School of Business & Technology · Graduate program
Master of Business Administration
An MBA built around your career and your schedule.
Ready for what’s next, whether you’re climbing the ladder or changing direction? MVU’s MBA helps you lead change, make data-driven decisions, and specialize in what matters to your career, online or hybrid.
See the full requirements in the MVU catalog or the MBA handbook.
30–36
credit hours
Online or hybrid
your choice
12–18 months
typical completion
7.5 weeks
per course, six terms a year
No GRE/GMAT
and no application fee
3
specializations, or a general MBA
Why MVU for your MBA
Flexible, affordable, and built for working professionals
Move at your pace, focus on what matters to your career, and get personal support along the way.
Your format, your choice
Take the MBA 100% online or in a hybrid format, whichever fits your life.
Finish in 12–18 months
7.5-week courses and six terms a year help you move quickly. Some students finish in 12 months.
One tuition rate
In-state, out-of-state, and international students pay the same tuition.
Simple to apply
No GRE or GMAT and no application fee.
Personal support
Personalized advising and career support help you plan your path and make the most of it.
Connections that count
Tap into MVU’s Orange Carpet Partners for internship and job opportunities.
Meet the MVU MBA
Hear from the program director about how the MBA works, who it’s for, and what you’ll gain.
Is this program for me?
The MVU MBA may be a great fit if you want to…
- Step into a leadership or management role.
- Change direction and move into a new industry or role.
- Earn your MBA while you keep working.
- Specialize in global business, sports management, or financial leadership.
- Build a business foundation, even if your bachelor’s degree is in another field.
What will I learn to do?
Skills you’ll practice and grow
- Lead organizational change and build engaged, effective teams.
- Use financial, managerial, and marketing data to make decisions.
- Apply economics to analyze markets and allocate resources.
- Create digital marketing strategies for a global economy.
- Recruit, engage, and retain talent using workforce analytics.
- Make ethical, socially responsible strategic decisions.
Your path
Foundation, core, specialization, capstone
Your path depends on your background and your goals. Every MBA student takes the core and finishes with a capstone.
01
Foundations, if needed
No business degree? Two foundational courses (6 credit hours) get you ready.
02
MBA core
Five courses in leadership, accounting, economics, marketing, and talent management.
03
Your specialization
Four courses in one specialization, or four electives from at least three areas for a general MBA.
04
Capstone
An internship or capstone experience puts what you’ve learned to work.
Choose your specialization
Pick a specialization, or build a general MBA with electives from at least three areas.
Global Business & International Strategy
Market entry and expansion, cross-cultural leadership, international trade and supply chains, and geopolitical risk.
Sports Management & Legal Issues
Sports marketing and sales, event and facility management, legal and ethical issues, and risk and compliance.
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Corporate financial strategy, risk and governance, capital markets, financial modeling, and resource planning.
Prefer a general MBA degree? Take four electives from at least three different specialization areas instead of one specialization. See all courses.
Where can this degree take me?
Lead across industries
MBA skills in leadership, finance, marketing, and talent management apply in many kinds of organizations, in areas like these.
Management and leadership
Finance and financial planning
Marketing and analytics
Human resources and talent
Sports and athletics organizations
International business
Trade and supply chain
Education and nonprofit organizations
Affording your degree
Plan your investment
MBA tuition is charged per credit hour, with the same rate for every student.
Tuition
$500 per credit hour for 2026–27, for in-state, out-of-state, and international students, plus a $200 enrollment fee each academic year. See tuition and fees.
Graduate assistantships
Some graduate students work on campus as graduate assistants. See current openings on Employment Opportunities.
Financial aid
Graduate students may qualify for federal loans and other aid. Start with Tuition & Financial Aid.
Explore the curriculum
30 or 36 credit hours
Every course is 3 credit hours. With a business-related bachelor’s degree, you take 30 credit hours; without one, you add two foundational courses for 36.
Foundational courses (6 credit hours, if you don’t have a business degree)
- BNSS 495 Foundational Business Strategies
- BNSS 496 Foundational Management Strategies
MBA core (15 credit hours, required)
- BNSS 500 Strategic Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- BNSS 505 Financial & Managerial Accounting for Business Decisions
- BNSS 510 Managerial Economics
- BNSS 515 Strategic Marketing and Analytics in a Digital World
- BNSS 520 Strategic Talent Recruitment & Management
Global Business & International Strategy specialization (12 credit hours)
- BNSS 550 Global Market Entry and Expansion Strategies
- BNSS 555 Cross-Cultural Leadership and International Management
- BNSS 560 International Trade, Finance, and Global Supply Chains
- BNSS 565 Geopolitical Risk and Global Business Strategy
Sports Management & Legal Issues specialization (12 credit hours)
- BNSS 570 Sports Marketing and Sales Management
- BNSS 575 Athletic Event and Facility Management
- BNSS 580 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports Management
- BNSS 585 Risk Management and Compliance in Athletic Organizations
Financial Leadership & Strategy specialization (12 credit hours)
- BNSS 525 Corporate Financial Strategy and Decision-Making
- BNSS 530 Risk Management and Financial Governance
- BNSS 535 Capital Markets and Investment Strategies
- BNSS 540 Financial Modeling and Strategic Forecasting
- or
- BNSS 545 Financial Planning and Resource Allocation in Educational Institutions
General MBA degree (12 credit hours)
Instead of one specialization, take four electives from at least three of the specialization areas above.
Capstone (3 credit hours, required)
- BNSS 599 Internship / Capstone Experience
Ready to take the next step?
Your path to an MBA in three steps
No GRE, no GMAT, and no application fee.
01
Apply online
Complete the free online application and send official transcripts and your resume or CV.
02
Meet your advisor
Get a personalized plan built around your background and goals.
03
Start learning
Begin with 7.5-week courses. There are six terms a year, so you can start soon.
Admission requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with a GPA of at least 3.0, or a bachelor’s degree in another field with a GPA of at least 3.0 plus two years of work experience in a business decision-making role. Students without a business degree will also be required to complete the two MBA foundational classes before proceeding with the core MBA classes.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended.
- An up-to-date resume or CV describing your academic and professional background.
- Exceptions may be considered for applicants with significant work experience or strong academic backgrounds.
- International applicants: transcripts must be evaluated by INCRED (preferred) or a NACES member. I-20s can’t be issued for this program until its federal (SEVIS) review is complete.
Early access for MVU seniors
- MVU seniors can get an early start on MBA courses. Talk with the Program Director about eligibility and how credits count.
Is the MBA online?
You choose: 100% online or hybrid.
How long does it take?
Most students finish in 12–18 months. Courses run 7.5 weeks, with six terms a year, and some students finish in 12 months.
Do I need a business degree?
No. If your bachelor’s degree is in another field, you’ll take two foundational courses (6 credit hours) first, for a total of 36 credit hours. You’ll also need two years of work experience in a business decision-making role.
Do I need to take the GRE or GMAT?
No. There’s also no application fee.
What can I specialize in?
Global Business & International Strategy, Sports Management & Legal Issues, or Financial Leadership & Strategy. Or choose a general MBA degree with electives from at least three areas.
Does tuition depend on where I live?
No. In-state, out-of-state, and international students pay the same rate.
Talk with the Program Director
Have questions about specializations, start dates, or which path fits your background? Reach out. We’re happy to talk through your goals.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)