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Cedar Crest College’s MBA Ranks in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs 

Cedar Crest College’s MBA Ranks in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs  Image

Cedar Crest College has been ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Online Programs for 2025, earning recognition for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The MBA program, which emphasizes women’s leadership and strategic management, offers an entirely online, career-centric curriculum with options for an accelerated degree completion in as little as one year.  

“Seeing this recognition of our online MBA program is exciting—it’s great to see faculty, students, and staff working together to develop the next generation of business leaders,” says Michael Zalot, Business Department Chair. “Our innovative curriculum with its emphasis on women’s leadership strongly ties our online MBA to Cedar Crest’s core college mission.” 

The women’s leadership focused MBA stands as the only program of its kind in the Lehigh Valley and is built upon the institution’s historic legacy as an undergraduate women’s college. The program is open to individuals of all gender identities and is grounded in the belief that empowering women in business leadership benefits everyone.  

“It’s an incredible honor for our program to be recognized in U.S. News and World Report’s list of top online MBA programs,” says Scott Bartkus, Director of Cedar Crest’s MBA program. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students, all committed to creating meaningful change in the business landscape and empowering women within those spaces. I sincerely thank everyone who contributed to making this possible.” 

Over the course of the program, students learn from accomplished industry trailblazers, partner with local organizations on meaningful projects, and build a portfolio of impactful work that sets them up to be dynamic leaders with a commitment to inclusivity.    

To learn more about Cedar Crest’s women’s empowerment focused MBA program, visit www.cedarcrest.edu/mba