ACBSP-Accredited Online MBA Programs

The online MBA program at Utica University is customizable across many different concentrations, including cybersecurity leadership; entrepreneurship; business analytics; finance; and healthcare management. Students can pick from the general MBA track or one of the concentrations developed by Utica, or they can further customize their education by selecting any four graduate-level courses the school offers.

Students can complete the 30-credit online curriculum in two years part-time, allowing students to continue working while studying. They first take core classes, then move on to the concentration elective courses. A minimum 2.75 GPA is required for admission. Work experience is recommended, but not required.

The curriculum includes courses such as data-driven decision-making; principles and practices of leadership; human resources management; data visualization; venture implementation; forensic accounting; ethical and legal issues in healthcare; and principles of cybersecurity.

Norwich’s online MBA program offers eleven possible tracks: a general MBA; project management; construction management; energy management; finance; organizational leadership; supply chain management; technology management; international business; cyber law & international perspectives on cyberspace; and critical infrastructure protection & cybercrime.

Most concentrations require an independent research project where students work directly with a company and focus on a case study. Students typically pick their current employer. The 36-credit online program can be completed in 18 months to two years.

Students take core courses in strategic resources management; managerial finance; and strategic marketing & operations management. They also take concentration-specific electives.

Capella University offers a fully online MBA program with four specialization options: healthcare management; human resource management; project management, and a self-designed concentration.

Among these pathways, students can approach their degree through GuidedPath (traditional) or FlexPath (accelerated), which offer different start times, time to completion, grading, tuition, and other logistical factors. While applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, no work experience, GMAT, or GRE scores are required for admission.

Made up of 45 credits, the program includes courses such as MBA leadership; applied business analytics; leading global and diverse cultures; project management planning, execution, and control; decision-making in the healthcare system; digital marketing; driving healthcare results; project risk assessment and control; and strategic human resource management.

Strayer University offers an online MBA program with concentrations in accounting; acquisition; business data; digital entrepreneurship; finance; global management; health services administration; AI systems management; human resource management; cybersecurity management; management; sales; marketing; professional studies; project management; and public administration. Please note that state authorization may limit students to specific types of concentrations.

Online MBA students benefit from one-on-one mentorship, student services coaching, technical support, and networking opportunities. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required, and the GRE and GMAT scores are not required for admission.

The program comprises 45 credits and includes courses such as financial accounting for managers; leadership and organizational behavior; strategic management; managerial economics and globalization; financial management; law, ethics, and corporate governance; data-driven decision-making for leaders; and marketing management.

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University features an online innovation MBA or iMBA with five specialization options in management; biopharmaceutical commercialization; cannabis business; real estate development; and health analytics. Students can complete their degree in 18 months to 24 months.

Made up of 36 to 45 credits, the program includes courses such as operation management; competitive technical intelligence; accounting for management decisions; business model innovation; introduction to biopharmaceuticals & biologics production; health informatics and analytics; entrepreneurship; new product development; market analysis & valuation; and real estate finance & investment.

The Alvernia University online MBA with an executive leadership capstone offers business students the opportunity to explore the topic of moral leadership as it applies to businesses, the community, and the global market. The executive leadership capstone course allows students to assess an organization using case studies and business theories to create strategic plans for business success in the global environment.

In addition to the general concentration, students have the option to take optional concentrations in management; marketing and communication; and finance and economics. Made up of 33 to 42 credits, the program includes courses such as advanced managerial accounting; business analytics and forecasting; legal and ethical environment of business; economic analysis and evaluation; financial analysis and implementation; and strategic formulation and implementation.

Students can complete an MBA degree at Cameron University either online or through flexible evening classes on-site and interactive television. In the latter program, courses are taught on the main campus in Lawton, Oklahoma, and are transmitted via interactive television to other locations across the state. Both of the options can be finished in two to three years for students who are studying full-time.

This 33-credit program includes core courses in applied business statistics; managerial finance; economics; accounting for management; and contemporary marketing problems, as well as nine credits of electives. Students must also complete a comprehensive written examination to obtain their degree.

Eastern New Mexico University offers an online MBA preparing students for responsible managerial positions in an increasingly complex business environment. Students here can either take on the general track or choose a concentration in accounting or finance.

This 30-credit program covers courses on accounting for managers; managerial research analysis; information systems for managers; production and operations management; marketing management; and leading human resources, along with several others.

Students can complete this MBA degree entirely online, although they have the option of attending classes on campus. Additionally, the school offers a flexible course schedule so students can complete their degrees in a timeline that works best for them.

The Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of Business offers an online degree where students can pursue the general track or focus on one of nine concentrations: human resource management; marketing; management; healthcare management; geographic information systems; finance; business analytics; agricultural economics; and accounting. Students can complete this 30-credit program in 12 to 18 months. The general track includes 24 core credits and nine credits of electives.

The curriculum includes courses such as managerial accounting; macroeconomics for business managers; financial management; business decision analysis tools; organizational behavior in administration; strategic marketing; data visualization; and international business. Northwest Missouri State offers multiple start dates throughout the year and a flexible course schedule, allowing students to customize their studies to fit their needs.

At Saint Leo University’s Tapia College of Business, students can complete an online MBA degree at the most prominent Catholic business school in the United States. Saint Leo is also highly diverse, with students and alumni from more than 50 countries. The traditional MBA degree is offered either on-campus or online. However, all students in the program must complete an in-person student orientation at the beginning of the first semester. This 33 to 36-credit program covers statistics, strategic management, marketing, and corporate finance classes and allows for one elective course.

In addition, students can complete a three-credit internship. Concentration options are available in accounting; cybersecurity management; data analytics; healthcare management; human resource management; marketing; project management; social media marketing; sports business; and supply chain global integration management.

Saint Leo also offers a 39 to 42-credit, one-year international and experiential MBA program designed for students who can commit full-time to their studies. This program provides additional benefits, including an international business trip led by faculty members.

St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, offers a fully online MBA with a general track as well as a concentration in leadership. The MBA curriculum focuses on ethics, social responsibility, and leadership to help graduates solve complicated business profits and environmental impact problems.

To apply, applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, two letters of recommendation, and professional portfolio, and previous work experience. Students can complete this 36-credit program in 15 to 28 months, with new courses beginning twice per semester. No campus visits are required.

Courses include data analysis for decision-making; accounting for managers; ethical and social responsibility of business; human behavior in organizations; managerial economics; financial management; marketing management; strategic management; leadership theory; conflict management; and leading organizational change.

The Lindenwood University online MBA offers students the option to specialize in various areas, including healthcare administration; accounting; international business; human resource management; management; leadership; nonprofit administration; marketing; supply chain management; or project management. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed in 24 to 30 months, depending on part- or full-time enrollment.

The online MBA does not require campus visits, and students can transfer up to nine credits from another institution. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

With eight-week courses, eight different start dates each year, and no set log-in times, Liberty University’s online MBA degrees are designed to provide maximum flexibility. Students can either complete the general 36-credit track or choose from over 20 concentration options that comprise 45 credits.

Concentration options include American legal studies; accounting; economics; criminal justice administration; finance; executive coaching; healthcare management; healthcare law and compliance; international business; human resources; international legal studies; marketing; leadership; project management; nonprofit leadership and management; public relations; public administration; six sigma; real estate development; strategic media and digital content; strategic management; tourism management; and supply chain management and logistics.

The program’s core courses include strategic marketing management; managerial finance; legal issues in business; business research methods; accounting for decision-making; international business; organizational design and structure; global economic environment; contemporary issues in human resource management; and operations management.

In addition to the general MBA track, Albany State University has MBA concentration options in accounting; supply chain and logistics management, public administration; and healthcare administration. The general MBA and MBA in public administration is a 30-credit graduate degree program, while the MBA with concentrations in accounting, healthcare administration, and supply chain and logistics management is a 33-credit graduate degree program.

Applicants to the program must have a baccalaureate degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university, a completed application for admission, an official copy of academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, two letters of reference, a 1000-word statement of purpose, and TOEFL test scores if English is not the applicant’s first language.

The curriculum includes courses such as accounting for managers; managerial economics; financial management; quantitative methods for decision-making; organization change and development; strategic management: an integrated capstone approach; marketing management; international business; leadership and cross-cultural management; and advanced human resource management.

Dakota State University’s online MBA integrates analytics, artificial intelligence, and technology preparing students to lead any organization into the future. Students in this fully online program choose an emphasis area that fits their career goals and choose a part-time or full-time path to complete their MBA in as little as one year. Emphasis areas include artificial intelligence; healthcare informatics; analytics; supply chain management; information systems; and sports leadership.

Applicants to the program must have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a closely related field from an accredited institution, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, and two years of professional employment. Students without an undergraduate business degree may need to complete foundational courses. GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admission.

This 30-credit program includes courses such as accounting for managers; corporate finance and technology; organizational behavior and human resources management process; management and leadership in evolving environments; strategic marketing and technology; and managerial economics using analytical technology.