Online MBA Program
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
In our online MBA program, gain the leadership and managerial skills to help you thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. Learn how to make key decisions for any organization, which can help you take the next step in your business career. Take one, six-week course at a time and finish your Master of Business Administration in as little as 16 months. Time waits for no one 鈥 and neither does the world of business.
Job-ready skills for your professional profile
Decision making: Integrate decision-making skills to deliver organizational value in dynamic environments.
Leadership: Synthesize leadership skills to foster innovation and facilitate change in a dynamic business environment.
Decision making: Integrate decision-making skills to deliver organizational value in dynamic environments.
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Leadership: Synthesize leadership skills to foster innovation and facilitate change in a dynamic business environment.
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Management: Integrate managerial skills to support strategic execution in a rapidly changing business environment.
Management: Integrate managerial skills to support strategic execution in a rapidly changing business environment.
Career-relevant education with real-world value
Program at a glance
The curriculum you learn today is designed to help you make an impact in your day-to-day work tomorrow. Gain a hands-on perspective and practical knowledge in the online classroom. Courses you take in the online MBA program teach specific career-relevant skills 鈥 one skill per credit, on average.
You can customize your Master of Business Administration degree by pairing it with a graduate certificate. Choose from two different graduate certificate options, including accounting and human resource management, and tailor your program to fit your career goals.
Careers our MBA degree online prepares you for include general manager, operations manager, operations director, administrative manager, administrative director and business manager. You could work in a multitude of industries, such as advertising, entertainment, finance, HR and more.
Program by the numbers
16 months
Published program length
33 credits
Number of credits required
6 weeks
Length of each course in MBA
24/7/365
Online class availability
Earn your degree faster, and for less, with eligible transfer credits.
Courses for the online MBA program
Find what you'll learn in a course 鈥 look for the skills-aligned trophy cup
Using labor analytics data, we embed the skills you may need in the diverse business arena into each course for your online MBA program. You鈥檒l learn about management, operations, communication, leadership and decision making. Develop skills and knowledge throughout your program that can be immediately applicable to your career.
Requirements and course details
Your course schedule may vary based on transfer credits or credits earned through the University鈥檚听Prior Learning Assessment. You may be eligible to waive 9 credits and graduate 18 weeks earlier. Call 844-937-8679 to speak with an enrollment representative.
- Completion of a minimum of 33 credits, including:
- Required Course of Study: 33 credits
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
The online MBA program includes 11 core courses in topics ranging from corporate finance and management to leadership and marketing. When you earn your Master of Business Administration, you鈥檒l be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
You鈥檒l learn how to:听
- Integrate decision-making skills to deliver organizational value in dynamic environments.
- Create strategies for sustainable organizational success that integrates the organization鈥檚 mission and vision with societal values.
- Synthesize leadership skills to foster innovation and facilitate change in a dynamic business environment.
- Evaluate the global environment to sustain an organization鈥檚 competitive advantage.
- Integrate managerial skills to support strategic execution in a rapidly changing business environment.
Pair a graduate certificate with this online MBA program
You can customize your Master of Business Administration degree by pairing it with a graduate certificate. Choose from two different graduate certificate options and tailor your program to fit your career goals.
If your knack for numbers needs an outlet, find it in our鈥Graduate Accounting Certificate鈥痯rogram. Designed to be completed in as little as seven months, this certificate can help you break into the field of accounting.[1]
Organizations may depend on data, but their most valuable resource isn鈥檛 digital 鈥 it鈥檚 human. In as little as seven months, our鈥Graduate Human Resource Management Certificate鈥痺ill help you develop skills to help businesses find the right people and, more importantly, keep them.
Choose which learning style suits you for an MBA
There鈥檚 more than one way to earn your MBA
Take the quiz to see if you鈥檙e a good fit for a faster paced MBA program.
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How skills-aligned learning works
What鈥檚 something employers are looking for in job candidates? Skills! That鈥檚 why we believe in career-focused education. Our programs are designed to help you demonstrate career-relevant skills and put them into practice within weeks, not years. Here鈥檚 how:
Curriculum
We work with a labor market analyst to identify skills today鈥檚 employers want in job candidates and embed those skills in our program鈥檚 curriculum.
Courses
Each course you take teaches specific career-relevant skills 鈥 one skill per credit, on average. For a 3-credit course, you can earn 3 career-relevant skills.
Careers
Demonstrate your newly acquired skills, earn badges, build your professional profile and show potential employers what you bring to the table.
Career opportunities with an online MBA program
Our program isn鈥檛 just about earning an MBA degree online 鈥 it鈥檚 about getting ready for your career. Learn practical knowledge and develop job-ready skills to prepare for roles as a business manager, general manager, operations director or administrative director.
Skills learned in this program:
- Management
- Operations
- Communication
- Leadership
- Decision-making
A MBA can prepare you to be a:
- Administrative Director
- Administrative Manager
- Business Manager
- General Manager
- Operations Director
- Operations Manager听
You may work in:听
- Companies and enterprises
- Elementary and secondary schools
- Computer systems design and related services
- Real estate
- Restaurants
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Career guide
Operations manager
If you possess a talent for coordinating processes and have a keen ability for overseeing multiple projects, you may have a future in the operations manager career.
Career outlook
1.2 million job openings
According to the听, about 1.2 million openings for management occupations are projected each year, on average, from 2023 to 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS鈥 projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to 七色视频 students or graduates.
