MASTER'S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AT MEREDITH
PERSONAL AND STRONG.
Choose Meredith鈥檚 AACSB-accredited MBA program when you鈥檙e ready to advance your career. Our MBA is one of the most affordable programs in Raleigh, and with flexible classes, you鈥檒l receive an education that鈥檚 as individual as you are.
The Meredith MBA
At Meredith, we know every student brings a unique set of strengths to our MBA program. We鈥檒l help you identify those strengths and work with you to build on them 鈥� becoming an even stronger professional and leader in your organization.
Pursue a general MBA to round out your business knowledge or focus your studies on business analytics, human resource management, project management, or innovative management.
Our Master of Business Administration Programs
General MBA
Advance your career with a .
The MBA program consists of 33 credit hours of coursework: eight core courses and three electives. For some students, additional foundation courses may be required, depending on transcript review.
Human Resource Management Concentration
Completing an MBA with a human resource management concentration enhances students’ careers and creates opportunities for professional development.聽
Students will learn to
- Make strategic personnel decisions and the ins and outs of employee and labor relations
- Master attracting, motivating, and retaining the best talent for organizations.
To earn the concentration, students complete the 24-credit-hour Core MBA 鈥� along with three human resource management electives for a total of 33 credit hours.
Innovative Management Concentration
For students who wish to pursue innovation within a company where they are currently employed. Combined with the core MBA curriculum, these classes empower students with the skills to advance in the competitive world of business management.
To earn the concentration, students complete 15 credit hours within specified functional areas of business, along with nine credit hours of innovative management electives and nine credit hours of flex courses for a total of 33 credit hours.
Project Management Concentration
The demand for skilled project managers is expanding across the U.S. and the Triangle area, with an estimated .听听
At Meredith, students learn to
- Define and plan projects
- Improve cost, quality, and delivery with efficient and effective project management processes
- Negotiate effectively
- Manage conflict
- Become adept at identifying and utilizing key performance metrics that demonstrate project success
To earn the concentration, students complete 15 credit hours within specified functional areas of business, along with nine credit hours of project management electives and nine credit hours of flex courses for a total of 33 credit hours.
Accelerated Master of Business Administration
This 4+1 program allows Meredith undergraduate students to earn a graduate degree in just one additional year, saving both time and money. Open to any major at Meredith.聽
Students should enroll by their junior year to complete the program in five years. After earning their undergraduate degree, students can complete the Meredith MBA in two semesters and two summer sessions.聽
Contact John Saparilas at (919) 760-8106 or jwsaparilas@meredith.edu to learn more about enrolling in the Accelerated MBA program.
The coeducational Meredith MBA offers a strong ROI with a highly personalized education, AACSB accreditation, and an outstanding professional network.
Less than 6% of business programs worldwide are AACSB-accredited
18
average class size in the MBA program
2 years
average time to completion for the Meredith MBA
Pursuing Your MBA at Meredith
The How
- Career planning and career assistance are available to all students, providing resources to enhance your current career or move up within an organization.
- Discover new career opportunities.
- Capitalize on established relationships with employers, such as MetLife, Credit Suisse, Cisco, BB&T, and Merck Pharmaceuticals.
- Connect with resources and networks that extend beyond campus.
- Receive lifelong support from our Office of Career Planning.
- Internships are available for MBA students who are early in their professional careers.
- There are a multitude of student resources to help you make the most of your MBA experience, including
- A Business Advisory Board, which provides students of the School of Business with advice, analysis, and assistance.
- Study abroad opportunities in locations such as China and Austria.
- Support from experienced faculty and staff.
- With a variety of 1.5-credit-hour course offerings, each taught over seven weeks, you can tailor your studies to your interests.
The Why
- Our coeducational graduate programs are open to all.
- Meredith is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest standard of quality for business education. Learn more about what it means to be accredited by the AACSB.
- We offer one of the most affordable MBA programs in the Triangle. And, we provide graduate scholarships and graduate business scholarships.
- On average, students complete the 33-credit-hour MBA in two years.
- No GMAT score is required.
- We accept a range of graduate program competencies, including four years of professional work experience, military experience, and CPA certification.
- Our flexible MBA is a part-time program that allows students to choose between hybrid and online courses and to complete the degree at their own pace.
- As a women鈥檚 college at the undergraduate level, Meredith provides an empowering and strengths-based environment for women.
- Our 4+1 program allows Meredith undergraduate students to earn a graduate degree in just one additional year, saving both time and money.
What Jobs Can You Get With an MBA?
Earning an MBA is an excellent way for students to further their careers or prepare for leadership positions in a business-related field.
Meredith鈥檚 MBA graduates work for esteemed organizations, such as Coca-Cola, Burt鈥檚 Bees, AT&T, Bank of America, Biogen, LabCorp, Red Hat, WakeMed, Wells Fargo, and more.
General MBA
- Potential jobs for graduates with a general MBA: financial analyst, chief financial officer, project manager, senior software engineer, and marketing director.
- The average salary for those with a general MBA is .
Business Analytics Concentration
- Potential jobs for graduates with a concentration in business analytics: data analyst, analytics manager, business intelligence analyst, and financial analyst.
- The average annual salary for those with an MBA concentrating in business data analysis is .
Human Resource Management Concentration
- Potential jobs for graduates with a concentration in human resource management: compensation and benefits manager, labor relations specialist, employee recruitment and staffing specialist, training and development specialist, and human resource manager.
- The average annual salary for those with a master鈥檚 degree in human resource management is .
Innovative Management Concentration
- Potential jobs for graduates with a concentration in innovative management: strategy consultant, operations manager, and business analyst.
- The average annual salary for those with a master鈥檚 degree in innovation management is .
Project Management Concentration
- Potential jobs for graduates with a concentration in project management: project manager, senior project manager, product engineer, and director of operations.
- The average annual salary for those with an MBA concentrating in project management is .
Jerry Neely, 鈥�19, made the most of his MBA experience by connecting with faculty and other Meredith students, and by accepting invitations to engage with the program.
At Meredith, Christina Cowperthwait, 鈥�19, ’20 (MBA) moved steadily toward her goal of one day owning her own business and earned her MBA as one of the initial students in the accelerated MBA program.
Videos about Meredith's MBA Program
Celia Bettinsoli, 鈥�21 MBA, began the Meredith MBA with a specific goal in mind: to become a stronger leader. With a background in clinical laboratory science, she brought a unique perspective to the classroom.
Accelerated business administration student Tasia Bromell, 鈥�21, found herself being challenged in new ways at Meredith and discovered she is stronger than she thought.
Master of Business Administration News
缅北禁地 will hold Advance Meredith: Adult Learner & Graduate Open House on Saturday, October 4, 2025.聽
The 缅北禁地 MBA program marked an important milestone on August 25, 2025, with the launch of its redesigned curriculum.聽To accompany the launch, the MBA program hosted a two-night orientation designed to create community and set the tone for collaborative learning
缅北禁地鈥檚 AACSB accreditation was reaffirmed in May 2025. AACSB International is recognized worldwide as the highest standard of quality for business education.
Contact Information
Harris 106 鈥� MBA Center
(919) 760-8106
mba@meredith.edu