Business Administration
Affordable Tuition
Complete your MBA for under $20K.
Finish in Under a Year
Earn your degree quickly with accelerated 8-week courses.
Customize Your MBA
Choose from three high-demand MBA concentrations.
Earn Your Flexible Online MBA Built for Career-Driven Professionals
The University of New England’s fully online Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for working professionals ready to lead. With a flexible, no-set-time format and accelerated 8-week courses, you can complete your degree in as little as one year. Choose from a general 30-credit track or pursue one of three in-demand specializations: Health care Management, Sport Leadership and Management, or Supply Chain Management. Delivered by expert faculty in UNE’s College of Business, the program combines academic rigor with real-world application—equipping you to thrive in today’s fast-paced, evolving business environment.
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100% Online, No Set Times
Complete coursework around your schedule—anytime, anywhere.
Accelerated Completion
Earn your MBA in as little as 12 months with 8-week terms and 6 annual start dates.
Affordable and Transparent Tuition
At $660/credit, UNE’s MBA offers competitive pricing with no hidden costs.
Career-Focused Specializations
Customize your path with MBA focus areas in Health care, Sport Leadership and Management or Supply Chain.
No GMAT or GRE Required
No business background required. Open to students from all disciplines—no prerequisites needed.
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Where business meets purpose and innovation. Situated at the intersection of tradition and innovation, our programs foster ethical leadership and entrepreneurial thinking.
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Dr. Norm O’Reilly brings over 20 years of leadership in business education, most recently serving as dean of the Graduate School of Business at the University of Maine, where he grew the MaineMBA to over 400 students. A seasoned expert in interdisciplinary program development, he expanded MBA concentrations and built cross-sector partnerships in law, engineering, and public policy. As a CPA with a Ph.D. in management and multiple business degrees, Dr. O’Reilly leads UNE’s College of Business with a clear focus: delivering a high-impact, flexible MBA experience that meets the needs of today’s professionals.
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MBA Focus Areas
Health care Management
Drive vital change in health care. Designed for busy professionals, this concentration pairs core business fundamentals such as leadership, finance, and strategy, with health care specific courses in policy, operations, and quality improvement. Whether you’re a clinical leader aiming to move into administration or a business professional shifting into health care, you’ll learn to manage interdisciplinary teams, optimize processes, and make data-driven decisions that improve patient outcomes. Advance your skill set, increase your earning potential, and shape the future of health care.
Sport Leadership and Management
Turn your passion for sports into a leadership role. Perfect for mid-career professionals seeking a pivot or promotion, this concentration blends core MBA coursework including strategy, finance, and marketing, with sport-focused topics like facility management, event planning, and ethical leadership. Learn how to manage teams, negotiate sponsorships, and develop winning marketing campaigns for colleges, professional franchises, or fitness organizations. Step up your game, build a robust network, and score your next opportunity in the fast-paced world of sports.
Supply Chain Management
Master the art of getting products from factory to consumer. Tailored for working professionals seeking growth or career change, this concentration combines business essentials—leadership, finance, and data analytics—with specialized coursework in procurement, logistics, and risk management. You’ll learn to streamline operations, leverage technology, and navigate global markets to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Gain real-world skills to lead cross-functional teams, optimize end-to-end processes, and become an indispensable asset in industries like manufacturing, retail, and health care.
The MBA program meets all NECHE requirements and is housed within UNE’s College of Business. Currently, three undergraduate majors—Business Administration, Outdoor Business Innovation, and Sport Leadership and Management—are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), with remaining programs in candidacy. The College is also a member of AACSB.
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The University of New England (UNE) is a independent, non-profit institution with campuses in Maine and a strong commitment to online education. Regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), UNE offers the academic rigor and reputation of a traditional university in a flexible, fully online format designed for working professionals. Recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation's best colleges for ten consecutive years , UNE provides a respected education that empowers students to succeed, no matter where they learn from.
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