’s courses with your goals. You’ll find the right fit based on what you want to learn and where you want to go.
Beyond business as usual. This interdisciplinary MBA prepares you to develop your own perspective for helping businesses redefine strategies, apply innovative concepts and technology, and tackle emerging issues.
Representing the real world. Knowledge is never developed in isolation, so our interdisciplinary degree goes beyond a single course of study to make sure you’re prepared to apply new ways of thinking and connect traditionally disjointed pieces of information.
Flexible learning for business professionals. Pursue your MBA in Transformational Studies online, completing your courses at your own pace, wherever and whenever is convenient. Whether you’re working full time or managing other commitments, our program accommodates your lifestyle with a curriculum tailored to working professionals. Pre-MBA pathway courses are available for students who don’t have an undergraduate degree in business.
Online MBA with a reputation for excellence. Baker’s Master of Business Administration programs are highly regarded in the Kansas City area and beyond. With rigorous academics and an innovative approach, our online MBA in Transformational Studies ensures graduates are highly sought after by leading organizations across the country.
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Transformational Studies: How Does This MBA Work?
To earn this interdisciplinary studies degree from Baker, you enroll in the MBA program and choose transformational studies from our MBA tracks.
All students participate in four upper-level Baker graduate courses to fulfill the 12-hour concentration requirement. To achieve this, you’ll work closely with your academic advisor to choose courses from any MBA tracks we offer:
You can also choose courses from Baker’s Master of Science in Sports Management and Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership programs. The options are nearly limitless, allowing you to build your own MBA.
For example, you may choose to take Organizational Culture and Dynamics, a course featured in the MS in Sports Management program, and Assessment of Organizational Performance from the MA in Organizational Leadership program, along with courses from other MBA tracks, such as human resources, to build a unique skill set focused on culture and performance at all levels—from large groups to small teams and individuals.
By hand-picking courses across these master’s programs, you’ll build a distinctive viewpoint that prepares you for new types of job opportunities.
Like all Baker MBA programs, the focus of the transformational studies concentration area is on practical application. With this degree, you’ll be able to rebrand yourself in today’s competitive job market as you emerge as a relevant, valuable leader who understands business—and has a wide variety of tools and resources at your disposal to overcome obstacles.
Financial Aid to Earn a Transformational Studies Degree
Baker University is highly ranked for best online programs. A study completed by Georgetown University found that Baker offers the highest ROI of private universities in Kansas. And according to the U.S. Department of Education, our alumni earn the highest average salaries among graduates of universities in Kansas.
To make your degree even more affordable, you may qualify for federal financial loans.
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We’re a Top Military-Friendly College
Military Advanced Education magazine and Military Friendly® have recognized Baker as a top military-friendly university.
We have scholarships and admissions team members ready to help our honorable veterans, active-duty service members, and their spouses get the support and aid they deserve.
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Related Programs at Baker University
Where do you want your career to take you? Baker University offers many ways to gain relevant business and leadership expertise:
Coursework & Requirements
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What We Need From You
- Completed application form
- An official transcript indicating a bachelor’s degree conferred from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
- For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum TOEFL test score of 600 on the paper-based test, a score of 250 on the computer-based test, or score of 100 on the internet-based test for international applicants (Minimum passing score may vary as the ETS revises the exam.)
Still completing your bachelor’s?
Send all official transcripts for all colleges attended and an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution of higher education showing all undergraduate coursework completed and a letter from the school’s registrar on letterhead validating the anticipated degree and degree completion date.
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Students will be admitted to the MBA program with one of the following statuses:
- Full admission: Applicants who meet admissions requirements and have earned a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) from all colleges and universities attended.
- Conditional admission: Applicants who meet admissions requirements but have earned a cumulative grade point average below 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) from all colleges and universities attended. Students accepted conditionally must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA upon completing 9 credit hours in the MBA program to be granted full admission.
- Provisional admission: If an SPGS graduate applicant is lacking an official final transcript as described in the admission requirements, the applicant may be admitted on a provisional basis. Students admitted provisionally have until the last day of the first course to submit all admission documents required to be granted either full or conditional admission. Failure to satisfy this provision results in administrative withdrawal from the program.
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Based on reasonable projections of faculty availability and appropriate curriculum considerations, the following courses can change as deemed necessary by Baker University to fulfill its role and mission. Students can finish the curriculum requirements in 18 to 20 months. Some students finish in 12. Students may take one or two courses at a time but must maintain a 3.50 grade point average if doubling up.
Pre-MBA Courses | 6 credit hours
MBA 500 Fundamentals of Business Administration
This course provides the knowledge, resources, and essential skills for success at the business graduate level. Students will demonstrate an understanding of common professional components (e.g., marketing, business finance, accounting, management, legal environment of business, economics, business ethics). (3 credits)MBA 501 Fundamentals of Business Economics and Finance
Students will gain a foundational understanding of business economics and finance to prepare them for their graduate business studies. This course will cover the basics of supply and demand, comparative advantage, opportunity costs, maximization of profit, money, banking, investments, and financial planning. (3 credits)Foundational Courses | 9 credit hours
MBA 553 Marketing Management and Strategy
This course examines the issues facing today’s marketing managers in a dynamic competitive global environment. The course assesses responsive marketing strategies measured by industry-recognized key performance indicators. Students will explore the various contemporary functions of marketing and build competency for making effective decisions in the area of marketing management. (3 credits)MBA 557 Accounting Applications for Managers
Students will examine and apply key financial and managerial accounting concepts necessary to effectively operate a business. Students will learn the importance of financial planning and control, and they will understand how costs behave and how to determine financial success. Students will be asked to interpret financial statements, formulate strategies for making sound financial decisions, and build the skills required to effectively evaluate and report business performance. (3 credits)MBA 554 Managerial Finance
Students learn about methods for determining the optimal volume and composition of firm assets, liabilities, and equity in this course. The focus is on the theory and practice of capital budgeting and asset financing. (3 credits) Prerequisite MBA 557 Accounting Applications for ManagementCore Curriculum | 9 Credit Hours
MBA 542 Business Data and Analytics
This course provides students with the ability to comprehend, analyze, and solve business challenges using data from internal and external sources. Students will apply the latest data analysis techniques to support effective organizational decision-making across industries. (3 credits)MBA 580 Executive Leadership
This course presents a broad survey of theory, research, and the practical application of effective leadership in formal organizations. Students will examine the major perspectives on leadership and think critically to apply leadership concepts related to leading change, influencing others and organizations, as well as the dyadic relationships between leaders and followers. (3 credits)MBA 595 Strategic Planning for Competitive Organizations
This course is the capstone of the MBA core. Students will go through the actual strategic planning processes of an organization to identify the firm’s present situation, internal and external competitive positions, financial health, and overall market standing. Students will learn how to formulate realistic and attainable short- and long-term strategies for achieving organizational objectives. (3 credits) -
You’ll choose three courses in consultation with advisor plus the portfolio course.
TFS 570 Transformational Studies Portfolio
This concentration capstone course is designed to showcase the student’s work completed while in the program to demonstrate how the areas of study the student has chosen synthesize. (3 credits) -
- Successful completion of the MBA curriculum (30 credit hours)
- A 3.0 overall GPA with no grades below C
- Completion of all coursework within six years of the date of initial enrollment
- Submission of intent to graduate form to the Office of the Registrar
- Payment of all tuition and fees
- Approval by the faculty and Board of Trustees
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