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Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership

Choose your path. Earn your MBA in just 16 months or pursue your bachelor’s and master’s degrees together through our innovative combined BS+MBA program!

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BS+MBA Path in Wilson, NC

For Traditional Students

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  • 3 Years of Undergraduate Study
    toward your Bachelor of Science
  • 2 Years of Graduate Study
    toward your Master of Business Administration

MBA Path in Wilson, NC

For Graduates with a BA or BS Degree

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  • 1 Semester of Optional Refresher Courses
  • 16 Months of Intensive Graduate Study

What Is the Strategic Leadership MBA?

The Barton Strategic Leadership MBA is an exciting opportunity for students to develop new skills and to grow personally and professionally. The curriculum is structured so that degree-holding students can earn an MBA in 16 months. Traditional students at Barton College can graduate in five years with a combined Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration.

SACS-COC

Barton College has been approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to offer a 3+2 Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Strategic Leadership.

IACBE

The School of Business at Barton College is an Educational Member of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), and has affirmed its commitment to excellence in business education.

MBA Career Opportunities

According to INDEED, here are the top 20 career opportunities open to individuals earning an MBA

    • Accountant
    • Health Center Manager
    • Marketing Manager
    • Logistics Manager
    • Sales Manager
    • Consultant
    • Investment Banker
    • Business Operations Manager
    • Human Resource Manager
    • Budget Analyst
    • Financial Analyst
    • Purchasing Manager
    • Policy Analyst
    • Project Manager
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • IT Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer

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Program Details

MBA Program Admission Process

Admission into the graduate program is straightforward. The streamlined steps provided here will guide you through the admission process.
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MBA in Strategic Leadership Curriculum

Our Strategic Leadership MBA curriculum is designed to accommodate students entering the program as high school graduates, college transfer students, or established adults who already possess a BS or BA.

BS+MBA Curriculum   MBA Curriculum

Tuition for the MBA Program in Wilson, NC

Tuition as of the 2025-2026 academic year is $595 per credit hour. Please note: This tuition rate applies to students beginning the program in the Fall 2025 semester. Tuition for current students may vary.

Admission Requirements

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For more details about the program, contact Dr. Greg Bauer, Director of MBA Studies for more details about the program via email at gbauer@barton.edu.

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