Online Master of Business Administration
Open doors by unlocking your potential.
The Master of Business Administration program immerses students in a three-pronged approach. We develop aspiring professionals to think globally, behave ethically, and lead innovation strategically. You will broaden critical thinking skills to make strategic decisions in case studies and class assignments. Project management skills will be honed as you learn to negotiate and persuade. And your ability to work in teams will improve through self-reflection as you learn to lead fairly and effectively. With a number of emphases to choose from, you can tailor your degree to meet your career goals.
Why UW-Whitewater Online?
- Asynchronous program lets you learn day or night
- Build connections through online assignments and discussion boards
- Strong alumni network
- AACSB Accredited - 50 years of continuous accreditation
Recognized by the EFMD
One of only 27 business schools in the US.
13 Emphases
Options to make your MBA match your passions.
AACSB-Accredited
Largest AACSB-Accredited business school in Wisconsin.
Online Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 36 credit program. This program can be started in the spring, summer or fall terms, and at a pace that works best for you. Full-time students can finish in as little as three semesters.
For a comprehensive overview of the program structure and required courses, please refer to the Graduate Catalog.
An emphasis allows you to tailor your MBA to your career goals by focusing part of your coursework in a specific area of business. Whether you want to strengthen your leadership skills, build technical knowledge, or explore a new career path, an emphasis helps make your degree more personal, practical, and aligned with where you want to go next.
Accounting
The Accounting emphasis is designed for students working in or interested in accounting who want to build broader business, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Customized
The Customized emphasis allows students to tailor their MBA by selecting approved graduate-level courses across emphasis areas or other related topics.
Cybersecurity Management
The Cybersecurity Management emphasis is ideal for students interested in the business side of cybersecurity, including information assurance, privacy, ethical hacking, and security management.
Data Analytics
The Data Analytics emphasis prepares students to use data, technology, and business intelligence to support strategic decisions and improve organizational performance.
Environmental Safety and Health
The Environmental Safety and Health emphasis focuses on workplace safety, environmental issues, risk management, and the communication strategies needed to support safe and responsible organizations.
Finance
The Finance emphasis builds knowledge in corporate finance, investments, financial planning, asset valuation, and financial modeling.
Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Management emphasis is designed for students interested in leading people, supporting employees, and helping organizations succeed in a global business environment.
Information Technology Management
The Information Technology Management emphasis prepares students to manage technology, align IT with business strategy, and use technology to improve performance.
International Business
The International Business emphasis helps students build the cultural business knowledge and leadership skills needed to work in global and internationally connected organizations.
Management
The Management emphasis prepares students for strategic leadership roles by strengthening their ability to lead teams, organizations, and business initiatives.
Marketing
The Marketing emphasis develops a foundation in managerial marketing, including digital marketing, brand management, consumer behavior, entrepreneurial marketing, and international marketing.
Project Management
The Project Management emphasis provides practical skills and theoretical knowledge to help students manage projects, improve productivity, and support organizational goals.
Supply Chain Management
The Supply Chain Management emphasis focuses on planning and managing supply chain activities, including operations, sourcing, logistics, quality, and strategy.
To ensure a high quality graduate student group, all students must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and meet graduate admission criteria, in addition to one of the admission criteria provided below. Many applicants will qualify for admission without GMAT/GRE scores.
Admission criteria
Applicants must satisfy any one of the criteria from any of the four categories.
Military Service
- Qualified veteran or currently active military personnel
Education
- AACSB- or ABET-accredited bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Regionally-accredited bachelor's degree with a 3.25 GPA or higher
- Graduate degree from a regionally-accredited or equivalent institution
- UW-Whitewater graduate business certificate
Work Experience
- Four or more years of professional work experience
- Two or more years of professional work experience with a 3.0 GPA
- Approved professional certification
GMAT Scores*
- A composite score of at least 1,100 based on the following formula
- (GMAT score) + [200 x (overall undergraduate GPA based on a 4-point scale)]
- A composite score of at least 1,150 based on the following formula
- (GMAT score) + [200 x (last half of undergraduate GPA based on a 4-point scale)]
- A composite score of 950 - 1,100 for consideration of conditional admission based on the following formula
- (GMAT score) + [200 x (overall undergraduate GPA based on a 4-point scale)]
*GRE scores are converted to comparable GMAT scores
Deadlines vary by term and are subject to change without notice. Accurate and up-to-date admission deadlines can be found on the graduate admission deadlines website.
If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a conditional basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.
Career outcomes for Online MBA students — particularly salaries — vary greatly based on years of experience, geographic location, employment status and position prior to starting the program, as well as MBA emphasis and other factors.
Information from surveyed UW-Whitewater graduates can be found under each emphasis section below, including placement rate, highlighted employers, common position titles and salary information. Industry-reported salary information has also been cross-referenced where available.
Additional research is available from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), which shares its Alumni Perspectives Survey each year. Here are some insights from 2021.
Quick Facts
- Seventy percent of responding business school alumni rate the value of their graduate management education as outstanding or excellent. A professionally rewarding experience is the primary driver of overall value of a graduate management education.
- Ninety percent of alumni say they would still pursue a graduate management education again knowing what they know now. A financially rewarding experience is the primary driver of alumni’s retrospective decision.
- Roughly two-thirds of respondents agreed that their graduate management program prepared them for their chosen career, offered opportunities for quicker advancement, and provided job security.
This graduate program at UW-Whitewater are a superior value, with tuition starting at $722 USD per credit for the 2026-27 academic year — whether you are a Wisconsin resident, an out-of-state student, or international student within the major. Additional fees and non-resident tuition may apply to other courses. Visit the Tuition and Fees webpage for complete information.
Course materials
Graduate students can purchase textbooks and other instructional materials through the University Bookstore or elsewhere online. Students should verify what materials are needed with their instructor.
Financial aid
Students completing a degree program may be eligible for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a “Financial Aid Package” and may be offered singly or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed. To find out, or if you have other financial aid questions, contact the financial aid staff person assigned to you or try uwwfao@uww.edu or 262-472-1130.
Like to learn more about degree options through UW-Whitewater School of Graduate Studies? There are a few ways you can get the information you need.
Visit our information sessions website to select a virtual information session related to the program you are interested in.
You can also fill out a request for information to connect with an advisor who can discuss your goals and help guide you to the right program to pursue your dreams.
Interested in taking a tour of UW-Whitewater campus? You can visit in person or virtually.
MBA Impact
States included: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Career
- EVP-Finance
- Product Manager
- Sr. Director Filed Marketing
- Mortgage Loan Processor
- Packaging Engineer Lead
Companies
- Gartner
- American Express
- TD Securities
- Anheuser-Busch
- ICCAP
States included: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Career
- VP-Finance/CFO
- Senior HR Operations Analyst
- Divisional Finance Controller
- Senior Developer
- Product Manager
Companies
- Spectrum Brands Inc.
- Samsung
- Bobcat
- UW Health
- Sargento Foods Inc.
States included: Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
Career
- VP-Supply Chain
- Senior Project Manager
- Sales Executive
- Controller
- Financial Analyst II
Companies
- Verizon
- Unisys
- Johnson Controls
- Duke Energy Corporation
- Texas Department of Transportation
States included: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington
Career
- Sr. Product Manager
- Director of Data & Systems
- Account Executive
- Associate Marketing Program Manager
- Career & Executive Advisor
Companies
- Robert Half
- Amazon
- University of Oregon
- Aetna, a CVS Health Company
- Etsy
