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Without leaving your job
You take the program from your home country, on a schedule that fits your workday. What you learn on Monday, you apply at work on Tuesday.
MBA · Master of Business Administration
A U.S.-issued MBA, earned from El Salvador
Keiser University confers the degree directly under its U.S. accreditation. This is not a partnership or a program endorsed by a third party: it is the same diploma graduates receive in Fort Lauderdale, in English, whether you studied online or on campus.
You study in Spanish or English. You receive the degree in English, with the certifications that accredit it as a U.S. university.
SACSCOC regional accreditation
ACBSP specialized accreditation
Degree issued in the U.S.
Faculty with Ph.D. and D.B.A.
About 20 students per session
The program
Graduate training for better decisions
The Master of Business Administration teaches the theories and practices of the modern business world. You complete ten common core courses — accounting, finance, management, marketing and research methods — and specialize in Management or International Business.
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One course at a time
Each course runs 8 weeks and is taken individually. Two courses per semester. You focus your attention on one subject until you master it.
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Direct contact with your professor
Faculty are reachable by videoconference, phone and email. The response commitment is 24 hours. Technical support is available 7 days a week.
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Classmates from across Latin America
Your cohort brings together professionals from Central America, South America and the United States, with backgrounds and industries different from your own.
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Commencement in Fort Lauderdale
You can attend the ceremony on the Florida campus alongside the on-campus class, take part in Nicaragua, or receive your diploma at home.
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Career support
Personalized assistance for professional development and career positioning during and after the program.
Upon graduating
What you will be able to do
- Evaluate an organization's financial position through financial statement analysis and forecasting.
- Summarize and analyze the ethical and legal responsibilities of organizations.
- Apply quantitative analysis methods to improve business decisions.
- Compare economic environments and markets and their impact on business.
- Apply executive leadership, marketing strategy and international business concepts to solve problems in unpredictable environments.
- Contribute intellectually to the profession through applied research methods.
Curriculum
36 core credits, 45 with a completed concentration
Ten core courses common to every concentration, plus two courses from the concentration you choose. Students who want to go further can add five more courses and graduate with one of the two advanced-studies concentrations completed in full.
Prerequisite courses
6 credits · only if applicable01Prereq.
MBA 500S
Advanced Essential Business Concepts
A foundation in business concepts and professional business communication. Management theory, business communication, Microsoft Office, and intensive training in business writing and APA format.
02Prereq.
MBA 501S
Advanced Business Quantitative Analysis
A fundamental understanding of accounting, finance, and economic and statistical data analysis. Financial statement analysis, capital structure, time value of money, forecasting and market structures.
Only required for students who did not complete their bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA, or who cannot show prior coursework in accounting, economics, finance and statistics with a grade of B or better.
Core courses
30 credits · common to every concentration01Core
BUS 510S
Advanced Decision Making
The thinking habits that sabotage decisions, and how to correct them. Critical thinking, ethical business decision models, and reasoning traps.
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ACG 5075S
Accounting for Decision Making
Analyzing and presenting financial and managerial accounting data. Cost measurement, budgeting, profitability analysis, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and business trust.
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FIN 521S
Managerial Finance
Risk and return analysis, financial asset valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, and working capital management.
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MKT 531S
Marketing Management
Segmentation, target markets, positioning, marketing mix, supply chain, marketing communication and pricing.
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MAN 542S
Business Research Methods
Qualitative and quantitative research applied to business decisions: secondary data, questionnaires, interviews, case studies, data visualization and reporting.
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MAN 551S
International Business
Theories, institutions, treaties and agreements that affect international business, with analysis of real cases and projects.
07Core
MAN 571S
Organizational Theory and Behavior
Individual, team and organizational-process behavior. Ethics, diversity, motivation, leadership, conflict management and organizational culture.
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MAN 575S
Operations Management
Demand forecasting, capacity planning, inventory control, purchasing and facilities management, and control methods such as PERT/CPM and Gantt charts.
