Howard University Executive MBA (EMBA) & Online MBA
The School of Business through Howard University offers an online executive master of business administration (EMBA) that can be completed in as little as 18 months and an online MBA that can be completed in about two years. Both programs are 100 percent online with opportunities for international immersion and study abroad. No campus visits are required.
Both programs offer a fresh perspective on business environments including not only financial concerns but also ethical and cultural factors that shape the way business happens. Students are taught good corporate citizenship, learning to lead and manage businesses well, and respecting the needs of people and communities.
Graduates of the Howard University School of Business are highly sought-after and pursued by government agencies, corporations, and other organizations due to their high caliber performance as business professionals.
The executive MBA is designed for working professionals who have at least seven years of post-graduate work experience including at least five years of management or leadership experience. Participants in the EMBA have access to executive coaching and have the option of doing an international immersion during the final semester of the program.
The online MBA is designed for those with at least two years of post-graduate, professional work experience who are earlier in their careers than EMBA applicants. With a focus on global business in non-profit, private, and public arenas, the Howard University online MBA deepens student skills in finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, statistics, marketing, business research, business analytics, information systems, financial modeling, and more. The program includes 11 core courses and five electives for tailoring the degree to meet the unique career aspirations of each student.
The online MBA programs are cohort-based and offered full-time in a rigorous format. Start dates land in the fall and spring. Key features of online delivery include small class sizes and asynchronous coursework. Interaction with faculty and peers takes place through the live classes, breakout rooms for discussion and group work, and faculty office hours.
Both MBA programs include a strategic management capstone that offers the opportunity to refine corporate strategy skills covering topics such as acquisitions, mergers, and long-range planning.
Upon project completion, students present their work to a panel comprising the dean of the School of Business, faculty members, and business professionals. Graduates of the executive MBA and online MBA may go on to mid- and high-level management positions in private, public, and non-profit business sectors.
Howard University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The online EMBA and MBA are accredited through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Howard University is located in Washington, DC.
What to Expect from the Howard University Online EMBA and Online MBA Programs
Admission Requirements: Applicants to the online MBA and executive MBA must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended, but not required. GMAT or GRE test scores are required for the online MBA. For the EMBA, an Executive Assessment or GMAT score is optional but highly recommended.
Applicants to the EMBA must have at least seven years of professional work experience with at least five years of that in management or leadership positions. Online MBA applicants must have at least two years of post-graduate, professional work experience.
Application materials include an online application, application fee, resume, personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts.
Study Plan: Howard University runs courses in the fall, spring, and summer with cohorts beginning in the fall and spring. The online MBA may be earned in about two years without transfer credits. Up to six graduate business credits may be transferred into the online MBA program.
The EMBA program can be completed in as little as five terms or 18 months. No transfer credits are accepted. Students in both programs complete a strategic management capstone and have the opportunity to complete an international immersion. The MBA programs are 100 percent online.
EMBA Curriculum: The Howard University EMBA comprises 42 credits. Courses may include organizational behavior and leadership; accounting for executives; marketing strategy; managing technology and innovation; entrepreneurship; applied economics for executives; financial management; strategic communication; management consulting; creating value through supply-chain; management statistics and data analysis; legal and ethical issues in business; managing the global business environment; and a strategic management capstone.
Online MBA Curriculum: The online MBA comprises 48 credits including 11 core courses and five electives. A sample course sequence may include organizational management; economics for global leaders; financial accounting; statistics and business analytics; financial management; marketing management; productions and operations research; project management; entrepreneurship; principles of information systems; managerial accounting; data analytics; financial modeling; e-commerce and supply chain management; global management consulting; and a strategic management capstone.
Online Experience: Howard University utilizes Canvas as the learning management system for online courses. Courses are delivered synchronously as live classes with asynchronous coursework. Programs used in addition to Canvas include Zoom, Yellowdig, Turnitin, and Qualtrics. Students participate in break-out groups, discussion boards, and other interactive opportunities. Student services may include academic advising, faculty office hours, technical support, career services through the Career Center, networking and recruiting services, and other online support.
On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements as the EMBA and online MBA are 100 percent online.
Paying for the Howard University Online Executive MBA and Online MBA
EMBA and online MBA program tuition numbers are listed in the tables below, and do not include fees or international travel expenses (should the student decide to complete an international immersion).
Howard University online graduate students may have access to graduate student loans in accordance with the FAFSA. As well, Howard University seeks to make graduate degrees even more affordable through grants, scholarships, and veteran benefits. Finally, MBA students may fund their graduate degrees through tuition reimbursement programs, tuition discounts, and other outside loans, scholarships, and grants.
Applicants should contact the Howard University Financial Aid Department for current costs, discounts, and available financial aid.
Howard University Online MBA
- Designed for professionals with at least two years of pos-graduate work experience
- Choose five elective courses to tailor the MBA to your career goals
- Focus on global business and good corporate citizenship, considering the needs of individuals and the community in business decisions
| Degree Level | Master's Degree |
| Program Start Dates | Fall, Spring |
| Credits Needed to Graduate | 48 |
| Time to Complete? | Graduate in as little as 2 years. |
| 100% Online? | Yes |
| Program Accreditation | AACSB |
| Level of Education Required? | Bachelor's Degree or higher |
| GPA Required? | |
| GRE or GMAT Required? | Yes, GMAT or GRE required |
| Work Experience Required? | At least two years of professional work experience |
| Credit Hours | 48 |
| Average Cost Per Credit | $1,896.00 |
| Estimated Program Tuition * | $91,008 |
Howard University Online Executive MBA (EMBA)
- Business professionals with at least 7 years experience including 5 years in management may apply
- Students have access to executive coaching and an international immersion
- The cohort-based online program includes small class sizes and live, face-to-face classes
| Degree Level | Master's Degree |
| Program Start Dates | Fall, Spring |
| Credits Needed to Graduate | 42 |
| Time to Complete? | Graduate in as little as 18 months. |
| 100% Online? | Yes |
| Program Accreditation | AACSB |
| Level of Education Required? | Bachelor's Degree or higher |
| GPA Required? | |
| GRE or GMAT Required? | GMAT or Executive Assessment optional but highly recommended |
| Work Experience Required? | At least 7 years of professionsl work experience with at least 5 years of management or leadership experience |
| Credit Hours | 42 |
| Average Cost Per Credit | $2,016.00 |
| Estimated Program Tuition * | $84,672 |
* Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the out- of- state, part-time student rate. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Total cost of tuition does not include additional fees, unless otherwise specified. Please see the school website for the most up-to-date tuition costs.
