Liberal Arts - B.A./MBA

Earn a liberal arts bachelor's and an MBA in five years, and enter the workforce with both the human insight and the business expertise employers want.

Pair the critical thinking, cultural fluency, and ethical grounding of a humanities education with the analytical and financial skills of an AACSB-accredited MBA. In one streamlined five-year path, you complete a bachelor's in one of more than a dozen liberal arts majors and a Master of Business Administration, all minutes from New York City.

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Credit Hours
150
Time to Complete
5 Years
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The Manhattan University Difference

What Sets Us Apart

The Liberal Arts B.A./MBA at Manhattan University lets humanities students earn two degrees in five years, joining the depth of a liberal arts education with the practical command of business. Students build a foundation in their chosen liberal arts major, complete a business minor, and move into graduate management coursework, all supported by close faculty mentorship in small classes and the career reach of New York City.

Two Degrees in Five Years

Earn a liberal arts bachelor's and a Master of Business Administration on one streamlined path, saving time and tuition over pursuing each separately.

AACSB-Accredited MBA

Complete a graduate business degree from an O'Malley School of Business that holds AACSB accreditation, a distinction earned by fewer than six percent of business schools worldwide.

Humanities Meets Business

Combine the critical thinking, communication, and ethical reasoning of the liberal arts with the analytical and financial skills employers increasingly seek.

Two Schools, One Path

Study across the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences and the O'Malley School of Business, with faculty and advisors from both guiding your progress.

Built-In Business Minor

Six foundational business courses qualify you for a business minor and prepare you for graduate study, all completed within your undergraduate degree.

The New York City Advantage

Gain access to internships, networks, and employers across finance, media, technology, and the nonprofit sector, all within reach of campus.

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The Manhattan Advantage

Why Study the Liberal Arts B.A./MBA

At Manhattan University, the five-year Liberal Arts B.A./MBA lets motivated humanities students move seamlessly from undergraduate study into graduate business coursework, earning two degrees in the time it often takes to earn one. As technology and artificial intelligence reshape the workplace, the human strengths developed through the study of the liberal arts, including critical thinking, communication, creativity, and ethical judgment, only grow more valuable. Paired with the analytical and financial skills of an AACSB-accredited MBA, this dual degree prepares you to lead with both insight and impact.

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Academics

Curriculum & Courses

The Liberal Arts B.A./MBA combines your liberal arts major with a foundation in business and graduate management coursework. To prepare for the MBA, you complete six business courses that also satisfy the requirements for a minor in business, building the foundational knowledge in economics, accounting, management, marketing, and statistics that graduate study requires.

Senior-year MBA coursework completes the graduate portion of the degree. To view the full curriculum, visit Manhattan University's academic catalog.

  • Roots: Economics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Accounting I
  • Introduction to Management
  • Essentials of Marketing
  • Business Statistics
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Why Study in New York City

New York City is the world's foremost stage for both the liberal arts and business, a place where ideas, culture, and commerce meet every day. For students earning a liberal arts B.A. and an MBA, there is no richer environment. The city's museums, publishers, media companies, and cultural institutions bring the humanities to life, while its position as a global capital of finance, marketing, technology, and the nonprofit sector offers unmatched access to the organizations that drive the modern economy. At Manhattan University, students translate classroom learning into real experience through internships, projects, and connections with NYC employers across every field. This combination of cultural depth and business opportunity helps graduates build the professional network and the well-rounded skill set needed to lead in one of the most competitive markets in the world.

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Who Can Enroll

Body: Students in the following arts-related majors are eligible to join the five-year Liberal Arts B.A./MBA program:

Closing line: Students considering this program are encouraged to notify their advisors as early as possible to maximize flexibility in course scheduling.

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Liberal Arts B.A./MBA: Build a Mind for Every Challenge.

At Manhattan University, the Liberal Arts B.A./MBA gives students the rare combination of humanistic insight and business expertise that today's organizations need. Graduates leave ready to think critically, communicate clearly, and lead with both judgment and skill.

Critical Thinking

Analyze complex problems from multiple perspectives, drawing on the analytical habits at the core of a liberal arts education.

Persuasive Communication

Write and speak with clarity and impact, translating ideas into action for any audience or organization.

Ethical Judgment

Weigh decisions with the moral reasoning and cultural awareness that responsible leadership demands.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Interpret financial and business data to make sound, evidence-based choices in any professional setting.

Strategic Management

Apply the principles of management, marketing, and operations to lead teams and guide organizations.

Creative Problem-Solving

Combine humanistic insight with business acumen to develop original solutions to real-world challenges.

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Two Schools, One Ambitious Path

The Liberal Arts B.A./MBA draws on the strengths of two schools at Manhattan University. The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences grounds you in the humanities, building the critical thinking, cultural fluency, and ethical reasoning that define a liberal arts education. The O'Malley School of Business, an AACSB-accredited institution, develops the analytical, financial, and managerial expertise that today's organizations demand. Together, they prepare you to lead with both insight and skill.

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Potential Careers

An MBA opens doors to leadership roles across every sector of the economy. Graduates of the Liberal Arts B.A./MBA combine the communication and critical thinking of a humanities background with the management expertise employers seek, positioning them for careers such as:

  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Financial Manager
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Management Analyst
  • Marketing Manager
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Postsecondary Education Administrator
  • Sales Manager
  • Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent
  • Statistician

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Manhattan University is committed to making a high-quality, career-focused education accessible and affordable. Through a combination of competitive tuition, robust financial aid, and our Jasper Guarantee, students and families can plan their education with confidence. The Jasper Guarantee locks your tuition rate for all four years—ensuring financial stability and eliminating unexpected increases as you work toward your degree.

More than 90% of Manhattan University students receive some form of financial assistance, including merit scholarships, grants, and need-based aid, significantly reducing the overall cost of attendance.

A Manhattan University education is an investment in your future, and we are dedicated to helping you access the resources that make it possible.

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A Smarter Investment in Your Future

Jasper Guarantee

At Manhattan University, every undergraduate student is protected by the Jasper Guarantee, which locks your tuition rate for all four years, ensuring clarity, stability, and peace of mind as you plan your education. This promise reflects our commitment to affordability and to supporting students and families throughout their academic journey.

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Admissions Information for Manhattan University

Start Your Journey in Liberal Arts B.A. / MBA
Applying to Manhattan University is designed to be clear and accessible. Review the requirements and key deadlines below to take the next step toward a future supporting individuals, couples, and families.

Requirements:

  • Application & transcript
  • SAT/ACT optional
  • Personal statement
  • Letter(s) of recommendation

Deadlines:

  • Early Action: November 15
  • Regular Decision: February 1

Admission and Application Process

International Students:

Support available for visas, documentation, and English-language assessments.

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At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.

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