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Program Components & Delivery

Program Components

Achievement of the Hamline MBA requires successful completion of four core modules (40 hours) plus two additional courses /electives (8 hours).  A third elective course (4 hours) can be used to create a program of Specialized Studies or Concentration.

Core Modules 

  1. Module 1: Leading People with Integrity and Purpose
    Developing the leadership skills needed to harness and direct the energies of people within an organization and its environment.
      
  2. Module 2: Managing and Leveraging Organizational Finances and Operations
    Developing the analytical, forecasting and budgeting skills needed to effectively utilize and streamline organizational resources. 
     
  3. Module 3: Understanding External Environments for Long-term Success
    Developing the knowledge and skills needed to manage external realities and successfully compete in market and non-market environments.   
     
  4. Module 4: Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management
    Developing the skills needed to effectively and efficiently steer an organization through long-term success and growth.  

Program Delivery

The Hamline MBA is designed to be completed in 21 months. The typical cycle is as follows:

    • Module 1: 16 weeks
    • Module 2: 16 weeks
    • Module 3: 16 weeks
    • Elective Module/Specialized Studies: 16 weeks
    • Module 4: 16 weeks

The program is tailored to meet the scheduling needs of working professionals. Evening classes, an online component, and campuses in Saint Paul and Minneapolis provide flexibility for busy adults.


Graduate School of Management
Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
Phone: 651-523-2284
Fax: 651-523-3098
gsm@hamline.edu