Walden University Online MBA (Including Self-Designed & Competency-Based Programs)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• MBA - Healthcare Management
• MBA - Human Resource Management
• MBA - Self-Designed

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Updated January 15, 2024

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Walden’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program empowers you to apply advanced business acumen to your field of choice. Build practical skills through authentic case studies, collaborative projects, and interactive discussions about real scenarios you’ll face in the workplace. Practice key skills—such as coaching, mentoring, and handling difficult conversations—in a safe environment and immediately apply what you learn on the job.

A key component of Walden’s MBA program is building business skills for good, which are valuable soft skills recognized by employers. These include emotional intelligence, coaching and mentoring, developing a growth mindset, persuasion, personal mastery, asking good questions, planning, evidence-based decision-making, and becoming an effective change agent. Explore how these important skills can be used to make a positive difference for businesses and communities.

Why choose Walden’s online MBA program?

• Learn to manage a diverse workforce: Gain leadership and management skills and examine why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are vital to an organization’s culture and success.
• Choose from the Standard Track or One-Year Fast-Track and two degree completion options: Select what works best for your schedule, goals, and learning style:
  • Walden’s course-based program has a weekly cadence where you complete discussions and assignments that show you understand and can apply the material covered each week.
  • With Walden’s Tempo Learning®, you move through your degree program at your own pace, working with faculty to complete assessments that demonstrate your understanding of the material.
• Trust in an accredited, award-winning program:
  • Walden’s MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation association that identifies and supports excellence in business education worldwide.
  • Walden’s School of Management earned a Silver Achievement Award from ACBSP, which signifies that Walden demonstrates engagement between faculty, staff, and students; social responsibility; long-term organizational sustainability; and a focus on learning and results to continually improve the student experience. This award is part of the Accreditation Next program at ACBSP, a post-accreditation distinction to recognize institutions that operate above and beyond the basic requirements of standard accreditation.
  • Walden’s School of Management was awarded “Advancement Level” recognition from the Performance Excellence Network (PEN). This award is based on the Baldrige Excellence Framework and is the culmination of a rigorous evaluation of an organization’s management and performance system.
• Advise on strategy for a real business: In the MBA Capstone experience, examine strategy in the context of a business you choose and make recommendations for improvements. You’ll come away with a document you can use to demonstrate your capabilities to a current or future employer.
• Get comprehensive career support: Explore Walden’s MBA Career Hub, where you can get help with creating an effective résumé and documenting your work in a portfolio that can be shared with prospective employers.

What to Expect from the Walden Online MBA

Admission Requirements: Applicants to the Walden online MBA program must have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Application materials include a fee, official transcripts, a résumé, and letters of recommendation. GMAT and GRE test scores are not required. No work experience is necessary. Applicants without a business background must complete one extra non-credit course during their first semester.

Study Plan: The Walden online MBA can be completed in as little as one year through the Fast-Track option. Typically, the program is completed in 1.5 to 2.5 years. Students may transfer up to 15 credits to reduce the time to completion. The program begins in the fall, spring, or summer, and courses last eight weeks each, with two per 16-week semester. Faculty support, peer collaboration, and networking are all part of the program. Typically students spend about 15 to 20 hours per week for each course.

Course-Based Program Curriculum: The course-based Walden MBA consists of 30 credits. The general MBA program includes the following core courses: Dynamic Leadership; Managing People and Promoting Collaboration; Fostering a Culture of Innovation; Managing Business Information Systems; Communication for Leaders and Managers; Improving Business Performance; Accounting for Management Decision-Making; Marketing for Competitiveness; and Managerial Finance. A capstone course in sustainable business practices and strategies rounds out the program.

Students in one of the specializations complete the following core courses: Dynamic Leadership; Managing People and Promoting Collaboration; Improving Business Performance; Accounting for Management Decision-Making; Marketing for Competitiveness; and Managerial Finance.

In addition, MBA students with a non-business background must complete the non-credit course Business Essentials.
Specialization courses are as follows:

Healthcare Management: Contemporary Topics in the U.S. Healthcare Delivery System; Law, Ethics, and Policy and Healthcare Administration; and Healthcare Financial Management and Economics

Human Resource Management: Individual and Organizational Performance Management; Human Resource Analytics; and Conflict Management and Negotiation

Self-Designed: Students choose three approved electives to create their own specialization

Online Experience: Walden University uses the myWalden student portal as its online platform. All new students participate in an online orientation. Through the Walden online experience, students have access to academic and writing help. They also have online forums where they can discuss their career, work-life balance, and get help from peers, faculty, academic advisors, and alumni. Overall, the platform allows students to navigate all that is required to complete their courses, view grades, and participate in class forums. Courses are delivered asynchronously and include weekly deadlines. Students also have access to round-the-clock technical support and Student Success Advising.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements for the Walden MBA as the program is completely online.

Paying for the Walden Online MBA

Walden University online MBA tuition numbers are listed in the tables below, and do not include additional fees. Prospective online students should contact the admissions department of the Walden University School of Management for a customized tuition assessment.

Walden University may offer grants and scholarships to graduate business students. In addition, students can apply for federal grants and loans through the FAFSA®. Other options include securing financial help from outside resources such as community or other organizations. Finally, students should speak with their employer to see if they are eligible for a tuition reimbursement program.

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.