W. P. Carey MBA - Online Program
Business, Entrepreneurship, Management, online
Move your career forward through this online program, ranked No. 7 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Through a comprehensive business curriculum designed for busy professionals, you'll customize your MBA to your goals and receive personal support every step of the way.
The W. P. Carey School of Business MBA 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.
Students develop their leadership skills wherever and whenever learning suits them best. With one core course at a time and flexible elective and concurrent degree options, this online program allows students to focus on their studies while managing their career and life.
Highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report and accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the online Master of Business Administration program delivers the same course content taught by faculty members of the full-time and professional flex Master of Business Administration 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. The program is designed for working professionals who wish to continue working full time while attending school. The program starts in January, May or August.
The program is supported by each of the eight academic units within the W. P. Carey School of Business.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Online
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:
49 credit hours including the required capstone course (MGT 589)
Required Core (3 credit hours) Electives (43 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information This program is designed to be completed within two years, and a maximum of three years is allowed. 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 status, or courses taken prior to admission to the Master of Business Administration program or while enrolled in another Master of Business Administration program outside the W. P. Carey School of Business. Registration in School of Business 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.
LES 582 Ethical Issues for Managers (3)
MGT 589 Strategic Management (3)
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.
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they 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 masters degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- two letters of recommendation
- current resume
- responses to short-answer questions
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Letters of recommendation should comment on the student's motivation, commitment, achievements, work experience and opportunity for success in the program.
Applicants should see the department's website for more information.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 07/01 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 12/14 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/15 | Final |
Study abroad is possible for graduate students. More than 50 program opportunities are available, with programs on every continent.
Faculty-directed programs tend to be the best fit for graduate students; taking courses with ASU professors over the summer or during academic breaks offers students close mentorship and professional network growth in many fields of study while they earn ASU credit. Exchange program participation is also possible with careful planning.
More information on available programs can be found on the Global Education Office website.
The Master of Business Administration 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
WPC Graduate Programs
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Admission deadlines
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
