Business Administration

The University of Arizona has a long history of academic excellence and bold innovation. With Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winning faculty members and programs among the best in the country, UA offers a rich and rewarding educational experience.

When you earn your MBA at the UA's Eller College of Management, you'll gain the knowledge needed to move your career forward in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. Our online MBA program gives students complex real-world projects to prepare for today's competitive, dynamic environment. There's also a focus on developing strong communication proficiency -one of the most in-demand skills for today's employers. You will also be able to build your professional network with classmates employed by notable U.S. companies and institutions. Eller graduates take what they learn from the classroom directly to the conference room to improve professional stature.

Convenience. Flexibility. 100% online.

Eller continues to honor its ambitious spirit as a leader in online education. The Eller MBA is a focused, online program that allows you to earn your MBA in as few as 14 months and minimize your time away from work and family. Taught by the same world-class faculty as our on-campus courses, Eller's online programs are an extension of our mission to provide an innovative, comprehensive, high-quality education that engages our students through research and broad-based scholarship.

When you earn your MBA from the Eller College of Management, you'll join a program with years of experience delivering a quality business education to working professionals. As an alum of the Eller College of Management, you'll be part of our growing family of 55,000 alumni around the world.

Master of Business Administration

Improve your performance and professional stature with an online MBA from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Our 100% online program gives you an education from world-renowned faculty in a convenient, flexible online format.

Your Eller MBA gives you:

• Real-world projects that challenge assumptions and develop decisive leadership skills
• A competitive edge in the business marketplace through the development of strong communication skills
• Networking with classmates employed by notable U.S. companies and institutions
• A minimal amount of time away from work and family

The University of Arizona's online MBA program offers the skills you need to gain a competitive advantage in a dynamic, global economy.

Course List & Descriptions

Core Courses

• ACCT 540 Introduction to Financial Accounting
• ACCT 545 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• ECON 550 Economics for Managers
• ECON 551 Business Strategy
• FIN 510A Financial Management
• FIN 510B Financial Management
• MGMT 501 Leadership in Organizations
• MGMT 510E Communication for Managers
• MGMT 520 Legal and Ethical Values in Business
• MGMT 562 Applied Business Statistics
• MIS 560 Operations Management
• MIS 585 Strategic Management of Information Systems
• MKTG 510 Market-Based Management
• MKTG 559E Marketing of Innovations

Proposed Electives

In addition to the 14 core courses students must complete 17 credit hours of Electives. Electives are TBD.

• ACCT 551 Analysis of Financial Statements
• ECON 555 Macroeconomics for Managers
• ECON 556 Business and the Economy from a Historical Perspective
• FIN 520 Investment Analysis and Management
• MGMT 524E Leadership and Teams
• MGMT 586E Executive Decision Making
• MGMT 564E Negotiations
• MGMT 535E Special Topics in International Management
• MIS 515E Information Security in Public and Private Sectors
• MIS 516E Information Security Risk Management
• MIS 529E Detection of Deception and Intent
• MIS 578E Project Management
• MKTG 555E Special Topics in Marketing - Marketing Strategy
• MKTG 531E Social Media Marketing

Audience

Eller looks for strengths in three areas:

• An academic background that demonstrates strong intellectual capacity
• Professional experience that demonstrates challenging assignments, career progression, carefully considered goals, and a strong work ethic
• Personal qualities that demonstrate leadership potential, initiative, involvement, and integrity

If you're ready to start earning your degree at the Eller College, we're here to help.

For your convenience, our online programs have several start dates each year. You may apply at any time.Prior to beginning a graduate degree program, all applicants must:Have completed at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or universityORHave completed a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree by the graduate collegePlease review the admission requirements below. Many factors are considered when making an admission decision, and you are encouraged to apply.A current detailed resume with a minimum of 2 years working experience.One professional letter of recommendation from a colleague, supervisor, vendor or client.GPA of 3.0 or higher -- Four ways to satisfy GPA requirement:3.0 GPA in undergraduate degree completion3.0 GPA in the last 60 units of undergraduate degree completion3.0 GPA in graduate degree completion3.0 in 12 units of graduate workOfficial transcripts from all universities and colleges previously attended.A 750-word essay detailing how your professional and personal experience to date combined with your Eller MBA will help you achieve your short-term and long-term goals.Official GMAT scores. A GMAT score of 500 or higher is required.Take these steps to submit your GMAT scores.Register to take the GMATDownload study materialsPay the $250 exam fee

Financial Aid.

Many students choose to take out a loan to pay for all or part of the costs associated with attending an MBA program.

Loan programs available to MBA students include:

• Federally sponsored (Stafford) loans – for U.S. citizens only
• Alternative private loans – for U.S. and international students
• MBA LOANS program (sponsored by Sallie Mae and the Graduate Management Admissions Council)

All offer low interest loans repayable upon completion of your degree.

Eligibility for need-based grants, loans and scholarships is determined by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form available on line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The University of Arizona Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) can assist domestic students with student loans and grants after a FAFSA form has been completed.

Applicants must be admitted to the MBA program before The University of Arizona Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) will make financial aid awards. Graduate students must be enrolled at least halftime in order to receive federal loans.

The Eller MBA program does not manage the Financial Aid (loan) process but rather works with the OSFA. We have a dedicated Program Coordinator in the OSFA who handles all MBA applications. For more information contact the OSFA.

Textbooks Included in Tuition Cost

An Eller MBA gives you something other universities don't - a tuition price with textbooks included. This estimated $2,500 value gives you a competitively priced MBA program without the hassle of extra textbook costs.

Accreditation

International Association of Management Education AACSB

Higher Learning Comission (HLC)