Master of Business Administration With a Dual Specialization Online

Choose two specialized fields of study to create a unique online MBA degree path that focuses on your career interests. This flexible option prepares you for diverse career possibilities in an evolving business world without extending the duration of your program.

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Program Overview

How can the online MBA With Dual Specialization program be aligned with your goals?

$13,948* Total Tuition

As few as 10 months Duration

30 Credit Hours

Customize your graduate studies to support your professional development with the online Master of Business Administration With a Dual Specialization program from the University of South Carolina Aiken. This flexible, student-centered pathway lets you choose two specializations to strategically align your MBA experience with your chosen career.

Build valuable knowledge of growing fields — ranging from artificial intelligence and business analytics to sports management and healthcare operations — as you progress through online coursework that’s accessible 24/7. The dual specialization MBA program offers eight specialization options that can empower you with the dynamic expertise needed to lead innovation in the modern business world.

Students must choose two of the specializations listed below, completing six credits in each, as part of the 30-credit MBA program.

Gain cutting-edge expertise that prepares you to lead AI integration and innovation in any industry. You’ll develop the ability to optimize processes, create AI use cases and more.

Learn to leverage analytics to inform strategic decision-making for any business. You’ll cultivate career-relevant knowledge of methods for interpreting data to improve organizational efficiency.

Build the advanced knowledge that will enable you to navigate risk management and regulatory compliance. Flexible online coursework focuses on the legal, ethical and competitive aspects of corporate leadership.

Deepen your knowledge of healthcare policy and medical practice management as you prepare for leadership opportunities. Explore key industry topics like marketing, health economics, AI in healthcare and more.

Expand your career opportunities by exploring the latest trends and best practices in the world of human resources. Faculty with real-world experience help you build expertise with employment law, organizational dynamics and more.

Build the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to design and implement complex business projects. As a student, you will gain advanced knowledge of stakeholder management, risk assessment and more.

Develop the strategic insight to be a star player on the business side of sports. Curriculum for this exciting program explores event management, athletic administration, sports marketing and more.

Elevate your expertise with logistics and inventory management as you prepare for leadership roles in a wide range of industries. This specialization prepares you to drive improved organizational operations on a global scale.

Upon completion, depending on your specialization choices, you will have the expertise to pursue specialized roles, including:

AI Strategist
Athletic Director
Chief Compliance Officer
Healthcare Operations Manager
Human Resources Manager
Market Research Analyst
Project Management Consultant
Supply Chain Management Analyst

AI Strategist
Athletic Director
Chief Compliance Officer
Healthcare Operations Manager
Human Resources Manager
Market Research Analyst
Project Management Consultant
Supply Chain Management Analyst

The University of South Carolina Aiken is an accredited member of AACSB International. AACSB accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education for business administration.

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$13,948* Total Tuition

As few as 10 months Duration

30 Credit Hours

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Tuition

What is the total cost of a USCA online MBA program?

Program	Per Credit Hour	Per Course	Total With Fees
MBA Dual Specialization	$467	$1,401	$13,948*

Fees:

Application fee: $45
Matriculation fee: $85 (a one-time fee for all newly admitted, degree-seeking students)
International application fee: $100
International student fee: $300
Readmitted student fee: $10
Reinstatement fee: $75 per occurrence

*Tuition and fees do not include the cost of course materials/textbooks or any potential proctoring fees.

Tuition breakdown:

$13,948^* Total Tuition

$467 Per Credit Hour

Calendar

How many start dates are there for the dual specialization MBA program online?

Designed for working professionals, USCA online programs conveniently feature multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.

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12/28/26 Next Apply Date

1/11/27 Next Class Start Date

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Admissions

What are the requirements for the online MBA With Dual Specialization program?

Let's get started! The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree online. Familiarize yourself with these requirements for the MBA With a Dual Specialization online program, along with information on required documentation.

Admission Requirements:

Online application plus application fee
Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
No minimum GPA

MBA Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Official transcripts from the most recent degree completed.

Students will also not be required to take foundation courses.

Required Documentation

To successfully complete the application process, you'll need to submit:

online application
non-refundable $45 application fee
final official transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate coursework taken from accredited college or university attended. The transcript must document proof of degree(s) earned.

