Open for business.
Designed for you.
Maryville takes a different approach to the MBA. Our courses are rooted in reality, not just research. Our instructors are passionate about teaching and advancing your career — not theirs. Everything about our program is designed to help you redefine your role in today’s workplace. If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re open for business.
100% online with no campus visits required
No GMAT, GRE, or application fee
Graduate in as little as 1 year
Choose from 9 concentrations
6 start times per year
No previous experience in business required
To separate yourself from the competition, think beyond your choice of concentration. We did. That’s why five of our concentrations are designed to help prepare you for additional certification opportunities in your field of study. The more specialized you become, the more you can distinguish your talent.
Prepare for your CPA.
Learn more at our online MBA in accounting page.
Prepare for advanced certifications such as the Security+, EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Complete a Series 7 preparation course.
Choose three courses from any concentration to customize your MBA.
Study healthcare operations, medical law, ethics, risk management, and population health management.
Prepare for your Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
Study consumer behavior, interactive marketing, international marketing, marketing concentration, advertising, and promotion.
Learn more at our online IT MBA page.
Study marketing techniques in consumer behavior, social networking, SEO, branding, and integrated marketing communications.
Prepare for your Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.
*The general MBA program, without choosing a concentration, can be completed in as little as one year.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission — HLC
Ranked among “America’s Top Colleges” — Forbes, 2017
Ranked among the best values in private colleges
— Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, 2018
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Why choose our student-centered MBA program? One reason is that we’re focused on building your industry connections. The John E. Simon School of Business and the faculty of our online MBA program cultivate partnerships with companies from around the world in every business sector. Our connections improve your networking opportunities. They also ensure our program is addressing industry needs.
Average MBA graduates receive a salary increase of 36% from their employer, 70% through a new job offer, or 84% from their internship company, according to a 2012 survey by the Graduate Management Admission Council. With our online MBA program offering a one-year completion time, you can recoup financial costs faster than with many other programs.
Many students base their selection of an MBA program on price or prestige. We think you should focus on ROI. Our tuition is $27,300. That’s a wise investment for the substantial opportunities that could come your way next. Take into consideration your pre-MBA salary, and then calculate your potential lifetime earnings with your MBA. Take a look at some of the top salary outcomes below and imagine what a specialized MBA credential can do to promote you in the future:
$148,430
$187,200
$93,260
$173,140
$113,500
$187,200
$143,070
$150,560
$111,510
What is an MBA? Irrespective of the industry, an MBA is the standard qualifier for management, leadership, and advancement opportunities. In 2014, approximately 25.4%** of all master’s degrees conferred were in business. Today’s organizations expect that top applicants, potential managers, and leaders will have an MBA. Earning an MBA is a smart business move on your part.
** According to the U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics
You can complete your online MBA in as little as one year. Start at the time that’s right for you by choosing one of six admission points. Explore the courses for each of our nine concentrations, and develop specialized knowledge in your area of expertise.
Our business model is simple. We designed our MBA program to give open access to highly motivated individuals. That’s why there are no GRE or GMAT entrance exam requirements and no application fee. You can start classes at a time that’s right for you by choosing one of six admission points during the year. If you’re ready to put in the work, we’re ready to help you stand out.