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.
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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.
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Core Courses
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.