The 50 Best Online MBA Programs

Students who complete an online MBA program rightly expect to increase their career options and earning potential. Graduates are able to use the experience, skills and networks gained during their MBA program to advance their careers, even in a tight job market. The practical business expertise that an MBA brings especially helps individuals looking to move up the career ladder at their current organization.

According to the Harvard Business Review, a majority of MBA alumni find their degree professionally rewarding and, knowing what they know now, they would still pursue the degree.

What is an MBA?

An MBA provides a graduate education in foundational business practices. MBA programs typically include a strong business foundation in accounting, finance and management as well as advanced courses in business communications, marketing strategy, operations management, and quantitative analysis.

Online MBA programs often feature group projects and case studies, allowing students to collaborate with others from varied backgrounds, giving them inspiration, ideas and a network to shape their future careers. Master of Business Administration programs focus on helping students hone their leadership, communication and analytical skills and applying them to the global business world. MBA programs often allow students to tailor the degree to their personal and professional goals with concentrations in a variety of areas such as entrepreneurship, marketing, supply chain management and health care administration.

MBA programs prepare graduates to take on new responsibilities, transition to management roles or pursue an entrepreneurial route. MBA graduates pursue careers as financial managers, market research analysts, logisticians and distribution managers. Graduates who seek careers as college professors also can further their education with doctoral studies in a business-related field.

MBA salaries

According to the 2015/16 QS TopMBA.com Jobs & Salary Trends Report, employees with an MBA degree in the United States have an average salary of $103,300 and an average bonus of $22,400.^† The survey targeted individuals with responsibility for MBA recruiting for their company. Based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in fields such as commodities, securities and financial services sales agents who also hold a master’s degree earn a wage nearly 90 percent higher than workers with a bachelor’s degree.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International accredits business schools, providing graduate and undergraduate business programs. The association also accredits accounting programs. AACSB International accredited schools have received a positive evaluation of their mission, operation, programs, faculty qualifications and contributions and in other important areas.

AACSB International accreditation is the most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can obtain.

Online MBA program ranking guidelines:
We selected the degree programs based on the quality of the program, types of courses provided, faculty strength as well as school awards, rankings, and reputation, including reputation for quality online programs. This ranking uses the same methodology as our well regarded ranking of the best online colleges, only applied specifically to MBA programs.

RANKING METHODOLOGY

Methodology for College Rankings

The motto of TheBestSchools.org is Finding the best school for you. Here is how we do it:

The value of any ranking list of schools and/or degree programs depends on having a methodologically sound assessment of each school’s/program’s characteristics, especially insofar as these can be objectively measured. A college or university is a complex entity, with numerous factors to consider, and distilling these down to the place where meaningful comparisons can be made to form a defensible ranking list becomes part science and part art.

To meet this challenge—and thereby provide you with the most useful and insightful educational rankings on the Internet—TheBestSchools.org formulates our rankings based on five informational categories (six, when considering online schools). The major metrics and qualities for which we rank are these (with expanded, detailed considerations and weights listed):

1. Academic excellence based on a school’s curriculum generally or within the selected discipline [weight = 25%]

• Weighs school against known leading schools in that discipline
• Weighs number of core curricula listed as advanced courses within that discipline and compares against introductory courses
• Weighs school’s curriculum against known knowledge needs of major employers in that discipline
• Considers number and types of specializations offered within that discipline
• Considers faculty expertise in that discipline
• Considers range of electives within that discipline
• Considers quality of online environment offered to students (if applicable), particularly within that discipline

2. Strength of faculty scholarship [weight = 25%]

• Considers education background of the faculty
• Considers years of faculty experience both inside and outside of academia.
• Considers faculty membership and leadership within relevant, prominent associations
• Considers academic papers published by faculty in relevant, prominent periodicals
• Considers awards and recognitions given to faculty members from prominent organizations and from other sources

3. Reputation [weight = 20%]

• Considers a school’s reputation among academic peers and employers regarding the following:
  • Faculty
  • Curriculum
  • “Freshness” of academic knowledge
  • Adaptability to changes in employment sectors
  • Suitability of graduates for the workplace

4. Financial aid [weight = 10%]

• Mandatory: Requires full accreditation from an agency endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and listed on the federal register to accept student federal financial aid
• Considers range of school-sponsored financial aid such as scholarships and grants

5. Range of degree programs [weight = 20%]

• Considers range of degree levels: associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral and professional
• Considers range of degree subjects offered, such as art & design, computers & technology, education & teaching, criminal justice, and business

6. Strength of online instruction methodology (if applicable) [weight = 25%; subtract 5% from each of the above for online schools/programs]

• Considers the following of the online classes:
  • Types of online technology used to deliver content
  • Pedagogy style: asynchronous, synchronous, or both (depending on the degree)
  • Extent and quality of the online, community learning environment, including options for communication, interactivity, and collaboration between students and also between students and instructors
  • Variety, breadth, and depth of coursework, and its support, including project options and online tutoring
• Considers the following of instructors:
  • Extent of training for teaching within an online learning environment
  • Amount of timely, consistent feedback to students
  • Extent of collaboration with prospective employers to ensure suitability of instructional materials for achieving desired skills
  • Ratio to number of students in a class
• Number and quality of internships in a student’s geographical area for applicable degrees

Because students tend to review a variety of information when choosing a school, the weight a student gives any one criterion will vary. For instance, it’s not enough to offer a carefully constructed ranking of great schools if many are too expensive or too difficult to get into.

To better serve the needs of prospective students, we are therefore increasingly offering filters that help you better use our rankings to find the schools that match your specific needs. These supplement our ranking criteria and include:

• Accreditation
• Public or private status
• Acceptance rate
• Retention rate
• Graduation rate
• ACT/SAT requirements
• Cost in-state / out of state
• Undergrad, grad, or both offered
• Region
• State
• City

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Citations: For a broader account of our ranking methodology, especially as it relates to TheBestSchools.org’s underlying educational philosophy and, in other ranking articles, looks beyond academic excellence (as here) to such factors as return on investment or incidental benefit, see our article “Ranking Methodology: How We Rank Schools at TBS.” Reputation of schools and degree programs can at least in part be gauged through the rankings of other well-known educational ranking companies. At TheBestSchools.org, we keep track of such social and peer validation: “Making Sense of College Rankings.” For nuts-and-bolts information about colleges and universities, we look to the National Center for Education Statistics and especially its College Navigator. Insofar as salary and inflation data are relevant to a ranking, we look to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Finally, nothing beats contacting schools and degree programs directly, which our researchers often do, with the result that all the entries in this article should be considered as belonging to this citation!

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The Best Online MBA Degree Programs

1University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School

(Chapel Hill, North Carolina)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a public, co-educational research university established in 1789, enrolls more than 29,000 students from around the world. Among the oldest public universities in the nation, UNC Chapel Hill offers more than 250 programs leading to a variety of bachelor, master and doctoral degrees.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers an online MBA through its Kenan-Flagler Business School. The degree program helps students develop strong foundational business knowledge, while tailoring their degree to their personal and professional goals through a host of elective courses. The program also prepares graduates to network face-to-face with business leaders and to lead organizations.

Applicants with less than seven years of professional full-time work experience must submit GMAT or GRE scores. The online MBA program features weekly online classes in a cohort-based format with four start dates each year. The same professors teach the online and on-campus courses.

Online MBA students can choose from seven concentrations — Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, Marketing, Global Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Enterprise, Investment Management and Management Consulting.

All students must attend at least two Global Immersions during the program. They can choose an international or domestic location.

Students can complete the 66-credit online MBA program in 18 to 36 months. Courses include:

• Business Communication
• Analytical Tools
• Business Strategy
• Economics
• Developing Management and Leadership Skills
• Financial Accounting
• Marketing Strategy
• Introductory Finance

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

2Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

(Bloomington and Indianapolis, Indiana)

Indiana University, a multi-campus public university system established in 1820, enrolls more than 110,000 students across two core campuses – Bloomington and Indianapolis, seven smaller campuses and two extension centers. The university system offers more than 900 majors and programs leading to a host of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in medicine, dentistry and law.

Among Indiana University’s degree options is an online MBA, offered through its Kelley School of Business. Through technology-mediated global teamwork, students gain a deeper understanding of the global nature of business. The online MBA curriculum includes study in business law and ethics, operations, project management and information technology. The 51-credit-hour MBA online program includes the following courses:

• Economics
• Business Planning and project Management
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Global Business
• The US in Global Economy
• Topics in Directed Business Integration
• Quantitative Analysis
• Information Technology

Students also must complete an Integrative Team Capstone course. The flexible online program features discussion forums and web-based meetings. Students can earn their degree in two to five years. Online MBA students can earn a dual online Master of Science degree in a host of topics with about 12 additional credit hours.

