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Master of Business
Administration

MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Master of Business Administration
AT A GLANCE
  • 30 credits
  • Transfer up to 0 credits
  • All courses are available online
  • Select on-site and hybrid courses available
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  • $ per credit hour
    (Europe & Downrange)

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Earn an MBA on-site or online in just 15 months for about $10,500. The Master of Business Administration program at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed for busy professionals looking to gain the skills and knowledge that today’s employers need. Learn from faculty members who are active or former professionals in industry, government, and non-profit organizations and discuss course concepts with classmates who have a range of professional and life experiences. Course materials are available as no-cost electronic resources through UMGC's online classroom for most courses in this online program, so you can save money on textbooks. And, the GMAT is not required for admission!

Earn a Well-Respected Graduate Business Degree

UMGC’s online MBA program is the perfect fit if you are looking to broaden your business knowledge or prepare for career advancement. Our program's primary purpose is excellence in teaching and learning. And, several of our student organizations, like the UMGC chapters of the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) allow you to connect with classmates on similar career paths. 

In addition, the UMGC online MBA program holds the following distinctions:

  • Continuously accredited by IACBE for almost 20 years
  • A strong network of almost 20,000 MBA alumni
  • Among top 5 online learning completions
  • First U.S.-based MBA program designed specifically for online delivery
  • An innovative online classroom with 24-hour technical support

This program requires a total of 30 credits. You’ll take 18 credits of core courses, 9 credits chosen from specialization areas, and a 3-credit capstone.

Core Courses

  • (3 Credits, BMGT 610)
  • (3 Credits, FIN 610)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 605)
  • (3 Credits, HRMD 650)
  • (3 Credits, MRKT 600)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 620)
  • (3 Credits, BMGT 690)

* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive

 

General Master's Degree Requirements

  • You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
  • All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
  • Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.

Additional Program-Specific Requirements

  • All courses must be taken in the order listed.
  • You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course.
  • The grade of C is not available for these courses.
  • The courses in this program will have seven-day and 60-day options for the grade of Incomplete.

This program requires a total of 9 elective credits. To fulfill this requirement, take three courses from one of the following specializations.

  • If you take three courses from a specific specialization, you can earn a digital badge.
  • You may also choose to mix and match these credits to retain a general management focus.

Marketing

  • (3 Credits, MRKT 602)

  • (3 Credits, MRKT 603)

  • (3 Credits, MRKT 604)

  • (3 Credits, MRKT 605)

  • (3 Credits, MRKT 606)

  • (3 Credits, MRKT 608)

Finance

  • (3 Credits, FIN 615)

  • (3 Credits, FIN 620)

  • (3 Credits, FIN 630)

  • (3 Credits, FIN 640)

  • (3 Credits, FIN 645)

  • (3 Credits, FIN 660)

Human Resource Management

  • (3 Credits, HRMD 610)

  • (3 Credits, HRMD 620)

  • (3 Credits, HRMD 630)

  • (3 Credits, HRMD 640)

  • (3 Credits, HRMD 651)

  • (3 Credits, HRMD 665)

Global Business

  • (3 Credits, MRKT 605)

  • (3 Credits, FIN 640)

  • (3 Credits, HRMD 665)

Nonprofit Management

  • (3 Credits, NPMN 601)

  • (3 Credits, NPMN 602)

  • (3 Credits, NPMN 603)

  • (3 Credits, NPMN 604)

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Create an Enterprise Strategy
Design, analyze, and evaluate a global market strategy.
Apply Legal Concepts
Identify and apply key legal concepts in the business environment.
Manage Human Capital
Devise a strategy for managing human capital that will create strategic value.
Study Global Operations
Plan and manage the financial implications of an organization’s global operations.
Leverage Technology
Recommend an approach that leverages technology for strategic advantage.
Develop a Marketing Strategy
Develop a marketing strategy that includes design, implementation, and evaluation.

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Additional Program Information

We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills. We recommend ASC 601 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills. If you need to improve your computing skills, we recommend you take ASC 605.

The MBA degree program requires 30 credits of coursework. Courses must be taken sequentially.  You must complete each course with a grade of B or better to advance to the next course. The grade of C is not available for these courses.

Specialized Program Accreditation

This program has received specialized accreditation through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, known as IACBE, located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas. IACBE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Information about academic quality and student achievement can be found in the annual report to IACBE.