Flex MBA
Earn a flexible MBA tailored to your career goals at 91勛圖厙. Choose from 10 specializations, including STEM-designated options, and complete your degree through online, hybrid and in-person courses designed to fit the schedules of working professionals and recent graduates alike.
Starting in Fall 2026, this program will be offered at our new Manhattan Center.
What is a Flex MBA?
The Flex MBA is 91勛圖厙’s business administration MBA program, designed to provide maximum flexibility for students at different stages of their careers. What makes our MBA “flexible” is the ability to choose from 10 specialization tracks, including STEM-designated options, while completing coursework through online, hybrid and in-person formats. Whether you are a recent graduate or a working professional, the Flex MBA allows you to customize your degree based on your interests, career goals and schedule.
Why Earn Your Flex MBA at Adelphi?
The Flex MBA program at 91勛圖厙 is a great way for students to complete a specialized business administration MBA in as little as one year.
- Flexible courses offered Monday through Thursday. Many are offered fully online on your own schedule, in person or hybrid.
- Problem-solving days let students team up to tackle business challenges, applying their new skills and knowledge with guidance from expert faculty.
- One or more of your courses in the digital marketing, finance, human resource management, management or marketing analytics certificates will count toward the Flex MBA program.
- Can be tailored to accommodate graduates of business and non-business programs
- No managerial work experience required
- Wide variety of specializationsincluding three that are STEM-designated: business analytics, information systems and supply chain managementBecker CPA preparation available for accounting
Flex MBA Specializations
Choose from any of the following Flex MBA specializations to enhance your r矇sum矇, expand your expertise and advance your career:
An MBA with a specialization in accounting will help you gain technical, analytical and managerial skills that will give you an edge in this in-demand field.
You will gain a deeper understanding of taxation in financial transactions. You will study accounting theory and learn about the principles of financial reporting. You will explore the field of auditing and review the processes for conducting internal and external audits for businesses and organizations.
An MBA with a specialization in accounting gives you the ability to provide expert advice on a wide range of critical business matters. The specialization is part of the fifth year of the 150-hour requirement for the CPA license.
Additionally, youll have the option to prepare for the CPA Exam with our review course from , a leader in the exam prep industry. Youll receive intensive preparation for all four sections of the exam, giving you the opportunity to pass each of them within months of graduation. Passing the exam greatly increases your marketability.
Our MBA program specialization in business analytics is perfect for driven professionals. Youll dive into courses on computer programming, applied machine learning, data visualization and advanced analytics. Gain the skills to turn complex data into clear business strategies. This program will help you lead in a data-driven world, improve operations, spot market trends and predict future business scenarios. Join us to turn data into strategies and take your organizations success to the next level.
Our finance courses in the Flex MBA program focus on problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills so that you will gain a deep understanding of topics like the valuation of stocks and bonds and the relationship between risk and returns in financial markets.
With this specialization, your coursework will focus on using discounted cash flow and relative valuation techniques in the valuation of financial securities. You will also gain an understanding of the efficient capital market theory and anomalies, as well as differences between fundamental analysis and technical analysis. In addition, you will learn to analyze financial problems, opportunities and questions that confront the management of international firms.
You will have the opportunity to use Adelphis James Riley, Jr. Trading Room, where you will have access to our Bloomberg terminals.
Develop your skills as a global business leader with our comprehensive Global Business Management specialization program.
Our Global Business Management MBA program covers international business strategies, including both emerging and established markets. Youll learn how to navigate global trade regulations and develop cross-cultural management skills for multinational companies. Additionally, youll gain expertise with sustainability and corporate social responsibility and design thinking.
Learn what it takes to lead and manage healthcare organizations. You will learn the complexities of hospital management and healthcare policy, study regulatory oversight for quality and safety and gain real-world experience in the operation of healthcare facilities.
You will gain critical knowledge of the ways hospitals operate, including budgeting and revenue cycle, operations management, and clinical functions such as quality management and safety.
You will also benefit from an internship within a healthcare organization and advisement by a faculty member while completing a health services administration project.
Looking to take your career to the next level? Our Human Resource Management MBA program offers a comprehensive curriculum that will prepare you to excel in the field of HR. This specialization is designed to align with the curriculum requirements of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With our program, youll gain valuable skills and knowledge that will set you apart from the competition.
Learn technologys role in all aspects of business. Youll learn how to leverage innovative technologies to create value and understand the economic, strategic and financial implications of IT projects. You will develop the expertise to manage resources and projects.
Learn to analyze, design and manage information systems, and study how you can integrate information technology and management strategy to find effective solutions and make data-driven decisions.
Youll receive an introduction to database management system concepts, design and implementation, including data flow analysis and distributed database systems.