Students can take part in the Washington Campus program to learn how to navigate governmental policy or study abroad through the AGILE – Accelerating Global Immersion Leadership Education program.

Students must attend two Kelley Connect Weeks on the Bloomington campus – one at the beginning of the program and the other at the beginning of their second year.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Indiana University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

3University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

(College Park, Maryland)

The University of Maryland, College Park, a public land-grant, space-grant, sea-grant, research university founded in 1856, enrolls more than 37,000 students. The flagship of the University System of Maryland, the university offers more than 220 programs leading to a host of undergraduate and graduate degrees.

The University of Maryland, College Park, offers an online MBA through its Robert H. Smith School of Business. The program helps students develop high-level analytical and communication skills, explore financial and ethical challenges of doing business in the global marketplace, and gain expertise in marketing, accounting, finance, information systems and management. The program prepares graduates for careers in local, regional or international enterprise.

Students can complete the program in as little as 21 months. Students can choose from four specializations — Information Systems and Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, or Accounting — or pursue the general track. The online program features mostly asynchronous coursework with some live online classes. The MBA online program includes the following courses:

• Managerial Accounting
• Data Models and Decisions
• Leadership and Human Capital
• The Global Economic Environment
• Operations Management
• Entrepreneurship

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores, and students must complete a three-day on-campus experience at the start of the program as well as a Capstone Business Experience.

The University of Maryland, College Park is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

The University of Maryland, College Park’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

4Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business, ASU Online

(Phoenix, Arizona)

Arizona State University, a public, metropolitan, research university founded in 1885, enrolls about 83,000 students across five campuses and online. Among the largest public universities in the nation, ASU offers more than 350 programs leading to a host of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees, such as those in engineering, education, law and nursing.

Arizona State University offers an online Master of Business Administration degree through its W.P. Carey School of Business and ASU Online. Designed for career professionals who need convenience and flexibility, the online degree program features a comprehensive business curriculum. With areas of emphasis, students also can customize the degree program to meet their personal and professional goals.

The Carey School of Business offers two starts dates each year. Students must attend an on-campus orientation before the start of the program. Students take one five-week course at a time. Online MBA students choose from concentrations in Finance, Marketing, International Business, and Supply Chain Management. ASU also allows MBA students to combine the degree with an online master’s degree in legal studies, industrial engineering, or electrical engineering.The university’s online courses feature the same faculty and the same curriculum as its traditional on-campus courses. The online MBA program includes the following courses:

• Statistics for Managers
• Managerial Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Finance
• Organizational Theory and Behavior
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Marketing Management

Online students have access to a host of services such as technical support, career resources and MBA Ambassadors. Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business requires applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Arizona State University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

5Penn State World Campus

(State College, Pennsylvania)

Penn State World Campus, launched in 1998 as the online campus of The Pennsylvania State University, a land-grant, space-grant, sun-grant and sea-grant university founded in 1855. Penn State World Campus offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as certificate programs.

Penn State World Campus offers an online MBA, an intercollegiate degree through four of Penn State’s business schools – The Black School of Business, the Smeal College of Business, the School of Graduate Professional Studies and the School of Business Administration.

The degree program focuses on business themes such as process management, strategic planning, customers and markets, information analysis and leadership. Students work in virtual teams, allowing them to gain insight from their classmates’ experiences as well as how high-performance organizations function. The program also helps students develop strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Courses feature weekly assignments, and students complete the cohort-based program in two years. Online MBA students must complete two residencies – a one-week study at a prominent U.S. firm and a team business simulation at Penn State University Park. After the second residency, students can walk at commencement.

The 48-credit online MBA program includes the following courses:

• Markets, Industry Analysis, and Business Strategy
• Accounting for External Reporting
• Financial and Accounting Tools
• Data Analysis Resource Module
• Corporate Governance
• Accounting for Internal Decision Making
• Corporate Innovative Strategies
• Strategic Financial Decisions

The same faculty create and deliver the university’s online and on-campus courses. Penn State World Campus students receive the same degree as students on the University Park campus. Online students have access to a program adviser, career services and library resources.

Penn State World Campus requires applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Penn State World Campus is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

The Penn State World Campus online MBA program is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

6Temple University, Fox School of Business

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Temple University, a state-related, research-intensive university founded in 1884, enrolls more than 37,000 students worldwide. Temple University offers more than 400 academic programs leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees such as those in business, education, law, podiatry and architecture.

Temple University’s Fox School of Business’ online MBA features a collaborative and integrated curriculum with the same rigorous content as the traditional on-campus program. Designed for professionals, the online program prepares students to solve real-world business problems. The program also allows students to share professional and personal experiences as they pertain to businesses practices.

Courses include on-demand video content, asynchronous study tools and weekly live class sessions. Students take one four-week course at a time and can complete the 48-credit program in 20 months to six years. The program begins with a week-long residency at the university’s main campus and ends with an immersive capstone experience. The online Master of Business Administration program includes courses such as:

• Operations Management
• Legal and Ethical Foundations in Business
• Marketing Management & Strategy
• Financial Analysis & Strategy
• Healthcare Economics, Finance & Payments
• Product Management
• Global Business Strategy
• Industrial Organizations in Business

Students also choose from concentrations in Marketing Management or Human Resource Management.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Temple University is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Temple University’s Fox School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

7University of Florida, Warrington College of Business, Hough Graduate School of Business

(Gainesville, Florida)

The University of Florida, a public, space-grant, land-grant and sea-grant research university founded in 1853, enrolls more than 49,000 students. A member of the State University System of Florida, the University of Florida offers hundreds of programs leading to a host of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional degrees as well as certificate programs.

Offered through the Warrington College of Business and Hough Graduate School of Business, the University of Florida’s online MBA program helps students develop strong critical-thinking, communication and decision-making skills. Students also learn to apply core business principles to evaluate problems and implement business solutions. The MBA online program also prepares graduates to use appropriate leadership styles and skills to collaborate with others and effectively structure team work.

The University of Florida offers two online MBA options – a 27-month option for students who hold an undergraduate degree in any major or undergraduate business majors who have more than seven years work experience or an accelerated 16-month option for students who hold undergraduate business degrees and graduated within the last seven years.

Students must complete 48 credits in the two-year program and 32 credits in the accelerated program. Students in either program choose from four focus areas — Finance, Entrepreneurship, International and Marketing. With asynchronous online lectures, students can view coursework on their schedule. The online MBA program includes courses such as:

• Entrepreneurial Marketing
• Corporate Finance
• Global Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship & Venture Finance
• International Finance
• International Logistics
• Product Development and Management
• Business to Business Marketing

Students enter the program as a cohort. The program requires an on-campus orientation and weekend residencies every four months.

Applicants must have two years of full-time, professional work experience. Applicants also must submit GMAT scores or GRE scores.

The University of Florida is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

The University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

8The George Washington University, GW School of Business

(Washington, District of Columbia)

The George Washington University, a private, co-educational research university founded in 1821, enrolls more than 21,000 students and boasts more than 270,000 alumni worldwide. Through 10 colleges and schools, the university offers thousands of course options leading to a host of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs.

Among the George Washington University’s degree options is an online MBA, offered through its GW School of Business. The program helps students develop global awareness as well as problem-solving, critical-thinking, leadership and communication skills. GW School of Business students gain insight to the inner workings of institutions with access to relationships with State and Treasury departments, and the World Bank.

The distance-learning MBA students can participate in an optional four-day residency course in Washington DC, class projects, live learning opportunities, digital course materials, and co-curricular experiences. The school also offers monthly online career development and digital networking sessions to connect with students and alumni worldwide.

The same faculty teach the online and on-campus courses. Students choose from three start dates each year. The School of Business offers online MBA courses in 14-week semesters; most students take two classes per module. The 55.5-credit online MBA program includes lectures, group activities and case discussions. Students also can target the degree to their personal and professional goals through adding up to two concentrations, including: Consulting, Global Management, Project Management, Finance, Information Systems and Technology Management, or Government Contracts.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

The George Washington University is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE).

The George Washington University’s GW School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

9North Carolina State University, Poole College of Management

(Raleigh, North Carolina)

North Carolina State University, a public, co-educational, land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant research university founded in 1887, offers more than 270 programs leading to a host of bachelor, master and doctoral degrees as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Part of the University of North Carolina system, North Carolina State University is among the largest universities in the state with more than 34,000 students enrolled.

Offered through the Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University’s professional online MBA features an integrated core curriculum focused on business process, technology and practical applications. Through relationships with the corporate community, experiential education, coaching and resources, graduates gain skills, and experience to enter the marketplace.

