Get MBA-level skills without years of study or massive debt

The last MBA course you'll ever need

Earning a traditional MBA often means years of study and a huge financial investment. That’s why Ivy League professor John Cousins designed the Micro MBA — a fast, practical, and affordable way to gain MBA-level knowledge. Now offered as an online MBA program from Springfield, this course equips you with the tools to lead, make smarter decisions, and accelerate your career — all without stepping away from your job or taking on massive debt.

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Your instructor has taught professionals at industry-leading institutions

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Your instructor, John Cousins, is more than an academic. He’s a best-selling author, investor, entrepreneur, and professor who has taken two companies public.

With advanced degrees from MIT, Wharton, and Boston University, John brings world-class education and decades of business leadership experience. Now, learners can access his expertise through our online MBA courses in Springfield, built for professionals across industries.

Your instructor has verified degrees from MIT, Wharton and Boston University.

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Whether you’re aiming for promotion or starting your own venture, our online MBA program Springfield prepares you for success.
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Build lasting connections with other professionals completing their MBA online courses in Springfield.

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The harsh truth behind MBA degrees.

MBA skills

Learn the tools you’ll actually use in your career — from finance to decision-making to strategy.

MBA degrees

Expensive, time-consuming, and often overloaded with theory. Our online MBA degree in Springfield focuses on what matters most for your future.

What You’ll Learn in the Springfield Online MBA

Our Springfield online MBA curriculum is designed for busy professionals who want practical, real-world knowledge.

Understand corporate finance

Understand capital structure, cost of capital, and investment evaluation. Skills every graduate of our online MBA programs Springfield can put to work right away.

Grasp financial
accounting

Master the flow of revenue, costs, and profits so you can evaluate business performance with confidence. Covered in all MBA online courses in Springfield.

Analyze financial statements

Connect income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports — a must-have skill in our online MBA courses Springfield.

Sharpen your financial reporting

Use forecasting, break-even analysis, and scenario planning to guide business growth. This is where our MBA online Springfield program sets you apart.

Make better business decisions

Learn valuation, term sheets, and investment strategies to thrive in Springfield’s evolving business and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Understand venture
capital

Explore startup funding, valuations, and investment strategies. This part of the online MBA in Springfield is especially useful for entrepreneurs and innovators in Springfield’s growing business ecosystem.

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Micro MBA Syllabus

Duration: 6 hours of on-demand coursework

Course Objectives

  • Gain essential business skills for career advancement or entrepreneurship
  • Comprehensively understand financial statements
  • Learn to analyze financial ratios for company health assessment
  • Understand time value of money and its implications

Modules and Sessions

Module 1: Introduction to the Course

  • Course Overview
  • Introduction to Vital Skills in Financial Management

Module 2: Understanding Financial Statements

  • Overview of Financial Statements
  • The Role of Accounting in Producing Financial Statements
  • Detailed Exploration of the Income Statement
  • Introduction to the Balance Sheet
  • Overview of the Cash Flow Statement
  • Interconnection and Flow of Financial Statements
  • Recap of Income Statement and Balance Sheet
  • Differences Between Capex and Opex
  • Whiteboard Summary of Financial Statements
  • Quiz and Review on Financial Statement Flow

Module 3: Financial Ratio Analysis

  • Evaluating Company Health Through Ratios
  • Comparison of Company Ratios for Competitive Analysis
  • Gaining Financial Insights from Ratios
  • Understanding Solvency and Liquidity Ratios
  • The Importance of Financial Ratios in Business

Module 4: The Time Value of Money and Its Applications

  • Fundamentals of Finance Related to Time Value
  • Applying Financial Statements for Decision Making and Free Cash Flow Analysis
  • Introduction to Discounted Cash Flows and Present Value
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Calculating Net Present Value (NPV)
  • Understanding Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

Module 5: Marketing

  • MBA Marketing Concepts
  • Marketing Basics
  • Market Behaviour
  • Marketing Segmentation Targeting Positioning
  • Market Size Matters
  • Marketing TAM SAM SOM
  • Marketing and Pricing
  • Marketing Content and the Customer Journey
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Trends in eCommerce
  • Marketing Tools and Techniques
  • Growth Hacking Marketing
  • Niche Marketing in the Digital Age

Assessment Methods

Final Exam: Pass with >80% for a certificate of completion and a LinkedIn badge.

Materials included

  • Course slide decks and reading materials provided
  • Access to a financial calculator or spreadsheet software

Recommended Reading

Supplementary books and articles included

Course Communication

Your instructor is available for asynchronous video chat assistance, usually responding within a few hours.

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Unlike traditional programs that take years, our online MBA in Springfield is concise, practical, and designed for immediate impact. With the online MBA degree in Springfield, you’ll graduate ready to take on leadership roles, launch your own business, or expand into new opportunities.

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