Online Master of
Business Administration (MBA)
UNE College of Business
Learning Style
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No GRE Experience-Focused AdmissionMaster of Business Administration Program Overview
The University of New England’s fully online MBA is designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers without putting life on hold. This flexible program requires 30 credits for general management or 36 credits with a concentration and can be completed in as little as ten months through eight-week courses and six start dates each year. With no required live meeting times, students can complete coursework on their own schedule while learning from expert faculty in UNE’s College of Business.
The curriculum builds strong foundations in finance, analytics, marketing, operations, leadership, and strategy, culminating in a capstone focused on real-world application. Students can customize their degree with high-demand options, including healthcare management, sport leadership and management, and supply chain management. Those pursuing a healthcare management MBA gain practical skills tailored to today’s complex health systems, while the sports management MBA concentration prepares leaders for roles across athletics and sports organizations.
With competitive tuition, personalized advising, and consistent support, UNE’s MBA prepares graduates to lead with confidence across industries.
Master of Business Administration Concentrations
For those looking to tailor their MBA experience, UNE offers the option to specialize in a high-demand field by completing a 36-credit MBA with an area of focus. These concentrations build on the core business curriculum, providing in-depth knowledge and practical skills to prepare you for leadership roles in specialized industries.
Supply Chain Management
Master the flow from factory to consumer. Designed for working professionals, this concentration blends leadership, finance, and analytics with procurement, logistics, and risk management. Build skills to streamline operations, leverage technology, lead cross-functional teams, and optimize supply chains across industries.
Sport Leadership & Management
Turn your passion for sports into a leadership role. Designed for professionals, this concentration blends strategy, finance, and marketing with coursework in facilities, events, and ethics, preparing you to manage teams, negotiate sponsorships, and lead organizations across colleges, professional franchises, or fitness organizations nationwide.
Healthcare Management
Drive change in healthcare. Designed for working professionals, this concentration combines leadership, finance, and strategy with healthcare policy, operations, and quality improvement, preparing clinical and business professionals to manage teams, optimize processes, make decisions, improve patient outcomes, and shape healthcare’s future.
Is UNE Online’s MBA Program Accredited?
We are proud to hold NECHE (New England Commission on Higher Education) accreditation. NECHE Accreditation ensures a high level of academic quality and public accountability for the education being provided.
Best Colleges: National, U.S. News & World Report 2026
Best Colleges Princeton Review 2026
Admission Requirements
At UNE, we take a holistic approach to reviewing applications. Our MBA Program draws applicants from diverse backgrounds and a rich variety of academic experiences. Successful students have natural perseverance, an inclination to take on new challenges and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. We review applicants in a comprehensive manner, taking into consideration their previous academic coursework and application materials.
Admission Requirements
Earned from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent).
Students close to completing their bachelor’s degree may apply for conditional acceptance pending receipt of a final transcript.
Applications are reviewed holistically as a determination of academic readiness. The admissions committee values previous academic performance as indicated on transcripts and considers it as part of the review process.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 if they have five or more years of professional work experience, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 if they have fewer than five years of professional work experience.
Application Materials
Complete a fast and free online application.
Submit your resume detailing past work and education experience or a link to your updated LinkedIn profile.
Provide answers to brief prompts about your past experiences and reason for applying.
Prompts include:
- Why are you interested in completing your MBA? Please comment on your career goals and what interests you about this field of study.
Submit your official transcript(s) showing conferral of a bachelor’s degree.
As part of the onboarding experience, students are asked to participate in a live online video advising meeting prior to starting classes. This session provides personalized guidance and helps ensure a smooth transition into the program.
If you have questions or would like additional information about our Business Administration program, feel free to schedule an appointment with an Enrollment Counselor.
What is the MBA Curriculum?
The UNE MBA curriculum emphasizes applied, career-relevant learning grounded in real organizational decision-making. Core courses cover economics, finance, accounting, marketing innovation, analytics, operations, organizational behavior, and strategy. Students can select concentrations in Healthcare Management, Sports Management, or Supply Chain Management, completing specialized coursework and a capstone. Across pathways, students engage in case studies, team projects, analytics, and a strategic capstone addressing real business challenges in diverse professional contexts.
Courses
MBA 600 | 3 credit hours
This course examines the principles of organizational behavior and their impact on driving effective change within businesses and organizations. Students will explore key topics such as leadership, motivation, corporate culture, team dynamics and decision-making in the context of organizational transformation. Through the study of concepts with real-world applications, the course equips students with the skills to lead change initiatives, foster engagement, and cultivate a culture of innovation and adaptability.
MBA 610 | 3 credit hours
Managerial Economics provides students with the opportunity to use economic theory to help make business decisions. The course will focus on how issues such as pricing, competition, incentives and biases impact how companies choose to allocate limited resources. Students will utilize economic theory to develop business strategies related to both external stakeholders (e.g., competitors, customers and suppliers) as well as internal operations, such as capital allocation.
MBA 620 | 3 credit hours
Marketing Innovation is a course designed to introduce and provide tactical content in marketing for managers and future managers. It takes a very digital, innovation, and technology-driven approach to marketing, and graduates will learn how to research, design, build and implement marketing strategies and tactics for a variety of industries and contexts. As consumer behaviors evolve and product consumption becomes increasingly digital in nature, students will examine how marketing can be used to drive innovation, digital transformation, data-driven marketing segmentation, and product positioning. The course emphasizes practical applications, case studies, and strategic problem-solving.
MBA 630 | 3 credit hours
This course focuses on financial management and making financial decisions. You will learn about key topics such as the time value of money, how to value bonds and stocks, ratio analysis, financing choices, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, risk and return, dividend policy, operating and financial leverage, and working capital management. You will explore essential ideas about how to create an optimal capital budget and manage short- and long-term financing choices.
