Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
High value, highly ranked
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Get your MBA for under $40K in our top-ranked online MBA degree program1

Every aspect of the University of Kansas online MBA program is designed to help ambitious professionals like you advance. From our focused eight-week courses to our flexible learning platform, we've created an experience that transforms business knowledge into career momentum. Study the foundations of business like accounting, analytics, finance, marketing, management, and then dig deeper into the specific electives that complement your professional goals.

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Course Descriptions

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Video Companion
#7
Best Online MBA Program1
$895
Cost per credit hour
27
months minimum time to completion

The strength of a KU MBA

Accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) assures you that the KU online MBA meets or exceeds rigorous standards for curricula, faculty quality, and student satisfaction. Plus, research conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council also shows that MBA graduates typically earn 73% more than those with only an undergraduate business degree.4 At KU, we've designed our program to deliver the skills and experience you expect from a premium program while remaining one of the most affordable top-ranked MBAs in the nation.2

Program cost: $36,330 ($865 per credit hour)

  • Same rate for all students, regardless of location
  • No hidden fees or required campus visits
  • Financial aid and payment plans available
  • Military benefits accepted
AACSB Accredited

Paying for your degree

We're committed to making your professional education achievable. KU offers resources to help you:

  • Explore federal financial aid options
  • Navigate military education benefits
  • Find scholarship, grant, employer tuition benefits, and work-study opportunities

Top-tier faculty

Learn from the same renowned and respected faculty as our on-campus business programs. These popular professors are part of a diverse faculty with wide-ranging research interests and international experiences. They’ll also serve as your mentors and help you develop critical leadership competencies.

MBA community

The diverse backgrounds and work experiences of University of Kansas online MBA students create a decisive advantage for our graduates. Your classmates’ perspectives combine with personalized guidance from the faculty to create a rich and textured online learning experience.

Power your career with a curriculum built for today’s business leaders

The KU online MBA curriculum combines foundational business knowledge with the advanced skills today's employers demand. Through focused eight-week courses, you'll master essential business functions from accounting and analytics to strategic management and international business. Once you've completed those core courses, you can customize your experience with electives in Finance, Marketing, or Management & Leadership that align with your career goals.

Finally, you'll bring all your lessons together with a comprehensive 6-credit capstone course where you'll synthesize your learnings, apply strategic thinking to complex business challenges, and demonstrate your readiness for executive leadership.

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Uncompromising excellence, unhindered access

The KU online MBA delivers business students the same educational content as the on-campus program, and additional benefits like the ability to access classes from anywhere, quick instructor responses, classmate discussion groups, and instant progress checks. Unlike many online MBA programs, our program is conducted entirely online, with no in-person requirements.

Preview the Online Experience

KU online MBA graduate outcomes

68%
Report getting raises within 6 months of graduation3
55%
Report receiving or expecting promotions within 6 months of graduation3
25%
Average reported post-graduation salary increase3

Make your ascent with the online MBA community


The University of Kansas has mastered the art of building meaningful connections in the digital space. Through interactive learning tools, collaborative projects, and virtual networking events, you'll forge lasting relationships with your online MBA cohort of ambitious professionals, expert faculty, and more than 25,000 KU School of Business alumni, some of whom work at Fortune 500 companies and serve as global industry leaders.* Plus, they're ready to help fellow Jayhawks succeed. Through the KU School of Business network, you'll gain access to:

  • ✓ Virtual networking events
  • ✓ Mentorship opportunities
  • ✓ Career development resources
  • ✓ Industry insights and connections

*Based on a limited sample of self-reported data from alumni of the University of Kansas School of Business online MBA program from 2019-2022 graduating cohorts

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Guiding you to new heights

When considering an online MBA, you want insights from someone who really understands the journey. Jeremiah, a seasoned admissions outreach advisor and proud KU graduate, is here to share his wisdom. He can help you figure out your career and academic goals, guide you through the application process and answer all of your questions.

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Sources
  1. Retrieved on February 18, 2025, from usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-kansas-155317 
  2. Retrieved on February 18, 2025, from usnews.com/education/online-education/mba/rankings 
  3. Based on a limited sample of self-reported data from alumni of the University of Kansas School of Business online MBA program from 2021-2024 graduating cohorts
  4. Retrieved on February 18, 2025, from gmac.com/-/media/files/gmac/research/employment-outlook/2024-corporate-recruiters-survey/2024_gmac_crs_report.pdf (Graduate Management Admission Council, 2024, p. 52)

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