With the winter and spring semesters rolling along, colleges and universities are very busy planning for the summer and fall semesters. This past month has been full of announcements of new online MBA programs and more options for prospective students. This semester is always important for prospective students to narrow down their choices and fill out applications. If you are interested in online MBA programs, make sure you put the following schools on your list as the new up and coming programs.
This News in Review is proud to highlight Arkansas Tech University, Caldwell University, Kent State University, Mount Saint Mary’s University, and Saginaw Valley State University. These programs give prospective online MBA students more choices and possibilities for their future.
Enjoy the latest news for Online MBAs!
New Programs
Arkansas Tech University – Russellville, Arkansas
Arkansas Tech University recently announced that their new Online MBA degree proposal has been approved by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The online MBA program is scheduled to start in August of this year, and will consists of 30-credit hours. Arkansas Tech’s College of Business is accredited by the AACSB-International and is proposing this online MBA to focus on executive decision making and information analysis. As this program was just approved, stay tuned for the unveiling on their College of Business site.
Arkansas Tech is a four-year, public university sitting in Russellville, Arkansas. The university is said to be one of the fastest growing universities in Arkansas. They offer degrees at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level to over 12,000 students every year. The university is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.
Caldwell University – Caldwell, New Jersey
Caldwell University just announced the addition of three new online programs, including a 100% online MBA program. This online MBA will be added to their existing on-campus MBA. This program is a 12-month, 33-credit hour program, and is accredited by the ACBSP. In addition to the flexible schedule, prospective students will appreciate the seven-week long courses and six start points each year.
Caldwell University is a four-year, private, nonprofit, Catholic university that was founded in 1939. They offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to prepare their student body of just over 2,100 to think critically, pursue truth, and contribute to a just society. The university is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Kent State University – Kent, Ohio
This fall, Kent State University will be adding a new online MBA program through their College of Business Administration. This program comes in addition to their already established on-campus counterpart. This program consists of 36-credit hours and is fully accredited by AACSB-International. Above the foundational business and management courses and the capstone course, students can choose to tailor their program between a concentration in International Business or Supply Chain Management.
Kent State is a four-year, public university in northeast Ohio, spanning eight campuses. The university was founded in 1910 as a teacher training school, as has since grown to offer undergraduate and graduate programs to over 30,000 students each year. Kent State consists of 15 schools and colleges, including an Honors College, Regional College, and University College. The university is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.
Mount Saint Mary’s University – Los Angeles, California
In addition to the traditional Mount Saint Mary’s University MBA offered in downtown LA, MSMU just announced a newly available online MBA program. This online MBA carries out the same spirit and direction of their on-campus counterpart with a cohort-based model and concentrations in Entrepreneurship, Organizational Leadership, and Project Management. Also in line with their traditional programs, this online MBA includes the tradition of global education and immersion with an optional China study tour. Online MBA students will be required to attend two short residencies in LA, one at the start of the program and one at the start of the fourth semester.
Mount Saint Mary’s University was founded in 1925 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet. This four-year, private, nonprofit, Catholic university is the only Catholic university primarily for women in the western US. They offer undergraduate and graduate programs across two campuses to over 3,400 students. While the student body is primarily women, the graduate and weekend bachelor’s program are co-ed. The university is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission.
Saginaw Valley State University – University Center, Michigan
Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Business and Management has offered an on-campus and hybrid Master of Business Administration program to their students and have recently expanded their program to offer a 100% online format as well. The program is holds the elite AACSB-International accreditation and consists of 37-credit hours. Students can choose from multiple concentrations, including: international business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. SVSU is proud of their commitment to being one of the most affordable universities in Michigan, and will stand strong as one of the most affordable and highly accredited online MBA programs in the state.
Saginaw Valley State University is a four-year, public university located in University Center, less than an hour north of Flint, Michigan. They were founded in 1963 as Saginaw Valley College, and today stand as a comprehensive university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, through five colleges, to over 9,600 students every year. The university is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.