Official transcripts for all universities attended are to be sent directly from your institution to USC Aiken Graduate Admissions in a sealed envelope. Opened copies of transcripts are not official. Electronic transcripts are accepted only when sent directly from the universities to [email protected]. Electronic copies sent by the student are not considered official.

If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:

Attention: Graduate Office
University of South Carolina Aiken
471 University Parkway, Box 35
Aiken, SC 29801

Or email [email protected]

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Courses

What coursework can you choose in the dual specialization MBA program online?

The MBA With a Dual Specialization program requires a total of 30 credit hours (10 unique courses), including 18 credit hours (six courses) of business core and flexible core coursework, and 12 credit hours (four courses) of specialization coursework. Students must complete six credit hours (two courses) in each of the two specializations. Students must declare two specializations early in the program. A single course may not be counted toward both the flexible core and the specialization requirement.

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General Business Required Courses

ACCT A717: Accounting for Decision Making

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a survey of relevant contemporary topics in financial accounting and reporting to include the fundamentals of the accounting process that provide a business manager the ability to read, analyze and interpret financial accounting data crucial to making informed economic decisions. Topics include transaction analysis, operating profitability, investing and financing activities, forecasting and valuation.

FINA A718: Financial Analysis for Decision Making

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

A focus on financial analysis techniques and applications, along with other relevant information, used for managerial decision-making. Students should have a background in accounting or complete ACCT A717 prior to taking this course.

MGMT A715: Management and Organizational Behavior

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

Studies of the underlying concepts, theories, and practices relating to management and organizational behavior.

MGMT A760: Business Strategy

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course presents the strategic management process and the formulation and application of functionally integrated business policy by top management. Students in this class are expected to have a background in business, such as an undergraduate degree in business or years of experience. Students who do not have a business background should complete all of the foundation courses in the online MBA orientation course prior to taking this course.

MKTG A716: Marketing Management

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

Focuses on essential marketing skills and concepts needed by successful managers including consumer behavior, decision making processes, marketing strategies, and marketing research.

General Business Flexible Core

Select one of the following three courses to fulfill the flexible core requirement.

ECON A714: Economics for Decision Making

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the application of microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts and marginal analysis to the process of optimal decision making. To help students better prepare for leadership positions in business, the course will cover relevant theoretical and applied economic concepts.

MGSC A724: Business Analytics

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers some of the most widely used analytical tools necessary for making better management decisions and provides a conceptual and technical foundation.

MGSC A733: Strategic Information Systems

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course is an examination of the critical role of information technology in contemporary business organizations. It emphasizes the use of information systems to develop and sustain competitive advantage.

Business Analytics Specialization

Select two of the following courses to fulfill the specialization.

ACCT/FINA A734: Analytics for Accounting and Financial Data

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on using data analytics to gather, model, and transform data to suggest conclusions and support decision-making. Students should have a background in accounting or complete ACCT 717 prior to taking this course.

MGSC A724: Business Analytics

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers some of the most widely used analytical tools necessary for making better management decisions and provides a conceptual and technical foundation.

MGSC A725: Data Visualization

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course delves into the art and science of data visualization, focusing on techniques to transform raw data into compelling visual narratives that drive business intelligence. Students will gain hands-on experience prototyping a variety of visualizations using real-world datasets. By the end of the course, they will be equipped with the skills to leverage data models and datasets effectively, creating impactful visualizations that inform and guide decision-making, utilizing cutting edge visualization tools.

MGSC A737 : Business Intelligence

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on leveraging software and services to transform data into actionable insights that inform organizations to make effective decisions.

Supply Chain Specialization

Select two of the following courses to fulfill the specialization.

MGSC A728: Operations Management

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to introduce fundamental processes of managing and controlling a variety of operations, covering both manufacturing and services sectors. Students will learn concepts, techniques, and tools to design, analyze and improve operational capabilities of an organization. Students should have a background in quantitative analysis or complete BADM A724 prior to taking this course.

MGSC A731: Supply Chain Management

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

The course studies supply chain management activities including production planning, inventory management, and logistics. Students should have a background in quantitative analysis or complete MGMT A728 prior to taking this course.

MGSC A732: Supply Chain Analytics

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course will discuss the application of advanced analytics to optimize and enhance supply chain performance. Students will develop the ability to leverage data driven insights to improve forecasting, inventory management, logistics, and overall supply chain efficiency. The course covers a wide range of analytical techniques, including descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, in the context of real-world supply chain challenges.

