Program Overview
An MBA Your Way.
You want to be a leader, a creator, a difference maker. Lipscomb University’s AACSB-accredited MBA program will help shape you into a pacesetter with extraordinary vision. Our MBA was created for individuals who want to lead organizations more effectively, make strategic decisions and build a competitive advantage for their companies. Build on a foundational leadership core by layering advanced technical skills that prepare you to tackle complex challenges. Approach business with a people-first methodology, knowing that organizations are most likely to be successful when their stakeholders are flourishing.
Our MBA program was designed for students with a broad range of career goals to pursue their ideal pathway. To equip aspiring individuals with the necessary skills, multiple degree options are available:
Fast Track with Directed Work Experience
- MBA with CPA licensure
- STEM MBA
- MBA/Sustainability Dual Degree
- 4 MBA Concentration Areas
This MBA program is offered at our main campus located in Nashville, Tennessee. The in-person MBA may be completed in 22 months or through an 11 month Fast Track. Concentration courses are typically offered online throught the year. An international business trip is also optional for all students in the MBA program. Entry points are offered each year in June and August.
Our graduates earn both professional and financial success, and they do so by purposefully aligning business with their values and virtues in the community. They build companies that engage and grow. They support people who collaborate and inspire. They create a new business world where a difference made is a job well done. We focus on doing business the right way. And the Pfeffer Graduate School of Business graduates students who support that commitment and mission every day.
MBA Program Outcomes
Our MBA is an AACSB-accredited program that will take your business competencies to the next level. Before the program ends, you will excel in business acumen, leadership, confidence and presentation skills. Your ability to understand your value to an organization and how leadership decisions create impact ensure a strong foundation for furthering your career.
We developed the MBA curriculum by asking two questions:
- What do the most effective professionals do well?
- What do employers expect from MBA graduates?
After analyzing national employer survey data, interviews with an advisory board and market research results, a few themes emerged. First, the best professionals have the ability to inspire others, they have strategic vision and they have drive and integrity. Second, the best professionals have strong quantitative skills, business knowledge and technology skills.
Our curriculum will teach you how to increase the effectiveness of your leadership, make strategic decisions and build a competitive advantage for your company.
Why Earn Your MBA Degree at Lipscomb University?
Every aspect of our MBA program and curriculum is designed for your learning benefit. The small class sizes allow you to form deep connections with peers and faculty. We also provide frequent networking and professional development opportunities. As a top-ranked graduate program by U.S. News and World Report, you will see a definitive return on investment through this program.
Admissions Requirements
The completed application requirements for the MBA (in-person) program:
- Your submitted online application and fee
- Resume
- This formal document highlights your professional experiences, educational background, and relevant skills/certificates to earning a graduate degree at Lipscomb. If you have less than three years of work experience, please include service and volunteer opportunities within your professional experiences. Resumes are typically one page long.
- Personal Statement
- This formal document highlights what you bring to the program and serves as a professional writing sample. The personal statement is one tool that will be used to evaluate your writing proficiency in addition to helping us gain specific insight into your personal drive, motivation, and goals. The personal statements are generally 500-650 words in length.
- Transcripts from your undergraduate program (and graduate, if applicable)
- Have electronic copies emailed directly from your undergraduate institution to gradadmissions [at] lipscomb.edu (gradadmissions[at]lipscomb[dot]edu)
If you are having a hard copy mailed, have it sent to:
Lipscomb University, ATTN: Graduate Admissions Office, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204
- Two Professional Recommendations
- An email will be sent to your recommenders with instructions on completing the process. The two letters of recommendations should be written by people who know you well in either a professional work or academic environment and can speak to your ability to succeed in a rigorous graduate program. If possible, we encourage you to request one letter of recommendation from a workplace supervisor.
- Writing Sample
- The writing sample should demonstrate clarity of thinking, reasoning ability, logic, and strong writing and communication skills. Your sample should be an academic research paper or professional document that has been previously written and has been evaluated in an academic or professional setting. Previously published work may also be considered. This sample should not be something prepared for the sole purpose of admission to the program.
- Video Interview
- Each applicant will engage in a video interview. The interview will be conducted either by the Program Director or a senior member of the faculty and will consist of behavioral-type questions. This will offer you an opportunity to share specific examples from your work experience.
- GMAT or GRE
- While not required, candidates are invited to submit test scores to strengthen their application should they feel their undergraduate academic performance does not reflect their ability to succeed in a rigorous graduate program. The GMAT is the preferred test option; however, GRE scores will also be accepted.
- International
- International applicants have additional application requirements, including the submission of a GMAT score. Details can be found on the international applicant webpage.
Courses
Lipscomb University’s MBA program offers an 11-22 month time to completion.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition: 36-hour program / $1,110 per credit hour
- Total Tuition: $39,960
- $50 application fee and $200 graduation fee
- Program fee
Types of Aid
Months to complete
Alumni and Student Stories
Grace Boucher ('22)
"I was drawn to Lipscomb’s MBA program because of the small class size and the focus on real-world work experience. The DWE program provides a unique opportunity to get plugged into your field of interest, build a strong resume, make connections, and accrue valuable skills."
James (JJ) Terry ('20)
“One of my favorite parts about the program was the directed work experience. The DWE was great for me because it gave me knowledge, experience, and prepared me for the transition into the business world. I was able to use the time to adjust to a solid work life balance while I was still in school, and it gave me the opportunity to take what I was learning in classes and apply it directly to my role at work.”
Grant Exline ('19)
“Lipscomb’s business program helps set you up for success by equipping you with the tools necessary to take on any role. Transitioning to the professional world can be difficult as you don’t know exactly what you’re doing but Lipscomb helps prepare you by providing you with a tool kit of strategies and knowledge to overcome any obstacle, job, or project.”
Nick Tate ('20)
"The Lipscomb MBA program strengthened my ability to make decisions earlier, faster, and with greater conviction - especially in times of ambiguity, with incomplete information, and in unfamiliar positions."
Joshua Bohannon ('22)
"I was drawn to Lipscomb by the idea of learning graduate-level business skills from a Christian perspective. I couldn’t wait to see what was on the other side and Lipscomb has not failed to deliver."
Our Faculty
Career Paths
Managers
Whether a project or program manager, marketing or sales manager, human resources manager, or general manager, many facets of business require individuals with strong strategic planning and leadership skills to achieve the company’s vision.
Office and Building Administration
Daily operations and the carrying out business goals are overseen by Office and Building Administrators for a company or organization. They lead with confidence to implement policies and procedures among employees.
Business Analysts
Business Analysts review processes and data to monitor the effectiveness of a business. They use strong communication and analytical skills to develop metrics to measure and ensure needs are met.