Career stories
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When I was released from U.S. Army active duty, I dreamed of continuing my education. But school wasn鈥檛 an option. Then I found 七色视频.鈥
Dr. Patrick H., BSIT, 2008, MBA, 2009, DM, 2018
Career stories
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My advisor empowered me to understand my dreams and go achieve them.鈥
Shammai T., AACJ 2009, BSB 2018, MBA 2020, Future DM
- Matthew P., BSM, 2023
- Vernon W., BSM, 2012, MBA, 2021
Cost and savings
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
Master's cost per course
$2,289 / course
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:听
- Savings opportunities.鈥疓et your degree faster and for less with eligible transfer credits, scholarships and work experience credits. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience can save up to $6,800 and 9 credits off their master鈥檚 degree.
With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.
Earn your master鈥檚 degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:
Other ways to save on time and tuition
Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here鈥檚 a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.听
Transfer credits
Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.听
Employer tuition benefits
Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.听听
Credit for life experience
We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 6 weeks off your degree.
Alumni savings
Are you a Phoenix alum? If so, you鈥檙e eligible for special tuition rates and can save up to $2,200 on a master鈥檚 degree. You can also save with an alumni scholarship.听
Military savings
If you鈥檙e an active-duty service member in the U.S. Armed Forces or an eligible spouse or dependent, you may be eligible for a lower, military tuition rate and can save on tuition.听听
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How to pay for college
Paying for school can be intimidating, but we鈥檙e here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan.
Why choose us?
Where you earn your degree matters
Career-relevant skills
Every five weeks, you can develop career-relevant skills, track your progress in each class and showcase your achievements using your personal skills profile.
Real-world faculty
Your instructors know what works in the real world. As leaders in the field, they bring a hands-on perspective and practical knowledge to the classroom.
Flexible learning + support
Balance it all 鈥 work, family and school 鈥 with a university built for busy adults like you.听Plus, get personal support by phone, chat or email 鈥 day or night.
Career Services for Life庐 commitment
Because your career never stands still, active students get access to career services and resources, from your first class to graduation and beyond, at no added cost.
Faculty spotlight
Learn from accomplished business professionals
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I try to make all course materials relevant to the real world. I do that primarily through describing my own experiences."
Donald Braunstein, MBA
Lead Faculty Area Chair, College of Business and Information Technology
Faculty spotlight
Learn from accomplished business professionals
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By fostering a collaborative, supportive environment, I aim to empower learners to become compassionate leaders who positively impact their communities."
Tina Potter, DBA听
Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology
Faculty spotlight
Learn from accomplished business professionals
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Be proactive and ask questions. Set the outline first, format the logic, then refine the details. Less is more. It is easier to add information, than it is to start over. You got this!"
Danica Djordjevich, MAFM, CPA
Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology
- Donald Braunstein, MBA
- Tina Potter, DBA
- Danica Djordjevich, MAFM, CPA
Programmatic accreditation
Count on the quality of your education
Our MBA has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.
What does that mean in real life?鈥ACBSP-accredited鈥痓usiness programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the鈥student achievement report (PDF) for the 七色视频 ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
Frequently asked questions about听the online MBA program
In the context of education, MBA stands for a Master of Business Administration. This is a graduate degree that delves into the study of business management and administration. Courses focus on critical thinking and effective management, so MBA program graduates are prepared to lead organizations of any size into the future.
Our MBA has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.
What does that mean in real life?鈥ACBSP-accredited鈥痓usiness programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the鈥student achievement report (PDF)鈥痜or the 七色视频 ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
Yes, if you earn one at 七色视频. Our online MBA program lets you attend class when it fits your life 鈥 day or night. Plus, our 24/7 online classroom gives you the freedom to learn when you want.
Our traditional MBA degree online can be completed in 16 months. Our competency-based MBA degree can be completed in as little as 12 months.
You can choose between our traditional online MBA program or our competency-based MBA program. While the competency-based program can be completed in as little as 12 months vs. 16 months with our traditional program, there are some distinct differences as to which program might better suit your needs.
Choose a鈥痶raditional online MBA鈥痠f you:
- Prefer a more traditional group setting
- Have your bachelor's degree in any field
Choose a鈥competency-based online MBA鈥痠f you:
- Prefer to learn independently and study on a flexible schedule
- Desire self-governed coursework with the assistance of your instructor
- Possess a bachelor鈥檚 in business or management
- Have worked in a corporate setting for at least three years
Still need help choosing? Call 844-937-8679 to speak with an enrollment representative.
The Master of Business Administration helps you gain the leadership and managerial skills that鈥檒l teach you how to be effective in a rapidly changing business environment. The Master of Management helps you develop management competencies through the practical application of theory, business and management diagnostics and the formulation of creative management and consulting solutions. 听
The online MBA program is ideal for students who earned a business degree, have experience in the corporate world and want to focus on leadership and entrepreneurship. The online MM program is ideal for students who have a bachelor鈥檚 degree from any field or minimal professional experience and want to focus on topics like performance management, innovative leadership and organizational behavior.
Yes, our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is available for certain courses in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Management (MM) programs.鈥
To learn more about how you can potentially save time and money in your MBA or MM program, please call 844-937-8679 to speak with an enrollment representative.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
[1] Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. While this program was designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA庐), 七色视频 cannot, and will not, provide any assurance that completion of this program will allow a successful student to qualify within the student鈥檚 specific jurisdiction. Potential applicants should check with the appropriate organization within their jurisdiction to determine if this program, combined with their undergraduate degree and any other specific criteria, meets the requirements to qualify for examination in that specific jurisdiction. States frequently change their requirements for examination. There is no assurance that at the time of degree completion the specific jurisdiction鈥檚 requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.