Full-Time (Day) MBA

Invest one year and launch your career

Mercer’s Full-Time (Day) MBA program transforms students into leaders and professionals. Professional development is integrated into the program to form the leadership and networking skills essential for success. No work experience is required for admission, making the program ideal for new graduates or those returning to school who seek a career in business. Small class sizes allow collaboration with peers and professors, and a challenging curriculum cultivates career preparation.

• Complete the daytime program in as little as 10-12 months, or pursue the degree at the desired pace
• Benefit from a personalized approach to professional development that provides resources and support throughout the program
• Get started right away, with no work experience required
• Learn in the global business hub of Atlanta, home to some of the nation’s largest employers and Fortune 500 companies
• Enjoy the flexibility of taking some elective courses online or in the evening
• Take advantage of on-campus housing

Earn a Mercer MBA in as little as one year

Mercer's Full-Time MBA program.

Our Full-Time (Day) Master of Business Administration (MBA) transforms students into business leaders prepared to guide corporations through continuously advancing technologies and markets. Offered on our Atlanta campus, Mercer’s Full-Time MBA is a launch pad for the city’s global business opportunities. Accelerate your journey into the business world with a Mercer MBA and earn the credentials that will put you in demand.

Why a Mercer MBA?

Mercer University’s Stetson-Hatcher School of Business is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), putting Mercer in the top 5% of business schools worldwide. We are recognized among the “Best Business Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

Students enjoy small classes with personalized attention from distinguished, experienced faculty as well as personal service from our dedicated advising and career experts.

Get the most from your MBA degree.

You’ll get big university resources and the personalized attention you deserve in our small classroom settings. It’s what we call the Mercer experience.

At Mercer, we build business leaders by providing a comprehensive learning experience with academic and career support, a curriculum that's relevant in today's business climate, and collaboration with peers within the Mercer business community. With this approach, our students are set up for success right from the start and transform into graduates who are ready to take on the world–and maybe even change a few things along the way.

• Accelerate your MBA. Complete your degree in as little as 10-12 months by attending full-time during the day, four days per week.
• Exceptional faculty. Learn from highly credentialed and accessible faculty that genuinely care about the success of each student.
• Options to start. Choose to begin classes in January or August.
• No business degree necessary. Start your application with any accredited bachelor’s degree; no major in business is needed.
• No work experience required. Apply with no prior knowledge or related business experience needed.
• Mercer's business network. Gain more value from your education with faculty mentorships, guest speakers, special events, networking opportunities, and career management services.
• Veteran benefits. Get professional staff assistance to access available benefits for military-connected students and their families.
• Greater value. Named among the “Best Value Schools” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Reach a higher potential. Earning a Mercer degree is a recognition of achieving academic excellence and advanced career capabilities.
• Atlanta business market. Learning on Mercer’s Atlanta campus provides students easy access to one of the world’s most versatile global business hubs.
• Continuous support. Students enjoy a personalized, supportive environment from orientation to graduation.

Coffee Chats

Grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea and join Mercer University’s School of Business online to chat about our MBA programs. This is a great opportunity to get to know our admissions team, program faculty, or current students in a casual, conversational setting. Ask any questions you may have and learn what it means to be a business student at Mercer. These sessions occur every second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

Program Requirements

The Full-Time MBA curriculum leads students to develop an understanding of human behavior, attitudes, and skills necessary to achieve effective team-building and working relationships. Additionally, professional development opportunities are integrated throughout the program.

Foundation Courses: 9 hours

• BAA 505 Micro and Macro Economics
• BAA 510 Accounting and Finance
• BAM 530 Business Statistics

Students pursuing the 30-hour MBA will select one elective course at the 600-level or higher offered by the School of Business to fulfill an elective requirement.

Core Program: 24 hours

• BUS 601 Global Managerial Economics
• BUS 602 Managing Human Capital
• BUS 603 Accounting for Managers
• BUS 605 Marketing Decision Making
• BUS 609 Financial Decision Making
• BUS 606 Decision Making and Decision Analytics OR
• BUS 611 Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• BUS 613 Ethical Leadership
• BUS 699 Strategy/Capstone

Specialized Concentration of Study: 12 hours

Students will select a concentration, which requires 12 semester hours (four courses) beyond the MBA core. The concentration must include a customized law course. Concentrations include:

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• Global Business
• Health Care Management
• Integrative Business
• Managing People and Change
• Marketing

Total: 36 hours

• 39–45 hours if the foundation courses are needed

A Mercer MBA Your Way

Mercer’s MBA programs are designed to provide the flexibility and challenging coursework necessary to grow and advance your career. MBA concentrations provide an opportunity to customize a curriculum that aligns with personal and professional goals. Enhance your skills in a specialized area, or build a foundation to pursue opportunities in a new industry through one of Mercer’s MBA concentrations. For just four additional courses beyond the MBA core, Mercer’s 36-hour MBA track includes a specialized concentration and can be completed in as few as 16 months.

Explore Mercer’s eight concentration options in accounting, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, global business, health care management, integrative business, managing people and change, and marketing. Course availability varies per term.

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• Global Business
• Health Care Management
• Integrative Business
• Managing People and Change
• Marketing

When Do I Choose a Concentration?

Students may declare a concentration upon program entry or complete a few core MBA classes before selecting an area of study. Choose from one of eight concentrations options available in the 36-hour MBA track, or pursue a general 30-hour MBA.

Not sure which concentration is right for you? Connect with our Office of Graduate Admissions to ask any questions you may have and discuss your options.

• Named a Top 10 MBA Program "where grads make more than they owe" by U.S. News & World Report
• Listed among "Best On-Campus MBA Programs" by The Princeton Review
• Named among the top "Best Value Schools" in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
• Featured among the nation's "Top Master of Business Administration" degree programs by Abound

Professional development

Graduates of Mercer’s Full-Time MBA program are prepared to work as business professionals in positions such as:

• Brand and product management associate
• Business representative
• Customer engagement manager
• Financial analyst
• Health care administrator
• Marketing researcher
• Supply chain analyst

Where will a Mercer MBA take me?

Anywhere you want to go. Mercer MBA graduates work for highly recognized businesses, including Fortune 500 companies in Atlanta and across the country:

• AT&T
• The Coca-Cola Company
• Bank of America
• Emory Healthcare
• Piedmont Healthcare
• IBM
• Truist
• GEICO
• UPS
• GreyStone Power Corporation
• Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
• Memorial Health Medical Center
• WellStar Health System