Master of Business Administration – Daytime MBA for Recent Graduates
Daytime MBA for recent graduates
As a recent graduate, the 11-month, daytime Master of Business Administration program is right for you. Gain experience in an accelerated program for rising professional leaders like you! This program is offered in cohort style, which means new students begin class annually each autumn term.
Benefits of a Daytime MBA:
Duration: 11-month program, 2 courses per term, 5 terms, 30 credit hours
Format: In-person classes at Doane Lincoln Campus
Class Schedule: Classes four mornings a week
- Accelerated 11-month program – fast-tracking entry into the workforce with advanced qualifications and skills
- Small class sizes lead to meaningful relationships with faculty and other students
- Courses are taught by accomplished faculty, including scholars and business professionals
- Practical hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for real-world business challenges
- Each student is assigned a professional mentor for guidance as they prepare to navigate their career
- Supportive, collaborative, and engaging cohort environment designed to empower students to reach their potential
- Built-in Field Experience where students collaborate with senior management of a regional organization to analyze and solve a real business problem
- Engagement and collaboration with industry leaders throughout the program, including corporate visits, networking events and guest speakers
- Development of knowledge, skills, experience, and confidence to launch a successful career
- A high-quality graduate business education at an affordable investment. The total program cost for 30 credit hours is below $18,000
Courses
- Leading through Change and Crisis
- Strategic Marketing
- Data Visualization and Communication
- Managerial Accounting
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- International Business & Economics
- Financial Management
- Professional Communication
- Field Experience
- Administrative Strategy and Policy
Faculty and Staff
Admissions Requirements
- Official transcript
- Previous completion of a Bachelor's degree
- $50 application fee
- No GMAT required
Skills Development
90% of graduates in 2023 say they use more analytical, creative, and effective thinking skills when considering issues and problems.
92% of graduates in 2023 say they communicate in a manner that is more purposeful, context appropriate, and conveys a clear message.
95% of graduates in 2023 say they are better able to articulate the knowledge and skills needed for future personal and professional development.
Job Placement
92% of graduates in 2023 were not seeking employment (i.e., they are employed, in graduate school, etc.)
Jobs of 2023 graduates:
- Vice President
- Compliance Analyst
- Network Director
- HR Generalist
- Sr. Strategy Manager
- Data Science Consultant
- Pediatric Hospitalist
- Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
- Production Planner
- Senior Wellness Coordinator
- Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Places of Employment for 2023 graduates:
- Bryan Health
- Allstate
- Cargill
- Mutual of Omaha
- True Value
- Lincoln Financial Group
- Union Bank and Trust Company
- Clemens Food Group
- INSPRO Insurance
2023 graduates will work in Nebraska, Texas, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kansas and Japan
The Doane Difference
When asked, "what one thing significantly helped your ability to complete your Doane experience?" students responded:
- "It was essential that I could start and stop my enrollment at Doane between classes. I never would have started the program if I had to go straight through. The registration office was also a huge help. They made a big difference to my experience with the program."
- Supportive faculty and program flexibility
- "A program that is built around working adults with its 8-week terms and different delivery options."
- "My professors' flexibility with me as well as their timely and effective communication in answering any questions or problems that I may have encountered."
Master of Business Administration: ACBSP Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a global business education accrediting body and the first organization to offer accreditation to all levels of collegiate business educational degree programs from associate to doctoral. ACBSP ignites a standard of excellence with an accreditation process based on the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence. By evaluating aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support, ACBSP assesses whether or not business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Career Information
Master of Business Administration (MBA) students engage in advanced, multidisciplinary learning that integrates theory with real-world application. Our curriculum helps students develop skills in emerging technologies, strategic thinking, leadership in a changing world, and global perspectives, and prepares them to navigate and excel in complex business environments.
MBA candidates analyze contemporary business challenges through in-depth case studies and projects they develop within their organizations. They evaluate emerging technologies, develop data-driven strategies, and enhance their decision-making skills in high-pressure scenarios that mirror real-world executive responsibilities.
Doane Master of Business Administration students cultivate a holistic understanding of business dynamics. They learn to synthesize insights from diverse fields, lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation in rapidly evolving markets.
Students connect advanced concepts from finance, organizational behavior, data analytics, and global business to address multifaceted problems. In strategic management courses, they might integrate financial modeling, change management theories, and analytics to formulate comprehensive business strategies with global applicability.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduates apply their advanced knowledge and skills to lead organizational change, foster sustainable growth, and create value in competitive environments. They develop the capacity to make informed decisions that balance profitability, social responsibility and ethical leadership.
Equipped with a comprehensive MBA education, graduates go on to lead significant business initiatives. They may spearhead digital transformations, guide companies through global expansions, or develop innovative business models that address industry challenges while creating long-term value for stakeholders and communities.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) students engage in advanced, multidisciplinary learning that integrates theory with real-world application. Our curriculum helps students develop skills in emerging technologies, strategic thinking, leadership in a changing world, and global perspectives, and prepares them to navigate and excel in complex business environments.
MBA candidates analyze contemporary business challenges through in-depth case studies and projects they develop within their organizations. They evaluate emerging technologies, develop data-driven strategies, and enhance their decision-making skills in high-pressure scenarios that mirror real-world executive responsibilities.
Doane Master of Business Administration students cultivate a holistic understanding of business dynamics. They learn to synthesize insights from diverse fields, lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation in rapidly evolving markets.
Students connect advanced concepts from finance, organizational behavior, data analytics, and global business to address multifaceted problems. In strategic management courses, they might integrate financial modeling, change management theories, and analytics to formulate comprehensive business strategies with global applicability.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduates apply their advanced knowledge and skills to lead organizational change, foster sustainable growth, and create value in competitive environments. They develop the capacity to make informed decisions that balance profitability, social responsibility and ethical leadership.
Equipped with a comprehensive MBA education, graduates go on to lead significant business initiatives. They may spearhead digital transformations, guide companies through global expansions, or develop innovative business models that address industry challenges while creating long-term value for stakeholders and communities.