Youll be prepared for the modern workplace with networking and security essentials. With contemporary technologies, youll learn internet, security and network design and the latest in networking techniques and wireless networking, with an emphasis on security.
Are you looking to develop the leadership skills needed to excel in todays ever-changing business environment? Our MBA specialization in management is designed to help you do just that.
With this program, youll learn how to stay ahead of future trends in business and the global economy. Youll develop expertise in leadership, team building and strategic development, making you a highly sought-after candidate in any industry.
Develop your skills as a marketing leader with our comprehensive marketing specialization program.
Our Marketing MBA program covers integrated marketing communications, including both traditional and digital marketing methods. Youll learn how to create and implement effective advertising strategies and develop social media marketing plans for global companies. Additionally, youll gain expertise in marketing research and analytics, explore consumer behavior, and learn to launch new products. Plus, youll discover how to effectively manage a sales force.
Enhance your credentials while pursuing your MBA with our Advanced Certificates in Digital Marketing or Marketing Analytics, which can be earned without taking additional courses.
Advance your career with our specialization in supply chain management. This MBA program equips you with the skills to manage and optimize the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers. Courses include: Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Global Sourcing, and Logistics Managementdesigned to enable you to excel in a dynamic, global business environment with the expertise needed to drive efficiency, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction in supply chain management.
How Long Does it Take to Earn a Flex MBA?
It may take as little as one year, but some students choose a longer timeline depending on their professional and personal commitments. Our Flex MBA offers 10 specializations and flexible one-year, 1.5-year, and two-year plans of study. Students may enroll full-time or part-time and choose the schedule that best fits their career goals and lifestyle.
Program Info
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
At Adelphi, we believe strongly in the power of hands-on learning and the value it plays in advancing the future careers of our students. By attending the Willumstad School of Business, students gain valuable firsthand experience directly applying their classroom knowledge through internship opportunities, collaborative projects, and experiential learning activities. Students also participate in our Problem Solving Days, where they work in teams to solve real-world business challenges and apply concepts learned throughout the program. In addition, students can gain entrepreneurial experience by participating in Adelphi’s Business Plan Competition, where they can present innovative ideas for new business ventures and compete for cash prizes.
The Flex MBA is a transformative journey that builds essential leadership, analytical, and strategic skills. It doesnt just prepare you for a career – it prepares you to lead with confidence and purpose in any industry.
Anmol Kumar, MBA 19
Current MBA student
Application Requirements
All applicants to the Flex MBA program should submit the following materials:
- and $60 fee
- Please note that applicants applying for the Flex MBA should select the Business Administration MBA program within the application.
- Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelors degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Personal essay
- A letter of recommendation (optional)
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- Course-by-course evaluation: All graduate applicants with undergraduate-level work completed outside of the United States will be required to send a course-by-course evaluation of their academic work prepared by a NACES member organization. Adelphi recommends you use or (discount provided for Adelphi applicants), , or , but any evaluation would be acceptable.
Additional Requirements
Graduate students officially registered in other divisions of the University may register for coursework within the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business only if written permission from the appropriate dean, adviser or chair is presented at registration. It must indicate that the coursework taken within the School of Business will count toward degree requirements in the corresponding program. Students registering on a continuing basis under this classification will be considered visiting students.
Graduate students officially registered in a business degree program at another accredited university may register for coursework within the Willumstad School of Business if written permission from their appropriate dean, chair or program director is presented at registration.
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FAQs: Flex MBA Program
The Flex MBA is a 36-credit program that allows students to choose a specialization and offers a flexible hybrid format with a mix of online and in-person sessions. The Professional Accelerated MBA is a 33-credit program for students with at least two years of managerial experience or related work, with a structured, cohort-based format designed for faster completion. It does not include a specialization and follows a set curriculum.
Yes, the Flex MBA is offered in a hybrid format that combines online coursework with scheduled in-person sessions.
No, managerial experience is not required to apply for the Flex MBA program. Applicants must hold a bachelors degree from an accredited institution. The program is designed for both recent graduates and working professionals looking to advance their careers.
A specialized MBA allows you to develop expertise in a particular area of business while building a strong foundation in leadership, management, and strategy. By focusing on a specialization aligned with your career goals, you can gain targeted skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to your desired industry or profession.
A STEM-designated MBA includes coursework focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related skills. At Adelphi, students can earn a STEM-designated MBA by specializing in business analytics, information systems or supply chain management. These specializations help students develop highly sought-after technical, analytical and problem-solving skills that are valued across a wide range of industries and career paths.
A STEM-designated MBA includes coursework focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related skills. At Adelphi, students can earn a STEM-designated MBA by specializing in business analytics, information systems or supply chain management. These specializations help students develop highly sought-after technical, analytical and problem-solving skills that are valued across a wide range of industries and career paths.
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