JMU has two distinctive MBA programs, each focusing on a critical component of sustainable firm success in today's complex and dynamic business environment, while also covering the required core material of an MBA program. Both programs are accredited by AACSB and use a 'blended' format of instruction.
1. Innovation MBA Program: The theme of this new MBA program is "Leading through Innovation with Technology and People."
Format: This program uses a 'blended' format of instruction where students meet face-to face with faculty once every three weeks in Harrisonburg, meet online in a synchronous format the other weeks, and utilize other advanced asynchronous teaching instruction, such as simulations and multimedia cases.
2. Information Security MBA Program: The purpose of this program is to create a new manager with a strong understanding of business fundamentals, who also understands the business implications of information security.
Format: This program uses a different type of 'blended' format. Students meet face-to-face with faculty once every eight weeks in Reston, VA on a Saturday at the beginning and end of every course. The rest of the course is completely web-delivered, utilizing leading-edge synchronous and asynchronous teaching methods.