Most Affordable Online MBA Programs

Georgia Southwestern State University’s Online Master of Business Administration offers a rigorous business curriculum in a budget-friendly, flexible program designed to fit into a working professional’s schedule. Its faculty possess real-world business experience, often as industry leaders, and the program is highly focused on applicable, hands-on coursework. Unlike most MBAs, the program only offers one concentration, general management. This versatile, affordable MBA program is mostly asynchronous, though there are specific times when courses meet.

You need an undergraduate degree with at least a 2.7 GPA to apply, but it doesn’t have to be in business. The GMAT is required, and the average GMAT for successful applicants is 537.35.

Program Highlights:

Master of Business Administration

• Credits: 30
• Length: Two years
• Cost: $257/credit
• Format: Online
• Accreditation: SACSCOC

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Texas A & M International University helps students become industry leaders through its affordable online MBA program. This program is accessible both to those with business experience and those new to the business world, offering a robust curriculum that creates strategic and innovative leaders across industries. In addition to core classes for all MBA students, Texas A & M offers concentrations that include marketing, accounting, finance, and real estate. The program also offers hands-on experience and networking opportunities to its MBA students. Online courses do meet at specific times, but they typically work around regular business hours.

Applicants need undergraduate degrees with at least a 3.0 GPA. Your undergraduate doesn’t have to be in business, but there are prerequisite courses for those coming from majors outside business disciplines. GRE test scores are also required.

Program Highlights:

Master in Business Administration

• Credits: 30 to 33
• Length: One to two years
• Cost: $783/semester (resident); $1,191/semester (non-resident)
• Format: Online
• Accreditation: AACSB

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Fitchburg State University’s MBA enables students to advance their careers through developing the skills needed to become forward-thinking industry leaders. Fitchburg offers a variety of MBA programs, including ones in accounting, business analytics, finance, healthcare management, human resources, general management, marketing, and supply chain management. In addition to the one-year accelerated MBA, they also have a two-year, dual concentration option. These MBA programs have small class sizes and give hands-on experiences and flexible, synchronous course schedules for working professionals.

To apply, you need a bachelor’s degree with a 2.8 GPA or higher. You do not need to submit GRE scores, but there is a heavy emphasis on quality letters of recommendation and personal statements when deciding who to admit to this MBA program.

Program Highlights:

Master of Business Administration

• Credits: 30
• Length: One year
• Cost: $436/credit
• Format: Online
• Accreditation: IACBE

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The University of Texas Permian Basin designed its MBA program to offer a high-quality education at a price that suits most budgets. The program is 100% online and designed to fit around a working professional’s schedule, though class times are synchronous. In addition to core courses, the program offers electives in different business fields, such as marketing, finance, and supply chain operations.

To apply, you need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for your last 60 hours of coursework. GMAT score, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement are also required. While you don’t have to have an educational or professional background in business, you should be able to clearly explain your purpose for wanting an MBA.

Program Highlights:

Master of Business Administration

• Credits: 30-36
• Length: Two years
• Cost: $275/credit hour
• Format: Online
• Accreditation: SACSCOC

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Texas A & M University Kingsville designed its MBA program as a great starting point for those entering business or management positions. At the same time, its rigorous coursework also challenges more experienced business professionals. There are four MBA certificates offered: business analytics, health informatics, taxation, and collaboration and team dynamics. Classes are synchronous, but students can also watch recordings of classes on their own schedules.

To be a competitive applicant, you need a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Texas A & M also requires the GRE, though applicants with a 3.5 GPA or higher in previous coursework can waive that requirement. If students do not have a business background, they must complete a series of prerequisite foundation courses before starting the program.

Program Highlights:

Master of Business Administration

• Credits: 30
• Length: One year
• Cost: $6,157/semester (resident); $14,345/semester (non-resident)
• Format: Online
• Accreditation: AACSB

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