Professional Master of Business Administration
Professional Master of Business Administration (P.M.B.A)
Graduate Major
Grand Rapids • Hybrid • 36 Credits
Business administration refers to the management and oversight of business operations within an organization. Graduate students often pursue an M.B.A. to advance into leadership or executive positions.
Overview
Grand Valley's Professional Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) offers an education of exceptional value and impact for individuals aspiring to transform their careers and lead the businesses transforming our region. The M.B.A. is a 36-credit program. It offers a learning opportunity in the context of everyday business situations over 20 months of study.
The PMBA curriculum is designed to cultivate essential leadership skills and strategic abilities. It emphasizes a customer-oriented perspective, ensuring that graduates can effectively address and anticipate market needs. The program also prioritizes active learning, focusing on the application of business knowledge to real-world problems, thereby preparing students to tackle complex challenges in their professional careers.
Students are drawn to Seidman's PMBA program for its strong ties with area businesses, offering collaboration on career development and community projects. Faculty actively consult with businesses, blending theory with practical application. The program’s AACSB International accreditation ensures excellence in teaching, research, and student success. Seidman College’s recognition as a top business school and its students’ success in competitions further enhance its appeal. The PMBA is offered in a hybrid format. In-person classes are held in the L. William Seidman Center near the heart of Grand Rapids.
Seidman College of Business
gvsu.edu/seidmangrad
50
Front Ave SW, suite 1031
(616) 331-7400
Program Director
Erika Murphy, SHRM-SCP
(616) 331-7026
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; deadline for fall semester start is June 15 and November 15 for winter. There is a $30 GVSU application fee, waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
Career Opportunities
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Top skills- Persuasion
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Social Perceptiveness
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 68,653.70 | 10% |
| $ 96,813.90 | 25% |
| $135,276.27 | 50% |
| $185,059.53 | 75% |
| $233,000.24 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Speaking
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 69,906.76 | 10% |
| $ 96,381.34 | 25% |
| $128,078.06 | 50% |
| $168,891.08 | 75% |
| $217,573.29 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Monitoring
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 78,135.58 | 10% |
| $103,249.39 | 25% |
| $133,776.39 | 50% |
| $174,867.71 | 75% |
| $241,051.49 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Coordination
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,628.48 | 10% |
| $ 67,704.93 | 25% |
| $ 99,242.65 | 50% |
| $154,479.02 | 75% |
| $220,791.69 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
Top skills- Management of Personnel Resources
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Time Management
- Reading Comprehension
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 91,274.72 | 10% |
| $114,356.62 | 25% |
| $136,128.00 | 50% |
| $168,494.66 | 75% |
| $212,637.51 | 90% |
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Accreditation
Seidman is accredited by the AACSB International. Visit their accreditation website for more information.
Cohort Structure
All PMBA classes are taken with the same group of students; which enables strong peer learning and professional connections.
Professional Development
The PMBA offers individualized feedback based on a leadership style assessment. It includes mentoring opportunities and structured group workshop learning experiences.
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