2024-2025 Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog 
    
    Sep 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog

Business Administration, MBA (Executive Hybrid)

Location(s): Henniker Campus


(40 credits)

Program Description


New England College’s Master of Business Administration program provides working professionals and recent graduates with the proven leadership skills needed for today’s rapidly changing global environment. This 40‐credit MBA can be completed in less than two years. The course delivery and structure are specifically designed for working professionals to make the most efficient use of time and to optimize the learning experience. 

Our MBA carries forward NEC’s legacy of creating well-rounded management professionals. With an emphasis on practical knowledge and skills, students will learn from faculty experts who are active business leaders. Our student-focused curriculum positions graduates to achieve positive career outcomes with a background in strategic thought and analysis, analytical decision-making, leadership theory and practice, and organizational dynamics in management. Students can choose a concentration in a specific field or can select elective courses from a wide range of options. 

The degree is designed to further students’ knowledge of key leadership elements including problem solving, effective communication, motivation of employees, and negotiation. Through the MBA program, students further their career by developing advanced strategic leadership techniques, leadership tools and skills, and a deep understanding of organizational dynamics in management. 

Program Learning Outcomes

(effective Fall I 2024; Summer II 2024 term uses catalog year 2023-2024 Program Learning Outcomes)


  • Demonstrate professional-level knowledge of business administration functions. ;
  • Formulate data-driven strategic decisions. 
  • Synthesize business concepts and methods to achieve organizational objectives. 
  • Demonstrate professional-level business writing skills. 

Residency-Based Hybrid Delivery

The program follows a 3 term per academic year structure, with mandatory 3-day residencies during each term. Students must attend all residencies to continue enrollment in the program. In the period before and after the residencies, students will complete their course work online. Instructors will maintain regular ‘virtual’ office hours and will be available to assist students as required throughout the term. 

Other Available MBA Programs


The MBA program has 3 other available concentrations. Please see the individual program pages for additional information:

Course Map

Please visit the course map by term for this program here: Business Administration, MBA (Executive Hybrid) Course Map