Master of Business Administration in Criminal Justice Management Online

Whether you are an established law enforcement professional ready to advance to leadership levels or someone wanting to bring your talents to a new career, the online MBA in criminal justice management can prepare you for the unique challenges of managing people, budgets and high-stress situations in a criminal justice setting. Lamar University’s online MBA in Criminal Justice Management combines advanced business education with criminal justice expertise, equipping graduates for managerial and leadership roles in corrections, law enforcement, security, and compliance sectors. This program is designed for professionals seeking to advance into diverse administrative or cross-sector roles that require business and management expertise in addition to deep field knowledge. In this program, you will build expertise in management theory, organizational leadership, and business communication while exploring legal issues and trends associated with business and law enforcement leadership. You will also become a skilled managerial decision-maker and leader with an in-depth understanding of crime prevention, control, and corrections.

Applicants must meet one of the following standards: Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (cumulative or last 60 hours, 4.0 system). The GMAT/GRE is waived if the GPA is 2.5 or higher. Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an undergraduate GPA of below 2.5 and GMAT (or the GMAT equivalent of GRE) scores totaling at least 1,000 points based on the formula: 200 times the undergraduate GPA (cumulative or last 60 hours, 4.0 system) plus the GMAT (or the GMAT equivalent of GRE) score.