Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Managing change is the greatest challenge in our fast-paced business world. It’s the ability to shift gears, drive innovation, and excel in times of challenge that separates the leaders from the followers. Through our Western New England University MBA program, you will enhance your critical thinking skills to define problems and generate innovative solutions that can turn obstacles into opportunities. No longer a luxury, the MBA is now an essential credential for business professionals looking to advance your career to the next level.
Why Choose the MBA?
Long considered the region’s premier MBA program, the Western New England University Master of Business Administration also earns high marks for convenience and flexibility. You will complete your MBA 100% online, which the option to pursue your studies full- or part-time. Offering a General Business track or an optional concentration in Accounting, Business Law*, and Leadership, our 12-course MBA program is one of the most affordable AACSB International accredited programs in New England. View our current tuition rates. The University is accredited by AACSB International, the world's leading accrediting body for business schools.
*The Business Law concentration courses are offered on-ground at the WNE School of Law.
What Will You Study?
Skills and Value
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You’ll gain knowledge of the functional areas of business and integrative approaches for the development of solutions to organizational and management challenges. You will develop an understanding of a variety of organizing, planning, controlling, team-building, and communicating skills necessary to demonstrate effective and management and leadership of organizations in globally diverse and dynamic environments. You’ll graduate with an appreciation for the ethical and social responsibilities that come with leadership and will be prepared to assess and evaluate the dynamic internal and external elements of today’s competitive global environment.
Top 5 Reasons to Choose The MBA program
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Gain Market Demand Skills for Advancement and Professional Mobility–An emphasis on building skills in data analysis and decision-making, team building, leadership development, and entrepreneurial and strategic thinking makes the Western New England University MBA the right MBA for you.
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Opportunities for Professional and Industry Connections–You'll be in good company as a member of the College of Business community. Studying online or in-class, you'll collaborate and learn from other high-performing students from top organizations in the region—and across the country. This collaborative culture facilitates the building of strong ties with industry and alumni connected to important career opportunities.
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Relevant Course Design and Flexible Degree Requirements–The curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for you to develop skills that you can apply on the job immediately. You have the option to customize your MBA with a concentration or special topics courses aligned with your interests and career goals.
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Earn Your MBA from an AACSB International-accredited University–Western New England University is the only private institution in western Massachusetts accredited by AACSB International, and among fewer than 5% of business schools in the world. Member institutions confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive multiyear review.
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Flexible Options Keep Your Life in Balance–The MBA provides you with the opportunity to network with students, faculty, alumni, clients, and other professionals in a live online web conferencing learning environment you can access wherever you are via the Internet. You can earn your degree in as little as one year studying full-time or in under 2 years studying part-time.
Admissions Requirements
Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is required. A wide variety of academic backgrounds will be considered for admission. An undergraduate degree in business is not required, however, the MBA has three prerequisites: accounting, finance, and statistics. If you have not completed these courses previously, you may be able to begin your studies on a provisional basis while fulfilling any prerequisite requirements. The GMAT or GRE is required for admission. The minimum score will be based on your undergraduate GPA. There is the option to request a waiver of the GMAT. Please reference our GMAT Waiver Form for additional details.
How are Courses Offered?
Course Delivery: Online
Total Credits: 36
MBA courses are offered online with a fusion of regularly meeting live small-group class sessions via Web conferencing software, and ‘at-your-pace’ learning via Kodiak, Western New England University's online learning management system. In this rich online learning environment, you will be able to interact with faculty, students, guest professionals, alumni, and clients, as well as enjoy flexibility in absorbing course content both through attending live sessions from the comfort of your home and posted videos, discussions, and readings. Online courses will be scheduled for one night during the week, meeting in the early or late evening in two-hour sessions. The remainder of the course will be delivered online, asynchronously.
Concentrations
In order to tailor your graduate education to your career goals, the MBA offers three concentrations in Accounting, Business Law*, and Leadership. Regardless of the concentration you choose, your résumé will be more well-rounded and give you the tools to add value to any organization.
*The Business Law concentration courses are offered on-ground at the WNE School of Law.
Faculty
As graduates of leading business schools and universities, our MBA faculty are actively engaged in advancing the field of business through research, consulting, and scholarship. All tenured-tracked faculty have terminal degrees. This experience helps them to bring a real-world perspective to the business program at Western New England University.
AACSB International
The best business schools in the world are accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Western New England University is the only private institution in western Massachusetts accredited by AACSB International and among fewer than 5% of business schools in the world to hold this accreditation.
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KODIAK: OUR USER-FRIENDLY VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
Kodiak is a state-of-the-art Learning Management System used by major universities and colleges around the world. It makes it easy for you to participate in class discussions, view calendars, communicate with faculty and classmates, post assignments, and view grades.
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