The college offers two start dates each year. Students choose from an Accelerated or Flexible program and graduate in 21 months to six years. The same faculty teach the university’s online and traditional on-campus courses. Online students have access to the same resources such as career services and technical support as do traditional on-campus students. Online students must attend a virtual orientation and a three-day residency on the university’s main campus.

Courses follow a mostly asynchronous format but do include team-based projects and virtual simulations. The 39-credit-hour Professional online MBA includes the following courses:

• Marketing Management and Strategy
• Survey of Accounting
• Critical Analytical Thinking
• Managerial Finance
• Statistics
• Managing People

The school also offers online MBA students several areas of emphasis — BioSciences Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialization, and Supply Chain Management. Online students can opt to attend an International Residency, a seven-day to eight-day study abroad trip.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE test scores.

North Carolina State University is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

10The University of Texas at Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management

(Richardson, Texas)

The University of Texas at Dallas, a public research university founded in 1961, enrolls more than 25,500 students. Part of the University of Texas System, the University of Texas at Dallas offers more than 130 programs leading to baccalaureate, master and doctoral degrees as well as more than two dozen certificate programs.

The University of Texas at Dallas offers an online Professional MBA through its Naveen Jindal School of Management. Designed for working professionals, the degree program helps students develop strong analytical problem-solving skills as well as team-oriented approaches to business problems.

The university offers three start dates each year for the online MBA program. Most students complete the program on a part-time basis and take two courses each semester. The 53-semester-hour program consists of 29 core credits and 24 elective credits. The online Professional MBA program’s core courses include:

• Managerial Accounting
• Strategic Management
• Introduction to Organization Behavior
• Business Economics
• Global Economy
• Information Technology and MIS Fundamentals
• Operations Management
• Marketing Management

Students also can complete a concentration in several areas such as accounting, finance, internal audit or supply chain management.

The university requires applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores.

The University of Texas at Dallas is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

The University of Texas at Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

11Northeastern University, D’Amore-McKim School of Business

(Boston, Massachusetts)

Northeastern University, a private, research university founded in 1898, offers nearly 200 programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees at its main campus as well as a host of advanced degree programs at campuses in Washington state and North Carolina. The university enrolls about 24,000 students.

Designed for working professionals, Northeastern University’s online MBA helps students develop a contextual and sophisticated understanding of business concepts. Offered through the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, the online MBA allows students to hone their leadership skills, while building business intelligence.

Online MBA students can tailor the degree to their personal or professional goals with one of eight specializations, such as Finance, International Management, Healthcare Management and Sustainability. Students can earn their degree in as little as two years. The 50-credit-hour online Master of Business Administration program includes core courses such as:

• Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis
• Enterprise Growth and Innovation
• Managing the Global Enterprise
• Information Analysis
• Creating and Sustaining Customer Markets
• Management of Service and Manufacturing Operations
• Value Creation through Financial Decision Making
• Global Competition and Market Dominance

Courses follow an asynchronous format. Online students have access to library and course materials 24/7. Online students can add optional domestic and international residency courses.

Applicants should be employed and have five years of professional experience. The university does not require GMAT or GRE scores. The School of Business limits online MBA sections to 20 students.

Northeastern University is regionally accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE).

Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

12University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, UA Online

(Tucson, Arizona)

The University of Arizona, a public research university founded in 1885, enrolls about 42,200 students. The university offers more than 330 areas of study leading to a host of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional degrees.

Offered through the Eller College of Management, the University of Arizona’s online MBA program focuses on applying modern scientific research methods to management problems. Designed for working professionals, the degree program helps students develop strong critical-thinking and communication skills. The online MBA prepares graduates for careers in government, management and education.

The same faculty teach the college’s online and on-campus MBA courses. The college offers six start dates each year with courses in eight-week sessions. Students can complete the fully online 45-credit Online MBA program in 14 months to six years. Students must complete 28 credits of core courses and 17 credits of electives. Online MBA students can choose from four concentrations — Finance, Management Information Systems, Management and Organizations, and Marketing. Online MBA courses include:

• Business Strategy
• Leadership in Organizations
• Communication for Managers
• Market-Based Management
• Legal and Ethical Values in Business
• Operations Management
• Applied Business Statistics
• Marketing of Innovations
• Survey of Finance – External

Applicants must have at least two years of professional work experience and submit GMAT scores.

The University of Arizona is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

13The University of Massachusetts Amherst, Isenberg School of Management

(Amherst, Massachusetts)

The University of Massachusetts Amherst, a public, land-grant, research university established in 1863, is among the largest public universities in New England with more than 29,000 students. The flagship of the University of Massachusetts system, UMass Amherst offers more than 230 programs leading to a bachelor, master and doctoral degrees through nine colleges and schools.

UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management offers an online MBA, which helps students hone their problem-solving, decision-making and leadership skills. Designed for working professionals, the online MBA features courses in management, statistics and finance.

Online MBA students learn the same curriculum from the same faculty as their on-campus counterparts. UMass Amherst’s program does not have a residential requirement. To tailor the degree to their personal and professional goals, students can choose from five focus areas — Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, and Sport Management. The 39-credit online MBA program includes 11 core courses, such as:

• Business Law
• Leadership & Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Information Management
• Business Data Analysis & Statistical Methods
• Corporate Finance
• Operations Management
• Economic Analysis for Managers
• Organizational Strategy

Applicants must submit GMAT scores.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is regionally accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE).

The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

14Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management

(Malibu, California)

Pepperdine University, a private, co-educational, non-profit research university founded in 1937 and affiliated with the Churches of Christ, offers more than 44 undergraduate majors in liberal arts and business topics as well as a host of graduate and doctoral degree programs. Pepperdine University enrolls about 7,600 students.

Designed for working professionals, Pepperdine University’s online MBA program gives students a solid foundation in management and business practice and theory. Offered through the university’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, the program helps students develop communication and leadership skills while building on their knowledge in marketing, finance, information systems and economics. The values-centered, experience-driven, collaborative online MBA program emphasizes ethical decision making and leadership skills.

Online MBA students can tailor the degree to their personal and professional goals through selecting from four concentrations — Leadership and Managing Organizational Change, Finance, Marketing, and General Management. At the beginning of the program, students must attend a weekend-long on-campus Personal and Leadership Development course. Students can earn their degree in as little as two years. Students in the General Management concentration can complete the program in six trimesters, while students in the other concentrations can complete the program in seven trimesters — unless they take 12 units during the fourth trimester. The 52-unit online MBA program includes the following courses:

• Behavior in Organizations
• Information and Process Systems
• Marking Management
• Financial Management of the Firm
• Political, Regulatory, Ethical and Legal Issues of Business
• Quantitative Analysis for Business Operations
• Prices, Profit and the Market Economy
• Strategic Management

During the program, students gain real-world experience through working with company executives on a case study.

Applicants must have two years of work experience and submit a GMAT score.

Pepperdine University is regionally accredited by The WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

15Syracuse University, Martin J. Whitman School of Management

(Syracuse, New York)

Syracuse University, a private, nonsectarian, research university founded in 1870, offers undergraduate degrees in more than 200 program areas as well as a host of master’s and doctoral degrees through more than a dozen colleges and schools. Syracuse University enrolls about 21,200 students.

Offered through the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University’s online MBA blends a foundation in business principles with specialized study in a concentration area and hands-on residencies. The program also helps students develop strong decision-making and analytical skills.

Online graduates receive the same degree as their on-campus counterparts. The school offers four semester start dates annually. Students can earn their degree in as little as two years. The 54-credit online MBA program consists of 36 core credits, 15 elective credits and three three-day residencies. Students must complete two U.S. residencies and one international residency during the program. Core courses include:

• Global Entrepreneurial Management
• Managerial Finance
• Data Analysis and Decision Making
• Marketing Management
• Microeconomics
• Managerial Accounting
• Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• Operations & Supply Chain Management

Online MBA students can choose from five specialization areas — Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management, and Supply Chain Management.

Applicants should have at least one year of full-time work experience and must submit GRE or GMAT scores.

Syracuse University is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE).

Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

16Auburn University, Raymond J. Harbert College of Business

(Auburn, Alabama)

Auburn University, a public, land-grant, space-grant, sea-grant research university founded in 1856, is among the largest universities in the state with more than 27,000 students enrolled. The university offers more than 140 areas of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree options, as well as a specialist in education degree and professional degrees in pharmacy and veterinary medicine.

Auburn University offers an online MBA through its Raymond J. Harbert College of Business. Designed for working professionals, the program focuses on leadership skills and incorporates hands-on leadership training. Online students receive the same instruction and assignments as the university’s on-campus students. Online students also have access to career services and professional development.

