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Program Overview
Considering taking your career to a management or leadership level? Whether you are just starting out in your field of expertise or are ready to advance, this online Master of Business Administration degree is designed to cultivate your business management approach to a number of areas — from finance to marketing to HR and more. This master’s business administration online program prepares you for strategic oversight within many industries and operational business settings.

Prove to employers that you have the qualifications needed to excel in the global marketplace. At JWU, we can help you learn to critically analyze information through a business administration lens to solve high-level problems and build the leadership and strategic skills you need to excel.
This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Business.
What You'll Learn
- Gather, interpret and analyze research to inform decision-making at operational and strategic levels of an organization.
- Use advanced communication skills and awareness of cultural differences in global and domestic business interactions.
- Analyze problems from a diverse perspective, propose effective solutions and evaluate the impact of executive decisions.
- Assess and evaluate business entities taking into account cross-functional environments as they affect ethical decision making in domestic and global organizations.
Take the next step in your business administration career with an online master’s of business administration degree from Johnson & Wales University. Start your application today.
CONCENTRATIONS
As part of the requirements of the MBA – General program, students must fulfill a 12-credit elective requirement in order to complete the degree program. Students can satisfy this requirement by taking College of Business courses at the 5000 level, or students have the option of focusing their degree with one of our many MBA concentrations. To learn more about our MBA concentrations, please visit one of the pages below:
Tuition & Fees
At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, so we are constantly working to provide competitively-priced college tuition.
Scholarships Available for Eligible Students
Resources for Paying for College
Scholarship Opportunities
Learn more about how you may qualify for a scholarship, including our 20% Graduate Success Scholarship.
Financial Aid Options
Applying for financial aid doesn’t have to be a chore. We can help. Explore all your financial aid options today.
ONLINE MBA PROGRAM Sample Courses
Coursework for your online master of business administration degree covers the essentials of business leadership — from finance to strategy to operations management and much more. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.
MBA Core Courses
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Financial Management |
Effective Leadership |
Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Law |
Strategic Marketing |
MBA Elective Courses
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Team Dynamics |
Global Business Negotiations |
Social Entrepreneurship |
Social Media & Internet Marketing |
Business Foundations Courses
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Business Fundamentals |
Quantitative Methods in Business |
NOTE: With regards to Business Foundation courses, upon receipt of your transcripts, your prior coursework will be evaluated to determine the ability to waive out of these two courses. If you need to complete one or both of the foundation courses, you may take these courses as part of your program or test out of these courses via exam. Your dedicated admissions associate will discuss with you the option that will work best for you.
In addition, please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.
Admissions Requirements
Ready to begin your master’s of business administration online? Johnson & Wales Online is here to help. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application and no GRE or GMAT requirements.
If you already hold an undergraduate degree and you’re ready for more, click the button below to get started today!
Why Johnson & Wales University?
Prepped for the Professional World
We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.
Personalized Support
We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.
Learning on Your Schedule
We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.
Backed by Student Approval
Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of JWU Online students, three out of four students would recommend JWU Online to a friend. Most notably, JWU Online achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with JWU Online, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.

FAQs: MBA Degree Online
What can you do with a Master of Business Administration?
A general MBA can open doors to a wide array of leadership and strategic roles across nearly every industry. With an MBA from JWU Online, you will be well-prepared to pursue roles such as:
- Operations Manager
- Marketing Director
- Financial Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Entrepreneur/Startup Founder
- Healthcare Administrator
- Senior Project Manager
Our MBA curriculum provides practical and applied business knowledge to make data-informed decisions, lead teams, and drive organizational success.
What do you learn in an MBA program?
The general MBA program at JWU Online offers a comprehensive understanding of core business disciplines, including:
- Strategic management and planning
- Marketing and customer engagement
- Organizational leadership
- Financial and managerial accounting
- Global economic environments
- Business analytics and data interpretation
How long does it take to get an MBA degree?
JWU Online offers an accelerated 1-year MBA option for full-time students. Most students, however, complete the program in 18 to 24 months, depending on study pacing and course selections.
Is an MBA degree worth it?
It can be. An MBA remains one of the most versatile and respected graduate degrees in the professional world. It could:
- Enhance your leadership and decision-making abilities
- Increase your earning potential
- Expand your professional network
- Support career transitions or promotions
JWU Online’s MBA is designed with working professionals in mind—providing a balance of theoretical knowledge and applied business strategy that translates directly to the workplace.
What documents are needed to make an admissions decision?
To apply to JWU Online’s MBA program, you’ll need:
- A completed application
- Proof of a conferred bachelor’s degree
- Two letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose
In some cases, a résumé may be requested for additional context.
Do you need GRE/GMAT scores?
No standardized test scores are required. JWU Online does not require GRE or GMAT scores for admission. However, applicants may submit them voluntarily—particularly if they’re seeking conditional acceptance or want to strengthen their application profile.