Business Master's Programs

Engaging Master’s Degrees in Business To Help You Advance Your Career

Are you ready to advance your career and business skills? Grand Canyon University’s Colangelo College of Business offers a range of business master’s programs to help you take the next step in your career and further your knowledge in your field. Built on the pillars of servant leadership, ethics and entrepreneurism, our Phoenix business college offers both campus and online master’s degrees in business to help you prepare for the next level.

If you are looking to lead in your organization through dynamic knowledge and business savvy, consider one of our many Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programs. If you want to step up as a servant leader in your organization, consider our Master of Science in Leadership or one of our other leadership degrees. We also offer plenty of other business master’s programs to help you succeed in your field.

Ways to Earn Your Business Master’s Degree from GCU

GCU is pleased to offer convenient ways to advance your education and prepare for the next step in your business career. Take business classes exclusively online, in person through evening classes or choose hybrid learning. Whichever modality you pick, you will learn in small environments from expert faculty.

GCU is an accredited institution. Many of our business master’s programs have attained elite accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).

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GCU’s Master of Science (MS) Degree Programs

A business master’s degree from GCU could be the next step you need to advance your career and reach new heights in business, IT or accounting.

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) helps you advance your skills in financial reporting, auditing and taxation, with an emphasis on knowledge in public accounting practice, economics and marketing. The MSA culminates with a review of the concepts typically found on the Uniform CPA Exam.

Prepare to help your organization make tactical and strategic decisions with a Master of Science in Business Analytics. Core competencies of this business master’s program include data analytics, critical thinking and problem solving, with a goal of helping your organization solve business needs using creative approaches.

If you want to become a leader in the information technology field, consider the Master of Science in Information Technology Management. This advanced business master’s program offers management courses that allow you to gain the necessary business knowledge and skills to lead information technology teams.

The Master of Science in Information Assurance in Cybersecurity is a 34-credit, online business degree program that focuses on the managerial side of cybersecurity. Risk evaluation, network security and compliance and governance are all part of the extensive curriculum that follows the standards set by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association. Develop knowledge that can help prepare you to step into managerial roles in the cybersecurity industry.

Leadership Master’s Degree Programs

Explore leadership models and theories and study the traits and practices that empower successful leaders. Whether you take classes online or in the evening, you will examine topics such as organizational politics, servant leadership, leadership communication and building synergy with diverse groups. By the end of the MS in Leadership program, you will have the skills necessary to develop and build your self-confidence as an effective leader in your field.

Learn how strong leadership, preparation and organization can prepare you for a career helping others. Become equipped for crisis relief with the homeland security and emergency management emphasis through intentional classes designed to accentuate the role of disaster preparation and emergency planning.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degrees at GCU

Future business leaders can gain skills in organizational growth and operations management by earning GCU’s Master of Business Administration. Advance your business knowledge while honing your leadership skills, and prepare for success as an executive, entrepreneur, director or manager.

We offer a variety of emphases to help you gain relevant skills for your field, including accounting, finance, marketing, project management and sports business. If you want to earn your master’s in business degree exclusively online, choose our online MBA. If you prefer to be in person, take evening classes that meet just once per week.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Bridge Program Emphases

If you have a master’s degree in a field other than business administration and wish to earn a Doctor of Business Administration, GCU is pleased to offer bridge programs to help you prepare for your doctorate in business degree. Discover your opportunities and emphasis areas.

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Business Master’s Programs FAQs

Our frequently asked questions are here to provide you with more information on earning your business master’s degree and planning your career.

The extensive knowledge and versatile skills learned though a master’s in business degree make it a worthwhile choice for those looking to obtain high-level positions in business and management. MBA job opportunities can be financially rewarding as well. As of May 2021, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, project management specialists have a median annual wage of $94,500,1 and top executives have a median annual wage of $98,980.2

Graduate degrees are meant to be challenging and to push you to be prepared for advanced career opportunities. Master’s programs for business often come with a heavy workload and require dedication and a substantial time commitment to be successful. However, if business is your passion, you will appreciate learning the ins and outs of what it takes to be highly successful in your industry.

Yes. Candidates must have a previous master’s degree to be eligible for doctoral programs. A master’s in business may prove to be beneficial if you are seeking a career in business or management following completion of your doctorate degree.

Master’s programs for business set you up to be successful in a variety of jobs. Graduate with this degree may go on to pursue jobs such as:

  • Chief executive
  • General and operations manager
  • Human resource specialist
  • Project management specialist
  • Training and development manager
  • Social and community service manager

Business master’s degrees provide you with the leadership, communication and strategic skills needed to establish and manage a successful business. MBA degrees with different emphases such as leadership or even business analytics provide you with even more insight on how to best develop, optimize and run your business.

1 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Project Management Specialists as of May 2021. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as Project Management Specialists. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates.

2 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Top Executives as of May 2021. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as Top Executives. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates.

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