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Online MBA and Executive MBA

Turn Your Possibilities Into Realities

Washington State University offers two of the nation’s top online business programs— an Online MBA and an Executive MBA Online—built for busy professionals who want to advance their careers without pausing them.

100% online

No GMAT Required

AACSB accredited

Highly ranked

Take Your Next Step

Get program details by connecting with an advisor to discuss curriculum and career outcomes or to have your questions answered.

Earn Your MBA Your Way

Benefit from an experience specifically designed for you to learn from anywhere in the world, offered by a pioneer in online education.

Online MBA

Build a strong foundation in business fundamentals while specializing in an area of your choice.

Executive MBA Online

Explore business from an executive’s point of view and enhance your strategic decision-making skills.
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Military-Affiliated Students

Your Success Is Our Priority

Learn more about our deep commitment to active military, veterans, and spouses, and the support systems we incorporate into every aspect of our program.

Compare Your MBA Options

MBAEMBA
Who is it for?Aspiring leaders from all backgrounds, including career changers and non-business majorsSeasoned professionals who have management, senior management, or executive business experience
Time to completionAs few as 22 monthsAs few as 17 months
Cost per credit hour$898*$1,361*
Total credits36-52 (depending on foundation coursework needed)42
*Financial aid and discounts are available

Choose the Path to Meet Your Goals

Prepare to become a leader among leaders through our innovative program focused on developing your strategy, innovation, and decision-making skills.

This degree allows you to build your foundational business skills while specializing your expertise in an area where you’d like to pursue new opportunities.

Become a more well-rounded business professional by taking courses from multiple concentrations.

Gain a greater understanding of consumer behavior and the psychology behind it. Study topics including international marketing management, brand management, new product marketing, and marketing research.

Gain a thorough understanding of financial practice and principles from an international perspective.

Explore the ethical, economic, and societal challenges associated with doing business in a foreign marketplace and delve into risk management as it applies to the international stage.

Enhance your business acumen, add a new area of expertise, and earn credits you can apply toward a full MBA.

Career and Personal Brand Consulting

As a student in our MBA or Executive MBA program, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with a career and personal brand consultant who works exclusively with master’s-level business students.

International Field Study

Build your leadership skills and gain a global business perspective on this optional trip abroad.

Coming on this trip as an Executive MBA student has allowed me to look more closely at how I see the world and how I plan to change it. I’ve learned that I need to dream larger. There’s so much more that I can do, and with this degree, I’m going to do it.

Avery Summers, Executive MBA Student