EWU Online MBA & Dual MBA-MPAcc | Eastern Washington University

• Online MBA - Accounting
• Online MBA - Data Analytics
• Online MBA - Finance
• Online MBA - General Business
• Online MBA - Health Services Administration
• Online MBA - International Business
• Online MBA - Organizational Leadership
• Online MBA and MPAcc Dual Degree

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Updated July 17, 2025

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Eastern Washington University (EWU) offers a 100 percent online accelerated master of business administration (MBA) with seven concentrations in general business, finance, data analytics, accounting, international business, organizational leadership, and health services administration. The data analytics concentration can be completed in as little as 16 months while other concentrations can be completed in as little as ten months. A dual MBA and MPAcc degree is also offered that can be completed in just 14 months.

These accelerated programs offer very affordable tuition, seven start dates, and six-week courses. Those without a bachelor’s degree in business may need to take 12 credits of foundation courses before continuing in the online MBA. The GMAT/GRE is required, but a waiver is available for many applicants.

Graduates of the online MBA in general business may go on to positions such as sales director, marketing director, chief executive officer (CEO), human resources director, or financial manager. Careers for graduates of the online MBA in finance may lean more toward banking and finance positions such as investment banking associate, financial analyst, cash manager, corporate controller, or business consultant.

Graduates of the online MBA in accounting may go on to leadership and management positions as auditors, accountants, and advisors. Those who complete the online MBA in international business may gain positions such as economist, international trader, multinational marketing manager, import/export coordinator, or global consultant. Data analytics graduates may work in positions such as financial analysts/director, data analyst director, operations director and business intelligence analyst. Organizational leadership MBA graduates may work in positions such as general/operations manager, director, and roles involving hiring, managing, and training employees. Finally, health services administration MBA graduates may earn positions such as health services administrator, hospital CEO, policy analyst, or positions with insurance and pharmaceutical companies.

Applicants to the dual MBA-MPAcc degree who do not have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business may need to take up to 20 credit hours of accounting courses and up to 12 credit hours of business courses before progressing in the dual degree program. Completion of the additional courses will be assessed on a course-by-course basis.

The dual MBA-MPAcc degree allows students to earn at least 28 credits toward the requirements for sitting for the certified public accountant (CPA) certification exam. Students can tailor the dual degree to meet their individual goals with choices in MBA and MPAcc electives. An optional internship is available as well. Graduates may go on to positions in law firms, business management, financial planning, economics, and policy planning.

Eastern Washington University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The online MBA and dual MBA-MPAcc are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, Washington.

What to Expect from the EWU Online MBA

Admission Requirements: Prospective online MBA students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours.

Applicants with at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester graded credits of postsecondary academic coursework may also qualify provided they also have either three years of professional work experience or an acceptable score on the GMAT. Applicants qualifying with a GMAT score must do well enough that their index score is greater than or equal to 1,050. Applicants with a GPA lower than 2.5 may also be considered on a case-by-case basis and must have an index score of at least 1,050 as well. The index score is calculated using the equation GPA x 200 + GMAT) ≥ 1050.

The GMAT/GRE is required with a waiver for qualified applicants. No work experience is required, however, a professional resume is required. Official transcripts are required with the application. Those whose first language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.

Study Plan: Nearly all EWU accelerated online MBA programs can be completed in as little as ten months. The data analytics MBA program can be completed in as little as sixteen months. Finally, the dual online MBA-MPAcc program may be completed in just 14 months. Courses last six weeks each and the program begins twice each in the fall, winter, and spring, and once in the summer. A capstone project is included in the core curriculum.

MBA Curriculum: The online MBA comprises 44 credits, including core courses and electives or concentration courses. Students without a bachelor’s degree in business may need to take the following foundation courses: finance; quantitative analysis in business; and essentials of accounting. Core courses include essentials of operations management; data-driven decision-making; marketing management; corporate finance; leadership and ethics; advanced accounting for managers; and MBA capstone.

Students of the Dual MBA-MPAcc program complete 64 credit hours composed of core and elective courses for both the MBA and MPA degrees. The MPAcc core courses include advanced training in accounting law; auditing; financial accounting; taxation; and accounting information systems.

Students then complete electives or concentration courses as follows:

• General Business: Students choose four of the following courses: financial statement analysis; international investment; international financial management; advanced cost accounting for MBA students; and international forensics accounting.
• Data Analytics: Students take the following courses: business intelligence for managers; data visualizations for managers; business forecasting for managers; and machine learning and artificial intelligence for business.
• Finance: Students take the following courses: financial statement analysis; international financial management; and international investments. Students in the finance concentration also choose one of the following: advanced cost accounting for MBA students or international forensics accounting.
• Accounting: Students take the following courses: financial statement analysis; advanced cost accounting for MBA students; and international forensics accounting. Students in the accounting concentration also choose either international financial management or international investments.
• Organizational Leadership: Students take the following courses: team leadership; organizational theory and culture; and either social & emotional dimensions of leadership or leading in an intersectional world.
• International Business: Students take the following courses: international financial management; international investment; and international forensics accounting. Students in the international business concentration also choose either financial statement analysis or advanced cost accounting for MBA students.
• Health Services Administration: Students take the following courses: health systems finance and governance; U.S. health systems; health law and human resources; and business intelligence and health systems.
• Dual MBA-MPAcc Program: Students take three of the following courses for the MBA degree: international financial management; international investments; global marketing; international forensics accounting; information technology and business intelligence; entrepreneurship; business intelligence for managers; data visualizations for managers; social & emotional dimensions of leadership; team leadership; leading in an intersectional world; US health systems; health law and human resources; health systems finance and governance; and business intelligence in health systems. Students take two of the following courses for the MPAcc degree: business ethics for accountants; financial statement analysis for accountants; forensic accounting; advanced data analytics for accountants; advanced cost accounting for mba students; accounting for governmental and not-for-profit entities; and professional internship placement.

Online Experience: Eastern Washington University delivers courses asynchronously through the Canvas online learning management system (LMS). Here students can access course syllabi, grades, assignments, discussion boards, chatrooms, assessments, and other online applications. Online student services may include technical support, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, veteran resources, financial aid services, EWU Career Services, The EWU Office of Disability Support Services, academic advising, and faculty support hours.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements as the EWU online MBA and dual MBA-MPAcc programs are 100 percent online.

Paying for the Eastern Washington University Online MBA

The EWU online MBA program tuition rates are listed in the tables below. Interested students should contact the EWU School of Business admissions department for complete details.

Online MBA students may apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to obtain unsubsidized graduate student loans. Other financing options may include private loans, community and organizational scholarships and grants, employer tuition reimbursement programs, and tuition discounts.

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].

Sara Navratil

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Sara Navratil is a freelance writer and a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer. She's the owner of Sara Liza Life, a company dedicated to helping people rewrite their lives. She enjoys researching and writing about entrepreneurial and general business topics, and providing detailed information on online MBA programs. When not working she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family.