Online MBA Program
Master of Business Administration
Time waits for no one — and neither does the competitive world of business. Complete your Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Phoenix in as little as 16 months and take the next step in your business career. You’ll hone skills that help make key decisions for an organization. And, since you’re only taking one course at a time, your online MBA won’t get in the way of your busy life.
Ignite Your Passion
Start when you're ready
Courses
Browse courses for your online master of business administration degree
Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
Look for this icon to see which skills you’ll learn in a course.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Requirements: 33 credits
You’ll need 33 credits to complete this Master of Business Administration program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Master of Business Administration degree.
Earn your graduate certificate in one of these fields
If your knack for numbers needs an outlet, find it in our Graduate Accounting Certificate program. Designed to be completed in as little as seven months, this certificate can help you break into the field of accounting. And, since courses are just 6 weeks long, they won’t get in the way of your busy life.
Organizations may depend on data, but their most valuable resource isn’t digital — it’s human. In as little as seven months, our Graduate Human Resource Management Certificate will help you develop skills to help businesses find the right people and, more importantly, keep them. Classes are just 6 weeks long, so they won’t get in the way of your busy life.
Your work experience may help you save
Your business experience may help you save on your Master of Business Administration degree. You may be eligible to waive 9 credits from your degree requirements and graduate 18 weeks earlier. Speak to your enrollment representative about graduate-level prior learning assessment. Call 844-937-8679.
There’s more than one way to earn your MBA
Take the quiz to see if you’re a good fit for a faster paced MBA program.
| TRADITIONAL | COMPETENCY-BASED |
|---|---|
|
16 months (MBA)
17 months (MHA/MIS) |
Less than a year
|
|
6-week course at a time
|
More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time
|
|
Traditional classroom led by instructors
|
Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance
|
|
Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA
|
Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience
|
|
$698 per credit
|
$300 per credit (no additional fees)
|
| COMPETENCY-BASED | TRADITIONAL |
|---|---|
|
Less than a year
|
16 months (MBA)
17 months (MHA/MIS) |
|
More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time
|
6-week course at a time
|
|
Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance
|
Traditional classroom led by instructors
|
|
Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience
|
Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA
|
|
$300 per credit (no additional fees)
|
$698 per credit
|
Tuition
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
Master's cost per course
$2,289 / course
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
- Savings opportunities. Get your degree faster and for less with eligible transfer credits, scholarships and work experience credits. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience can save up to $6,800 and 9 credits off their master’s degree.
With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.
Earn your master’s degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:
Other ways to save on time and tuition
Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.
Transfer credits
Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.
Employer tuition benefits
Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.
Credit for life experience
We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 6 weeks off your degree.
Alumni savings
Are you a Phoenix alum? If so, you’re eligible for special tuition rates and can save up to $2,200 on a master’s degree. You can also save with an alumni scholarship.
Military savings
If you’re an active-duty service member in the U.S. Armed Forces or an eligible spouse or dependent, you may be eligible for a lower, military tuition rate and can save on tuition.
We can help you get started
Chat with an experienced advisor who can guide you through tuition, financial aid, scholarships, transfer credits and more.
- View 1
- View 2
Budget & borrow
How to pay for college
Paying for school can be intimidating, but we’re here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan.
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Master of Business Administration degree?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
When you earn your on-campus or online Master of Business admin degree you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
- Integrate decision-making skills to deliver organizational value in dynamic environments.
- Create strategies for sustainable organizational success that integrates the organization’s mission and vision with societal values.
- Synthesize leadership skills to foster innovation and facilitate change in a dynamic business environment.
- Evaluate the global environment to sustain an organization’s competitive advantage.
- Integrate managerial skills to support strategic execution in a rapidly changing business environment.
Top skills learned in this program:
- Management
- Operations
- Communication
- Leadership
- Decision-making
The MBA program can help you prepare to be a:
- Business Manager
- General Manager (GM)
- Operations Director
- Administrative Director
5% growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for general managers is projected to be as fast as average between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request prior transcripts
- No GMAT
- No essay required
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
Gabriel G., Enrollment Rep
Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Call or chat with us 7 days a week.
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resourcess
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Faculty Spotlight
Business professionals dedicated to you
Your educational success is a top priority for our business deans and faculty members. Their experience and hands-on perspective in the classroom will help you bridge the gap between academics and business industry knowledge. Our instructors bring an average of 28+ years of real-world business experience to the classroom.
Donald Braunstein, MBA
Lead Faculty Area Chair, College of Business and Information Technology
Tina Potter, DBA
Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology
Danica Djordjevich, MAFM, CPA
Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology
Accreditation
Count on the quality of your education
programmatic accreditation
Our MBA has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.
What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the student achievement report (PDF) for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
Frequently asked questions about the Master of Business Administration degree
An MBA degree stands for Master of Business Administration. This is a graduate degree that delves into the study of business management and administration. Courses focus on critical thinking and effective management so that MBA program graduates are prepared to lead organizations of any size into the future. You can choose a traditional MBA program that allows you to take one course at a time, or a competency-based MBA program designed for you to take several 16-week courses concurrently. Regardless of which program you choose, you’ll learn 33 career-relevant skills with our Master of Business Administration degrees.
A traditional MBA degree can be completed in 16 months. A competency-based MBA degree can be completed in as little as 12 months.
An online MBA lets you attend class whenever it fits your life—days or evenings.
You can choose either traditional or competency based. Select a degree that best fits your needs.
Choose a traditional online MBA if you:
- Prefer a more traditional group setting
- Have your bachelor's degree in any field
Choose a competency-based online MBA if you:
- Prefer to learn independently and study on a flexible schedule
- Desire self-governed coursework with the assistance of your instructor
- Possess a bachelor’s in business or management
- Have worked in a corporate setting for at least three years
University of Phoenix offers professional career services and information and assistance to help you on your MBA journey.
Career support
Gain access to professional career coaching, resumé building and interview prep. Find information on personal brand development and job support. Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the professional experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.
Online learning
You can attend class whenever it fits your life—days or evenings.
Student resources
Access regularly updated and expanded online information in our University Library. We also offer help in math and writing
The University of Phoenix admission requirements include:
- An undergraduate degree from an approved, college or university with institutional accreditation, or hold a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the United States.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) as shown on the undergraduate degree posted transcript.
- Must meet work experience requirements or have access to an organizational environment, depending on your selected degree program. Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn if your program has such an admission requirement.
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa if residing in the United States.
Yes, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is available for certain courses in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Management (MM) programs. Currently there are three PLA options for the MBA and one PLA option for the MM. To learn more on how you can potentially save time and money in your MBA or MM program, please reach out to your Enrollment Representative.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.