Florida Atlantic College of Business
Top Ranked Online MBA Nationwide
#18 in the Nation by Princeton Review
Transform Your Career with a Flexible, Accredited Online MBA in just 16 - 23 months
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) offers an AACSB-accredited Online MBA program that combines flexibility with a quality education. Participants can continue their professional responsibilities while learning essential business skills and gaining practical knowledge and expertise. Enhance your marketability and career opportunities for today’s competitive business landscape.
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Online MBA Program Features
- FAU College of Business AACSB Accreditation
- World Class Faculty
- Complete the Online MBA in 16 - 23 months without Work Interruption
- 8 week terms
- Programs Start: May, August, and January
- Team-based Cohort Format
- 40-46 Credit Curriculum
- VIP Concierge Service and Support
Online MBA Facts
- Participants continue their professional responsibilities while earning an AACSB-accredited MBA degree as full-time graduate students.
- Each class begins and progresses as a group, sharing the same sequence of classes and educational experiences.
- The Online MBA prepares professionals to assume leadership roles so they and their organizations can maximize their investments.
- Upon graduation, you will have earned your advanced degree: Master of Business Administration.
Online MBA (OMBA) Admission & Application Process
The Office of Executive Education reviews candidate applications on an individual basis looking at both quantitative and qualitative aspects of an applicant's professional and academic background.
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; no business prerequisites are required
- GPA approximately 3.0 or higher over the last 60 undergraduate credits
- Four years professional work experience
- GMAT/GRE exam scores are not required for qualified applicants
Spring 2027: CLICK HERE to start/return to your Supplemental Application
While there is not a specific end date to apply, the Executive Education department recommends submission of applications by early July for the Fall semester, mid-November for the Spring semester, and late April for the Summer semester. The Executive Education programs are on a rolling admission cycle, and qualified candidates may be considered for admission until the program start date or deferred to the subsequent term/semester. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to secure admission into the program.
Item 1: Submit Current Resume
Current resume with three academic or professional references on last page including: reference name, title, company, contact information.
Item 2: Submit Unofficial Transcript(s) or Unofficial Transcript Evaluation
Upload your unofficial transcript(s) from your bachelor’s program or transcript evaluation (this step is NOT required for FAU graduates). If you only have an official copy of your transcripts or evaluation, please mail them to our office (listed below). Graduates of a foreign college who have completed an academic program equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree are required to submit a course-by-course and GPA evaluation from a foreign credentials evaluation service that is a member of NACES.
Item 3: Submit Letters of Recommendation
The supplemental application includes a "Recommendations" tab with space to enter email addresses corresponding to your recommenders (two letters recommended). If email addresses are entered, please notify your recommenders that they can expect a request from you - via email - containing a link to our database. Alternatively, upload scanned letters of recommendation. Recommenders should be academic (professor, instructor) or professional (colleague, manager, associate) and can be a subset of your references. The letter should address your work ethic, preparedness for graduate studies, how the degree would help you advance your profession, etc. A one-page document composed of 2-3 paragraphs will suffice for this requirement for each letter.
Non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of proficiency in English from: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo. Please note, applicants are responsible for making arrangements to schedule the test(s).
The minimum College of Business requirements
- TOEFL is 600 for the Paper-Based Test and 100 for the Internet Based Test (FAU's school code is 5229)
- IELTS is a band score of 7.0
- Duolingo exam is 110
Here is the official FAU regulation on English Language Proficiency
Regulation 4.009. Non-Native speakers of English are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency if they meet one of the following:
- Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in a country where English is the majority native-speaking language, or where English is the primary language of instruction starting in the primary grades.
- Completion of at least three years of secondary education from a high school based in the United States or abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English.
- Completion of at least sixty (60) post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited postsecondary institution or from a recognized post-secondary institution abroad with full curriculum of instruction in English
Online MHA (OMHA) Curriculum
The 16 - 23 month Online MBA is 40 - 46 total credits:
- 28 - 34 Core MBA credits
- 12 Elective credits
FAU’s Online MBA course curriculum is career-centered and aimed at advancing the quality of business management in the workplace while empowering students in their career aspirations. Online MBA coursework consists of core courses and electives.
*Students who have previously taken Financial Accounting Concepts (ACG 6027) and Corporate Financial Management (FIN 6406), or the undergraduate level equivalents, within the last five years and received a grade of “B” or better may have up to 6 foundation credits waived. The MBA core curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation in business management and exposure to a broad array of success-proven managerial skills and strategies.
Courses listed below are required as part of the core curriculum for the MBA program. All courses are three (3) credits except where indicated.
See “Concentrations” for information on degree concentrations and elective courses offered.
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Financial Accounting Concepts (ACG 6027)
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Principles applicable to the accounting cycle, asset valuation, income determination, financial reporting, basic business taxes, and owner's equity. Available only to graduate students lacking an undergraduate course in accounting. |
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Financial Management (FIN 6406) |
Tools and applications of corporate financial analysis and forecasting, investment policy, financing policy and working capital policy. |
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Communication Strategies for Business Professionals (GEB 6217)
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Writing and speaking strategies linked to (1) critical thinking for problem analysis/solution and persuasive proposals and (2) research for decision-making. Students submit papers and presentations from core courses. |
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Contemporary Issues in Industry/Executive Forum (GEB 6931) (1 credit)
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Presentations by and seminar-like interaction with entrepreneurs and executives focusing on the practical nature of business development. Students and executives discuss current challenges facing business and industry today and consider alternative ways of meeting these challenges.
