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This program requires a total of 36 credits. Take the following courses in the order listed:
We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills as well as basic IT knowledge. In preparation for the MBA program, we recommend you take the following courses or have the equivalent expertise:
This information is for students who enroll in the 2022–2023 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.
Employers in the global business world want professionals who are ready to contribute. So, UMGC’s online MBA program is designed to help students develop expertise in on-demand areas like strategic planning, project management, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis. UMGC’s MBA program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve these learning goals:
UMGC's School of Business has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs, please view our IACBE member status page.
IACBE's accreditation process examines if a program is functioning effectively, accomplishing its mission, and teaching students what they are intended to learn. This requires that its member institutions follow a process of continuous quality improvement that builds student competencies and prepares them to succeed professionally.
This program is designed to help you prepare for management careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations. UMGC courses are taught by experienced faculty and address skills and competencies that today’s employers seek.
Throughout the MBA curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that is designed to help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
Develop a detailed project management plan for the design, construction, outfitting, and stocking of a new retail store in Brazil for a U.S.-based home improvement company.
Craft an international business plan that requires devising a marketing strategy, developing financial projections, and creating a strategy implementation plan for a U.S.-based medical devices company.
Conduct a situation audit to review various aspects of an organization, including its mission, goals, and values; organizational strategy; organizational size and structure; critical resources; leadership, governance, and management; strengths and weaknesses; and capacity for learning and change.
Analyze a company’s investment activities, debt service, and taxes, and determine how to increase productivity with the objective of improving the company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).
Gain insight from our business faculty and delve deeper into topics ranging from graduate business degrees to accreditation.
Get answers to questions that current and prospective MBA students are asking about program admission, credibility, student organizations, and more.
UMGC offers rolling admissions and flexible start dates for your convenience. If you hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited degree-granting university or college, you qualify for graduate admission at the master's degree or graduate certificate level. Learn more about graduate admission requirements at UMGC.
The value of your investment in your education will depend on several factors unique to you as an individual. An online MBA from UMGC can help you gain the skills and abilities desired by today’s employers—from finance and accounting to business analytics and marketing—and learn how to strategically manage a data-driven organization for growth and success. At UMGC, you can complete an MBA entirely online in 18 months for about $25,000.
As an accredited institution backed by the University System of Maryland, UMGC offers respected online degrees in many career-relevant fields including business administration. In fact, UMGC has received a specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
An online MBA from UMGC will help you learn how to strategically manage a data-driven organization for growth and success. Many of our students pursue an MBA to improve their business skills with the intention of starting a business or taking a current business to the next level. Additionally, UMGC offers students the opportunity to join several clubs including the Entrepreneurship Club (eClub), where you can learn about the benefits, risks, and challenges of entrepreneurship.
At UMGC, you can complete an MBA entirely through online courses in 18 months. You take one 6-credit course each term and progress to the next course when you earn a grade of B or better. This ensures you are prepared as you advance through the program and are still able to complete your MBA quickly.
At UMGC, you can complete an MBA entirely online in 18 months for about $25,000. Plus, most online course materials are available as no-cost electronic resources through UMGC's online classroom, so you can save money on textbooks.
We recommend MBA students participate in the following student organizations:
The Accounting Club focuses on helping to prepare its members for professional opportunities after graduation. The Accounting Club aims to provide networking activities that will help students connect to professionals and related associations and job preparation activities which will include connecting students with internships, offering career-building events, and more.
Membership Information: The UMGC Accounting Club is open to any graduate or undergraduate student interested in the accounting fields. Interested students can join the UMGC Accounting Club virtual community on CareerQuest.
The UMGC Chapter of the American Marketing Association provides members of all majors with exposure to experiences in the marketing industry through professional growth opportunities, leadership development, and academic recognition. Undergraduate students who are interested in joining should complete the AMA|UMGC Chapter Application or visit the chapter’s Facebook group to learn more.
eClub provides students, faculty, and staff with an opportunity to learn about the benefits, risks, and challenges of entrepreneurship. Members engage in business and networking opportunities in collaboration with local, national, and international business leaders. It is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Join the Entrepreneurship Club's virtual community on CareerQuest to connect with other members and learn about upcoming meetings and events.
The UMGC Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management provides opportunities to network with other students, staff, and faculty who are currently working in or are interested in entering the human resource field. It is available to undergraduate and graduate students. To join, please fill out the UMGC SHRM Chapter form. Students may also join SHRM nationally at the student rate via the SHRM website (the UMGC SHRM Chapter number is 5578). UMGC students and alumni are also welcome to join the UMGC SHRM Chapter Facebook group. For more information, please email umgcshrm@umgc.edu.
Kemi A., Yuma, AZ, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
