Master in Business Administration and Management (Master's)

Tuition is $1,020 per unit, while applications for the Oct 2026 intake are due by Oct 1, 2026.

This program leads to a Master of Business Administration with a focus on managerial science. It prepares students to lead in business and STEM-driven industries using data-informed decision-making. The curriculum emphasizes analytical problem-solving and strategic management within technology-integrated environments. Students engage in practical applications of business concepts through real-world projects and mentorship.

Focus areas include Data-Informed Decision Making, Business Leadership, Managerial Science, Technology Integration, Analytics, Business Strategy.

The program requires 40 units of coursework, including core courses and a 4-unit capstone project. All students complete required courses in management, finance, marketing, and leadership, with opportunities for electives in analytics, AI, and project management.

Graduates pursue roles such as Data Analytics Manager, Business Analyst, or Business Technology Manager in tech, healthcare, finance, or consulting sectors.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and submit a statement of intent. There are no required STEM background or work experience prerequisites.

The programme totals about 40 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, completed in 24 months with evening and occasional Saturday classes. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 60% of applicants.

Located in Irvine, Concordia University Irvine offers students a hilltop campus in Orange County, about ten minutes from the beach. Partnerships throughout the region connect students with opportunities across local industries. The university welcomes students from all backgrounds while remaining grounded in its Lutheran Christian identity. Its 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports a close academic environment, and students can choose from more than 60 on-campus and online programs.

Academic life is shaped by the Enduring Questions & Ideas curriculum, created in 2006 to establish a shared intellectual foundation across the campus community. Undergraduate students take linked courses that connect biology with theology, mathematics with philosophy, and history with literature. The curriculum uses primary sources and emphasizes close reading, critical and creative thinking, clear communication, and connections between learning, faith, and life. Core classes typically have about 25 students, with some offering individual tutorials with professors.

Alongside this broad foundation, Concordia offers career-focused study in areas including nursing, engineering, computer science, and data science, with technical training and ethical formation. Students can also participate in NCAA Division II athletics, music, and the arts. International students should expect a campus where Christian faith is part of academic and community life, while honest questions and varied backgrounds are welcomed. Irvine provides access to coastal Southern California and the wider Orange County area, with both campus-based and fully online study options.