MGSC A735: Product Management

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the unique challenges of creating products and bringing them to market.

MGSC A748: Process Management

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the principles and practices of process management, equipping graduate students with the skills to analyze, improve, and transform business processes to achieve strategic goals. Students will gain a deep understanding of process mapping, modeling, and analysis techniques, and learn to leverage technology and data-driven insights to streamline operations and drive innovation.

Sports Management Specialization

Select two of the following courses to fulfill the specialization.

MGMT A736: Sports Management and Leadership

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of the governance structures in sports organizations. It will explore the communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills essential for sports leadership.

MKTG A717: Sports Marketing

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of the principles anc strategies of marketing and branding sports organization. It will explore the use of sponsorships, advertising, social media, and other marketing channels in the sports industry.

Corporate Governance Specialization

Select two of the following courses to fulfill the specialization.

MGMT A720: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an analysis of legal and ethical issues as they relate to the business environment.

MGMT A734: Corporate Governance

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the relationships between corporate managers, the boards of directors charged with overseeing them, and investors. It explores the responsibilities of the board, including financial statement approval, CEO performance assessment, executive compensation, and succession planning.

MGMT A735: Corporate Sustainability

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an understanding of the growing importance of ethical business practices and environmental practices in the modem corporate landscape. It will explore the ethical obligations of directors and officers required to ensure responsible decision-making and safeguarding stakeholder interests.

MGMT A751: Business Practices in Europe

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the business customs and norms of key European nations, focusing on cultural factors that influence behavior across the continent. Emphasizing business etiquette, interpersonal communication, and negotiation practices, the course provides students with a broad understanding of how cultural, corporate, and institutional dynamics intersect in the European business environment.

AI for Business Specialization

Select two of the following courses to fulfill the specialization.

BADM A739: Specialized Topics in Business Administration

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

An in-depth study of selected topics in business. Students may repeat BADM A739 but may not enroll in the same topic twice.

HSPM A729 : AI in Healthcare

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and real-world applications, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI is being used to improve patient care, enhance diagnostics, accelerate drug discovery, and optimize healthcare operations.

MGSC A747: AI for Business

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course empowers graduate students with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI's potential, identify opportunities for innovation, and develop strategic frameworks for AI integration within their organizations. Students will gain a deep understanding of AI technologies, their business implications, and the ethical considerations surrounding their deployment.

Healthcare Operations Specialization

Select two of the following courses to fulfill the specialization.

HSPM A729 : AI in Healthcare

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

HSPM A730: Healthcare Compliance & Def

Duration: 0 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

HSPM A731: Healthcare Strategic Management

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers strategic management in healthcare operations including topics such as mission creation, environmental analysis, and planning processes.

HSPM A732: Healthcare Marketing

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of the process of creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging products and services that have value for customers, and partners in a healthcare business environment.

MGSC A728: Operations Management

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

Human Resources Operations Specialization

Select two of the following courses to fulfill the specialization.

MGMT A726: Human Resources Management

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course considers human resource management (HRM) of human capital from a business strategy perspective covering current and relevant topics which will inform managerial decision-making and policy.

MGMT A727: Organizational Dynamics and People Analytics

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

Examines how workforce performance and productivity relate to organizational outcomes. Students analyze workforce data and organizational outcomes to identify organizational issues across teams and units

MGMT A728: Employee Relations and Employment Law

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

Examines how managers address workplace issues within the legal framework governing employment. Emphasizes handling employee complaints, conducting fair investigations, and making disciplinary decisions while supporting sound workplace governance and managing organizational risk.

Project Leadership Specialization

Select two of the following courses to fulfill the specialization.

LDRS A731: Leadership in Organization

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on the study of leadership theory and the development of a person’s organizational leadership skills as those apply to business leadership.

MGMT A749: Project Governance

Duration: 0 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

MGSC A735: Product Management

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the unique challenges of creating products and bringing them to market.

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Master of Business Administration With a Dual Specialization Online

How can the online MBA With Dual Specialization program be aligned with your goals?

Artificial Intelligence for Business

Business Analytics

Corporate Governance

Healthcare Operations

Human Resource Operations

Project Leadership

Sports Management

Supply Chain

Upon completion, depending on your specialization choices, you will have the expertise to pursue specialized roles, including:

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