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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Our Online Master of Business Administration degree program offers a well-rounded education to develop real-world business knowledge, setting you up for success.

Next start dates
  • Course-Based Courses with a set schedule March 08, 2021
Accreditations
  • ACBSP Accredited
Transfer Credits
  • Up to 15 Credits

Get the flexibility to pursue your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Become the business professional organizations turn to for leadership and insight. Advance your career with an ACBSP-accredited program that blends curriculum grounded in real-world application with the flexibility to pursue your MBA on your terms.

Get there faster

Earn your Master of Business Administration degree in as little as 12 months with our fast-track option.1

Focus your studies

Choose from 10 specializations to tailor your area of study to your interests.

career-focused curriculum

Keep up with an evolving marketplace through real-world assignments and classroom discussions.

Problem-Solving

Build creative problem-solving skills and best practices to keep pace with the latest trends and challenges in business.

Strategy Playbook

Develop a Strategy Playbook during your capstone project that helps a real-world organization meet its goals.

PROGRAM SAVINGS

Course-Based: Receive up to a $3,000 grant if you reside in the U.S. and start this program on March 8, 2021. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more. 

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General Program and Specializations

General

Gain critical business skills and knowledge so you can be an effective decision maker and business leader in today's global environment.

Standard Fast-track

Accounting

Explore accounting theory, practice management skills and explore the opportunity to grow more competent in forecasting, cost analysis, and assessment methods as well as managing operational and financial business risks.

Corporate Finance

Get an opportunity to develop a firm understanding of financial principles, theories, and accepted practices in financial markets, thrift institutions, and commercial and investment banking, while exploring the fundamentals of corporate financial modeling.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Get hands-on experience in launching a new business and covers a broad spectrum of topics, including entrepreneurship, managing sustainable small businesses, and strategies for navigating the risks and rewards associated with being an entrepreneur.

Healthcare Management

Gain a greater understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and the financial management techniques that guide the operation of successful healthcare organizations today.

Human Resource Management

Gain the organizational knowledge and leadership skills needed to advise and advance in this diverse field, plus practical approaches for managing talent, measuring employee performance, and leading high-functioning teams.

Leadership

Explore various perspectives of what makes a good leader and evaluate your own leadership style. Complete the program with a deeper understanding of your own values as a leader.

Marketing

Expand your knowledge of marketing fundamentals while strengthening your expertise in areas that include integrated marketing, digital and social media marketing, strategic brand management, new product development, global marketing, and channels of distribution.

Project Management

Explore strategies for supervising projects of various scopes and sizes and provides an opportunity to learn firsthand how to avoid common project pitfalls through a series of real-world exercises that put your newfound project management skills to work.

Self-Designed

Get the freedom and flexibility to tailor your program to complement your professional objectives.

Admission Requirements

Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.

General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.

Master the Skills to Excel in a Competitive Marketplace

Staying current in today’s fast-paced economy is non-negotiable. Build creative problem-solving skills that prepare you for changing trends and expectations. Our online MBA program can help you gain greater job security and the credentials to stand out. Learn to lead and inspire while developing a firm grasp of business best practices.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of Walden’s online Master of Business Administration program will be prepared to:

  • Evaluate the environment in which businesses operate.
  • Develop well-reasoned, appropriate decisions within a business context.
  • Generate solutions to a variety of complex business scenarios.
  • Effectively employ business-appropriate communication skills.


  • Demonstrate an understanding of the skills necessary to work effectively with others in diverse business environments.
  • Evaluate how business administration knowledge and skills enable a variety of stakeholders to contribute to positive social change.

What’s the Career Impact of Earning an MBA?

An MBA is one of the most recognized degrees in business and is essential to prepare students for management and consulting roles. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), four out of five companies plan to hire MBA graduates.2 Whether you’re seeking a promotion, a change in roles, or an opportunity in a new organization, Walden’s online MBA program offers you the potential for substantial career growth.

Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to exchange ideas and build relationships with peers and faculty, creating a powerful professional network that can have an impact on your success long after graduation.

Walden’s MBA program will prepare you to lead others and make strategic decisions across a variety of business areas such as:

  • Marketing and sales
  • International affairs
  • Finance or accounting
  • Information technology
  • Human resources
  • Consulting

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.


81%

81% of companies plan to hire MBA graduates specifically. That’s an 11% increase from 2017.2

$86,000

The average salary of an MBA graduate, according to PayScale.3

Testimonials

The mentorship at Walden has been the greatest value. It’s consistent, ongoing, empowering, and encouraging. It’s a network that has provided a wealth of resources.

Andre Lynch MBA Graduate

The most rewarding aspect of pursuing my degree with Walden is effecting positive social change.

Lisa Hargett MBA Graduate

I liked the convenience of distance learning. As a wife, mom, and career woman, I was unable to sit in a classroom several times per week.

Tiko Russell MBA Graduate

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