The university offers courses in an asynchronous format so students can view content on their schedule. Students can tailor their online MBA to their personal and professional goals through choosing from four concentrations — finance, information systems, business analytics, and marketing. Auburn University offers dual graduate degrees in management information systems, finance, and industrial and systems engineering. The MBA’s core courses include:

• Strategic Analysis and the Competitive Environment
• Organizational Leadership & Change
• Financial Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions
• Integrated Business Project and Case Analysis
• Marketing and Consumer Theory
• Cost Analysis and Systems
• Operations and Information Technology for Competitive Advantage

Students can attend an on-campus orientation. The required Capstone Course also includes a three-day visit to campus.

Online MBA applicants, except those with doctoral degrees, must submit GRE scores.

Auburn University is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

Auburn University’s Raymond J. Harbert College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

17Drexel University, LeBow College of Business

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Drexel University, a private research university founded in 1891, offers more than 170 academic areas leading to a host of undergraduate, master, doctoral and professional degrees. Drexel enrolls about 26,300 students.

Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business offers an online Drexel LeBow MBA, which emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking and global perspectives. The online MBA program also emphasizes strategic leadership, reputation management and corporate governance, while nurturing innovation management. The program prepares graduates for entrepreneurial and high-level management roles.

Online MBA students can choose from two delivery options – Accelerated and Flex. The 24-month, cohort-based accelerated program includes a four-day on-campus residency at the start of the program. Students in the Flex option can attend the on-campus residency, including an orientation session. Regardless of the delivery option, online students can choose from concentrations in Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and Healthcare. All students can opt to complete an international residency.

The online Drexel LeBow MBA features the same coursework and faculty as the traditional MBA program. The university offers the MBA program in an asynchronous format, allowing students flexibility in terms of when they complete coursework. Drexel University offers fall or spring start dates, and students receive career coaching. The 51-credit online Drexel LeBow MBA includes 27 credits of required core courses, such as:

• Marketing
• Statistics
• Management
• Finance
• Operations Management
• Managing Technological Innovation
• Accounting
• Leadership

All students also must complete a capstone course.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Drexel University is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE).

Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

18University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Linder College of Business

(Cincinnati, Ohio)

The University of Cincinnati, a public, comprehensive, research university founded in 1819, is among the largest universities in Ohio with more than 40,000 students enrolled. Part of the University System of Ohio, the University of Cincinnati offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional degrees and certificates.

Offered through the Carl H. Linder College of Business, the University of Cincinnati’s online MBA program combines research-intensive learning with real-life experiences. During the program, students partner with companies to create business solutions. Students develop leadership and decision-making skills as well as an understanding of legal issues, ethics and social responsibility.

The online MBA degree program – 38 credit hours for those with undergraduate degrees in business administration or 48 hours for those with non-business undergraduate degrees – includes the following core courses:

• Accounting for Managerial Decisions
• Managerial Economics
• Information and Technology Management
• Leadership and Organizations
• Financial Management
• Marketing for Managers
• Strategic Management

Students must complete a capstone course.

The university offers several start dates each year. Students can complete the program in 12 to 24 months. Students can tailor the degree to their professional and personal goals through selecting from six concentrations – Health Care Finance, Health Care Administration, Health Care Policy, Health Care Operations, Corporate Taxation and Individual Taxation.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

The University of Cincinnati is regionally accredited by The The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Linder College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

19Hofstra University, Frank G. Zarb School of Business

(Hempstead, New York)

Hofstra University, a private, nonsectarian, non-profit higher learning institution founded in 1935, enrolls about 10,800 students. Hofstra University offers a host of undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional degrees in medicine and law through eight colleges and schools.

Hofstra University offers an online MBA through the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Designed for working professionals, the online MBA program helps students strengthen their foundation in business knowledge and skills, while targeting their professional goals with a choice of concentrations. The program also features an industry and global focus with residency requirements.

The online MBA program features small class sizes and courses in a cohort-based format. However, students who need more flexibility can choose a non-cohort option. Students can complete the program in two years. The MBA online program includes two four-day residencies – the first, at the beginning of the program, features an orientation, and the second consists of a business capstone project and visits with companies in the New York area.

The 48-credit online MBA program consists of core competency courses, advanced core courses and those in the major concentration. Students can choose from concentrations in Strategic Business Management and Strategic Healthcare Management. Most courses follow an asynchronous format, but some may have “live” elements. Online MBA core courses include:

• Legal, Political, Regulatory and Ethical Environment of Business
• Business Ethics and Society
• Managerial Finance
• Information Systems for Managers
• Marketing Analysis and Management
• Operations Management
• Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Global Decision Making

Online students have access to library resources, career services, a Writing Center and on-campus events.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Hofstra University is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE).

Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

20Louisiana State University, E.J. Ourso College of Business

(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

Louisiana State University, a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant and sea-grant university founded in 1860, is among the largest higher education institutions in the state with more than 31,000 students enrolled. The flagship of the Louisiana State University System, Louisiana State University awards degrees in a host of undergraduate program areas, more than 120 graduate program areas and professional degrees in law and veterinary medicine.

Louisiana State University’s, Baton Rouge, E.J. Ourso College of Business offers the LSU Flores online MBA, which helps students hone their management, critical analysis and leadership skills. Designed for working professionals, the online MBA program helps students strengthen their knowledge and skills across all business areas. The degree program prepares graduates for leadership positions in healthcare, information technology, finance and more. The online MBA program consists of 14 seven-week courses. The university offers several start dates each year. Students can complete the 42-credit-hour LSU Flores online MBA program in as little as 18 months. The program includes the following courses:

• Information Systems
• Managerial Statistics
• Financial Management
• Marketing Administration
• Elements of Cost Management
• Understanding Behavior in Organizations
• Managing Sources of Competitive Advantage
• Economic Environment of the Firm

Applicants must be employed and have three years of professional experience. Applicants who don’t meet work experience requirements must submit GRE or GMAT scores.

Louisiana State University is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

Louisiana State University’s E.J. Ourso College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

21Florida State University, College of Business

(Tallahassee, Florida)

Florida State University, a public, sea-grant, space-grant research university established in 1851, enrolls about 41,700 students. A member of the State University System of Florida, Florida State offers more than 360 programs of study leading to a host of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional degrees.

Designed for working professionals, Florida State University’s online MBA features general business topics with an emphasis on globalization and technology. Offered through the College of Business, the online MBA program helps students hone their leadership skills.

The college offers three start dates each year and offers a semester schedule. Students can complete the 39-credit online MBA program in about two years. Most courses are asynchronous. The MBA online program includes the following core courses:

• Financial Reporting & Managerial Control
• The Legal & Ethical Environment of Business
• Investment Management & Analysis
• Problems in Financial Management
• Marketing Strategy in the Global Environment
• Customer Relationship Management
• Strategy & Business Policy
• Operations Management

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores and demonstrate strong verbal and analytical skills.

Florida State University is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

Florida State University’s College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

22University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium

(Eau Claire, Wisconsin)

The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium is a one-of-a-kind and innovative program which allows students to complete their MBA degree 100-percent online through any of four AACSB-accredited business schools within the University of Wisconsin system. The managing partner of the Consortium, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is a public, liberal arts university founded in 1916, which offers a host of undergraduate and graduate degrees through four colleges—Business; Nursing; Arts and Sciences; and Education and Human Sciences—and enrolls about 11,000 students.

University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium’s online MBA helps students develop strong communication and leadership skills. Offered through the College of Business, the degree program allows students to collaborate with experienced faculty and engage with regional and local companies. Through theme-based, content-integrated modules, students gain a practical understanding of business in the global environment with an emphasis on technology and innovation.

The 30-credit online MBA features instruction from faculty from the four Consortium Business Schools: UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, and UW-Parkside. Students take one module each semester and can earn the degree in as little as two years. Modules include:

• Strategies for Managing Ongoing Operations
• Developing New Products and Services
• Managing Strategically in a Global Environment
• Focusing on the Future

Students can also choose from a range of electives such as:

• Mutual Fund Investing
• Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning
• Health Care Organization and Delivery
• Work-Family Issues in Contemporary Times
• Business in East Asia
• Selling Ideas at Work

Applicants without bachelor’s degrees in business must satisfy course prerequisites or enroll in MBA Foundation Courses. Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

23Florida International University, Chapman School of Business

(University Park, Florida)

Florida International University, a public research university founded in 1965, awards a host of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional degrees in more than 190 areas of study. A member of the State University System of Florida, Florida International University is among the largest universities in the nation with more than 54,000 students enrolled.

Florida International University’s Chapman School of Business offers an online Corporate MBA, which prepares graduates to develop and lead teams, analyze balance sheets, and identify and resolve ethical problems. The program also helps students develop strong analytical skills as well as skills needed to recommend solutions in government, both locally and worldwide.

