Master of Business Administration
Advance Your Career with an MBA Built for Today’s Business World
Program Overview
The Missouri Western Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an AACSB-accredited professional degree designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers in today’s rapidly changing business environment. AACSB is widely recognized by employers and universities as the leading standard of quality in business education, and AACSB accreditation places Missouri Western among the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
The program combines this recognized academic quality with the flexibility and practical focus needed by working professionals. Designed to accommodate a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds, the MBA offers a flexible pathway to earning your degree, with the potential to complete the program in as little as one year. Students gain a graduate business education that is rigorous, relevant, and designed for professional impact.
What Will You Learn?
The Missouri Western MBA prepares you to analyze complex business problems, make informed strategic decisions, and lead effectively in a rapidly changing business environment. Guided by highly qualified faculty who bring academic expertise and real-world perspectives to the classroom, you will experience an applied approach to business education that connects what you learn to the challenges organizations face today. Missouri Western is Missouri’s designated applied learning institution, placing the application of knowledge at the heart of the educational experience.
- Think strategically across business functions by integrating knowledge from accounting, business analytics, finance, management, marketing, supply chain and other core business disciplines.
- Apply knowledge to real-world business challenges through an applied curriculum that strengthens critical thinking, problem-solving, and managerial decision-making.
- Prepare for the future of business by engaging with contemporary practices and emerging developments, including the growing role of artificial intelligence in business analysis, decision-making, and strategy.
Online Courses
The Missouri Western MBA is offered fully online, providing working professionals the flexibility to advance their education while balancing career and personal commitments. Our faculty have completed Quality Matters training in effective online course design and delivery, creating an engaging and thoughtfully designed learning experience. The 30-credit-hour program consists of 10 courses—seven core courses and three electives in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, and finance. With seven-week courses, six entry points throughout the year, and each core course offered twice annually, you can begin when it works for you, progress at a pace that fits your needs, and complete your MBA in as little as one year.
Tuition and Fees
For a complete breakdown of Graduate Tuition and fees, visit the Tuition and Fees page for more information.
For a listing of course specific fees, visit the Other Fees by Type page for more information.
Curious about Graduate Scholarships? Please check the Graduate Scholarship Opportunities for opportunities.
Interested in a Graduate Assistantship? You can read all about them here on our Graduate Assistantship page.
Duration
12-18 Months
