Online MBA Program FAQ’s

Yes, Arcadia's Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree online program is accredited by ACBSP, signaling the rigor of our curriculum. You can learn more about the courses by visiting the curriculum page.

Entrance exams are not required for admission to Arcadia's master's degree program. You can learn additional requirements on our admissions page.

No, MAT/GRE scores are not required for admission to this master's degree program. You can learn more about how to apply on our admissions page.

The first step is to start your application. Learn more by visiting our admissions page.

Work experience is preferred, but not required to join this master's degree program. You do need prior knowledge of marketing, economics, accounting, and finance, whether through work or undergraduate courses. You can learn about additional program requirements on our admissions page.

Yes, Arcadia's master's degree program accepts up to six transfer credits for the foundation course requirements, not including the Capstone strategy or concentration courses. Students pursuing (or graduating from) the CHS leadership certificate will be able to transfer all of those credits toward an MBA in Healthcare Finance or the MBA in Organizational Leadership. All transfer credits will be determined by the program director.

You can learn about additional program requirements on our admissions page.

You can transfer up to six qualifying transfer credits for the foundation course requirements, not including the Capstone strategy or concentration courses. Students pursuing (or graduating from) the CHS leadership certificate will be able to transfer all of those credits toward an MBA in Healthcare Finance or the MBA in Organizational Leadership. All transfer credits will be determined by the program director.

You can learn about the other program requirements on our admissions page.

Arcadia University accepts applications throughout the year, and you can begin classes in the spring, summer, or fall. To learn more about the requirements for this master's degree program, visit our admissions page.

You will need a GPA of 2.75 to apply to the MBA program. We may also offer Conditional Acceptance for students with a GPA under 2.75 with the inclusion of a personal statement. If students do not receive B or better grades in their first two completed courses, they will be dismissed from the program.

To learn more about the program requirements, visit our admissions page.

The basic requirements for admission to the MBA online program include:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75* GPA from an accredited institution
• Official transcripts from each college, university, or professional school attended
• Resume
• Prior coursework or proficiency in Marketing, Economics, Accounting, and Finance demonstrated by completion of undergraduate coursework and/or work experience

There is NO application fee.

*We may also offer Conditional Acceptance for students with a GPA under 2.75 with the inclusion of a personal statement.

For more details, visit our admissions page.

You can begin to take this master's degree in the spring, summer, or fall.

We do not currently offer a virtual open house for the MBA program.

Those who hold an MBA can expect salary premiums associated with their degree, prepared to step into senior and executive-level management positions. Learn more about your career options by visiting our careers page.

You will complete 30 credits to earn the Master of Business Administration. We accept up to six credits to help you finish faster. And, if you're pursuing (or graduating from) the CHS leadership certificate, you can transfer all of those credits toward the MBA in Healthcare Finance or the MBA in Organizational Leadership.

Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

You will complete 10 courses to earn the Master of Business Administration. Learn about the courses you will take on the curriculum page.

Within Arcadia University's online Master of Business Administration program, you'll select one of the following three concentrations:

• Healthcare Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Organizational Leadership

Yes, you will select a concentration in one of the following:

• Healthcare Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Organizational Leadership

No. This master's degree program is in an asynchronous format, and with the exception of the capstone, which is taken last, you may take courses in any order.

This MBA program is offered entirely online and is not available in a blended format.

No, the MBA program does not have an on-campus residency requirement.

There are no practicum hours required to complete this program.

Arcadia University has offered the MBA program for nearly twenty years in modalities that have included on-campus, online, and overseas courses.

At Arcadia University, you can complete the MBA online program in as few as 19 months. To learn more about the curriculum, visit our courses page.

Arcadia designed the MBA online program for working professionals with busy lives. So, if something interrupts your course of study, you do not have to worry about losing credit for completed courses. You have five full years to complete the degree. To see the curriculum, visit our courses page.

Yes. We designed the online MBA program for maximum flexibility, with the option to study full-time if you have the time to do so successfully. Please visit our courses page to review the curriculum.

Yes. Arcadia University designed the MBA online program for professionals to take classes part-time. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities. To review the curriculum, visit our courses page.

The tuition for the MBA online program is $840 per credit hour. You will need to complete 30 credit hours for a total tuition of $25,200. Learn more by visiting the tuition page.

Currently, Arcadia University does not offer scholarships for the MBA online program. Please consider the following options regarding finances:

• Complete the FAFSA® to determine financial aid eligibility. Arcadia's FAFSA code is 003235.
• View lender information.

The total tuition for this master's degree program is $25,200. You will need to complete 30 credit hours at $840 per credit hour. Learn more by visiting the tuition page.

Arcadia will waive your application fee when you apply online. Each semester, you should expect a technology and graduate fee. You can learn more on this program's tuition page.