How MTSU fuels greater Nashville’s economy

Middle Tennessee State University's Jennings A. Jones College of Business provides a flexible M.B.A. program that allows students to get the exact experience they need on a schedule that works for them.

The background: The Jones College of Business is known for its national prominence and regional dominance.

• With more than 18,000 alumni working in greater Nashville and middle Tennessee, Jones College helps to fuel the region's economy.
• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, The Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin metropolitan area has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation.
• UBS, Amazon and Nissan are among the many corporations with major business centers in the region.
• Jones College is accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB International — an accreditation only held by 1.5% of domestic and global business colleges.

🎓Here's how: MTSU has created a program designed for busy professionals looking to level up their careers.

• The Flex M.B.A. program has been revamped so students can complete their degree in just 10 courses (12 with a concentration).
• The program offers six concentrations: Music Business, Healthcare Management, Strategic Marketing Analytics, Legal and Ethical Governance, Risk Management and Human Resources Management.
• Courses are available online, in person at the Murfreesboro campus or a combination of both, so they fit into any schedule.
• No business degree is required for admission.

"The program has increased flexibility with Saturday, evening, and online courses, allowing full-time professionals to balance work and home responsibilities with educational aspirations," says M.B.A. student Mary Pogue. "There is a sense of community and engagement. Students are excited and energized to be a part of it, and I feel that same energy and support from the faculty."

Plus, plus, plus: Jones College goes above and beyond to provide a world-class educational experience.

• Core courses include professional development seminars to cultivate your management skills.

• Students complete an experiential learning capstone that results in a presentation to executives and a professional portfolio that you can use to help get your next job.
• You can expect plenty of live engagement with faculty and classmates in your cohort.
• Multiple career-focused events throughout the year will help grow your professional network.

What alumni are saying: "Jones College put me on a path to success. It gave me the resources, knowledge, and support to transition from my job as a sales representative of 11 years into a career as an executive sales specialist for the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world," says Dwayne Williams II, Executive Sales Specialist at Teva Pharmaceuticals. "Choosing to obtain my M.B.A. from MTSU has already provided a substantial return on my investment."

• The Flex M.B.A. degree is a great fit for those who want to become stronger leaders in their organizations or launch their own businesses while also playing an integral part in Nashville's booming business landscape.

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