MBA 640 | 3 credit hours
This course equips students with the essential accounting knowledge and analytical tools needed to make informed decisions in business settings. The course focuses on understanding financial and managerial accounting concepts and their application in decision-making processes. Students will learn how to interpret financial statements, evaluate performance metrics, and utilize ratio analysis to make strategic business decisions. Emphasis will be placed on cost behavior, ethics and performance measurement. The course is designed to develop practical skills for assessing financial risks, maximizing profits, and achieving organizational goals through effective accounting practices.
MBA 650 | 3 credit hours
This course examines the strategic role of operations and supply chains in business success. Students will explore process optimization, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships. Emphasizing data-driven decision-making and sustainability, the course equips students with skills to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and create value across the supply chain.
MBA 660 | 3 credit hours
This course equips students with data-driven decision-making skills through statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization. Emphasizing real-world applications, students learn to interpret data, generate strategic insights, and apply analytics to optimize business performance.
MBA 690 | 3 credit hours
This course is the culminating capstone experience of the MBA program. The course integrates learning from across the curriculum through an applied, strategic project focused on a complex, real-world organizational challenge. Students analyze ambiguous and multifaceted business problems, evaluate trade-offs across functions and stakeholders, and develop data-informed strategic recommendations. Emphasis is placed on executive-level thinking, professional communication, ethical leadership, and decision-making in complex systems.
What are the Career Outcomes for MBA Graduates?
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration program benefit from strong and sustained demand across business, management, and leadership roles. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, which is 3%, over the next decade, driven by the ongoing need for skilled leaders in operations, finance, marketing, analytics, and organizational strategy. The BLS also reports continued growth in business and financial operations occupations, reflecting increased reliance on data-driven decision-making and strategic planning across industries.
An MBA prepares graduates to advance within their current organizations, pursue leadership roles, or transition into new sectors. Common career pathways include general and operations management, healthcare administration, supply chain and logistics leadership, marketing and business strategy, consulting, and executive roles in private, public, nonprofit, and NGO settings. With a curriculum grounded in real-world application, UNE’s MBA equips graduates with the skills to adapt, lead teams, and drive organizational success in a dynamic business environment.
Job Growth Trajectory
Explore the growing career paths available in the business and finance field. These sample roles and salary ranges highlight the strong demand, earning potential, and diverse opportunities awaiting graduates entering today’s business and finance workforce.
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- 23% growth from 2024–2034
- Logisticians
- 17% growth from 2024–2034
- Management Analysts
- 9% growth from 2024–2034
Important Dates
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8/10/26Application Deadline
Classes Start
9/2/26Start Classes Soon
Next Application Deadline
10/5/26Explore the Program
What are the Tuition and Fees?
Tuition for the University of New England Online Master of Business Administration is competitive among other schools at $685/credit.* Because all of our courses are delivered 100% online, you will not incur the cost of traveling to campus or relocating to complete your degree.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change and do not include the cost of books or other materials. Please contact Student Financial Services to learn more.
Free Application
General Services Fee (per semester): $345
Registration Fee (non-matriculated students per semester): $45
Is Financial Aid Available for UNE Online’s MBA?
We are here to help you finance your online education so that you can earn a degree that’s convenient, affordable, and still allows you to balance all of the other important aspects of your life. Several options exist to help you meet your educational costs. Student Financial Services has also created a step-by-step process for applying for aid.
Why Choose UNE?
Flexible Online Formats
Flexible online formats designed for working professionals, career changers, and lifelong learners balancing goals, schedules, and responsibilities confidently.
Applied Learning
Applied, real-world learning focused on practical skills, clear outcomes, and immediate relevance across diverse professional contexts and industries.
Faculty
Expert instructors, supportive advising, and intentional design ensure learners gain confidence, momentum, and meaningful progress through every program.
—Sherri“I chose UNE Online for the flexibility to complete classwork wherever I am and when I can. I can put my kids to bed, walk into the other room, and complete classwork. It allows me to balance life more easily.”
Who’s Part of the MBA Faculty?
Dr. Roger Poitras
Adjunct Professor
Mat Collins, MBA
Adjunct Professor
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply to the online MBA with a bachelor’s in any field. The admissions committee values previous academic performance as indicated on transcripts and considers it as part of the review process.
You may begin the application process prior to completing your undergraduate degree, however you must receive a conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to the start date of your choice.
Upon acceptance to the program, students entering into the MBA with a concentration (36-credit program) may apply to transfer up to three, 3-credit courses (maximum nine semester credits). Transfer credit requests will be reviewed by the admissions committee for approval.
The 30-credit Master of Business Administration program can be completed in under a year.
Each course typically requires 15-20 hours of work per week.
The tuition for the MBA program is $20,550 for the General Management Curriculum, and $24,660 for the Concentration Curriculum.
No. All of our courses are asynchronous, meaning you choose when to log in and complete your coursework (while adhering to all posted deadlines and due dates, of course). In the event there is a live session, the instructor will make the video available for viewing at any time.
Yes, financial aid may be available. UNE Online encourages students seeking financial assistance to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Many students qualify for Direct Subsidized and/or Direct Unsubsidized loans. For more information about financing options, contact Student Financial Services to discuss what may be available to you.
As part of the onboarding experience, students are asked to participate in a live online video advising meeting prior to starting classes. This session provides personalized guidance and helps ensure a smooth transition into the program. At the University of New England Online, we are committed to providing our students with the highest level of academic and personal support. Our online business administration master’s program was created with the working professional in mind. We understand the unique challenges of adult students who are often juggling school, career, and family, which is why we offer a robust Student Academic Success Center (SASC) and high-touch academic advising. Learn more about Student Support and Resources.