The university offers three tracks for the online Corporate MBA. In Track A, students take one class per quarter and earn their degree in about two and a half years. In Track B, students have the greatest flexibility and take courses based on their schedule. Students in this track earn their degree in about two years. In Track C, students take two classes per quarter and earn their degree in about 18 months. The Chapman School of Business offers three start dates each year. Students must complete three Professional Development seminars. The online Corporate MBA includes the following courses:

• Accounting for Managers
• Competitive Strategy
• Marketing Management in the Global Environment
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Global Financial Strategy
• Organizational Behavior
• Operations Management
• Legal Environment of Business

Applicants must have four years of professional work experience or two years of work experience and submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Florida International University is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

Florida International University’s Chapman School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

24Central Michigan University, Global Campus, College of Business Administration

(Mount Pleasant, Michigan)

Central Michigan University, a public research university founded in 1892, enrolls more than 27,000 students worldwide. The university offers about 200 academic programs leading to undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and specialist degrees.

The online MBA, offered through the Global Campus and College of Business Administration, gives students a solid foundation in business functions through an applied core of courses. Students can tailor the degree to their professional and personal goals with several emphases. Depending on the chosen emphasis, the online MBA consists of 36 to 43 credit hours. Students can choose from the following emphases — ERP Emphasis using SAP Software, 40 credits; Human Resource Management, 36 credits; Logistics Management, 43 credits; Marketing, 36 credits; and Value-Driven Organization, 36 credits. Students in the SAP Software emphasis must complete a two-week in-person SAP Academy, which helps them earn the ERP-Integrated Business Processes certification. Regardless of emphasis, core courses include:

• Managing Information Systems in a Global Economy
• Managerial Accounting: A Management Perspective
• Marketing-Based Management
• Strategic Management: Integrative Experience
• Global Business and Sustainability
• Financial Analysis and Risk Management
• Data Analysis for Managers

Applicants must submit GMAT scores and meet prerequisite course requirements.

Central Michigan University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Central Michigan University’s College of Business Administration is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

25Arkansas State University, College of Business

(Jonesboro, Arkansas)

Arkansas State University, a public university founded in 1909, enrolls about 14,000 students. The flagship of the Arkansas State University System, the university offers 160 programs of study leading to a host of associate, bachelor, master, doctoral and specialist degrees.

Arkansas State University offers an online MBA through its College of Business and Department of Management and Marketing. Designed to meet the needs of a global business environment, the online MBA program features a curriculum with an emphasis on international business, technology, leadership and social responsibility. The online MBA helps working professionals develop competency in leadership and management.

The 33-hour program consists of 27 hours of core curriculum and six hours of elective courses. Students can choose an internship course in place of one three-hour elective. Online students also can opt to complete a Supply Chain Management concentration. With the concentration, students complete 39 credit hours. The online Master in Business Administration program core courses include:

• Managerial Economics
• Global Strategic Initiatives
• Strategic Marketing
• Accounting for Planning and control
• Business Analytics
• Seminar in Organizational Behavior and Leadership
• Corporate Financial Management

Concentration courses include Sourcing and Procurement, Logistics Operations, and Global Supply Chain Management.

Applicants must submit GMAT scores from tests taken within the last five years. Before entering the graduate program, students also must complete business foundation courses such as accounting, finance, microeconomics, and statistics.

Arkansas State University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Arkansas State University’s College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

26Lehigh University, College of Business and Economics

(Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)

Lehigh University, a private, co-educational research university founded in 1865, enrolls more than 7,000 students through four colleges – the College of Arts and Sciences, the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering, the College of Business and Economics, and the College of Education. Lehigh University offers a variety of degree programs ranging from bachelor’s to doctorates.

Offered through the College of Business and Economics, Lehigh University’s online MBA emphasizes ethical decision making and a commitment to sustainability and free minds. The MBA program helps students develop into leaders who are globally aware as well as environmentally and economically conscious. The program also helps students develop strong critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.

The 36-credit MBA program consists of 21 core credits and 15 elective credits. Students must complete business prerequisites, but may take the courses concurrently with the MBA courses. Students must also attend a weekend-long on-campus orientation, which features a live case study collaboration.

The online program features asynchronous and synchronous elements. The MBA core incorporates industry projects, case analyses, class discussions and a computer simulation competition. Core courses include:

• Managing Financial & Physical Resources
• Managing Products & Services
• Managing Information
• Integrative Experience
• Managing People
• Introduction to the Organization & Its Environment

The program includes a capstone course. Students can choose from three start dates each year and can complete the degree program in 24 to 72 months. Online MBA students can choose from several concentrations to tailor the degree to their personal and professional goals: Finance, International Business, Marketing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. The university also offers two joint degrees — MBA and Engineering, and MBA and Educational Leadership. Students can opt to complete a week long global immersion experience or the Professional Development Program.

MBA applicants must have at least two years of work experience and submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Lehigh University is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE).

Lehigh University’s College of Business and Economics is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

27Ball State University, Miller College of Business

(Muncie, Indiana)

Ball State University, a public, co-educational research university founded in 1918, enrolls more than 21,000 students from around the world. Ball State University offers a range of degree options – from undergraduate to doctoral — in more than 300 areas of study, including architecture, nursing, education and telecommunications.

Offered through the Miller College of Business, Ball State University’s online MBA program helps students develop strong strategic-thinking, decision-making and communication skills. The program prepares graduates to lead with business savvy and an understanding of business trends and issues. Designed for working professionals, the program also features real-world experience.

The curriculum features asynchronous and synchronous courses. Most students take two courses each semester and earn their degree in five to six semesters. The 30-credit hour online MBA consists of an online orientation, 24 credits of core courses and six hours of electives. Students can target their career goals with several concentrations such as Finance; Sales Management; Operations Management; Entrepreneurship; and Health Economics, Policy and Administration. Core courses include:

• Statistics and Quantitative Methods
• Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Accounting and Decision Making
• Information Systems
• Managerial Finance
• Economic Analysis for Managers
• Global Strategic Management
• Marketing Management

Online students have access to a range of services such as library resources, writing services and the Career Center.

Applicants should submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Ball State University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Ball State University’s Miller College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

28University of Mississippi, Ole Miss Online, School of Business Administration

(Oxford, Mississippi)

The University of Mississippi, a public, co-educational, space-grant, sea-grant research university founded in 1848, is among the largest universities in the state with more than 23,000 students enrolled from around the world. Ole Miss offers hundreds of program areas leading to a variety of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees.

University of Mississippi offers an online Professional MBA through Ole Miss Online. Geared toward working professionals, the program encourages personal business skill building, professional development and teamwork. Students develop a deep understanding of the functional areas of business as well as effective analytical and decision-making skills. The 36-credit-hour online Professional MBA includes courses such as:

• Mobilizing Technology
• Statistical Analysis
• Managerial Accounting
• Managerial Communication
• Environment of Business
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Decision Making
• Business Planning & Entrepreneurship

Students can complete the degree program in about two years. The online MBA program features the same curriculum and faculty as the on-campus program. Students must complete prerequisite courses in accounting and business finance before enrolling in MBA courses. Ole Miss Online does not require on-campus visits and offers most of its courses in an asynchronous format.

Applicants must have at least two years of post-bachelor’s degree professional work experience and submit GMAT or GRE scores.

The University of Mississippi is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

The University of Mississippi’s School of Business Administration is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

29Mississippi State University, College of Business

(Starkville, Mississippi)

Mississippi State University, a land-grant, space-grant and sea-grant university founded in 1878, enrolls more than 20,000 students. MSU offers a host of baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, doctoral and professional degrees in topics such as business, education, veterinary medicine and architecture.

The online MBA, offered through the College of Business, emphasizes courses in finance, marketing, economics and business information systems. The program builds on students’ business foundation and helps develop their leadership skills. The 30-hour online Master of Business Administration degree consists of 27 hours of core courses and three hours of electives. Courses include:

• Leadership Skills
• Law, Ethics and Dispute Resolution
• Management Information Technology & Systems
• Strategic Business Consulting
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Corporate Finance
• Quantitative Analysis & Business Research

The school offers online prerequisite courses. Online MBA students can tailor the degree program with a concentration in Project Management or a minor in Business Information Systems. Students who choose to complete the concentration take the same core courses plus nine hours of industrial engineering courses related to project management. The school offers courses in eight-week terms, and students can earn their degree in about two years. Students can complete the program fully online with no campus visits.

Online students have access to a variety of services such as an online orientation, financial aid, career services, library resources and the Writing Center.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores taken within the last five years.

