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An Online MBA Designed for Global Leaders

With a curriculum that explores the growing opportunities and challenges of being a global leader, the University of Kansas School of Business online MBA can help you succeed in today’s developing marketplace. Learn from the same renowned and respected faculty as our on-campus programs and explore solutions to today’s social and economic business challenges. The KU School of Business online MBA is ranked the #20 Best Online MBA Program in the nation, and the #12 Best Online MBA Program for Veterans.1

According to GMAC surveys:

  • The average base starting salary for recent MBA graduates in the U.S. in 2017 is $110,000. Not only is this a $5,000 increase over the previous year, but it also is a significant increase over recent graduates of bachelor’s degree programs, whose average starting salary in 2017 was $60,0002
  • Of those who graduate with an MBA, 93 percent say that their degree is personally rewarding, and 91 percent say it is professionally rewarding3

Whether you want to gain momentum in your current career, you are interested in becoming a forward-thinking business leader or you want to enter the business world with a higher education degree that enables greater mobility, an online MBA from the University of Kansas School of Business can provide the opportunity you need.

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An online MBA from the University of Kansas School of Business is ideal for all kinds of students, including:

  • Working business professionals
  • Busy parents
  • Individuals with personal responsibilities that prevent them from attending school on campus
  • Students who prefer online study over classroom education
  • Program Structure
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Program Structure

The KU School of Business online MBA program structure is designed to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of today's top business subjects that can be applied in a variety of professional settings as well as to focus their development of one of three in-demand skill sets. Students can expect the following in the online MBA program:

  • 13 courses
  • 42 credit hours
  • 8 weeks per course
  • 6-credit capstone course
  • Graduate in as few as 27 months
  • 100% online: no residency requirement
  • 3 starts per year: spring, summer and fall

Frequently Asked Questions

If you're considering an online MBA program, you likely have questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear.

  • Is campus study better or more valued than online? Hiring managers are typically more concerned about the reputation of the school than the way an MBA degree is earned.4 Accredited schools like the University of Kansas School of Business uphold a strong reputation among online MBA programs.
  • What is an online MBA course like? Online MBA programs provide the same educational content that is taught in a classroom setting, but include additional benefits like always-on access to course work, quick responses from instructors, classmate discussion groups, instant progress tracking and much more. Lessons and test-taking are more flexible than traditional classroom study, allowing students to work on a schedule conducive to their professional and personal lives.
  • How will an online MBA benefit my career? Obtaining an MBA online can result in numerous professional opportunities. Many graduates find they can apply for higher positions than they could previously, are able to more confidently ask for a pay raise or more responsibility at their current jobs, or are able to obtain more desirable positions at the companies they want to work for. Often, the connections made in an online MBA classroom setting, including relationships with both professors and other students, result in job referrals, mentorships and more. For students who feel stagnant in their current roles, who are unsure about how to advance more rapidly, or who want to change career paths, online MBA programs can help them achieve their goals.

We cover answers to many other frequently asked questions regularly on our online MBA blog. You can also schedule an appointment with a University of Kansas School of Business Admissions Advisor to have your questions answered directly.

Program Structure

The KU School of Business online MBA program structure is designed to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of today's top business subjects that can be applied in a variety of professional settings as well as to focus their development of one of three in-demand skill sets. Students can expect the following in the online MBA program:

  • 13 courses
  • 42 credit hours
  • 8 weeks per course
  • 6-credit capstone course
  • Graduate in as few as 27 months
  • 100% online: no residency requirement
  • 3 starts per year: spring, summer and fall
Frequently Asked Questions

If you're considering an online MBA program, you likely have questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear.

  • Is campus study better or more valued than online? Hiring managers are typically more concerned about the reputation of the school than the way an MBA degree is earned.4 Accredited schools like the University of Kansas School of Business uphold a strong reputation among online MBA programs.
  • What is an online MBA course like? Online MBA programs provide the same educational content that is taught in a classroom setting, but include additional benefits like always-on access to course work, quick responses from instructors, classmate discussion groups, instant progress tracking and much more. Lessons and test-taking are more flexible than traditional classroom study, allowing students to work on a schedule conducive to their professional and personal lives.
  • How will an online MBA benefit my career? Obtaining an MBA online can result in numerous professional opportunities. Many graduates find they can apply for higher positions than they could previously, are able to more confidently ask for a pay raise or more responsibility at their current jobs, or are able to obtain more desirable positions at the companies they want to work for. Often, the connections made in an online MBA classroom setting, including relationships with both professors and other students, result in job referrals, mentorships and more. For students who feel stagnant in their current roles, who are unsure about how to advance more rapidly, or who want to change career paths, online MBA programs can help them achieve their goals.

We cover answers to many other frequently asked questions regularly on our online MBA blog. You can also schedule an appointment with a University of Kansas School of Business Admissions Advisor to have your questions answered directly.

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  1. Retrieved January 27, 2021, from usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-kansas-155317
  2. Retrieved on January 23, 2018, from newscenter.gmac.com/news-releases/news-release-details/nearly-9-10-companies-plan-hire-mba-graduates-2017
  3. Retrieved on January 23, 2018, from gmac.com/~/media/Files/gmac/Research/Measuring-Program-ROI/2017-gmac-alumni-perspectives-web.pdf
  4. Retrieved on January 1, 2018, from usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2016-05-09/what-employers-think-of-your-online-mba-degree