Prerequisite: MAN 571S
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BUS 583S
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Assessing the environment, weighing internal capabilities against external opportunities and threats, and deciding on competitive strategies, resource allocation and strategic control.
Co-requisite: MAN 571S
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ECO 581S
Managerial Economics
Consumer behavior and its impact on demand and income, fixed and variable costs, competitive and non-competitive markets, and labor and capital markets.
Advanced Studies · Management
15 credits01Management
MAN 671S
Leadership Development
Assessing the behaviors, skills and styles of effective leaders as a benchmark for measuring your own strengths. Participative leadership, empowerment, power and influence, and innovation-oriented leadership.
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MAN 672S
Multicultural Management
Self-awareness, managing ambiguity, handling intergroup conflict, intercultural communication and building an international career.
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MAN 673S
Organizational Change
Creating a vision for change, diagnosing organizational problems, implementing redesign and cultural change, and measuring effectiveness. Managing resistance to change.
04Management
MAN 674S
Global Human Resources Management
Recruitment, selection, training and development for global assignments. Global compensation, career issues, and international labor relations.
05Management
MBA 675S
Organizations and Culture
The content and manifestations of culture, cultural similarities and differences, the transmission of culture, subculture, cultural change, and managing organizational culture.
Advanced Studies · International Business
15 credits01Int'l Bus.
BUS 651S
International Trade
Theories of specialization and trade, trade barriers, exchange-rate systems, balance of payments, trade agreements, and the role of the WTO, the World Bank and the IMF.
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MKT 635S
International Marketing
The decisions marketing managers make when expanding into a foreign market, with emphasis on the impact of cultural values and political systems on global strategies.
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FIN 653S
International Finance
The international monetary system, currency exposure, international equity and bonds, capital budgeting for foreign investment, and global financing strategy.
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MAN 674S
Global Human Resources Management
Global HR best practices and effective leadership of personnel operations to achieve sustainable growth.
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MAN 676S
Global Supply Chain Management
Purchasing, cost analysis, technology and capital optimization together with international logistics and finance. Aligning the supply chain with business strategy.
Advanced-studies courses are taken after completing the core courses, or concurrently with the last core course.
Methodology
What a week looks like
Online classes are not a lighter substitute for on-campus ones: they are equally rigorous. Attendance is recorded and counts toward your final grade.
| Activity | Amount | Schedule |
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| Live virtual class | 1 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (U.S. Eastern time) |
| Forum discussions | 4 | Any time before Sunday, by the cutoff your professor sets |
| Weekly assignments | 2–3 | Any time before Sunday, by the cutoff your professor sets |
| Virtual classroom logins | 3 | At least three logins per week, Monday through Sunday |
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Platform available 24/7
Virtual library and bookstore, live classes, videos, academic support and chat, from a computer, tablet or phone.
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One physical textbook per course
Each course requires a printed textbook, shipped from the Fort Lauderdale campus to your country of residence.
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Orientation course beforehand
Before you start, you take a course that teaches you to use the platform, the student portal, and your institutional email account.
Faculty
Professors with doctoral degrees
Most of our graduate faculty hold a doctorate, and several trained at top-tier institutions, including the Ivy League. At many universities in the region, that is the exception. Here, it is the standard.
