Master of Business Administration Online
Gain the critical information and skills to make effective managerial decisions, and prepare to apply those learnings across a broad range of leadership roles.
Enrollment for our accelerated online MBA programs is open. Get started today!
Program Overview
Take a closer look at our online MBA program
$20,043
Total Tuition
as few as 12 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
In the online Master of Business Administration program from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, you will learn to identify, analyze and define business problems while implementing a course of action and monitoring outcomes.
This accelerated online master’s in business degree program emphasizes real-world experiences, sharpening your ability to apply models and skills across disciplinary areas. Our program not only advances your technical skills—it exposes you to the behavioral components and human factors that impact managerial effectiveness.
With a wide variety of electives, you can shape your degree to fit your professional interests and goals. Plus, the curriculum includes an embedded capstone course focusing on strategic management and highlighting interrelationships between firms and external environments.
You can complete your degree in as few as 12 months, with no foundation courses required, regardless of your undergraduate background. Core course work empowers you with a variety of foundational skills and advanced applications including decision-making, accounting, information systems and technology, managerial economics, corporate finance, quantitative analysis, marketing, and more.
When developing the MBA curriculum, we worked closely with the region's top business professionals to bring theoretical knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom. Many of those same leaders serve on our advisory board, as do alumni who ensure the course work is relevant, up-to-date and tailored to real business needs.
In this AACSB-accredited online MBA program, you will learn to:
- Identify and define business problems and generate and evaluate alternative courses of action
- Implement a chosen course of action and evaluate its outcome in the context of a dynamic organization
- Discern and appreciate the ethical implications of decisions, as well as the impact of the global environment on the management of people and processes
- Integrate current and emerging functional knowledge into the decision-making process
- Identify and define business problems and generate and evaluate alternative courses of action
- Implement a chosen course of action and evaluate its outcome in the context of a dynamic organization
- Discern and appreciate the ethical implications of decisions, as well as the impact of the global environment on the management of people and processes
- Integrate current and emerging functional knowledge into the decision-making process
Career opportunities in business:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Sales Director
- Marketing Director
- Human Resources Director
- Finance Manager
- Chief Executive Officer
- Sales Director
- Marketing Director
- Human Resources Director
- Finance Manager
The School of Business at SIUE is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and is one of only two percent of business colleges and universities in the world to hold this accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975. The next AACSB re-accreditation visit is scheduled for 2027.
Tuition
Tuition for this affordable online MBA program fits your budget
Tuition for the MBA online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$556.75
Per Credit Hour
$1,670.25
Per 3 Credit-Hour Course
$20,043*
Total Tuition
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
Don’t miss these important deadlines
The MBA program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
8/6/25
Next Application Deadline
8/23/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
| Fall I | 8/23/25 | 8/6/25 | 8/13/25 | 8/19/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall II | 10/18/25 | 10/1/25 | 10/8/25 | 10/14/25 | 10/16/25 | 12/12/25 |
Admissions
Register quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know
Admission to the MBA online program is based on a variety of factors including undergraduate grade point average (GPA), professional resume and previous work in other graduate programs.
Register quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
- Minimum GPA of 2.50 in undergraduate coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in any graduate coursework*
- Current resume demonstrating detailed post-bachelor's degree professional work experience
- Personal history information
- All applicants with foreign academic credentials whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency in advance of admission
- Proof of English Proficiency: minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
*Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or lower in undergraduate coursework may be required to submit recent GMAT or GRE scores after initial review of the application.
Admission to the MBA program is selective based on a variety of factors. The program, at its discretion, may request GMAT or GRE test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the MBA degree. At least two years of work experience is recommended for students entering the MBA program.
Applicants should have grades in quantitative courses that indicate a high probability of success in completing the MBA program. A review of quantitative courses will be conducted by the MBA program director.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at [email protected].
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Students who were not admitted may appeal. These appeals are handled by the MBA program director. Students seeking an exception are required to provide the program director with evidence supporting the reason such an exception should be granted. The program director's decision regarding the appeal is final.
Students are expected to enter the program with competencies in computer software and statistics.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
SIUE Office of Graduate and International AdmissionsCampus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Note: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their MBA courses. Students who fall below this minimum will be placed on academic probation and referred to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. If the student is permitted to continue in the program, the conditions for continuance will be put in writing and communicated to the student. In addition, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to receive their degree.
Courses
The topics you will study in our general MBA online program
The MBA online curriculum is comprised of 36 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of MBA core courses and 12 credit hours of electives.
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