Join Winthrop’s M.B.A. Graduates at the Forefront of Business

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Earn your Master of Business Administration online with Winthrop University to build skills for management, leadership and marketing roles across industries. The 10-year job outlook for business management and related positions is strong, with 1.1 million openings for managers expected annually. Moreover, the median management salary topped $122,000 per year in May 2024.¹

Get started now to prepare to follow in the footsteps of M.B.A. graduates who have secured roles at leading organizations, including Bank of America, Carolinas Healthcare System, Clorox (corporate headquarters), Duke Energy, Vanguard and Wells Fargo.

Winthrop’s online M.B.A. includes built-in micro-certificates in Business Analytics, Financial Analysis and Leadership in Organizations
Expand your skills through an optional concentration in Healthcare Management, Marketing or Strategic Leadership
Ranked among the Best Online M.B.A. Programs by U.S. News & World Report²

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What Is the M.B.A. Job Outlook for 2026?

Financial Manager $161,700 median annual salary³

Marketing Manager $161,030 median annual salary⁴

Healthcare Program Manager $144,330 median annual salary⁵

Operations Manager $101,280 median annual salary⁶

Gain a Competitive Edge with Our STEM-Designated M.B.A.

Winthrop’s online M.B.A. prepares you for more than business success — with STEM-designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), our coursework aligns with advanced positions at the heart of innovation, research and development. What’s more, you’ll receive professional guidance throughout the program, helping you hit the ground running in your career field after graduation.

From 2024 to 2034, financial manager employment is projected to increase 15 percent, eclipsing the average for other occupations³
During that period, marketing manager employment is expected to rise 7 percent, also faster than the average⁴
The top 10 percent of healthcare program manager salaries exceeded $177,000 in October 2025⁵

Study in an advanced program designed for today’s business leaders—only 5 percent of the world’s business programs hold an AACSB accreditation.

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You’ll Learn

Devise strong strategies to address organizational situations
Apply quantitative tools, strategies and data for successful decision-making
Develop innovative approaches to change using knowledge of the factors that underlie business issues
Demonstrate natural leadership in organizational situations
Recognize ethical dilemmas and apply ethical frameworks in addressing the consequences of business decisions
Deliver professional, researched, business presentations and documents
Create powerful, evidence-based marketing and pricing strategies that drive profits

Skills You’ll Gain

Strategic thinking
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Leadership
Ethics
Communications
Marketing

Add an Optional Concentration to Your M.B.A. Degree

Winthrop University provides ways to customize your M.B.A. according to your goals. Review these concentrations to align your skills with the needs of employers in growing fields.

Delve into marketing analytics, sales forecasting, leadership dynamics and more while learning strategic approaches to marketing decision-making.

Explore key concepts in leadership, global competitiveness and human resources management to get on the fast track to executive-level management.

Develop business expertise tailored to healthcare leadership as you prepare to transform the operations of hospitals and health systems.

Career Services That Enhance Your Education

Discover services that help you take the next step in your career. Winthrop offers dedicated support and access to Handshake, a career management platform for connecting with other students, alumni and employers. Through these resources, you can benefit from:

Distance Career Coaching

Our career coaches offer one-on-one guidance about career paths, strategies and resources for standing out to employers.

Mock Interviews

With support from our career coaches, you can simulate real-world interview scenarios and practice answering questions to gain confidence.

Resume and Cover Letter Guidance

Collaborate with our team to refine your resume and craft compelling cover letters that resonate with employers.

Job Search Support

Handshake puts an array of opportunities at your fingertips and provides personalized support for your job search.

Sources

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Management Occupations.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/.
U.S. News & World Report. “Best Online MBA Programs.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/mba/rankings.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Financial Managers.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm.
Salary.com. “Healthcare Program Manager Salary in the United States.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/recruiting/healthcare-program-manager-salary.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023. “11-1021 General and Operations Managers.” Retrieved October 27, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes111021.htm.

Online M.B.A. Career Outlook