Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Why Choose Shenandoah University’s Hybrid/Online MBA Program? 

• Gain a well-rounded business education to scale your business ideas.
• Combine online learning modules with hybrid options for networking and collaboration.
• Learn from industry experts and acquire the skills to succeed in business.
• No GMAT required.

Flexibility For Business Professionals: We understand the demands of your professional and personal life. Our hybrid MBA format allows you to customize your learning experience, providing the flexibility to balance your work, family, and education.

• Access course materials, lectures, and assignments from anywhere, anytime.
• Balance your work and family commitments while pursuing your MBA

Customizable Specializations: Tailor your MBA journey to align with your career aspirations. 

• We offer a wide range of in-demand specializations, allowing you to tailor your MBA experience to align with your specific career goals. 
• Gain specialized knowledge and skills that set you apart in your chosen industry.
  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Cybersecurity
  • Esports Management
  • Healthcare Management
  • Sustainable Business

Global Perspective and Cultural Understanding: Our program emphasizes the importance of a global business perspective.

• Gain the skills to thrive in a multicultural workplace.
• Develop a well-rounded understanding of different business environments.
• Participate in global experiential learning opportunities.

Collaborative and Engaging Learning Environment: Connect with a diverse community of professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. 

• Engage in lively discussions, group projects, and virtual networking opportunities.
• The program fosters collaboration, encourages knowledge sharing, and expands your professional network.

Personalized Support and Mentorship: 

• Receive personalized guidance throughout your MBA journey. 
• We’re committed to your success. Benefit from one-on-one mentorship, academic advising, and career services to maximize your learning experience and enhance your career prospects.

Competitive Tuition and Financial Aid Options: We understand the financial considerations of pursuing an MBA. 

• Our program offers competitive tuition rates, making quality education affordable and accessible. 
• We aim to provide value for your investment in your future without compromising on the quality of education you receive.

Excellence in Business Education: The MBA program ensures you receive a rigorous and comprehensive education that meets the highest standard of quality and relevance. 

• We hold accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction achieved by only 5% of business schools worldwide. 
• This recognition ensures you receive a top-notch education that meets rigorous quality standards and prepares you for success wherever you pursue your career.
• Shenandoah’s MBA is a STEM-designated degree.

Locally and Globally Recognized

Shenandoah University enjoys a strong reputation locally, regionally and nationally. Our MBA graduates are recognized within the business community as knowledgeable, capable, and able to excel in the workplace. With AACSB International accreditation, you’ll get a world-class education from one of a very select group of universities across the globe. 

You’ll have opportunities to develop rich, collaborative relationships with premier faculty and fellow students who, like you, have diverse work and life experiences.

Our program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management and business education. It represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide, and it recognizes that the School of Business offers high-quality business programs. Processes are in place to ensure continuous improvement in the future. Therefore students and alumni can be proud of earning a degree from an institution that has taken its place among other world-wide leaders in business education.

Learn more about our program at one of the open houses we offer for prospective students.        

MBA Frequently Asked Questions

Program Sequence

• Fall: Module 1 plus 2 electives
• Spring: Module 2 plus 2 electives
• Summer: Modules 3 & 4

Academic Module Format

• 15 – 16 weeks per semester
• 2 faculty teach in each integrated, engaging & rigorous module
• 1-2 “live” hosted synchronous sessions per month 
• 1 face-to-face weekend experience per module 
• Capstone experience included in each module
• Asynchronous content is recorded, stored and available to students
• Learning module systems include Zoom & Canvas 

Classes 

Academic Modules

• MBA 601 – Making Decisions With Data (6 credits)
• MBA 602 – Leading People & Organizations (6 credits)
• MBA 603 – Creating Value for Business and Society (6 credits)
• MBA 604 – Exploring International Opportunities (6 credits)
• MBA 605 – MBA Career Development (0 credits)

TOTAL: 24 Credits

Elective Courses 

These include graduate-level business courses (graduate certificates) or courses offered in a joint professional or graduate degree program. Electives may be taken in all functional areas of graduate study offered by the School of Business. Students may request to take other graduate courses offered within the university; however, permission of the director of the MBA program is required to take elective coursework outside the business school. 

Electives may include the following graduate certificates (4 courses per certificate)

• Business Analytics
• Cybersecurity Management
• Digital Marketing
• Esports Management
• Healthcare Management
• Sustainable Business

TOTAL: 12 Credits

Foundational Courses

• ACCT 501 – Foundations of Accounting (3 credits)
• FIN 502 – Foundations of Finance (1.5 credits)
• ECN 501 – Foundations of Economics (3 credits)
• MTK 502 – Foundations of Marketing (1.5 credits)
• QM 502 – Business Statistics (1.5 credits)
• QM 504 – Business Analytics (1.5 credits)

TOTAL: 12 CREDITS

• Applicants who have already successfully passed these required courses in their undergraduate business programs may have these foundational courses waived (based on certain restrictions).
• Applicants who have not taken these foundational courses are required to take them in their first semester(s) of the MBA program. These are also offered via the university’s online Business Essentials Certificate.

TOTAL (without foundational courses): 36 CREDITS

TOTAL (with foundational courses): 48 CREDITS

MBA students can voluntarily take advantage of experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom, whether in case studies or working with companies and organizations seeking to engage students in real-world projects. 

MBA students may also engage in travel-abroad business applications as part of the university’s global learning initiatives, including 

• Global Experiential Learning (GEL) – offers Shenandoah students a short-term, faculty-led, study-abroad experience for academic credit.
• Global Citizenship Program (GCP)

There’s a special bond between School of Business students and their professors. Students enjoy close professional relationships with academically and professionally experienced faculty who mentor them in and out of the classroom. This remains a hallmark of a Shenandoah University business education. Students also benefit from our executive-in-residence who works with both professors and students to broaden the student’s focus beyond the classroom.

Bernadine Dykes

Program Administrator; Associate Dean of Graduate Programs; Professor of Management 

The MBA Admissions Committee gives full consideration to your entire application packet, but admission to the program is competitive. When your complete application is received, the MBA Program Director evaluates it and determines your eligibility. If you are found eligible, an interview with the MBA Admissions Committee will be scheduled. The minimum requirement for the MBA program is a bachelor’s degree from a nationally or regionally accredited academic institution and acceptance into graduate school.

Graduate Business Application Information