Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the online M.B.A. program is among only 5% of M.B.A. programs worldwide to achieve accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Winthrop University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s and specialist degrees.

Students who have not had specific quantitative foundation courses will need to pass online self-paced modules to receive credit for missing prerequisites.

Required Foundation Courses:

• Accounting (completed in Blackboard, free course)
• Finance (completed in Blackboard, free course)
• Economics (completed in Blackboard, free course)
• Using Microsoft Excel (CSCI 101B, can be taken at the same time as BSAN 680, .5 credit hours)

Each of the self-paced prerequisite courses can be completed in approximately fifteen hours.

Visit the admissions overview page to learn more about the admissions requirements. Requirements will vary in the cases of international students and other situations.

Yes, a GMAT score of 400 or higher is required. A GMAT waiver is available for candidates meeting the waiver requirements.

The first step is to start your application.

Begin the application process by submitting your application today. To be considered for admission, you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (prerequisite courses may be needed for applicant with a non-business degree).
• Minimum GMAT score of 400 (GRE score of 292 may be accepted in lieu of GMAT).
• Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended, even if the classes were transferred or if the applicant withdrew from the school.
• International students must have a course-by-course evaluation of their international coursework completed by an independent evaluation service.

Learn more about our application process at our admissions page.

Begin the application process by submitting your application today. To be considered for admission, you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (prerequisite courses may be needed for applicants with non-business degrees).
• Minimum GMAT score of 400 (GRE score of 292 may be accepted in place of GMAT).
• 5 years or more of professional work experience.
• Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended, even if the classes were transferred or if the applicant withdrew from the school.
• International students must have a course-by-course evaluation of their international coursework performed by an independent evaluation service.

Learn more about our application process at our admissions page.

Choosing a concentration for your MBA allows you to build essential business skills and specialized expertise for various career paths. Learn more about outcomes for each concentration on our MBA career outlook page.

Choose the Healthcare Management concentration for your M.B.A. degree to prepare for roles with hospitals, health systems, consulting firms and beyond. Career paths to consider include healthcare program manager, network strategy analyst and operations manager. To learn more about how this online program positions you for professional success, visit our careers page.

The online MBA Marketing concentration allows you to build essential business skills while focusing your study on effective marketing leadership techniques. Learn more about outcomes for this concentration at our MBA career outlook page.

As a graduate of the online M.B.A. Marketing degree, you’ll have the credential for success in roles like director of marketing strategy, director of marketing and public relations, project manager, director of social media and more. Learn more about professional outcomes for this concentration at our M.B.A. career outlook page.

The online MBA Strategic Leadership concentration allows you to build essential business administration skills while focusing your study on executive-level management techniques. Learn more about outcomes for this concentration at our MBA career outlook page.

As a graduate of the online M.B.A. Strategic Leadership degree, you’ll have the credentials for success in roles like senior director of business development, senior manager of business insights, director of marketing strategy and more. Learn more about professional outcomes for this concentration at our M.B.A. career outlook page.

As a student in Winthrop’s online M.B.A. program, you will develop your skills in:

• Strategic Thinking. Devise strong strategies to address organizational situations.
• Problem Solving. Apply quantitative tools, strategies and data for successful decision-making.
• Critical Thinking. Develop innovative approaches to change using knowledge of the factors that underlie business issues.
• Leadership. Demonstrate natural leadership in organizational situations.
• Ethics. Recognize ethical dilemmas and apply ethical frameworks in addressing the consequences of business decisions.
• Communications. Deliver professional, researched, business presentations and documents.
• Marketing. Create powerful, evidence-based marketing and pricing strategies that drive profits.

It is encouraged that foundations are completed prior to enrolling in the program when possible. Foundation courses may also be taken congruently while in the program but must align with prerequisite requirements of all M.B.A. coursework.

No. The degree is fully online, with no residency or campus visits required.

It is not required to choose a concentration for the online M.B.A.. However, choosing a concentration may better prepare you for a broader array of professional opportunities. Learn more about this program’s concentrations on our M.B.A. curriculum page.

Some of our M.B.A. concentrations include overlapping coursework. If you complete those requirements first, you may move into a different concentration before finishing the M.B.A. degree. Learn more on our M.B.A. curriculum page.

The Healthcare Management concentration adds six credit hours to the M.B.A. program for a total of 36 credit hours. To review the courses, visit the curriculum page.

You must complete 36 credit hours to earn the online M.B.A. in Marketing degree. Learn more about the courses required for this program at our M.B.A. curriculum page.

You must complete 36 credit hours to earn the online M.B.A. in Strategic Leadership degree. Learn more about the courses required for this program at our M.B.A. curriculum page.

Students will have access to our online learning system and coursework can be accessed online anytime, day or night. However, course-specific tasks, including readings, assignments, and tests, must be completed by the due dates set by each professor.

Yes. It covers the same curriculum and is taught by many of the same instructors in a fully online format. Online students receive the same diploma as on-campus students. The diploma will not specify the modality of the program.

Winthrop’s online M.B.A. program is unique in providing you:

• Coursework that builds your expertise and skills while also focusing on globalization, analytics, technology and communication.
• Résumé-building micro-certificates in Business Analytics, Financial Analysis, and Leadership in Organizations (Leadership in Organizations is also available as a standalone certificate).
• The ability to individualize your studies by choosing an optional 6-credit-hour concentration in Marketing or Strategic Leadership.
• Learning from faculty who care about your success. Most of your classes will be taught by the same full-time faculty who teach our on-campus program.
• An AACSB-accredited curriculum held to a higher standard that assures quality, promotes excellence and fosters continuous improvement.
• Advising and degree progression support throughout the program from the director of graduate student services.
• Designated a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), our coursework delves into science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Full-time students enrolled in the M.B.A. program that complete two courses at a time, every seven weeks can earn their degree in as few as 12 months. Part-time and full-time options are available.

The 30-credit online M.B.A. program costs $780 per credit hour.