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Program Details

Graduate Program: Business Administration (MBA) - Online

General Information

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Program/Degree
Business Administration (MBA) - Online  
Program Description

The Online MBA program is a very flexible program designed for working professionals, delivered 100 percent online.  It can be completed in as little as 14 months or you can take up to 6 years, depending on your schedule. You decide how many courses you take at a time. Most students complete the program in 20-24 months.

The program requires the completion of 45 units/credits to earn your MBA. It is made up of 14 core courses (required) that are 2 units each, for 28 units, and 17 units of electives.  Courses are offered in a carousel format that repeats every 14 months. There are two sessions each semester.  During a typical session 2 core courses and a minimum of 2 electives are offered.  Sessions begin 6 times a year or every 8 weeks, so there are many times per year when you can begin the program.

Handbook for the Online MBA program

The Professional MBA program is designed with working professionals in mind allowing you to complete our rigorous, nationally ranked curriculum mostly from home on a flexible schedule and add valuable practicum experience every other week. Complete the program in as little as 21 months. The program requires 45 units/credits to earn your MBA. Classes held 100% online with bi-weekly practicums on Tuesdays in Chandler with a unique focus on technology in business. For more information, please visit: https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/professional-mba.

Handbook for the Professional MBA program

 

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

Graduate School of Management

The Eller College of Management is home to the Eller MBA program, which houses the following MBA programs:

-Full-Time - Tucson, Arizona

-Evening - Tucson, Arizona

-Professional - Chandler, Arizona

-Executive - Phoenix, Arizona

-Online - Online

The Eller Way

As students, faculty, and staff members at the Eller College of Management, we embrace a long and sustained culture of excellence. Our school is nationally recognized, and our contribution is critical to our continued elevation. Our standards are high and call us to:

-Integrity: Do the right thing 100 percent of the time.

-Innovation: Creatively anticipate and leverage change.

-Excellence: Consistently surpass ordinary standards.

-Determination: See challenges as opportunities.

-Inclusion: Create a community where everybody thrives.

These degree programs are designed to educate students in modern scientific research methods as applied to general and specialized management problems and to prepare students for careers in education, management, or government.

In addition, the Full-Time MBA program offers a variety of dual programs. By combining the MBA degree with a graduate degree in a legal, scientific, or technical field, Eller MBA students are uniquely poised to leverage their considerable understanding of the marketplace and create value in some of today’s most dynamic and interesting enterprises.

All prospective students interested in a dual-degree program option should also check with the partner department for additional admission requirements. To be considered a dual-degee candidate, admission must be granted to both programs. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent. Proficiency in mathematics at the level of Calculus is preferred. Individual functional areas will vary to allow for differing backgrounds and to accommodate different special interests. Please visit our website for more information.

 
College

Eller College of Management

 
Campuses where offered

Distance Campus - Chandler

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Pamela R Jorden
520-621-2281
Graduate Program Coordinator
Pamela R Jorden
520-621-2281
Director of Graduate Studies
Paige W Bausman
520-626-1866
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Hayley Jean Kral
520-621-3484
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

For Online MBA Program

A minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience is required, though three or more is preferred. A 3.0 GPA is required for admission. GMAT/GRE is OPTIONAL for a limited time. Complete the GradApp application and upload your resume, transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, three (3) professional recommendations, and a Statement of Purpose for consideration of admission.  

For Professional MBA Program

A minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience is required, though three or more is preferred. A 3.0 GPA is required for admission. GMAT/GRE is not required. Complete the GradApp application and upload your resume, transcripts from all universities and colleges attended, one (1) professional recommendation, and an essay (Statement of Purpose) for consideration of admission.  

 

 
Standardized Tests

Minimum TOEFL: 100 ibt (For international applicants only)

Minimum IELTS: 7 (For international applicants only)

 
Funding Opportunities

Graduate degree seeking students that are US citizens or eligible non-citizens are eligible for federal student loans if they are enrolled in at least half time as defined by the Graduate College http://grad.arizona.edu/financial-resources/federal-state-and-institutional-aid. All students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for federal loans. The form is available on line at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa . Basic eligibility requirements are available at https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility.

