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Master of Business Administration
Start your online master of business administration degree
Time waits for no one — and neither does the competitive world of business. Complete your Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Phoenix in as little as 16 months and take the next step in your business career. You’ll hone skills that help make key decisions for an organization. And, since you’re only taking one course at a time, your online MBA won’t get in the way of your busy life.
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Courses
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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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Requirements: 33 credits
You’ll need 33 credits to complete this Master of Business Administration program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Master of Business Administration degree.
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Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
University of Phoenix MBA degree vs other universities
| Phoenix | |
|---|---|
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Cost per credit
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$698
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Credits per course
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3
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Tuition per course
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$2,094
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Total program length in credits
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33
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Length of course in weeks
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6
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Fees
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One fee per course
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Tuition guarantee
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YES
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Data pulled on March 31, 2023
Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites.
Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.
| COA Components | Masters Degree (non-CBE) |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$16,128
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,632
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Transportation
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$1,632
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$660
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$3,180
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Housing³
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$6,144
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Federal student loan fees
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$108
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$29,484
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
Scholarships
Starting with your first course, every new, qualifying student will be awarded up to $1,000 to $3,000. Because scholarships shouldn’t just be for the chose few – they should be accessible to all working adults, like you.
$1 Million
In scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
Federal Student Loan Basics
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Master of Business Administration degree?
Learning can lead to earning. Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
The MBA program can help you prepare to be a:
- Business Manager
- General Manager (GM)
- Operations Director
- Administrative Director
Top skills learned in this program:
- Management
- Operations
- Communication
- Leadership
- Decision-making
Ready to get started?
Start your application for free or request additional information.
What you’ll learn
When you earn your on-campus or online Master of Business admin degree you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
- Integrate decision-making skills to deliver organizational value in dynamic environments.
- Create strategies for sustainable organizational success that integrates the organization’s mission and vision with societal values.
- Synthesize leadership skills to foster innovation and facilitate change in a dynamic business environment.
- Evaluate the global environment to sustain an organization’s competitive advantage.
- Integrate managerial skills to support strategic execution in a rapidly changing business environment.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for general managers is projected to be as fast as average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request transcripts
- No GMAT
- No essay required
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
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Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call or chat with us 7 days a week.
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Faculty Spotlight
Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Count on the quality of your education
programmatic accreditation
Our BSB has been reaffirmed for accreditation until 2027 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring the quality of your education.
What does that mean in real life? ACBSP-accredited business programs are committed to quality standards. The quality of the program is regularly benchmarked against specific criteria that prepare students for the business industry. Accreditation occurs on a 10-year cycle with regular quality reviews.
View the completion and first-year persistence rates for the University of Phoenix ACBSP-accredited business and accounting programs.
Master of business administration articles
Frequently asked questions about the Master of Business Administration degree
An MBA degree stands for Master of Business Administration. This is a graduate degree that delves into the study of business management and administration. Courses focus on critical thinking and effective management so that MBA program graduates are prepared to lead organizations of any size into the future. You can choose a traditional MBA program that allows you to take one course at a time, or a competency-based MBA program designed for you to take several 16-week courses concurrently. Regardless of which program you choose, you’ll learn 33 career-relevant skills with our Master of Business Administration degrees.
Learn more about MBA degrees
A traditional MBA degree can be completed in 16 months. A competency-based MBA degree can be completed in as little as 12 months.
An online MBA lets you attend class whenever it fits your life—days or evenings.
You can choose either traditional or competency based. Select a degree that best fits your needs.
Choose a traditional online MBA if you:
- Prefer a more traditional group setting
- Have your bachelor's degree in any field
Choose a competency-based online MBA if you:
- Prefer to learn independently and study on a flexible schedule
- Desire self-governed coursework with the assistance of your instructor
- Possess a bachelor’s in business or management
- Have worked in a corporate setting for at least three years
University of Phoenix offers professional career services and information and assistance to help you on your MBA journey.
Career support
Gain access to professional career coaching, resumé building and interview prep. Find information on personal brand development and job support. Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the professional experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.
Online learning
You can attend class whenever it fits your life—days or evenings.
Student resources
Access regularly updated and expanded online information in our University Library. We also offer help in math and writing
The University of Phoenix admission requirements include:
- An undergraduate degree from an approved, college or university with institutional accreditation, or hold a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the United States.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) as shown on the undergraduate degree posted transcript.
- Must meet work experience requirements or have access to an organizational environment, depending on your selected degree program. Please contact an Enrollment Representative to learn if your program has such an admission requirement.
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or hold an approved, valid visa if residing in the United States.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.