Program Overview

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W. P. Carey MBA - Online Program

The W. P. Carey MBA - Online Program is a comprehensive business curriculum designed for busy professionals, ranked No. 7 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This program provides a foundation and knowledge base in the core business disciplines, enabling students to develop analytic capabilities, decision-making, and leadership skill sets essential to making sound business decisions.

Program Description

The Master of Business Administration program delivers the same course content taught by faculty members of the full-time and evening MBA programs, and students earn the same highly ranked degree. The curriculum is delivered in a case-based, team-oriented learning environment. Elective courses provide additional depth and breadth to enhance students' knowledge base and career goals.

At a Glance

• College/school: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Concurrent Program Options

Students can choose to create their own concurrent degree combination to match their interests by working with their academic advisor during or after their first semester of study. Some concurrent combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum; students should speak with their academic advisor for more details. This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with the following:

• Electrical Engineering, MSE
• Industrial Engineering, MS

Degree Requirements

• 51 credit hours including the required capstone course (MGT 589)
• Required Core (2.5 credit hours)
  • LES 582 Ethical Issues for Managers (2.5)
• Electives (45.5 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
  • MGT 589 Strategic Management (3)
• Additional Curriculum Information
  • All students must successfully complete the comprehensive requirement for the MBA established by the school of business and the Graduate College.
  • The comprehensive culminating experience is integrated with MGT 589 Strategic Management.
  • Students who pass this course with a grade of "B" (scale is 4.00 = "A") or higher satisfy the comprehensive examination requirement.
• This program is designed to be completed within two years, and a maximum of three years is allowed.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements:
  • All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. two letters of recommendation
  4. current resume
  5. responses to short-answer questions
  6. proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Application Deadlines

• Fall
  • Session A/C: Online, 07/01, Priority
• Spring
  • Session A/C: Online, 12/01, Priority
• Summer
  • Session A/C: Online, 04/15, Priority

Global Opportunities

• Global experience
  • Study abroad is possible for graduate students.
  • More than 50 program opportunities are available, with programs on every continent.

Career Opportunities

The MBA program includes the essential academic preparation for those interested in pursuing professional careers as leaders within organizations, in such diverse functions as human resources, finance, or marketing. Career examples include:

• CEO
• finance manager
• marketing manager
• supply chain manager

Program Details

The W. P. Carey MBA - Online Program is supported by each of the eight academic units within the W. P. Carey School of Business. The program starts in January, February, May, August, and September. While there are no business course prerequisites, potential students must demonstrate strong quantitative ability and effective written and oral communication skills. To be successful in an online learning environment, students must also have computer proficiency and expertise in using spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software packages, email, and an internet browser. The business school does not accept graduate credits earned while students are in nondegree-seeking status, or courses taken before admission to the MBA program or while enrolled in another MBA program outside the W. P. Carey School of Business. Registration in W. P. Carey courses numbered 501 and above is limited to students who have been admitted to a graduate degree program and have the approval of the MBA program office. The core course is designed to provide a foundation in business knowledge and skills. Elective courses build upon the business core and center on the further development of an area of emphasis.