Online Master of Business Administration
Prepare for the ever-changing business environment by pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. In this flexible, fully online MBA program, you will develop, refine and utilize your business acumen to adapt to changes across industries and markets, while also expanding your opportunities for career growth.
Why choose Rowan Online's MBA program?
A flexible, fully online MBA program
Pursuing your online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Rowan University drives you to build strategic, leadership, and decision-making skills needed for today’s evolving business landscape. You’ll explore current business trends, apply modern management tools, and strengthen your ability to lead and collaborate across industries, positioning yourself for career growth. With the region’s most customizable MBA curriculum accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), you can tailor your studies through fully online concentrations in Finance, Marketing, Management, or Organizational Leadership. Additional concentrations are available through our campus-based and hybrid MBA options.
2025-2026 Academic Year
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Studying for your MBA at Rowan
What You'll Learn
Rowan’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program requires the completion of 14 graduate courses (36 credits) with eight required courses (18 credits) and six elective courses (18 credits).
Students have the flexibility to hone skills in specific areas of business – or explore building knowledge across sectors – to expand insights and stand out from the competition. Students can choose two related concentrations to build significant depth, two distinct concentrations to build breadth, or even choose one concentration and three elective courses across disciplines to gain a wide view from varying perspectives.
Online MBA courses
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Financial Decision Making
- Employee Engagement and Performance
- Responsible Leadership: Aligning the Interests of Stakeholders, Profit & Planet
- Managing Organizational Strategy
- Operations Analytics
- Information Systems for Managers
- Marketing Management Fundamentals
Below, you will find a sampling of elective study opportunities available in the following areas:
- Cannabis Legalization, Regulations and Policy Evaluation
- Marijuana Legalization and Decriminalization in Work, Leisure and Other Settings
- Cannabis Research, Program Evaluation and Policy Development
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Driving Innovation
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Advanced Financial Planning
- Capital Budgeting
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- People Analytics
- Talent Leadership
- Organization Development
- Global Leadership and Organization Culture
- Strategic Planning for Operating Managers
- Leadership Theory and Practice
- Personal Leadership
- Government and Not-For-Profit Accounting
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
The Rowan Online Experience
You don’t have to step away from your career to earn a graduate degree. Rowan Online offers asynchronous courses, active faculty engagement, part-time coursework and a platform that helps you stay connected to your peers and instructors when the time is right for you. Take a closer look at the unmatched online learning experience provided by Rowan Online.
Admission Requirements
To begin the admission process for Rowan’s online Master of Business Administration program, you must submit the following application materials. Once you apply, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will reach out to confirm your application or notify you of any missing information. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
- Completed online application
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators, current or prior supervisors or peers in professional settings, and/or faculty from prior academic pursuits. For those that are self-employed, letters may come from long-time clients. Content in letters should include information which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree. Letters of recommendation from the applicant's family and friends are not accepted.
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- GMAT (or GRE) is optional. Candidates with strong academic records, relevant professional experience, and/or that hold specific business-related credentials are automatically waived from the GMAT (or GRE); learn more about the GRE/GMAT waiver criteria. Candidates that do not meet the waiver criteria may want to submit a GMAT (minimum score of 450) or GRE test result to strengthen their application.
- Foundation Courses:
- Calculus Techniques & Applications
- Statistics I
- Foundations of Accounting OR Principles of Accounting I and II
- Principles of Economics: A Survey or Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Finance
- Operations Management
Typically, students with an undergraduate degree in business will have satisfied many of these course requirements. Students can begin in the MBA program prior to satisfying all Foundation requirements. However, these requirements must be satisfied early in the program to maintain forward momentum towards degree completion.
There are many ways that students can satisfy Foundation requirements: equivalent courses from their undergraduate studies, affordable online modules, non-credit tests, online or face to face courses at your local community college or 4-year institution, and of course online or face to face at Rowan University. See the Foundation Fact Sheet for details on requirements plus options to consider so that your pursuit matches your learning style, timeline, and budget.
Tuition and Aid
Tuition for Rowan’s online MBA program is $1,150 per credit. This graduate rate reflects the high-quality instruction, faculty support and accessibility Rowan offers its students.
Careers and Outcomes
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
Have questions about earning a graduate degree online? Rowan Online offers virtual info sessions that provide a closer look at the educational leadership degree program and Rowan as a whole. Hear from faculty, connect with admissions representatives and learn how the program supports scholar-practitioners through applied research and flexible coursework.
15 Powerful Reasons to Enroll in an Online MBA Program
Online MBA programs have become a powerful way for working professionals to gain advanced business skills, increase their earning potential, and move into leadership roles—without putting their careers on hold.
In today’s competitive job market, experience alone isn’t always enough. Employers are looking for professionals with the strategic thinking, decision-making, and cross-functional business knowledge that MBA graduates bring.
That’s where online MBA programs shine. These flexible, fully online degrees deliver the same rigorous education as on-campus programs—while giving you the freedom to learn on your schedule. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, exploring a new industry, or launching your own business, an online MBA can help you get there.
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