The Butler MBA

Accredited by AACSB

One MBA. Two Modalities.

The Butler MBA merges theory and practice in a student-focused and experiential learning environment that will prepare you for leadership roles in the business world. Offered in both an online and on-campus format, our flexible programs allow you to choose a course schedule that works for you.

The Butler MBA Advantages

› Non-cohort based so you can progress at your own pace.

› Applicable, experiential learning opportunities from program start to finish.

› A personal leadership coach to enhance your professional development.

› On-campus and online programs offered at the same affordable price.

The Lacy School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the gold standard for business school education.

A notable differentiator owned by only five percent of business schools.

The Most Affordable AACSB accredited program in the Midwest

The total cost of a Butler MBA is approximately $36,250 including tuition, books, and a $150 fee for the Gateway Experience.

“The idea of going back to school to pursue a master’s degree can be daunting, but for me, pursuing an MBA while working full-time did not feel like two different tasks, rather, a continuous flow of education and real-world experiences. I was able to share examples from my work in class, apply class concepts to my work, all while learning from my peers who come from diverse backgrounds.”

Aishariya B. Alvarez MBA ’22 Marketing Manager, E-Commerce & Acquisition at Roche

The perfect combination of classroom and boardroom

The Butler MBA will prepare you to make an impact. From day one, students are presented with real business challenges faced by the best businesses in Indianapolis. This collaborative partnership forms a curriculum that is steeped in business relevance, theory, and real business practice.

The Butler MBA curriculum includes 30 hours of Graduate Core classes plus eight hours of concentration specific courses. Concentrations include: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, International Business, Leadership, and Risk and Insurance.

Graduate Core

MBA505 Gateway Experience

MBA510 Leadership

MBA515 Legal and Ethical Operation of Business

MBA520 Managerial Accounting

MBA522 Impact Practicum

MBA525 Managerial Economics

Core Highlights

THE GATEWAY EXPERIENCE

MBA530 Financial Management

MBA535 Marketing Management and Research Methods

MBA540 Intro to Operations and Supply Chain

MBA542 The Entrepreneurial Mindset

› A one-and-a-half-day immersion with a local business partner. Students work in teams to develop the best solution to a problem then meet with company executives.

IMPACT PRACTICUM

› A two-and-a-half-day field-based course that exposes students to select industrial clusters. The course challenges students to draw on the skills acquired in previous courses.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE (optional)

› A one- to two-week experience (depending upon location) to another country that is open to students of any concentration. Students spend time visiting companies and gaining cultural experiences.

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE

› The final course that engages students in a semester-long consulting project with a local partner. Students participate in site visits, conduct research, and analyze data to present their ideas to company executives.