Mississippi State University is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

Mississippi State University’s College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

30University of Nebraska – Lincoln, College of Business Administration, Office of Online & Distance Education

(Lincoln, Nebraska)

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln, a public, land-grant research university founded in 1869, enrolls about 24,500 students. The flagship of the University of Nebraska System, UNL offers more than 270 areas of study leading to a variety of undergraduate, pre-professional and graduate degrees through eight colleges.

Offered through the College of Business Administration and the Office of Online & Distance Education, the online MBA program provides students with a strong business foundation. The program also helps students develop strong leadership, quantitative and qualitative skills needed in business.

Students can complete the 48-hour MBA online program in two to four years. To tailor the degree to their personal and professional interests, students can choose from several specializations, such as Finance, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing and International Business. Students can complete certificate programs in supply chain management and business analytics. The Master of Business Administration online degree includes the following courses:

• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Economics
• Business Analytics
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Management and Business Policy
• Applied Organizational Behavior
• Managerial Marketing

Students must complete prerequisites in calculus and statistics.

The same professors and researchers teach the university’s online and on-campus courses.

Applicants, except those with doctoral degrees or enrolled in medical schools, must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s College of Business Administration is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

31Washington State University, Carson College of Business

(Pullman, Washington)

Washington State University, a public, land-grant, research university established in 1890, is among the largest institutes of higher education in the state with an enrollment of nearly 30,000 students. WSU offers more than 200 areas of study leading to a host of bachelor, master and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs.

Washington State University’s Carson College of Business offers an online MBA, which emphasizes essential business concepts. Designed for working professionals, students can develop entrepreneurial instincts as well as hone their problem-solving, critical-thinking and decision-making skills. The program connects professionals and allows them to develop business relationships and a professional network. The MBA online degree also prepares graduates to identify and evaluate the global, ethical and societal implications of doing business.

Students can tailor the degree with concentrations in Marketing, International Business, Finance, General MBA, and Hospitality Business Management. The fully online MBA program includes courses such as:

• Managerial Leadership and Productivity
• Problems in Financial Management
• Marketing Management and Administrative Policy
• Business Analytics
• Administrative Control
• Strategy Formulation and Organizational Design

Students can complete an optional international field study.

Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in business must complete foundational courses before enrolling in the online MBA. The university requires GMAT test scores.

Washington State University is regionally accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

Washington State University’s Carson College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

32University System of Georgia schools, The Georgia WebMBA

The University System of Georgia, an organizational body formed in 1931, includes 29 public institutions of higher learning in Georgia. Among the largest university systems in the nation with an enrollment of about 318,000 students, the system’s universities offer a range of degree options.

Delivered through six University System of Georgia Schools – Columbus State University, Georgia College, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, University of West Georgia and Valdosta State University, the online MBA program prepares students to produce, evaluate and present business concepts and use qualitative and quantitative tools to make business decisions. The program also allows students to formulate integrated technology solutions and analyze global economic environments. The Georgia WebMBA program also allows students to hone their leadership skills through working in group settings.

There are two start dates each year. Students take two online courses each term for five terms. All students must attend a two-day orientation in Atlanta at the beginning of the program. The Georgia WebMBA provides courses such as:

• Managerial Accounting
• Managerial Decision Analysis
• Managerial Finance
• Global and International Business
• Strategic Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Operations Management
• Business Strategic Management

The Georgia WebMBA offers pre-program online foundation modules for those who need to complete prerequisites.

The University System of Georgia requires GMAT scores, but GRE scores may be accepted.

The University System of Georgia is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

Columbus State University, Georgia College, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, University of West Georgia and Valdosta State University have all been accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

33University of North Dakota, College of Business & Public Administration

(Grand Forks, North Dakota)

The University of North Dakota, a public, space-grant, research university founded in 1883, offers more than 220 areas of study toward undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs as well as professional degrees in medicine and law. UND enrolls about 14,900 students.

The College of Business & Public Administration’s online MBA emphasizes organizing, planning, operating and controlling a business enterprise. The program allows students to hone their communication and leadership skills. Through hands-on experience in business growth and development, the program also prepares graduates for careers in mid-to-upper level management.

UND offers three start dates each year and follows a semester format. Students can complete the fully online MBA program in about two years. The program includes weekly live web classes, but does not require on-campus visits.

UND’s College of Business & Public Administration offers the online MBA in thesis and non-thesis options. The non-thesis option consists of 24 MBA credit hours plus electives for a total of 33 semester hours. The thesis option consists of 24 MBA credit hours plus a thesis course, a research methods course and a cognate elective for 34 total hours. Regardless of thesis or non-thesis options, MBA courses include:

• Strategic Market Planning
• Quantitative Analysis for Management Decisions
• Advanced Strategic Management
• Information Systems
• Accounting Information for Decision and Control
• Macroeconomic Decision Making
• Managerial Finance

Students can tailor the program with a concentration in International Business. The university also offers a combined MBA/juris doctor program.

Online students have access to a variety of support services such as academic advising, career services, tech support and online tutoring.

Applicants must submit GMAT scores, but GRE scores may be accepted. Applicants must demonstrate command of a core curriculum in business and administration.

The University of North Dakota is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The University of North Dakota’s College of Business & Public Administration is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

34University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Kate Tiedemann College of Business

(St. Petersburg, Florida)

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg, a public university founded in 1965, enrolls about 5,000 students. Part of the University of South Florida System, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Offered through the Kate Tiedemann College of Business, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s online MBA program, with an emphasis on strategic-thinking and analytical skills, prepares students for leadership roles with an appreciation of social stewardship and sustainability. The online MBA features traditional and interdisciplinary approaches.

The MBA program offers a series of MBA Essentials, a program for students who need business prerequisite courses.
The college offers online MBA courses in eight-week sessions. Students can take one course at a time. The program includes discussion, project teamwork, report writing, case analyses and presentations. The online Master of Business Administration degree consists of 18 credits of core courses, such as:

• Financial State Analysis
• Managerial Analysis
• Regulatory and Reporting Environments
• Leadership and Corporate Accountability
• Organizational Strategies for the 21st Century

Students complete 18 credits of electives from several focus tracks such as Finance, Management, Forensic Accounting, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores. Students must attend an MBA Professional Development Workshop before registering.

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s Kate Tiedemann College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

35West Texas A&M University, College of Business

(Canyon, Texas)

West Texas A&M University, a public university established in 1910, enrolls about 9,400 students. Part of the Texas A&M University System, West Texas A&M University offers nearly 100 undergraduate, master and doctoral degree programs through five colleges and a graduate school.

Offered through its College of Business, West Texas A&M University’s online MBA combines business theory and real-world experience. Designed for students with a variety of bachelor’s degrees and backgrounds, the program allows students to work in research and offers opportunities to study abroad.

The university offers 12-week terms during the fall and spring and five-week summer sessions. The college offers MBA coursework in a variety of asynchronous formats with no on-campus visits. The online MBA program consists of 31 to 49 credit hours, including 28 hours of MBA core courses and three to nine credit hours of business electives. Course requirements vary depending on a student’s undergraduate GPA, professional work experience and letters of recommendation. Most students can complete the fully online program in about two years. Some students may be required to complete Foundation Courses such as those in Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, and Statistics. The MBA online program includes the following core courses:

• Accounting for Decision Making
• Quantitative Analysis in Business
• Econometrics
• Seminar in Finance
• Financial Management of Biotechnology and Health Care
• Seminar in Leadership
• Strategic Management
• Data and Information Management

Online students also choose an area of emphasis such as General Business, Management, Computer Information Systems, Marketing, or Healthcare Management. All students must complete an MBA Portfolio.

Applicants must submit GMAT scores or evidence of strong academic performance in undergraduate studies.

West Texas A&M University is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

West Texas A&M University’s College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

36Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, College of Business

(Carbondale, Illinois)

Southern Illinois University, a public research university established in 1869, enrolls about 17,200 students. The flagship of the Southern Illinois University system, SIU Carbondale offers more than 200 undergraduate programs, 60 master’s degree programs and 30 doctoral programs as well as professional degrees in medicine and law.

Offered through the College of Business, Southern Illinois University – Carbondale’s online MBA program helps students hone their critical-thinking, analytical and communication skills as well as leadership skills through online collaboration and team projects. Designed for working professionals, the program also helps students understand the global nature of business and integrate practical and theoretical aspects of business through projects and case analysis. The online MBA program also focuses on the use of quantitative analysis, database management, computer simulation and business gaming to enhance decision-making skills.

