Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Where business meets innovation. Earn your MBA in a hybrid format designed for working professionals, with in-person learning on select Saturdays at the Berkshire Innovation Center.
Build Business Expertise. Create Local Impact.
Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person at BIC)
Credits: 30
Pace: One course at a time
Location: Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC), Pittsfield, MA
Why Choose MCLA's MBA?
You are already building a career. MCLA’s MBA is designed for professionals who want to advance without stepping away from work. The program combines applied business fundamentals, flexible scheduling, and direct exposure to innovation-driven organizations in the Berkshires.
The Innovation Center Advantage
Classes are held at the Berkshire Innovation Center, a regional hub for research, technology, and advanced manufacturing. You learn in an executive setting alongside innovators, startups, and established companies shaping the region’s economy.
Practitioner Faculty
Courses are taught by experienced professionals who actively work in management and leadership roles. Faculty bring current challenges, real decisions, and practical insight into the classroom, connecting theory to what works today.
One Course at a Time
The cohort model allows you to focus on one class at a time while working full-time. This structure supports deeper learning, reduces overload, and keeps progress steady toward degree completion.
Career Outlook & Program Advantages
What Can You Do With an MBA
An MBA is a widely recognized credential that prepares professionals for leadership across industries. It provides the language, tools, and perspective needed to move into senior management and executive-level roles.
Career Opportunities
Operations Manager
Project Manager
Business Analyst
Marketing Manager
Financial Manager
Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner
Director or Executive-Level Leadership Roles
Skills You'll Master
Your Journey to the MBA
The Core Foundation (Required courses, 21 Credits)
Financial Management and Policies
Managerial Economics
Managing and Leading
Decision in Operations & Project Management
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Marketing Strategies
Strategic Management of Organizations
Strategic Electives (Select three courses, 9 Credits)
Crisis Management
Accounting Systems
Non-profit Financial Management
Financial Strategy
Competing in Global Economies and Markets
Doing Business in China
Managing for Creativity, Innovation, Change
Managing Information in Organizations
Managing Financial Institutions
Health Sector Management
Special Topics in Business
A High-Value Mba at an Affordable Price
MCLA’s MBA program combines academic quality with outstanding value. As one of the most affordable accredited programs in the region, courses are estimated at $1,683 per three-credit class, giving educators access to a respected graduate degree with a meaningful return on their investment.
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Faculty & Advisors
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Alumni Spotlight
“The program pushed me to think more strategically, apply classroom learning to real-world business problems, and collaborate with a diverse group of peers who brought fresh perspectives. It struck a great balance between academic rigor and practical application.”
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
- Completed graduate admission application
- $75 non-refundable application fee
- Official college transcripts
- Professional résumé
- Personal statement
- Three professional letters of recommendation
Frequently Asked Questions
While a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred, applicants from other academic backgrounds are also encouraged to apply and may be asked to complete prerequisite coursework.
Classes follow a hybrid format with online coursework and scheduled in-person Saturday sessions at the Berkshire Innovation Center.
Designed as a part-time program to meet the needs of the working adult learner, students will meet through a combination of online and face-to-face instruction. Students will take one course at a time for five semesters.
MCLA's MBA program is an accredited degree program that provides exceptional value and empowers graduates to lead in a variety of settings. Offering one of the best tuition prices in the region, the MBA comes with a sound return on investment guaranteed to be worth both your time and investment. Finanicial Aid
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