Program Director
Raquel Hurtado
Master · Graduate
M.S. Management, Universidad Americana (UAM), Nicaragua
B.S. Computer Science, Universidad Americana (UAM), Nicaragua
SACSCOC-accredited institution
Master's Degree
Managua
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Intensive graduate business education for working professionals — Saturdays in Managua.
2
years
ES
Language
1
Campus
14:1
Student-faculty ratio
Program information
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A U.S. degree.
Accredited by SACSCOC — the same commission that accredits universities across the United States.
Earned in Nicaragua.
San Marcos and Managua campuses. No visa, no relocation, no leaving your family behind.
About the program
What you'll
study
The Keiser University MBA offers an intensive teaching program that educates students in the theories and practices of the modern business world.
The program encourages independent learning and allows students to contribute intellectually to the business profession. MBA students complete coursework in valuable areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, operations and strategy.
Graduates critically analyze and resolve business problems through solid data analysis and the integration of a broad range of business knowledge.
Who it's for
Professionals with a bachelor's degree and real work experience who want to move from managing tasks to setting direction.
Program facts
Duration
2 years
Language
English / Spanish
Format
On campus · Saturdays
Campus
Managua
Intakes
Varies by program and campus — confirm with an advisor
Awarded by
Keiser University, accredited by SACSCOC
Learning outcomes
What you'll
be able to do
Strategic management
Setting direction under uncertainty.
Financial decision-making
Capital, valuation and risk at executive level.
Data analysis
Evidence-based decisions rather than instinct.
Operations
Designing and improving how the organization delivers.
Marketing strategy
Market position and commercial growth.
Leadership
Leading professionals, not just processes.
Curriculum
How the program
is structured
Term 1
Managerial Accounting · Organizational Behavior · Business Analytics
Term 2
Corporate Finance · Marketing Management · Operations Management
Term 3
Strategic Management · Leadership and Change · International Business
Term 4
Business Ethics · Entrepreneurship · Capstone Strategy Project
Course sequence is indicative. Your admissions counselor will confirm the current plan of study.
Career fields
Where this
takes you
Senior management
General management and executive roles.
Finance leadership
Controller, finance manager and CFO tracks.
Consulting
Strategy and management advisory.
Commercial direction
Sales and marketing leadership.
Entrepreneurship
Founding or scaling your own business.
Doctoral study
Direct pathway into the Keiser DBA.
Requirements
What you need
to apply
Bachelor's degree
Official transcript from an accredited university.
Government ID
Cédula or valid passport.
Statement of purpose
A brief essay on your professional goals.
Completed application
Submitted at ku.edu.ni/newappform.
Process
Four steps
1
Let's talk
A counselor confirms this is the right program for your goals.
2
Complete your file
We guide you document by document. You never do it alone.
3
Get admitted
We review scholarship and financing options together.
4
Start classes
Registration, orientation and your first day as a Keiser student.
Who teaches you
Program faculty
Faculty
109 instructors
Our faculty combines international graduate training with active professional experience in Nicaragua.
Meet the faculty
Small classes
14:1
A 14:1 student-faculty ratio across the university. Class sizes vary by program, but you are taught in a group small enough to be known by name.
Our modelRelated programs
Master's Degree
MBA Online
The same SACSCOC-accredited MBA, fully online and fully asynchronous.
View program
Doctorate
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
The terminal degree in business — applied research for senior practitioners.
View program
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Business Certificate in Management and Leadership
Advanced technical competencies plus the soft skills managers actually need.
View programYour next step
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