SIU Carbondale offers the online MBA in a cohort-based, 23-month format. Cohorts begin in the summer semester. Students take one course each eight-week term, and each course consists of eight modules – one per week. Modules feature asynchronous assignments, allowing students flexibility to complete coursework on their schedule. The same faculty teach the university’s online and on-campus courses. The 42-credit-hour online MBA includes the following courses:

• Brand Management
• Business Communication for MBA Professionals
• Seminar on Career Effectiveness
• Critical Issues for Business
• Business Ethics
• Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
• Financial Management
• Business Policies

Students can opt to complete a concentration in Agribusiness Economics, offered in partnership with the College of Agricultural Sciences. Students who choose the concentration must complete a total of 43 credit hours. Students also must take managerial skill courses. Students can complete the online MBA program fully online with no on-campus visits.

Applicants with less than five years of post-bachelor-degree professional work experience must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Southern Illinois University – Carbondale is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Southern Illinois University – Carbondale’s College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

37Oklahoma State University, Spears School of Business

(Stillwater, Oklahoma)

Oklahoma State University, a sun-grant, land-grant, public, co-educational research university founded in 1890, enrolls more than 23,000 students. The flagship of the Oklahoma State University System, Oklahoma State University offers hundreds of undergraduate and graduate degree programs through several colleges, as well as a doctor of veterinary medicine degree.

Oklahoma State University offers an online MBA through its Spears School of Business. Designed for full-time working professionals, the program helps students integrate skills, experience and knowledge necessary in today’s business world. The program also focuses on teamwork.

The university offers the online MBA in a 42-credit-hour part-time or a 43-credit-hour full-time program. Oklahoma State University may grant credit-hour waivers depending on a student’s undergraduate background. The self-paced part-time program allows students to take a limited number of credit hours each semester. Students can complete the full-time program in 18 months. Regardless, students can tailor the degree with several specializations such as Marketing Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Risk Management. The online MBA program includes the following courses:

• Managerial Accounting
• Business Finance
• Corporate Strategy
• Business Ethics
• Managerial Economics
• Management and Organizational Theory
• Introduction to Marketing Analytics

Online students have access to faculty members’ virtual office hours and library resources.

Applicants must submit GMAT scores and should have professional work experience.

Oklahoma State University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

38University of North Texas, College of Business

(Denton, Texas)

The University of North Texas, a public, co-educational research university founded in 1890, enrolls about 37,000 students. The University of North Texas offers about 100 bachelor’s degree programs, more than 80 master’s degree programs and nearly three dozen doctoral programs.

The University of North Texas’ College of Business offers an online MBA, which provides students with a strong foundation in business concepts. Students also develop management tools necessary in the global market and strong time-management skills. The curriculum emphasizes communication, problem solving, ethics, technology and teamwork.
Students can tailor the degree to their professional and personal goals with four concentrations – Marketing, Finance, Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Management. The Organizational Behavior and Strategic Management concentrations follow an accelerated format with eight-week sessions.

The online MBA degree consists of 18 hours of core courses and 18 hours of concentration coursework. The university may require students without undergraduate degrees in business to take additional background courses. Online MBA core courses include:

• Accounting for Management
• Financial Management
• Introduction to the Business Decision Process
• Marketing Management
• Administrative Strategy
• Organizational Behavior and Analysis

Students must take all courses online, and some courses require proctored exams. The university’s on-campus and online MBA programs consist of the same courses.

MBA applicants must submit GMAT test scores.

The University of North Texas is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

The University of North Texas’ College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

39Saint Joseph’s University, Erivan K. Haub School of Business

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Saint Joseph’s University, a private, co-educational Roman Catholic Jesuit university founded in 1851, enrolls more than 9,000 students. A member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, the university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as study abroad programs, a joint degree with Thomas Jefferson University and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Offered through the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University’s online MBA helps students strengthen their managerial effectiveness and leadership potential. The program covers the value and role of business functional areas as they apply to local communities, owners, employees, customers and society. The program also helps students hone their critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills.

The university offers online MBA courses in a variety of formats, including 15-week and eight-week semesters. Students can complete all required courses online. The MBA online degree consists of 33 credits. The university also may require students to complete an additional 20 hours of foundation courses. Saint Joseph’s University offers several MBA concentrations, including Accounting, Health and Medical Services Administration, International Market, and Managing Human Capital. Students can opt to complete the General MBA for a broader business background. The program includes courses such as:

• Business Analytics
• Shareholder Value Management
• Excellence in Organizations
• Ethical Practices in Business
• Marketing Strategy
• Sustainability: A Business Perspective
• Health Care: A Global Perspective

Students must complete a Global Business Strategy capstone course.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Saint Joseph’s University is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE) (SACS).

Saint Joseph’s University’s Erivan K. Haub School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

40University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, College of Business

(Chattanooga, Tennessee)

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a public university founded in 1886, enrolls about 12,700 students. A member of the University of Tennessee System, the university offers more than 240 areas of study leading to a host of undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as doctorates in computational engineering and physical therapy.

Offered through the College of Business, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s online Professional MBA combines business theory with practical application and experiential knowledge. The university’s faculty work with community partners to provide students with an understanding of business foundations and first-hand experience in the global marketplace. The curriculum also helps students develop an understanding of accounting, finance, marketing and business law and hone their organizational and information management skills.

The university offers several start dates each year. Students can complete the online Professional MBA program in 16 to 24 months. The program includes the following courses:

• Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis
• Quantitative Methods for Business
• Economics for Decision Making
• Business Law and Ethics for Decision Making
• Organizational Behavior Theory and Practice
• Strategic Management
• Financial Management

Students can complete an optional concentration in Business Analytics.

Applicants must have three years of professional work experience and submit GMAT scores.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

41Clarkson University, School of Business

(Potsdam, New York)

Clarkson University, a private, research university founded in 1896, enrolls about 3,800 students across several schools and institutes. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs as well as master’s degrees in business administration, engineering and physician assistant studies and doctorates in philosophy and physical therapy.

Clarkson University’s online MBA helps students learn new business strategies and apply them to their current career. Offered through the School of Business, the program allows students to hone their creativity, networking skills and insight as they apply to the business world.

Students can earn their degree in as little as 21 months. The online MBA features the same courses and professors as the on-campus program. Clarkson University offers two start dates each year, and students must attend a two-day Leadership Development course in Potsdam at the beginning of the program. The online MBA consists of eight core courses:

• Ethics
• Economics
• Accounting
• Supply Chain Management
• Decision Analysis
• Finance
• Marketing
• Information Systems

Students can tailor the MBA to fit their career goals with electives in Logistics, Negotiations, Project Management, and Design Methodology.

Online MBA program applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores. They should have a background in topics such as economics, statistics, marketing and business law or plan to enroll in the Summer Business Concepts Program.

Clarkson University is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE).

Clarkson University’s School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

42University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, College of Business and Administration

(Colorado Springs, Colorado)

The University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, a public university founded in 1965, enrolls about 13,000 students worldwide. Part of the University of Colorado system, the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs offers 59 bachelor and master degrees as well as five doctorates, including those in nursing practice, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and psychology.
Offered through its College of Business and Administration, the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs’ online MBA provides students with a strong business foundation. The curriculum also focuses on developing strong decision-making and problem-solving skills needed in today’s business world.

The university offers its courses in an asynchronous format, allowing students to complete coursework on their schedule. Students can earn their online MBA in two and a half to five years. Depending on their academic background, students will complete 36 to 48 credit hours toward the online MBA. The online MBA consists of seven core courses:

• Accounting for Decision Making
• Corporate Financial Management
• Information Systems
• Leading & Managing in Changing Times
• Operations: Competing Through Capabilities
• Strategic Management
• Marketing Strategy

Students also complete five elective courses. Through the use of electives, students can choose an area of emphasis such as project management or health care administration.

The same faculty teach the university’s online and on-campus courses, and students receive the same degree.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

The University of Colorado – Colorado Springs is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The University of Colorado – Colorado Springs’ College of Business and Administration is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

43University of South Dakota, Beacom School of Business

(Vermillion, South Dakota)

The University of South Dakota, a public, co-educational, research university founded in 1862, enrolls about 10,200 students. The oldest public university in the state, USD offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs as well as degrees in medicine and law.

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business offers an online MBA, which emphasizes problem-solving and decision-making skills. The program also allows students to develop leadership skills and social responsibility, while understanding the role business plays in society. The online MBA program prepares graduates for doctoral studies and careers in business, government and industry.

The online Master of Business Administration degree consists of 18 hours of foundations courses and 33 hours of advanced business coursework. Students who hold an undergraduate degree in business may be exempt from some of the foundations courses. The MBA courses include:

• Managerial Finance
• Leadership Development
• Quantitative Analysis
• Business and its Environment
• Managerial Accounting
• Strategic Management
• Managerial Economics

The Leadership Development course includes a five-day, in-person residency in July or April, depending on the semester. MBA students can choose from two specializations – Business Analytics and Health Services Administration.

Applicants for the online MBA program must submit GMAT scores.

