Academics · Graduate & Seminary

Master of Business Administration

MBA

Lead with strategy, ethics, and confidence. Built for working professionals, online or face-to-face.

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  • Credit hours36
  • FormatOnline or face-to-face
  • Plan of studyFour 9-credit terms
  • GPA to apply2.7
About the Program

Advance where you are. Or go somewhere new.

Allen’s MBA pairs current business theory with practical application, with personalized mentorship from faculty who lead in their fields.

  • Lead strategicallyBuild the strategic leadership skills to drive change in your organization.
  • Decide ethicallyWeigh business choices through ethics and social responsibility.
  • Think criticallyAnalyze data and problems in a changing global marketplace.
  • Grow your networkInternships, networking, and professional development built in.
Plan of Study

Four terms. Twelve courses. One MBA.

The plan of study runs in four 9-credit terms across the fall and spring, three courses at a time.

  1. Term 1

    Fall Term One

    • BUS 500 Foundation in Business
    • BUS 504 Management Information Systems
    • BUS 505 Marketing Management
    9 credit hours
  2. Term 2

    Fall Term Two

    • BUS 507 Human Resource Management
    • BUS 508 Business Law, Ethics & Social Responsibility
    • BUS 509 Organizational Behavior, Theories & Leadership
    9 credit hours
  3. Term 3

    Spring Term One

    • BUS 513 Managerial Statistics
    • BUS 517 Quantitative Analysis
    • BUS 518 Corporate Finance
    9 credit hours
  4. Term 4

    Spring Term Two

    • ACT 502 Financial Reporting
    • BUS 520 Project Management
    • BUS 521 Management Consulting
    9 credit hours

36 credit hours total. Following the plan of study, you can complete the MBA in as little as one academic year. Talk with your advisor about a pace that fits your schedule.

How to Apply

Your application checklist.

  1. Completed online application
  2. Official bachelor’s transcripts from an accredited institution (and any graduate work)
  3. Minimum 2.7 GPA
  4. Personal statement
  5. Professional résumé or CV
  6. Two letters of recommendation
  7. $50 application fee
Good to Know

Policies, in plain English.

  • Transfer up to 9 creditsGraduate courses with a B or higher, from a regionally accredited school, within the last seven years, that apply to your program.
  • B or better in every courseA grade below B means repeating the course. Two below B leads to academic probation.
  • Seven years to finishComplete all requirements within seven years, with a 3.0 overall GPA.
  • Stay on trackGraduate Satisfactory Academic Progress requires a 2.80 GPA through 18 hours, then 3.00.

Requirements are from the graduate section of the Academic Catalog. Admissions can confirm current requirements.

Cost & Ways to Pay · 2026–2027

Know the numbers before you start.

  • Online tuition$500per credit hour, plus a $1,091 Resource & Technology Fee each semester
  • Estimated online tuition$18,00036 credit hours × $500, before fees
  • Full-time graduate tuition$6,688per semester, before fees

Estimates use the 2026–2027 published rates and don’t include fees, books, or aid. See the full cost of attendance, or confirm your costs with the Business Office.

Where It Can Lead

Careers MBA graduates pursue.

Explore leadership roles, with pay and job outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Career information comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Some roles require experience in addition to a degree.

Questions?

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