Dr. Aníbal Báez
Ph.D. Kent State UniversityM.B.A. University of Rochester
Dr. Dennis Arroyo
D.B.A. Argosy University of SarasotaM.B.A. Turabo University
Dr. Joaquín López
Ph.D. Kent State UniversityM.B.A. University of Rochester
Dr. Jaime Sabal
Ph.D. University of PennsylvaniaM.S. Stanford University
Dra. Virginia Fierro-Renoy
Ph.D. Institut d’Études Politiques de ParisM.A. Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris
Dr. Juan Stegmann
Ph.D. Warsaw UniversityPh.D. Pacific Western University
Dra. María Aponte
Ph.D. Nova Southeastern UniversityM.B.A. University of Connecticut
Dr. Francisco DeCossio
Ph.D. University of South CarolinaM.A. University of South Carolina
Dr. Yamil Guevara
Ph.D. Capella University
Dr. Rodolfo Santamaría
Ph.D. Lynn University
Dra. Jacquelina Rodríguez
Ph.D. Inter-American UniversityM.B.A. New York University
Dra. Lydia Marques
Ph.D. Academy of Science of CubaM.S. University of Havana
Dr. Ronald Mesías
Ph.D. Nova Southeastern UniversityM.S. Illinois Institute of Technology
Dra. Doris Morales
Ph.D. Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
Dr. Alberto Roldán
Ph.D. Capella UniversityM.B.A. Southern New Hampshire University
Dr. Alberto Silva
Ph.D. University of Almería
Dr. Luis Rodríguez
Ph.D. Walden UniversityM.B.A. University of Phoenix
Dra. María Cristina Fernández
Ph.D. University of Almería
Your value path
Where the MBA fits
You can enter the MBA directly, or build toward it in stages.
Entry point
Diplomas
4 weeks, 40 hours. One specific skill, no prerequisites.
Middle step
Graduate Program in Management and Leadership
6 months, 18 credits. Up to 4 modules count toward the MBA.
You are here
MBA
36–45 credits. The complete master's degree, issued in the U.S.
The Graduate Program in Strategic Marketing is a parallel specialization, not a step on this path. It goes deeper into marketing without counting credits toward the MBA.
View the programAdmissions
Entry requirements
You need a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution. It does not need to be in business: professionals from any field can apply.
- Admissions application
- Application fee
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Updated résumé
- Bachelor's degree diploma
- Original transcript from your degree program
- Translation and evaluation of your degree by a NACES agency
- Copy of official identification and a passport-size photo
About your academic record
Keiser requires a 3.0 GPA with demonstrated competency in accounting, economics, finance and statistics (minimum grade of B). If you don't meet that profile, you take the two prerequisite courses — MBA 500S and MBA 501S — the semester before starting the MBA.
Validating your Salvadoran degree
Any degree issued by a non-U.S. university must be validated by a NACES agency. You will need: an English translation of your degree and transcript, a copy of your degree, the agency's application form, and payment for the service. Admissions will guide you through the process.
Frequently asked questions
What we're asked most
If I take the MBA in Spanish, is the degree issued in Spanish?
No. Keiser University's degree is always issued in English, with the certifications that accredit it as a U.S. university. You can study entirely in Spanish and still receive the diploma in English.
Does the diploma indicate that I studied online?
No. The degree is identical for online and on-campus students. The online program is certified by the same commission, with the same curriculum.
Do I need to submit GMAT or GRE scores?
Submitting your scores is recommended if you have them, but it is not a requirement for admission to the program.
Do you accept credit transfers from another university?
Yes, subject to approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs. Courses must have similar content and duration. Only official transcripts sent by mail directly to Keiser University are evaluated. A minimum of 36 hours of the program must be completed at Keiser.
How often do classes start?
Every two months, so you can begin without a long wait. The approach is one class at a time: you focus on a single course until you pass it.
How do I know if online learning is right for me?
It requires self-discipline, dedication and the ability to manage your own time. You need internet access and basic skills with word processing, email and web browsing. Before you begin, you take an orientation course that covers the platform.
What accreditation does Keiser University hold?
Regional accreditation from SACSCOC to award associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees — the highest level of university certification in the United States. The MBA program also holds specialized ACBSP accreditation.
Is financial aid available?
Financial packages are available for qualifying students in El Salvador, including merit-based options and discounts for companies enrolling several employees. Check the terms with Admissions.
Take the first step
Let's talk about your MBA application
An academic advisor reviews your profile, tells you if you need the prerequisite courses, and explains the NACES validation process. We contact you within 24 hours.
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