Business Administration, Online MBA

An Online MBA That Fits Your Life, Your Goals

You can earn your MBA while working full time. We designed our Online MBA to meet the needs of working professionals like you. Whether you want to increase your salary, become an executive or change careers, Clarkson’s Online MBA can help you make it happen.

Program Benefits

Earn merit-based scholarships.
Tailor the program to fit your schedule.
Finish fast. You can complete your MBA in under 2 years — even if you’ve never taken a business course.
Waive the GMAT testing requirement if you have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience. [GMAT testing requirement has been waived for the year 2024!]
Start the program in September, January, March or June.
Program is 100% online.

Clarkson’s Online MBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Known worldwide, AACSB International challenges educators to pursue excellence and continuous improvement throughout their business programs.

Curriculum

The Clarkson Online MBA is 12 courses total. Ten core courses give you a solid business foundation, and two electives let you tailor your MBA to the career you want. Electives may also be used to earn advanced certificates in addition to your MBA, such as those in Global Supply Chain Management, Management and Leadership, and Human Resource Management. Complementary discipline coursework can also be used as electives (such as Healthcare Management and Data Analytics).

The Courses

All students must complete the required core courses. The core courses are as follows:

Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Business Information Systems
Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
Corporate Ethical and Social Responsibility
Decision Analysis and Supply Chain Modeling

Global Supply Chain Management
Financial Management
Managerial Economics
Marketing Management
Strategic Management/Capstone

Capstone Project

As part of your capstone course, you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned in your MBA studies to a real-world business problem. This prepares you well to hit the ground running when you take on new career challenges.

A Faculty of Proven Professionals

Clarkson professors bring industry experience into the classroom, combining theory and practice. You won’t just read about business, you’ll learn from proven professionals. Your online courses are taught by experienced, full-time professors. They give you personal attention to help you learn as an individual and to prepare you for success in today’s intensely competitive market.

Career Outlook

Of business school alumni surveyed, 87 percent said their degree increased their earnings power, and 84 percent said their degree led to faster career advancement, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council’s 2021 Alumni Perspectives Survey Report.

Business is the ever-evolving combination of people, finance and the next big thing. It’s a science that depends on creativity, insight and networking. At Clarkson, you master all this — and much more.

Download the e-book: “Things You Should Expect in an Online MBA”

Online MBA Scholarships

You are automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship when applying for a graduate degree program at the Reh School of Business. You do not need to fill out a separate scholarship application. Scholarships are based on academic achievement (GPA), standardized tests (GMAT or equivalent), work experience and other notable accomplishments.

“The Clarkson MBA program allowed me to develop pertinent business skills and meaningful connections with other students, both of which will help me throughout my career. Clarkson gave me the competitive edge I desired in the workplace and more.”

Samuel Kaplan
Online MBA ’22

General Admission Requirements

An application includes:

Completed online application
Transcripts from all institution(s) attended
GMAT/GRE scores (waived for 2024)
Resume or C.V.
Statement of purpose
2 letters of recommendation

International applicants also need:

English Proficiency Testing (see full checklist for options)
U.S. Bachelor’s equivalency

For a comprehensive review of application requirements, please visit the full checklist of Admissions Requirements for Graduate Business Programs.

Interested in learning more, have questions or are ready to apply? Contact us!

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