 
Admissions Deadlines

Applications for sessions are accepted on a rolling basis. Sessions begin every 8 weeks. Please be sure to have your application submitted at least one month prior to the start date of your preferred session. There are two sessions each during fall, spring and summer semesters.

 

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

45 

Core Coursework Requirements

Coursework: 14 two-unit cores courses and 17 elective units must be completed to earn the MBA. 

  • ACCT 540: Introduction to Financial Accounting (2 units)
  • ACCT 545: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (2 units)
  • BCOM 511: Communication Management  (2 units)
  • BNAD 562: Applied Business Statistics (2 units)
  • ECON 550: Economics for Managers (2 units)
  • ECON 551: Business Strategy (2 units)
  • FIN 510A: Financial Management (2 units)
  • FIN 510B: Financial Management (2 units)
  • MGMT 501: Leadership in Organizations (2 units)   
  • MGMT 520: Managing Ethics in Organizations (2 units)
  • MIS 585: Strategic Management of Information Systems (2 units)
  • MKTG 510: Market-Based Management (2 units)
  • MKTG 579E: Marketing of Innovations (2 units)

 

 
Elective Coursework

Coursework: In addition to the 14 core courses, students must complete 17 units/credit hours of Electives to earn the MBA. 

  • ACCT 551: Financial Statement Analysis (3 units)
  • ACCT 575: Financial and Managerial Accounting in Healthcare (3 units)
  • BNAD 513: Global Context of Business (2 units)
  • BNAD 514: Career Management (1 unit)
  • BNAD 523: Business Law (2 units)
  • BNAD 596A: Topics in Business and Leadership (1 unit)
  • ECON 556: Health Economics (3 units)
  • ENTR 521R: Corporate Entrepreneurship (3 units)
  • ENTR 523R: Customer Focuses Entrepreneurship (3 units)
  • ENTR 534: Industrial Analysis and New Venture Development (3 units)
  • ENTR 548 Healthcare Entrepreneurship (3 units)
  • ENTR 549: Tech Ventures (3 units)
  • ENTR 554: Leading and Organizing for Innovation (3 units)
  • ENTR 556: Business for the Entrepreneur (3 units)
  • ENTR 560: Entrepreneurship for Owner-Operated Businesses (3 units)
  • ENTR 565: Global Social Entrepreneurship (3 units)
  • ENTR 588: Social Entrepreneurship (3 units)
  • FIN 513: Fundamental Financial Modeling (3 units)
  • FIN 520: Investment Analysis and Management (2 units)
  • MGMT 524: Teamwork and Group Process (3 units)
  • MGMT 528: Healthcare Consulting Skills (4 units- 16 week course)
  • MGMT 534: Healthcare Quality and Reliability (3 units)
  • MGMT 536: Leading Healthcare Change (3 Units)
  • MGMT 537: Leadership in Healthcare (3 units)
  • MGMT 538: Healthcare Organization and Management (3 units)
  • MGMT 566: Advanced Negotiation (3 units)
  • MIS 506: Healthcare Information Systems (3 unts)
  • MIS 511: Social and Ethical Issues of the Internet (3 units)
  • MIS 515: Information Security in Public and Private Sectors (3 units)
  • MIS 516: Information Security Risk Management (3 Units)
  • MIS 545: Data Mining for Business Intelligence (3 Units)
  • MIS 561: Data Visualation (3 units)
  • MIS 578: Project Management (3 units)
  • MIS 596A: Special Topics in Management Information Systems (3 units)
  • MKTG 530: Management of Marketing Communications (3 units)
  • MKTG 531: Introduction to Social Media Marketing (3 units)
  • MKTG 538: Innovative Strategies in Healthcare Marketing (3 units)
  • MKTG 546: Marketing Strategy (3 units)
  • MKTG 556: Pricing Strategy and Tactics (3 units)
  • MKTG 572: Marketing Research for Managers (3 units)
 
Additional Requirements

Students must complete each course with a grade of C or better and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better to graduate.

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 

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Last revised 28 Feb 2023
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