University of North Carolina Wilmington Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Executive Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• MBA - Business Analytics
• MBA - Cybersecurity
• MBA - Entrepreneurship and Business Development
• MBA - Finance
• MBA - Healthcare Management
• MBA - Human Resources
• MBA - Information Systems
• MBA - International Business
• MBA - Marketing
• MBA - Supply Chain Management

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Updated July 23, 2025

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The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a member institution among the seventeen universities of the University of North Carolina System. UNCW, originally known as Wilmington College, was founded in 1947, became a two-year junior college in 1952, and then a four-year senior college in 1963. The university was established as UNCW in 1969. In the present day, UNCW is recognized as one of the best public research universities in the United States. UNCW has a student body of nearly 20,000 students and is committed to excellence, student-centered experiences, innovation, belonging, and community engagement.

The UNCW Cameron School of Business offers an online master of business administration (MBA) program with 12 specializations: business analytics; cybersecurity; entrepreneurship and business development; finance; healthcare management; human resources; information systems; international business; marketing; supply chain management; an executive master of business administration; and a general MBA program. This very large number of specializations combined with UNCW’s respected reputation as a research university makes UNCW and its MBA program a great choice for a diverse student body seeking to work in various roles within the world of business.

UNC Wilmington, located in Wilmington, North Carolina, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The UNCW Cameron School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Admission Requirements: To be considered for admission, applicants must submit a graduate admission application, official transcripts of all completed college work, two online letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of interest. Applicants generally must also submit GMAT/GRE scores but this requirement has been waived for all admissions occurring through the end of 2025. Students must generally have a minimum of two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate professional work experience to be granted admission; applicants to the MBA executive concentration must have at least five years of such experience.

Applicants must generally have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on all undergraduate work. Applicants with a cumulative GPA less than 3.0 may still be granted admission, provided they can demonstrate professional experience and/or advancement that shows genuine professional progression since completion of their undergraduate degrees. Given the number of specialization options and the fact that admissions requirements often change, applicants are advised to contact UNCW directly to verify that their applications meet admission requirements.

State Restrictions: UNCW welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds, including international applicants and military personnel.

International applicants follow a similar application process to that of domestic students. International applicants must also submit English language test scores, financial documentation attesting to the availability of financial resources to meet their needs while studying, and proof of a valid passport. Specific details regarding proof of English language proficiency for degree-seeking students can be found on the UNCW Admissions website. Transcripts not originally composed in English must be translated by an accepted translation service provider. The UNCW Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is responsible for assisting international students with various needs, including the application process.

UNCW serves over 2,000 military-affiliated students. Active-duty, veteran, and other military-affiliated applicants may receive application fee waivers, priority registration, college credit for military training and experience, a military student payment plan, and additional resources. The UNC system has a military equivalency system it uses to facilitate the transfer of military credits across all UNC member institutions. Military applicants follow an application process similar to civilian US citizen students. Veterans and active service members, including National Guard and Reserve service members, apply as transfer students, while military/veteran spouses and their dependents may apply as either first-year students or transfer students, depending on their backgrounds.

Military applicants submit their official military transcripts (Joint Services Transcript for all branches but the Air Force or CCAF transcript for Air Force personnel) as part of their application. Military students may also receive Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and VA educational benefits to finance their education.

Applicants of other backgrounds are recommended to contact UNCW directly to verify the admissions requirements that apply to their particular circumstances.

Study Plan: Students can complete the MBA program within as little as 12 months. Students interested in completing their program of study part-time or over an extended time period should contact UNCW to verify the current policy regarding degree study planning.

MBA Curriculum: UNCW degree programs are designed to foster inquiry and critical thinking. MBA students complete a 36-credit hour curriculum consisting of 30 credits of MBA core courses, and six credits of elective courses. Required core courses include business law; accounting; information analysis and management; business analytics; operations management; economics; corporate finance; marketing; strategic management; and management. A listing of elective courses specific to each specialization appears below.

• MBA – General Business Curriculum: Students of the general business track may choose two elective courses from an extensive collection of courses composed of elective courses offered in all specializations.
• MBA – Executive Master Curriculum: This 42-credit program requires students to complete any two elective courses on offer, as well as two residency courses. The residency courses are an applied learning course and a course that functions as both an international applied learning residency course and a capstone experience.
• MBA – Business Analytics Curriculum: Students complete an additional core course in descriptive analytics, as well as two elective courses. Students choose from the following four elective course possibilities: prescriptive analytics; predictive analytics; programming for analytics; and data center management.
• MBA – Cybersecurity Curriculum: Students complete elective courses in cybersecurity essentials and analytics; and cybersecurity strategy and program management.
• MBA – Entrepreneurship and Business Development Curriculum: Students complete elective courses in foundations of entrepreneurship; and commercialization.
• MBA – Finance Curriculum: Students complete two elective courses from the following four options: investment management; financial statement management; real estate investment analysis; and healthcare finance.
• MBA – Healthcare Management Curriculum: Students complete two elective courses from the following three options: health care analytics; introduction to healthcare systems; and healthcare finance.
• MBA – Human Resources Curriculum: Students complete two elective courses from the following four options: HR analytics; staffing; total rewards; and international human resource management.
• MBA – Information Systems Curriculum: Students complete a course in IS strategy and governance as well as one elective course from the following three options: databases for analytics; data center management; or IS analysis and design.
• MBA – International Business Curriculum: Students complete three elective courses in international human resource management; global strategy and management; and strategic global marketing & branding.
• MBA – Marketing Curriculum: Students complete two elective courses from the following four options: digital marketing analytics; customer delight and the service experience; strategic global marketing & branding; and sales success and contemporary customer interactions.
• MBA – Supply Chain Management Curriculum: Students complete two elective courses from the following three options: supply chain analytics; project management; and procurement strategy.

Online Experience: All of UNCW’s online MBA degrees are offered fully online. This There are no on-campus coursework or other participation requirements to complete this program. UNCW’s extensive selection of MBA specializations attracts a diverse student body.

On-Site Requirements: As noted above, the MBA degree program is offered fully online. There are no on-campus requirements.

Paying for the UNCW Online MBA Degree Programs

The online MBA degree program tuition figures are listed in the tables below. Prospective students should closely review tuition information and contact UNCW for additional support with applications and questions as needed.

The UNC Wilmington website features a wealth of resources to help its applicants successfully enroll, study, and graduate from its degree programs. UNCW’s online financial aid covers the topics of the cost and financing of higher education; types of available financial aid; financial aid counseling; satisfactory academic progress policy; resources and FAQ listing; and more.

Many students ultimately turn to federal financial aid to at least partially finance their higher education. To determine their eligibility for such aid, current and prospective students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A variety of resources are available to finance a student’s studies. These include, but are not limited to, grants, scholarships, private loans, and tuition assistance programs. Students from certain backgrounds may also be eligible for additional financial assistance. For example, military personnel are one type of student who can qualify for tuition assistance programs such as the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance and VA educational benefits. Such students may also qualify for non-UNCW scholarship resources. More details about financial aid resources available to military personnel and all other UNCW students can be found online.

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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].