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189 Best Professional Business & Management Programs in the United States

Across the United States, 95 universities offer 189 Professional Business & Management programs, typically lasting 3–4 years. The list starts with courses at University of California, Davis, University of Southern California and Vanderbilt University.

25Professional
BU Brandeis University logo
QS World #497 #119 in United States United States

Agile Project Management

Brandeis University — The Agile Project Management course at Brandeis University is designed to equip students with the methodologies and practices necessary for masterful project execution in...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
27Professional
BU Brandeis University logo
QS World #497 #119 in United States United States

Biotechnology Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Brandeis University — Program OverviewThe Biotechnology Leadership and Entrepreneurship course at Brandeis University equips students with the unique blend of scientific knowledge and business...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
28Professional
BU Brandeis University logo
QS World #497 #119 in United States United States

Change Management

Brandeis University — The Change Management course at Brandeis University is designed to equip students with the critical skills and knowledge necessary to lead and manage organizational chang...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
29Professional
CB CUNY Baruch College logo
QS World #545 #125 in United States United States

Doctor of Business Administration

CUNY Baruch College — The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College is designed for professionals looking to advance their careers in business through r...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
30Professional
CB CUNY Baruch College logo
QS World #545 #125 in United States United States

Doctor of Business Administration

CUNY Baruch College — The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at CUNY Baruch College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for professionals aiming to advance their careers in...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
36Professional
UT The University of Texas at Dallas logo
#229 in United States Richardson, Texas, United States

Business Administration

The University of Texas at Dallas — The Business Administration degree at The University of Texas at Dallas provides a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of business. It covers essential sub...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
37Professional
CS California Southern University logo
#285 in United States United States

Doctor of Business Administration

California Southern University — Overview of the Doctor of Business AdministrationThe Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at California Southern University is designed for experienced professionals s...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
43Professional
HU Howard University logo
#331 in United States United States

Executive MBA

Howard University — The Executive MBA program at Howard University is designed for seasoned professionals looking to enhance their leadership skills and advance their careers in a global bus...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
44Professional
WU Wilmington University logo
#334 in United States United States

Administration in Higher Education

Wilmington University — Overview of the Administration in Higher Education CourseThe Administration in Higher Education program at Wilmington University is meticulously designed to equip student...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
47Professional
SJ Saint John's University (NY) logo
#364 in United States United States

Educational Management

Saint John's University (NY) — The Educational Management program at St. John's University in New York equips future leaders with the necessary skills to navigate and transform educational environments...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business & Management
48Professional
SJ Saint John's University (NY) logo
#364 in United States United States

Educational Management

Saint John's University (NY) — The Educational Management course at Saint John's University is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead and manag...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Business & Management

How these courses are ranked

11 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (University of California, Davis) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Davis has the largest research record in this group, with 30,383,251 citations and an h-index of 1,238. 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (187), Accounting (1) and Business Administration (MBA) (1). The usual length is 3–4 years and null. 76% are full-time and 40 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (99% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (2% of courses with a stated intake). Clayton State College offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Professional Business & Management?

University of California, Davis (QS World #114), University of Southern California (QS World #146) and Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Professional Business & Management in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Ana G. Mendez University is the least expensive at about USD 13,575 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Professional Business & Management course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with null the next most common.

When do Professional Business & Management courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 99% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Professional Business & Management online with a university in the United States?

40 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional Business & Management courses in the United States?

Clayton State College, with 13, ahead of Texas Woman's University (9).

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