Best Online MBA Programs for 2023

At Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management, students in the Online MBA program can complete their degree in as little as two years and choose one of four elective concentrations: finance, leadership and managing organizational change, marketing, and general management. Students say that Pepperdine "is highly regarded in the business community" and appreciate the "focus on leadership development, flexibility of online courses, and excellent reputation" the program provides. Students are quick to praise Pepperdine's "rewarding" immersion courses as well as the E2B (education to business) program, which connects student groups with businesses and "offers real work practical application of course concepts with clients to simulate the consulting experience." "[The E2B program] gives you the opportunity to apply what you're learning to . . . real business operations [and interact] with top management." At the helm of their courses, "Pepperdine professors live up to their high reputation." "Each professor allows time each week to be available for individual discussion and encourages such meetings." Likewise, "the instructors are fantastic at making sure we engage with Read More...

Syracuse University is regarded as a “nationally-recognized school” and its Martin J. Whitman School of Management falls nothing short of its parent institution’s esteemed reputation. The online MBA program provides “a solid educational and professional core,” “online interaction with classmates and the professor,” and “flexibility of an online format instead of going part time attending classroom lectures.” The school also offers immersion opportunities “so that online students still have the opportunity to network with their peers.” This makes them feel as though they are “a part of the institution and not just a number.” One student states, “The program has allowed me to look at the business world differently in real time.” The majority of topics cover “current business practices and can be applied to current business problems.” While the amount of work can be “a lot to manage” according to many students, “the way the classes are laid out make it very easy for students to access, since there are many different days and hours students are able to choose from to accommodate their Read More...

Students, particularly working professionals, speak highly of American University’s Kogod online MBA program. The school “does not sacrifice any quality for convenience,” as seen with the “well-qualified instructors, flexibility,” and “strong core course offerings,” found therein. There’s also high praise for American’s format—10 weeks on and 3 weeks off—as attendees find this “gives a good balance throughout the year.” That balance is made up of a combination of recorded lectures and classes with “professors that are professionals in [their] field of study.” This “provides a variety of theory and implementation” of concepts and ensures that “subjects discussed in class are very much in line with current world events and/or with current technological advancements.”

MBA candidates here happily report that their professors “are all top notch,” and that they are “always accessible and explain the material well.” One student even gushes that their teachers’ “wealth of experience has helped me greatly with my own startup.” As for coursework, though the vast majority of the coursework is conducted online, students still have the opportunity to participate in immersion Read More...

The Online MBA program at William & Mary, a public school, was started in 2015. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Online MBA program has a total of 374 students; it is represented by 3 foreign countries; 31% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 41% of Online MBA students are women. The total program cost is around $64,300 while average debt upon graduation is $60,224. Read More...

The Online MBA program at The George Washington University, a private school, was started in 2004. The Online MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The school rates the importance of the GMAT or GRE as very important in admission decisions and report an average GMAT of 590. The Online MBA program has a total of 357 students; it is represented by 7 foreign countries; 42% of Online MBA students are underrepresented minorities; 50% of Online MBA students are women. The total program cost is around $104,895 while average debt upon graduation is $65,479. Read More...

With a “long standing reputation,” North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management offers a “great education” with “great value” for students enrolled in its online MBA program. Not only is the tuition “cost-effective,” but students have “flexible options” with “opportunities to pursue concentrations,” and the convenience to complete courses online. NC State students are enthusiastic about the “effective core curriculum and path to graduation,” as well as the “flexible scheduling” which “allows for working professionals to work asynchronously or based on group convenience rather than scheduled lectures.” One student says, “NC State’s online program ranked in the Top 20 while offering a lower tuition cost than some of the other similar programs.” Tuition is even lower for in-state students, who are able to “attend online as well as go to the campus when time permits.” Students’ views on the ability to maintain a balance between their work lives and their personal lives are varied. Some say it is a “very hectic life” with their school workload, but many say it is “totally worth it.” Read More...