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Why Choose Mercer University?

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Degrees Built for Career Growth: 95% of the graduating class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education six months after earning a Mercer degree.*

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Nationally Ranked Online and On-Campus MBA: Both U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review rank Mercer’s MBA programs and business school among the best.

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AACSB-Accredited School: Accreditation by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) places Mercer among the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

Choose the MBA for Your Path

Choose our accelerated 30-hour MBA or personalize the 36-hour MBA to fit your individual goals. Each option offers an industry-relevant academic experience with built-in flexibility.

Online MBA

  • The 30-hour accelerated track may be completed in as few as 12 months.
  • The 36-hour customized track includes an embedded graduate certificate or concentration.
  • Begin classes in January, March, May, August, or October.

Evening MBA

  • The 30-hour accelerated track may be completed in as few as 12 months.
  • The 36-hour customized track includes an embedded graduate certificate or concentration.
  • Begin classes in January, March, May, August, or October.
  • Meet one or two nights per week on Mercer’s Atlanta or Macon campus.
  • May be combined with online classes for a blended format.

Full-Time (Day) MBA

  • The 36-hour cohort daytime program may be completed in as few as 10–12 months.
  • Begin classes in January or August.
  • Meet four days per week on Mercer’s Atlanta campus.
  • Select a graduate certificate or concentration.

Customize Your 36-Hour MBA

Graduate Certificates

  • Business and Data Analytics
  • Compliance, Regulation, and Analytics in Fintech
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Healthcare Management and Analytics
  • Supply Chain Management

MBA Concentrations

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

Prepare for a Rewarding Career

  • Hands-on, Experiential Learning

    Develop career-ready best practices in classes, business simulations, and study abroad opportunities or capstone projects.

  • Flexible Course Formats

    Receive high-quality instruction on campus or online with a strong network of peers and faculty who bring expertise and perspectives from across industries.

  • Eight-Week Classes, Multiple Start Dates

    Choose from five start dates and learn in focused, 8-week classes designed for school/life balance.

  • Military benefits. Employees of the U.S. Department of Defense, including civilians and contractors, may be eligible for a Military Alliance Scholarship at Mercer University.

  • Combined Degrees, Increased Value
    Leverage the unique opportunity to combine your MBA with another Mercer graduate or professional program. Minimize your time and investment and maximize your impact.

  • Career and Professional Development 

    Connect with your personal career consultant for job search strategies, interview preparation, networking opportunities, and more.

  • Personalized Financial Planning

    Partner with a financial planning counselor for personalized guidance to make confident decisions about your future.

Where Will Mercer's MBA Take Me?

Anywhere you want to go. Mercer MBA alumni are entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals who are making an impact at award-winning start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations.

  • American International Group
  • AT&T
  • Atrium Navicent Health
  • Bank of America
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Delta
  • GEICO
  • Greystone Power
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corp
  • The Home Depot
  • HD Supply
  • IBM
  • Insight Global
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • KPMG
  • Microsoft
  • Northside Hospital
  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • ProSource 360 Consulting
  • Truist Bank
  • UPS
  • Wellstar Health System

What Mercer Graduates Are Saying

“My academic experience has provided [me] with an excellent foundation for career advancement. In a supervisory role, I am able to apply what I have learned and further refine my skills. When advancement opportunities arise, I am confident I’ll be prepared to take on future challenges.”

Natalie P., Business Administration, ’16
Online MBA ’18

About Mercer University

Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning with approximately 9,000 students enrolled across 12 schools and colleges. We are ranked among the top tier of national research universities and have earned consistent recognition for our academic programs and educational opportunities.

Mercer is recognized as a leader in providing students of all ages with the personalized support and flexibility needed to make a private education a reality.

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