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Business Administration (Online)

Master's

Become the business leader you want to be with a flexible, fully online MBA. Connect with an engaged community and access valuable tools and experience, all on your schedule.

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Program Format
Online
Time Commitment
Part Time
Duration
18 Months
Entry Term(s)
Fall, Spring, Summer
Meets F1 visa requirements
No

Program overview

A world-class online MBA program

The Northeastern online MBA prepares you with the advanced knowledge and skills you will need as a future business leader. Your degree, and the experiences you accumulate in the program, position you for career mobility and acceleration.

Our leading-edge core curriculum includes courses on data skills, global strategy, and innovation. It’s infused with content on emerging issues in business, business social responsibility, and the development of the human skills that are critical for success in the digital age.

For you, it all translates into powerful capabilities, confidence, and impact—and positions you for career acceleration. We’re setting a higher standard in the online MBA world so you can set a higher standard in the business world.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

  • Flexible timing—Our program is schedule-friendly for working professionals. You can complete the degree in as few as 18 months or adjust the schedule to meet your needs.
  • Customizable curriculum—Our 50-credit hour curriculum is divided into two segments: 21 core credits and 29 elective credits. You can choose to specialize further by completing the AI applications for business, plus one additional focus area.

Experience-powered learning is central to the program. In the core curriculum, you’ll complete two experiential courses: one focused on business decision-making in a complex, changing environment, and one where you’ll tackle a real-world societal challenge.

In the Experiential Business Decision Making course, you’ll take on the role of a C-suite level executive setting strategy under real-world conditions. Working in a team, you’ll collaborate with industry leaders, present your recommendations, and incorporate their feedback.

For the societal challenge requirement, you’ll choose from a set of options including sustainability, DEI, ESG investing, and international strategy, each pairing hands-on project work with guidance from industry experts. Whichever you select, you’ll go deep on a defining challenge at the intersection of strategy and society.

Across both courses, you’ll deepen your subject-matter knowledge, sharpen your ability to apply it in context, and develop the human skills so pivotal to business success.

Core courses build the functional foundation every business leader needs: accounting, finance, operations, marketing, organizational management, and strategy, while consistently connecting that foundation to the decisions and challenges shaping business today. You’ll analyze financial data to drive strategic choices, explore how innovation and entrepreneurship create value, and examine how supply chains, customer relationships, and organizational dynamics intersect. Throughout, the emphasis is on developing both the analytical rigor and the human skills that define effective leaders grounded in the same applied, real-world orientation the program is built on.

Admissions

Apply to the program

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.


Summer Term

Application Deadline:Decision Notification:
April 13, 2026April 21
June 8, 2026June 15

Fall Term

Application Deadline:Decision Notification:
Aug. 17, 2026Aug. 24
Oct. 13, 2026Oct. 19

Spring Term

Application Deadline:Decision Notification:
Dec. 14, 2026Dec. 21
Feb. 22, 2027March 1

How to apply through Fast App (performance-based admissions)

The Fast App is a streamlined path to enrollment. Fill out the Fast App form — just basic contact information and confirmation of a conferred bachelor's degree.

From there, you'll receive a follow-up email with next steps to enroll in two pathway courses. Complete both with a B or higher and submit your official transcripts to earn full admission.

How to apply using the Standard App

To apply, log in—or create an account—on our application portal, choose your program, and answer a few questions. You’ll need to submit:

  • Standard application form

  • Application fee

  • A personal statement (400–500 words)

  • Resumé

  • Two letters of recommendation

  • Academic transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended showing a completed bachelor’s degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution

  • Optional GMAT/GRE test scores

  • TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)

Program objectives

Prepare for success

Students are instructed to lead with powerful capabilities, confidence, and impact. The program positions you for career acceleration.

Business fundamentals

Your core coursework covers the essentials of accounting, management, marketing, dataanalysis, and entrepreneurship. You’ll add one or two focus areas to deepen your expertise.

Flexible opportunities

This flexible program builds your business expertise, enhances your leadership skills, and grows your professional network-positioning you to make an impact now and far into the future.

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Cost of attendance

Tuition and financial aid

  • $46,150
    Tuition in USD

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2026-2027 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.

There are many ways to pay for your education, including scholarships, financial aid, and more. Connect with a financial counselor to learn about your options and make your dream a reality.

Visit tuition & financial aid

Total Cost of Attendance: This figure reflects the cost-per-credit pricing for the current academic year. The total cost of attendance is dependent on the pace at which students complete the program. Please visit the Student Financial Services site for a more detailed breakdown of pricing per credit and other program fees.

Online Programs

Your education, your way

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Northeastern's online classes give you the same top-tier education you'd get in person, on a schedule that works for your lifestyle and career needs. They offer a range of videos, interactives, breakout sessions, and experience-focused learning opportunities to immerse you in the material and build community. You'll graduate with the same degree as your in-person peers.

#8

Northeastern's national ranking for Most Innovative Schools

(U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

53.5%

Percent of graduate students in the U.S. enrolled in online courses

(NCES, 2022)

97%

Percent of students in the U.S. who recommend online education

(BestColleges, 2024)