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
What will you learn in SIUE's 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
What career opportunities are available with an MBA from SIUE?
- 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 2% of business colleges and universities worldwide to hold dual accreditation for business and accounting. The School has been accredited since 1975. The next AACSB re-accreditation visit is scheduled for 2027.
Tuition
How much does SIUE's Online MBA cost?
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
8/12/26
Next Application Deadline
8/29/26
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer II | 6/27/26 | 6/10/26 | 6/17/26 | 6/23/26 | 6/25/26 | 8/8/26 |
| Fall I | 8/29/26 | 8/12/26 | 8/19/26 | 8/25/26 | 8/27/26 | 10/16/26 |
| Fall II | 10/24/26 | 10/7/26 | 10/14/26 | 10/20/26 | 10/22/26 | 12/18/26 |
| Spring I | 1/16/27 | 12/30/26 | 1/6/27 | 1/12/27 | 1/14/27 | 3/5/27 |
| Spring II | 3/20/27 | 3/3/27 | 3/10/27 | 3/16/27 | 3/18/27 | 5/7/27 |
| Summer I | 5/10/27 | 4/21/27 | 4/28/27 | 5/4/27 | 5/6/27 | 6/21/27 |
| Summer II | 6/26/27 | 6/9/27 | 6/16/27 | 6/22/27 | 6/24/27 | 8/7/27 |
Admissions
What are the admission requirements for SIUE's Online MBA?
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
To Apply:
- Submit the Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submit all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Submit a current resume
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.
Admission Criteria:
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
- Applicants should have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.50 (on a 4-point scale) in undergraduate coursework and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) in any graduate coursework
- Applicants with a 2.75 undergraduate cumulative GPA (on a 4-point scale) or higher will be considered more competitive for program admission. Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) but at or above a 2.50 (on a 4-point scale) will be considered through a holistic review. The program may consider grade trends, recency of coursework, prior graduate work, professional experience, quantitative preparation, certifications, and other evidence of readiness for graduate study.
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
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].
Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.
Students who are admitted to and pursuing a PharmD at SIUE and who wish to apply to the MBA program at SIUE may submit an application to the Graduate School for review once they have earned the equivalent of 106 semester hours. A currently enrolled SIUE PharmD student, upon approval of the MBA program director, will be allowed to enroll in a maximum total of six credits of graduate-level business coursework until the student has earned the equivalent of 124 semester hours, at which time the student would be allowed to enroll in further courses toward the MBA.
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.
Courses
What courses are in the 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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