Master in Business Administration and Management (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $595 per credit hour., while admissions are rolling.

The programme focuses on strategic leadership and practical decision-making through an evidence-based approach. Students develop skills in leading teams, managing projects, and driving innovation within organizations. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application of management theories and leadership models. Courses are delivered asynchronously to support working professionals.

Focus areas include Strategic Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Decision Making, The High-Performance Leader, Innovation and Change.

The programme requires 36 total credit hours, distributed across core coursework in strategic leadership, project management, decision making, and innovation. There is no thesis, capstone, or practicum requirement.

Graduates enter roles such as team leader, project manager, strategic planner, or organizational change agent in diverse industries.

Applicants must submit a completed graduate application, official transcripts, a resume, a personal statement, and a letter of reference. A recommended undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher is required. An interview with the program director is required for final acceptance. The GMAT and GRE are not required.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. 100% online, asynchronous, full-time or part-time, with continuous enrollment and multiple start dates. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Wilson gives Barton students a college-town setting with a walkable historic downtown and convenient access to the wider region. The campus is close to the I-95 corridor and Research Triangle Park, with Raleigh about 45 minutes away. The coast is two hours away and the mountains are four hours away. Campus life includes residence halls, dining, health and wellness resources, clubs, spiritual life, and campus safety support.

Barton offers a liberal arts education through more than 40 majors and minors, alongside graduate programs and professional studies. Academic options span arts and humanities, business and innovation, education and social sciences, and health sciences. Programs include accounting, biology, business administration, nursing, pharmaceutical chemistry, psychology, social work, Spanish, and sport management. Graduate study includes business administration, criminal justice, exercise physiology, nursing, and school administration. Mandatory internships and pathway programs connect study with professional experience.

Students can join organizations, create events through the Campus Activities Board, or take part in intramural sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. Barton also fields 26 NCAA Division II teams. Prospective students can tour academic buildings, classrooms, residence halls, recreational facilities, and other campus spaces. Tours are walking visits led by student ambassadors when classes are in session, giving visitors a direct introduction to campus routines and student experiences.