Eastern University Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• MBA - AI Business Strategy
• MBA - Business Analytics
• MBA - Global Sustainable Development
• MBA - Healthcare Administration
• MBA - Human Resources
• MBA - Marketing
• MBA - Project Management

By Bernd Geels Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated November 6, 2026

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Eastern University offers a 100 percent online master of business administration (MBA) in organizational management designed for students from any background who want to advance their careers and become confident organizational leaders. The program combines leadership development, real-world application, and practical business knowledge in a flexible, self-paced format.

The MBA is delivered through Eastern University’s LifeFlex modality, which uses self-paced, seven-week online courses. Students can take one or two courses per term, move through coursework at their own pace within each term, and even take a term off when needed for work, family, or personal responsibilities. New start dates are offered every seven weeks, making it easier for working professionals to begin when the timing is right.

The program offers a general Track as well as eight optional concentrations. The AI business strategy concentration equips non-technical business leaders with the capabilities and knowledge needed to lead in an AI-driven economy. The business analytics concentration strengthens students’ ability to forecast trends, guide executive strategy, and interpret organizational data.

The global sustainable development concentration focuses on the connection between social impact and business, including responsible leadership, sustainable supply chains, social entrepreneurship, and global development models. The healthcare administration concentration prepares students for management roles in health systems, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations, with a focus on ethics, policy, regulation, system performance, and health delivery structures.

The human resources concentration develops leadership skills in staffing, talent development, HR planning, change leadership, and organizational culture. The marketing concentration provides expertise in digital marketing, branding, strategic communications, and consumer insights. The project management concentration covers cost control, advanced project planning, agile practices, and stakeholder management. Finally, the strategic leadership concentration prepares professionals to lead organizations and teams in complex, uncertain business environments.

The MBA emphasizes strategic and data-driven decision-making, organizational effectiveness, and communication. Students can apply what they learn directly to current workplace challenges through AI-focused exercises and interactive simulations. The program also includes AI-enabled simulations, hands-on AI assignments, and insights from real-world leaders to help students become effective and ethical AI-savvy professionals.

Eastern University is a private Christian university in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 10,000 students. It is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The College of Business and Leadership MBA in organizational management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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What to Expect from Eastern University Online MBA Programs

Admission Requirements: To apply to Eastern University’s online MBA in organizational management, applicants must submit a completed and signed application and complete identity verification. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5. Those with an undergraduate GPA below 2.5 may still be considered on a case-by-case basis, but they must submit a GPA letter. A graduate GPA above 3.0 can also satisfy the minimum GPA requirement.

Applicants must submit official transcripts from the college or university that awarded their undergraduate degree. Applicants with unaccredited bachelor’s degrees may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae or resume showing their educational and work history, leadership roles or experiences, and internships. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must provide a minimum TOEFL score taken within two years of their desired term of entry. They must also complete a course-by-course evaluation for any international college courses taken. Eastern University accepts evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Study Plan: Eastern University’s online MBA requires 30 credits and can be completed in as little as 10 months. Students can take six credits per seven-week term, which allows them to finish the program in as few as five terms. Students may also study at a slower pace if needed, since the program is designed to fit around family, work, and personal responsibilities.

The MBA is delivered through Eastern University’s LifeFlex format, which is 100 percent online and self-paced within seven-week courses. There are no required login times, but all assignments must be completed by the end of the seven-week session.

New start dates are offered every seven weeks, giving students flexibility in choosing when to begin the program. The program does not require clinical hours. Students who choose an optional concentration will need to complete additional credits and pay additional tuition costs. Most concentrations require four classes, or 12 credits, in addition to the MBA core curriculum.

Students with an undergraduate business degree may qualify for advanced standing. Advanced standing students do not have to take four of the ten MBA core courses. To reach the required 30 credits for graduation, they take four elective courses instead. Advanced standing students can use these electives to complete a four-course concentration or choose a mix of elective courses based on their career goals.

To qualify for advanced standing, students must have an undergraduate business degree accredited by ACBSP, AACSB, or IACBE and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. All MBA applicants are evaluated for the advanced standing track, and students who qualify are notified when they are accepted into the program.

