The TLU MBA Difference
- Ethical and Faith-Based: Like everything at TLU, we place an emphasis on faith-based values and ethical leadership.
- The TLU MBA Aigns Seamlessly with Your Career Goals: Your degree will be customized based upon your chosen specialization, and your education will be personalized, with attention from your professors, small class sizes, and support from your classmates.
- One Year to Your MBA: You can complete our MBA program in as little as one year. Courses are seven or eight weeks long, with two starts per year. For those who would prefer a lighter courseload, there is also an option to complete the program over a two-year period.
- It’s Doable: We offer a flexible, fully online format geared to the schedules of working adults.
- NO GMAT score required with a 3.0 GPA or five years of professional work experience.
Customize Your MBA with Five Career-Focused Specializations
An MBA is worth more when you pair it with a certificate in your chosen specialization. The TLU MBA offers five distinct specializations, so that you can pursue your interests and graduate both highly qualified and highly competitive. Explore our specializations to find your fit.
Artificial Intelligence
The Al specialization equips students to lead in a data-driven world. It combines strategic management with foundational technical skills, empowering graduates to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. This low-code program focuses on ethical Al governance, decision-making, and cutting-edge business applications.
Business Analytics
Businesses are generating an enormous amount of data, and there is a growing need for professionals who can analyze and make sense of this data to drive decision-making. Students who earn a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) will gain in-demand skills like data analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization that will help them stand out in the job market.
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity specialization equips students to lead organizations in navigating today’s escalating cyber threats. This program combines strategic leadership, governance expertise, and ethical hacking techniques, preparing graduates to proactively protect digital infrastructure and respond effectively to cybersecurity challenges across industries.
Finance
The Finance specialization prepares students to master financial decision-making, investment strategies, and cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and DeFi. With a focus on practical skills and diverse case studies, this program builds broad numeracy and strategic insight, positioning graduates for leadership roles in any industry.
Healthcare Administration
The Healthcare Administration specialization equips students with the skills to lead and innovate in the fast-growing healthcare sector. From analyzing policies to managing healthcare data and finances, this program prepares graduates to solve impactful problems while thriving in diverse and lucrative roles across public, private, and entrepreneurial settings.
| Program Details | Program Costs |
|---|---|
| 100% Online | $705 per credit hour or $21,150 total |
| 30-credit hour program/10 courses total | $420 per year student services fee |
| 7- or 8-week courses | $210 per year technology fee |
| Certificate in chosen specialization | $400 enrollment deposit applied to tuition – no application fee |
| Half-day online orientation to meet others in the cohort | Books are not included in tuition and fees |
| TLU alumni are eligible for a 10% tuition discount |
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Meet Your Faculty
Efrain Medina, PhD
Assistant Professor, Director of MBA Program
Jesús Carmona,PhD
Associate Professor
Theophilus Osah, PhD
Assistant Professor
Fernando Garza, PhD
Associate Professor, Chair of Division of Business Administration
Monica Hernandez, PhD
Associate Professor, Honors Program Director
Jasmine Montenegro
Lecturer
