Master of Business Administration Online
The AACSB-accredited 100% online MBA program at Emporia State gives you a top-quality, rigorous business education at an exceptional value. Our online program is delivered in accelerated, 7-week courses, taught by faculty with real-world experience. In this program, you will gain a practical understanding of best practices in business management. Case study-driven coursework means you can apply what you learn in the workplace immediately.
Program Overview
Explore the value of our online Master of Business Administration program
A Master of Business Administration online from Emporia State University offers academic excellence at an exceptional value—giving you broader career options, higher earning potential, and the confidence to grow your career in business.
In this rigorous, AACSB-accredited MBA program, now delivered in accelerated, 7-week courses 100% online, you will develop quantitative insights into business practices, understand organizational behavior from a managerial viewpoint and hone the analytical skills needed to drive key decisions for your organization.
Taught by faculty with real-world experience, coursework encompasses the fundamentals of managerial economics, financial management, and marketing as well as the use of information systems and technology in management to inform effective bottom-line decision-making. Six start dates and the streamlined admission process at ESU, means that you can get started on your MBA right away. As you continue your program, case study-driven coursework means you can apply what you learn immediately to your current position.
In addition to core coursework, the ESU MBA program includes nine hours of electives that cover topics ranging from Systems Analysis and Design to Marketing Analytics, Electronic Marketing, and Consumer Behavior, allowing you to customize your coursework to your professional interests.
In this accelerated online MBA program, you will:
- Deepen your knowledge of organizational behavior and managerial response
- Expand your understanding of marketing management within cross-functional and marketing-oriented organizations
- Increase your comprehension of the fundamentals of managerial economics and financial management
- Understand how to incorporate information systems for managerial decision-making as well as the use of complex technology for organizational support
- Learn to integrate all aspects of your MBA program learnings, while demonstrating an understanding of the managerial role in policy formulation and strategic development
- Deepen your knowledge of organizational behavior and managerial response
- Expand your understanding of marketing management within cross-functional and marketing-oriented organizations
- Increase your comprehension of the fundamentals of managerial economics and financial management
- Understand how to incorporate information systems for managerial decision-making as well as the use of complex technology for organizational support
- Learn to integrate all aspects of your MBA program learnings, while demonstrating an understanding of the managerial role in policy formulation and strategic development
This accelerated online MBA program prepares you for roles such as:
- Business Analyst
- Business Operations Manager
- Management Consultant
- Chief Information Officer
- Entrepreneur
- Business Analyst
- Business Operations Manager
- Management Consultant
- Chief Information Officer
- Entrepreneur
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For more specialized skills, Emporia State offers a wide range of online MBA programs. Explore all of our graduate degrees in business.
Accreditation
The Emporia State University School of Business and Technology is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Tuition
Discover the affordability of our online Master of Business Administration program
Emporia State University offers accessible and affordable online degree programs designed to advance your professional qualifications. Tuition for the Master of Business Administration online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | $363 | $1,089 | $11,979 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates and deadlines to keep in mind
The Master of Business Administration program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
| 7 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025, Session II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/19/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/26/25 |
| Fall 2025, Session I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/14/25 |
| Fall 2025, Session II | 10/14/25 | 9/30/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Spring 2026, Session I | 1/20/26 | 1/6/26 | 1/9/26 | 1/13/26 | 1/16/26 |
| Spring 2026, Session II | 3/23/26 | 3/9/26 | 3/12/26 | 3/16/26 | 3/19/26 |
| Summer 2026, Session I | 5/18/26 | 5/4/26 | 5/7/26 | 5/11/26 | 5/14/26 |
| Summer 2026, Session II | 7/6/26 | 6/22/26 | 6/25/26 | 6/29/26 |
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Admissions
Start your journey by checking our admission requirements
To apply for the Master of Business Administration online degree program, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited (or equivalent) institution.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA on undergraduate coursework
MBA Online Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited (or equivalent) institution
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 system) cumulative or in the last 60 semester hours of study
- Coursework completed toward a master’s program may be included in the most recent 60 hours
- Minimum GPA of 2.65 may be considered
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Applicants with a 2.65 to 2.99 GPA may be admitted if other factors point to likely success in the program. Some categories that will highlight potential for success include:
- 2-4 years of work experience or study in a field that includes quantitative analysis
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be submitted via a secure electronic service offered by the issuing institution to [email protected] or by selecting Emporia State University on the transcript request form, mailed (or overnighted) to:
Emporia State University
Graduate School
Room 313 Plumb Hall
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801
Students who have obtained a degree from a foreign university/college must have a transcript evaluation from a recommended external source that is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Students will not be allowed to enroll until the evaluation has been received in the Graduate School.
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Courses
Preview the curriculum for your online Master of Business Administration program
The Master of Business Administration online curriculum is comprised of 11 courses (33 credit hours), including 21 credit hours of core courses, a required accounting course, and 9 credit hours of electives. If you don't hold an undergraduate business degree, you may have to take a series of IVY modules and achieve a minimum grade of 80% in order to graduate (Financial Accounting AC843, Managerial Accounting AC844, Business Math and Statistics BU820, Fundamentals of Economics BC807, Understanding Corporate Finance FI850).
You must take three of the following courses. Elective course options will vary by term and are subject to change.
*Tuition is subject to change on an annual basis.
