Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Program length: 1 year (or proceed at your own pace)
- Career paths across finance, marketing, operations, HR, nonprofits and government
- Credit hours: 30–38 (varies by background)*
- Tuition discount available—ask for details
Create your comeback in business leadership—earn a pragmatic, ethics-driven online MBA in accelerated 7-week courses, designed for working professionals.
- Program Length:
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1 Years
- Course Length:
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7 Weeks
- Cost:
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$850 Per Credit
Lead with purpose — and a stronger business toolkit
Learn to Lead
Whether you’re moving into management, shifting industries or building confidence to lead, Alvernia’s online MBA helps you turn experience into forward momentum.
Ethics-driven leadership
Build a strong ethical foundation for leading in for-profit organizations, nonprofits or government, where decisions affect people and communities.
Practical learning, taught by practitioners
Learn from faculty with real-world expertise and apply what you learn to the challenges professionals face every day.
Career-ready support
As an online student, you’ll have access to resources like the online library and career development support.
Pick your focus
Choose a badge area (Management, Marketing and Communication, Finance and Economics, Project Management or Business Analytics) that matches your goals and helps you stand out in today’s job market.
Vital topics for modern business
Develop breadth across business functions while strengthening analysis, communication and decision-making:
• Human resource management
• International and supply chain management
• Business analytics and forecasting
• Project management
• ESG investing
• Legal and ethical business environments
Your Future Starts Here
Take the First Step Toward Your Degree
Success Stories
Margarita Cornejo-Jimenez ’21 MBA ’22 overcame hurdles of poverty, sexual assault and domestic violence to create her educational comeback. Read her story and many more inspiring tales of perseverance and triumph.
LeeAnn Smulligan MBA ’09, COO, Mrs. T’s Pierogies
Classes were taught by practicing professionals who helped us connect theory to the challenges we face every day.
Alvernia MBA Difference
Entrepreneurship Development
Connect learning to real businesses
The O’Pake Institute supports hands-on work with entrepreneurs and regional partners, an experiential learning engine that benefits students and businesses alike.
High Career Earnings
Career momentum across fast-growing fields
Ë®¹ûÅÉ 1.2 million openings projected each year in management occupations with a median annual wage of $122,090 (2024). Over 960,000 openings projected in business & financial occupations with an median annual wage: $80,920 (2024).
Advanced Technology
Learn with tools used by professionals
Alvernia brings the real world into the classroom with the Bloomberg Terminal, a resource used by leading business and financial professionals worldwide.
Support that fits your schedule
SOLAR: A Culture of Care
SOLAR (Support, Opportunity, Love, Access and Resources) connects graduate and adult learners to academic, career, financial and wellness resources—so you never walk alone.
Financial Aid Options
Transparent tuition—and support if your employer pays
Tuition is $850 per credit. Ask if you qualify for a tuition discount through employer partnerships (eligible programs vary) and tuition deferment may be available for eligible employer reimbursement.
FAQs for Applying Today
- What are the admission requirements?
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3.0+ GPA preferred (GRE or GMAT required if lower than 3.0)
- What do I need to submit?
Official transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional)
• Resume
• One-page personal statement on the value of graduate education for your personal and professional goals
- Anything else that helps my application?
Additional evidence of potential for success (optional but encouraged): awards, certifications, scholarly/creative samples, specialized exam completion.
- Who should I talk to first?
Speak with an admission advisor to confirm your best plan and credit requirements.
After you request information or apply:
1) We contact you to learn your goals and timeline
2) We confirm your recommended credit plan
3) You choose a badge focus area
4) We walk you through application steps when you’re ready
Ready to take the next step?