MBA Curriculum: Eastern University’s online MBA in organizational management requires 30 credits and includes ten courses. The MBA core curriculum includes courses such as leading with purpose; innovation and design; strategic human resource management; strategic marketing management; data analysis for business; financial accounting; managerial economics; operations and supply chain management; leading organizational strategy; and a capstone course where students apply their knowledge. Students without a formal business background or undergraduate business degree may take an optional business environment course.

Students with an eligible undergraduate business degree may qualify for advanced standing. Advanced standing students complete 10 courses, or 30 credits, including four required courses, two core business courses, and four additional electives.

As previously noted, students may elect to pursue one of eight concentration options or choose the general program track. Concentration courses vary by degree specialization. A listing of elective courses specific to each specialization appears below.

• AI Business Strategy Concentration: introduction to artificial intelligence; AI for growth; AI for efficiency; and AI policy and ethics.
• Business Analytics Concentration: introduction to statistical modeling; data science for business; information visualization; and data and database management with SQL.
• Healthcare Administration Concentration: healthcare finance and economics; health information management systems; healthcare delivery systems and public health; and healthcare quality, law, regulatory compliance, and policy.
• Human Resources Concentration: talent sourcing and development; employment law and labor relations; total rewards systems; and managing high-performance diverse teams.
• Global Sustainable Development Concentration: understanding poverty and development; leadership, politics and multiparty collaboration; designing, monitoring and measuring for social impact; and issues in global development finance.
• Marketing Concentration: customer-centric marketing; brand management; marketing campaigns and digital content; and global marketing channels and partnerships.
• Project Management Concentration: project manager as a leader; stakeholder and team engagement in project planning; project work, delivery, and measurement; and agile project management.
• Strategic Leadership Concentration: interpersonal leadership and communication; leading high-performance teams; shaping organizations: behavior, design, and culture; and leading innovation and change in organizations.
• Marketing Concentration: customer-centric marketing; brand management; marketing campaigns and digital content; and global marketing channels and partnerships.

Online Experience: Eastern University’s MBA in organizational management is delivered 100 percent online through its LifeFlex format. Courses are self-paced within seven-week terms, so students can complete assignments at times that work best for them. There are no required login times, although all assignments must be finished by the end of each seven-week session. Students learn through video-based coursework, interactive exercises, AI-enabled simulations, AI assignments, and insights from real-world leaders.

On-Site Requirements: The online MBA does not require students to visit campus. The program is fully online, and all coursework is completed through Eastern’s LifeFlex online learning format. Students can study from wherever they live while completing the same 30-credit MBA program.

Paying for the Eastern University Online MBA Degree Programs

The tuition figures for the online MBA degree programs are listed in the tables below. Prospective students should carefully review the tuition information and contact Eastern University for additional support with applications and any questions they may have.

The Eastern University Financial Aid Office website offers extensive information dedicated specifically to graduate student financial resources. Featured topics include information on the financial aid award process and aid eligibility, financial resources such as scholarships, grants, and student employment, financial literacy, and much more.

Graduate students and those of particular backgrounds may be eligible for various financial resources not necessarily available to other students. To determine eligibility for federal financial resources, students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is issued annually. Both prospective and current students can receive help with this form by contacting Eastern University. Students from certain backgrounds may also be eligible for additional financial assistance. Military personnel are but one example.

Eastern University offers a large number of financial resources for military students including, but not limited to, veteran benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and the state of Pennsylvania, the Hero Grant, the Hero Spouse Grant, and resources available via Eastern University’s partnership with both Valley Forge Military Academy and St. Joseph’s University’s ROTC programs.

All prospective graduate students are advised to thoroughly research the Eastern University website to guide their strategy for financing their education.

Bernd Geels

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Bernd Geels is a Berlin, Germany-based freelance writer and artist. He holds an undergraduate degree in atmospheric science and two graduate degrees. He completed his most recent graduate degree in international environmental studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in 2011. He is interested in healthcare, climate change, marine conservation, indigenous science and refugee issues. You can reach him directly at [email protected].