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In an era of global disruption, businesses need leaders who can\u00a0optimize\u00a0logistics, reduce costs, and ensure operational resilience.<\/p>\n<h3>Program Format &amp; Flexibility<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are working in a warehouse or a corporate office, our flexible delivery fits your schedule:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong>:\u00a0Access 100% of your coursework from anywhere in the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On-Campus<\/strong>:\u00a0Join us in Magnolia for evening classes that\u00a0facilitate\u00a0face-to-face networking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hybrid<\/strong>:\u00a0Mix and match formats to create a schedule that works for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Program Duration &amp; Start Dates<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>:\u00a0Can be completed in as little as 12\u201324 months\u00a0depending on course load.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Dates<\/strong>:\u00a0Rolling admissions with intakes for Fall, Spring, Summer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadlines<\/strong>:\u00a0* Fall: July 20 | Spring: December 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer I<\/strong>: April 1 | Summer II: June 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accelerated Master\u2019s Option<\/strong>:\u00a0SAU undergraduates can fast-track their education by starting MSBA courses during their senior year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master the flow of the global economy. 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