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Global Environment of Management (MAN 6937)
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Topics affecting global managers: regulation and deregulation, technology, ecology, national industrial policy, social responsibility and ethical reasoning, human resource issues, the globalization of economic conditions, security issues, and environmentalism. |
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Advanced Analysis of Accounting Data (ACG 6315)
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Analysis of financial and managerial accounting data for users of those data. Meant to provide broad exposure to accounting to graduate students who are not pursuing accounting degrees and who do not have accounting backgrounds. |
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Advanced Marketing Management (MAR 6815)
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Coverage of how marketing managers research, communicate, price, and distribute product and service offerings to profitably satisfy targeted customer segments in a dynamically changing global environment.
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Advanced Financial Management (FIN 6806)
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Theory and practice of financial planning and management. Emphasizes the capital structure of business enterprise, its cost of capital and its evaluations. Applications of quantitative methods to capital theory. |
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Management of Information Systems and Technology (ISM 6026)
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Evaluations of information systems: types, development and use. Emphasis is on understanding information systems in the context of managerial use, problems, and opportunities. |
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Operations Management (MAN 6501)
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Introduction to major managerial problems and decision processes of operations management. Includes topics such as: forecasting, design or production systems, simulation, modeling, using decision trees and PERT, analysis of univariate and multiple time series, quality control, just-in-time systems, and decision support systems. |
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Leadership and Organizations (MAN 6296)
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Foundation for understanding leadership in organizations. Topics include leadership in relation to motivation, communication, performance, group dynamics and organizational change. |
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Global Business Strategy (MAN 6721) |
Strategy, its formulation, articulation, and implementation. Review of current theory and practices and case studies as well as the role and responsibility of the general manager in managing the business enterprise. |
Online MBA (OMBA) Program Calendar
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* Elective course offerings may vary; speak with an advisor for more details.
Why Choose FAU's Online MBA?
Our program is 100% online, enabling you to access courses, lectures, and discussions at any time and from any location with an internet connection. This flexibility ensures you can balance your professional and personal lives while pursuing your MBA. The Online MBA has no residency requirement or international residency requirement.
Quality Education Tailored to Your Career Goals
FAU’s Online MBA is ranked among the best programs in the nation by US News & World Report and provides a solid return on investment (ROI). The instruction and content replicate our campus-based program and is delivered by the same faculty. The Online MBA program provides an environment where a concentrated effort between professor and student results in the mastery of all of the components of a graduate-level, business administration curriculum - entirely online.
We offer a variety of concentrations, allowing you to tailor your education to align with your career aspirations and interests. Whether you are looking to advance in your current field or pivot to a new industry, our program provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge you need to achieve your goals.
The Executive Graduate Programs Office in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University is host to the 16 to 23-month Online MBA program.
Upon completion of the Online MBA program, your degree will be conferred as Master of Business Administration. Your diploma will not indicate an online format.
Online MBA (OMBA) Student Profile
When you join the Florida Atlantic University Online MBA Program, you are in a class of highly-motivated students whose focus is to achieve business success and career advancement.
Program Length:
- 16 - 23 months, 8 week courses
Sessions:
- 100% Online, from anywhere in the world
- No specific day or time commitment
Who This Program Is Designed For:
- Mid-level business professionals with busy personal and career schedules who enjoy the flexibility and resources of learning remotely.
- Students who either do not live near a campus or have schedules that do not align with in-person attendance.
Online MBA (OMBA) Tuition & Payment Options
Online MBA Program Fees
| Per Credit Hour: | Total Number of Credits: | Total Program Cost: |
| $800 per credit hour | 40-46 credits total | $32,000 - $36,800 |
Program fees for the Online MBA total between $32,000 - $36,800; course fees are $2,400 per course and are billed per semester for course(s) taken in a particular semester. On average, a student can expect to take two courses in the summer semester, three courses in the spring, and three courses in the fall. Students may choose to increase or decrease their course load, and the account billing summary will automatically adjust according to the number of actual courses taken.
Program fees are the same for Florida residents, out-of-state residents, and international students.
Online MBA Program Fees include:
- Tuition
- Digital parking permit
- Student ID card
- Guaranteed schedule for the entire program
- Pre-program orientation
- Access to workshops and seminars
- Full support: advising, tech support, financial services, career guidance
- Lifetime discounted rates on professional development courses
- 24/7 access to dedicated group study rooms
- Microsoft Office products
- Tutoring services available for quantitative core courses
- Graduation regalia
- Graduation banquet
*Textbooks are not included in the tuition cost. Students must purchase required textbooks or e-books associated with each course on a semester/term basis. Textbook information will be provided closer to the start of the semester/term by the student’s Program Coordinator.
Financial Information
*The total tuition and fees include per credit hour fees, non-resident fee if applicable, tuition differential, capital improvement fee, financial aid fee, activity and service fee, athletic fee, health fee, technology fee, transportation access, for two years, student ID card, and graduate orientation fee.
**The total tuition and fees include per credit hour fees, non-resident fee if applicable, tuition differential, capital improvement fee, financial aid fee, activity and service fee, athletic fee, health fee, technology fee, transportation access, for two years, student ID card, graduate orientation fee, graduation regalia, and graduation banquet.
For more information regarding the traditional tuition and fees, please visit: Tuition Breakdown
For information on financial assistance, please visit: Financial Aid
For obligations for repayment of Federal Student Aid, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/plans
Financial aid offers are based on a cost of attendance that is constructed based on several components as designated by federal regulations. The cost of attendance includes “Direct Costs” for expenses that are paid to FAU directly, such as tuition, fees and on-campus housing and meal plans. It also includes “Indirect Costs” for expenses that are not paid to FAU directly, but that we anticipate you may pay for living and other personal expenses while you are enrolled. Your actual cost may vary. This estimate is for fall and spring semesters only and assumes full time enrollment 9 credits in the fall and 9 credits in the spring. Enrollment for summer has additional costs. Some programs involve additional costs. Please contact your department (or prospective department) if you have questions about additional costs.
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