Program
Online MBA
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Arkansas State University's Online MBA is a great fit for those who want to strengthen their business skills, develop a management mindset, and expand their career opportunities while keeping their current job. The program is designed to be flexible, practical, and closely aligned with market needs.
Online MBA at Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University's Online MBA is a great fit for those who want to strengthen their business skills, develop a management mindset, and expand their career opportunities while keeping their current job. The program is designed to be flexible, practical, and closely aligned with market needs.
A flexible, practical, career-focused online MBA
A-State's Online MBA program is built to help students develop a comprehensive business foundation while allowing them to tailor their path to their own career goals. It's a great option for anyone looking to advance within a company, change career direction, or upgrade their management thinking in today's business environment.
Highlights of the Online MBA
The program is currently structured around 33 credit hours, with tuition of approximately $524 USD per credit hour, and can be completed in as little as about 12 months depending on your study plan.
Earn your MBA without putting your career on hold
One of the biggest advantages of A-State's Online MBA is its flexibility. The program is designed for working professionals, with an online format and short course terms, allowing you to keep developing your expertise without stepping away from your current job.
Online MBA concentrations
A-State currently offers several concentration options within the Online MBA program, helping students choose a path that better fits their career needs and area of interest.
MBA – General / Management
- Ideal for those who want to build a broad foundation in general business management.
- Allows you to choose electives based on your personal interests and goals.
MBA – Marketing
- Ideal for those who want to go deeper into marketing strategy, branding, and market communications.
- Useful for roles focused on growth, campaigns, and market development.
MBA – Supply Chain Management
- Emphasizes operational thinking, supply chains, and solutions for the flow of goods and services.
- Aligned with strong hiring trends in logistics and operations.
MBA – Finance / FP&A / Agricultural Business
- Designed for those who want to focus on finance, planning, analysis, or agricultural business.
- Expands your options if you need a more defined concentration rather than a general MBA.
Program structure and format
How courses are organized
- Many concentrations are currently offered in a 7-week course format.
- This structure helps students track their progress more easily and better balance their work schedule.
Curriculum
- Combines business foundations with in-depth coursework specific to each concentration.
- The program emphasizes leadership, ethical decision-making, and data-driven thinking.
Flexibility
- Suitable for full-time or part-time study depending on your stage of life.
- A-State's MBA page also emphasizes that you don't need to "pause" your career to enroll.
Faculty and quality standards
- The program is part of the Neil Griffin College of Business, which holds AACSB accreditation.
- This is an important quality benchmark for business programs worldwide.
How can an Online MBA help your career?
For those seeking advancement
- Ideal for working professionals who want to strengthen their management and strategic skills.
- Useful for team lead, manager, director, or business unit roles.
For those seeking a career change
- The General MBA and its concentrations help students transition into areas such as finance, marketing, or supply chain.
- Especially suitable for those who need a clearer business credential to change roles.
Notable admissions details
Current admissions information for the Online MBA highlights a relatively streamlined process, and A-State Online has stated that the online MBA program does not require the GMAT or GRE under its current application process.
Convenient for working professionals
- No GMAT/GRE requirement removes one more step from application preparation.
- Ideal for those who want a quick and straightforward application process.
Check details for each intake
- Application deadlines and class start dates are updated dynamically on each program page.
- Be sure to check the specific concentration you're interested in before applying.
Frequently asked questions
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Find out if the Online MBA is right for you
If you're considering an MBA that's flexible, online, practical, and offers a range of concentration options, reach out to A-State's Vietnam Office for further advising on the program, study path, and the direction that best fits you.
This page was translated from Vietnamese and is being reviewed by our admissions team.
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