The University of South Dakota is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business is accredited by is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

44Cleveland State University, Monte Ahuja College of Business

(Cleveland, Ohio)

Cleveland State University, a public university established in 1964, enrolls about 17,700 students. Part of the University System of Ohio, Cleveland State University offers more than 200 academic programs leading to undergraduate, graduate, post-master and doctoral degrees as well as two law degrees.

Designed for working professionals, Cleveland State University’s online Accelerated MBA emphasizes strategic management skills. Offered through the Monte Ahuja College of Business, the MBA program provides students with a solid business foundation.

The university offers two start dates each year. Students can complete the 34-credit online Accelerated MBA program in one year. The online Accelerated MBA program includes courses such as:

• Team Dynamics
• Managerial Accounting
• Advertising & Promotion Management
• Financial Policies
• Global Marketing
• Innovation & Technology
• International Business
• Integrative Business Strategy

Students who don’t hold undergraduate business degrees also must complete prerequisites such as marketing, supply chain management and business writing. Students receive an iPad to access course materials.

Applicants – except those who hold medical degrees or doctorates – must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Cleveland State University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Cleveland State University’s Monte Ahuja College of Business is accredited by is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

45Quinnipiac University, School of Business

(Hamden, Connecticut)

Quinnipiac University, a private, co-educational, nonsectarian university founded in 1929, enrolls about 9,000 students. Quinnipiac University offers a host of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees through eight colleges and schools, including the School of Education, the School of Medicine and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Offered through the School of Business, Quinnipiac University’s online MBA, designed for working professionals, focuses on business fundamentals with an emphasis on communication, ethical reasoning and problem solving. The program also allows students to develop decision-making skills and prepares them to lead a variety of organizations.

Quinnipiac offers three start dates for its online MBA program. The 46-credit program includes 24 credits of core courses and 18 credits of elective courses. Online MBA core courses include:

• Managing the Decision Making Process
• Decision Making for Business Operations
• Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
• Organizational Behavior and Leadership for Decision Makers
• Marketing Decision Making
• Decision Making in a Global Economy
• Financial Decision Making

Students must complete an Integrated Strategic Decision Making capstone. Students can tailor the degree to their interests and career goals with a choice of electives or with a professional track — Chartered Financial Analyst, Health Care Management, or Supply Chain Management. Online students can opt to take part in a short-term, intensive international experience.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Quinnipiac University is regionally accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE).

Quinnipiac University’s School of Business is accredited by is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

46Marist College, School of Management

(Poughkeepsie, New York)

Marist College, a private, co-educational liberal arts college founded in 1905, offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as 21 certificate programs. Marist College enrolls more than 5,000 students.

Marist College’s School of Management offers an online MBA, which emphasizes business practices, ethics, leadership, industry perspectives and technological infrastructure. Structured for part-time study, the MBA program provides students with a broad business education with a focus on virtual management skills. Students learn to solve real-world business problems and effectively manage industry issues.

Online MBA students can tailor the degree to their personal or career interests through choosing from concentrations in Ethical Leadership, Financial Management, and Healthcare Administration. Marist College offers its MBA courses asynchronously. Students have access to course materials 24/7. Marist offers two start dates each year, and students can complete the program in two to seven years – with no on-campus visits.

The 36-credit online MBA consists of nine core courses and three elective/concentration courses. Core courses for the online MBA program include:

• The 21st Century Manager
• Global Environment of Business
• Analytics Bootcamp
• Economics
• Accounting
• Marketing Management
• Strategic Management
• Operations Management

Marist College requires applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores taken within the last five years.

Marist College is regionally accredited by The Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE).

Marist College’s School of Management is accredited by is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

47Colorado State University, Colorado State University Online, College of Business

(Fort Collins, Colorado)

Colorado State University, a public, land-grant, research university founded in 1870, offers 160 areas of study leading to bachelor, master and doctoral degrees as well as a professional degree in veterinary medicine. The flagship of the Colorado State University System, Colorado State University enrolls about 32,200 students.

Offered through Colorado State University Online and the College of Business, the online Professional MBA features a comprehensive curriculum. Through streaming video and online learning, the program allows students with diverse backgrounds to work together on projects and complete assignments. Students learn to apply relevant concepts, knowledge and analytical tools to on-the-job decisions.

Depending on their home and work schedules, students can earn their degree in 21 months to five years. The semester-based program consist of two eight-week terms each semester. Students can complement the Professional MBA with a Finance Certificate. The 42-credit online Professional MBA program includes the following core courses:

• Managerial Accounting
• Leadership and Teams
• Managing Human Capital
• Accounting Concepts
• Supply Chain Management
• Financial Markets and Investments
• Business Economics for the World Market
• Financial Reporting and Analysis

Students also must complete a capstone course. The online MBA program does not include a final project, thesis or comprehensive final exam.

Colorado State University does not accept transfer credits for its online MBA.

The online MBA program features the same syllabus, course materials, lectures and class discussions as the on-campus program.

The university requires applicants to have at least four years of professional work experience and submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Colorado State University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Colorado State University’s College of Business is accredited by is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

48Missouri University of Science & Technology, Department of Business and Information Technology

(Rolla, Missouri)

Missouri University of Science & Technology, a public, space-grant institute of higher learning established in 1870, enrolls more than 8,000 students. A member of the University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T awards undergraduate and graduate degrees including those in sciences, mathematics, engineering, humanities, business and social sciences.

Offered through the Department of Business and Information Technology, Missouri University of Science & Technology’s online MBA emphasizes management through technology with a focus on information systems. The program helps students develop their strategic-thinking and leadership skills. Designed to prepare graduates for careers in business organizations, the program teaches students to apply technology and information systems in a fast-changing, global environment.

The university offers most of its MBA core classes in the evening with interactive live streaming. Students also can view recorded lectures at their convenience. The university offers 16-week courses in the fall and spring, and four-week or eight-week courses in the summer term.

Students can complete the 36-hour program in two to three years. Students can tailor the MBA online program to their career goals and personal interests with several specialization areas, such as Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Business Intelligence. The program consists of 21 core credit hours and 15 elective credit hours. The online MBA’s core courses include:

• Teambuilding & Leadership
• Corporate Information System Management
• International Marketing
• Managerial Accounting & Control
• Supply Chain and Project Management
• Managerial Finance
• Integration of Business Areas

Online MBA applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

Missouri University of Science & Technology is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Missouri University of Science & Technology’s Department of Business and Information Technology is accredited by is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

49University of Louisiana at Monroe, College of Business and Social Sciences

(Monroe, Louisiana)

The University of Louisiana at Monroe, a public, co-educational university, enrolls more than 8,800 students. Part of the University of Louisiana System, the University of Louisiana at Monroe offers a host of undergraduate and graduate degrees through a graduate school and three colleges — Arts, Education and Sciences; Business and Social Sciences; and Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe offers an online MBA through its College of Business and Social Sciences. The online MBA curriculum allows students to develop a strong business foundation. The program also features instruction in accounting, management and marketing. The university offers its MBA courses in a lock-step, two-year rotation. The university offers two start dates each year with 16-week terms in the fall and spring and an eight-week summer term. The online MBA includes eight core courses such as:

• Management Information Systems
• Accounting Analysis for Decision Making
• Economic Environment
• Marketing Strategy
• International Business
• Strategic Management

Students also must complete six hours of electives in business administration or nine hours of electives in a non-business concentration — Construction Management, Gerontology, and Educational Leadership.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

The University of Louisiana at Monroe’s College of Business and Social Sciences is accredited by is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

50Tennessee Technological University, College of Business

(Cookeville, Tennessee)

Tennessee Technological University, a public university founded in 1909, emphasizes degrees in technology and engineering. The school also provides undergraduate and graduate degree options in liberal arts, business and education. Tennessee Tech enrolls about 11,000 students.

Tennessee Technological University’s College of Business offers an online MBA, which emphasizes a broad business foundation. Designed for professionals from varied backgrounds, coursework includes simulations, research projects and case methods. The program helps students develop managerial competence.

The fully online MBA program features the same courses, professors and degree as the on-campus program. The university offers three start dates each year. Students can complete the 30-hour online program in as little as one year. The Tennessee Tech online MBA program consists of 10 courses — seven core courses and three electives. Core courses include:

• Accounting Information for Management Decisions
• Analytical Decision Making
• Financial Management
• Strategic Marketing
• Management of Information Technology
• Organizational Leadership
• Business Strategy

Students can target their career and professional goals with concentrations such as Accounting, HR Management, International Management, Finance, and Marketing.

Applicants must submit GMAT or GRE scores.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools provides Tennessee Technological University with accreditation.
The College of Business holds AACSB International accreditation.

Tennessee Technological University is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS).

Tennessee Technological University’s College of Business is accredited by is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

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