Online Masters of Business Administration Degrees :: Accredited Universities

John Hancock University offers an online MBA program for working adults interested in assessing theories and practices developed by academic business experts. Courses are grounded in scenario-based learning, and graduates of the Master of Business Administration program are exposed to the knowledge and skill that prepare them for career advancement in business.

Students choose from three program options:

MBA - GENERAL BUSINESS STUDIES
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This option is offers students the opportunity to critique and apply knowledge related to classic business disciplines. To earn an MBA in general business studies, students must complete 12 courses, including the nine-course MBA core curriculum and three elective courses (36 Credits total).

MBA - WITH SPECIALIZATION
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This option enables students to tailor their studies to specific areas of interest as they develop professionally. To earn an MBA with a specialization, students must complete the nine-course MBA core curriculum (27 credits) and three or four specified courses (9 credits) in an area of specialization.
Students should declare their intention to pursue a specialization early in their MBA careers, since this will make for easier planning and class scheduling.

MBA - WITH TWO SPECIALIZATIONS
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Students may pursue an additional 9-credit specialization once they have satisfied the requirement for the MBA with one specialization.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Depending on the major field of study, additional requirements may apply for admission. See specific John Hancock University program for details.

At the discretion of the Chair of Academic Programs, graduate admission requirements may be waived upon successful completion of 6 credit hours as a student at large. Documentation of any exception will become a part of the student’s permanent file.

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Students can select any one of the below concentrations in MBA

Accounting
Enterprise Resource Planning
Information Systems

The MBA Program provides an optional accounting concentration. This concentration is for those interested in fulfilling the 150-hour admission requirement for the Uniform CPA Examination and for those interested in developing a more in-depth background in accounting.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems refer to integrated software that incorporates best practices to manage data from all organizational departments resulting in one true picture of a company’s operational picture. It changes the nature of decisions made in a company to be more strategic in nature instead of routine. The ERP concentration prepares students to understand and
configure the basic processes within an ERP system utilizing SAP software.

The MBA Program provides an optional Information Systems concentration. This concentration provides students with additional knowledge and expertise to effectively manage IT projects and assess an organization’s IT capabilities.

Entry Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

- Minimum GPA of 2.75 GPA or higher (4.0 system) in all courses taken.

- A minimum GMAT of 450 or GRE equivalent score. Applicants who have an overall GPA of 3.50 or better from an AACSB-accredited undergraduate program are exempt
from taking the GMAT or GRE. GMAT must be successfully completed before starting any graduate course.

- Meet the formula of 200 X undergraduate GPA + GMAT score = 1050.

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Get an online Master of Business Administration from Excelsior College, one of America's top distance learning colleges for more than 40 years.

Excelsior's convenient, fully online MBA program is specifically designed for working adults and other nontraditional students. You can fit Excelsior's online MBA classes comfortably into your schedule and budget, earning an MBA degree that will help you:

Improve your job performance.
Raise your earning potential.
Help you compete for promotions.
Prepare you for leadership roles, including business ownership.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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The Master of Business Administration program enhances the students’ effectiveness in business and industry through the continued acquisition and refinement of knowledge and skills. The MBA program emphasizes the development of critical thinking, initiative, independence, and responsibility necessary to achieve the heightened self-discipline, skill, and reasoning to become valued leaders in the business community. In addition, a graduate student may include an area of concentration by completing four courses, from any one concentration category listed:

Accounting,
Human Resources Management
General Management

Applicants whose undergraduate degrees are in a field outside the program areas are encouraged to apply.

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Online graduate programs at the Florida State University College of Business (COB) are a core component of the university's mission to provide superior graduate education. As globalization and technology continue to revolutionize the face and direction of business, the demand for new leaders with the skills and expertise to respond creatively to these challenges will only increase. Thus, in addition to having access to the best faculty and the highest quality course content, our MBA programs prepare students to excel in an ever-changing marketplace.

The program can be completed in a little over 2 years and taken from anywhere in the world. The nationally recognized faculty in the College of Business represents a core of individuals committed to the growth, integrity and success of our students. The program admits in the fall, spring and summer terms.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and submit a GMAT (preferred) or GRE score demonstrating strong analytical and verbal skills. Previous coursework in business, however, is not required. The College of Business typically admits applicants who have a minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience, an upper-division undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, a minimum total score of 550 on the GMAT, or a GRE minimum of 530 on the verbal scale and 710 on the quantitative scale. However, all application materials are considered.

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