Online MBA in international business

The Best Online MBA In International Business Programs

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Ranked programs

17

of 18 reporting it to AACSB

Median tuition AACSB

$28,586

$32,265 for all ranked

Median graduate earnings Scorecard

$75,162

one year after the degree

Managers, median pay BLS

$105,770

general and operations managers

Choose it if the work crosses borders in a way that changes the job: transfer pricing, customs, a supply chain with three jurisdictions in it. If the international part of the role is travel rather than structure, a general MBA covers it.

An international business concentration adds global strategy, trade and cross-border management to the core, for readers working across markets. The programs below are the online MBAs whose schools list an international business concentration with AACSB, ordered by their national score. The score describes the whole MBA, since neither federal earnings nor AACSB tuition is reported for a single concentration; the concentration tells you what the program lets you specialize in. Program summaries on the cards come from each school's own online MBA page.

The Top 10 Online MBA Programs In International Business

Rank#1

Score70.6

University of Nebraska

Nebraska MBA

Online MBA in international business · Lincoln, Nebraska · Public · AACSB business and accounting

University of Nebraska's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$33,600
whole program
Graduate earnings
$113,196
$138,487 at year four
Median debt
$35,126
federal loans
National rank
No. 22
of 286
Graduate earnings 8.9
Tuition 4.8

Program summary

Admitted students receive a Strengths-Based Leadership Assessment with one-on-one faculty coaching, and can join an optional one-week summer residency in Lincoln.

Read more about University of Nebraska

The 48-credit-hour program combines 10 core classes (30 hours) with six elective classes (18 hours), taught fully online in 8-week sessions. There are no set login times: students complete weekly assignments on their own schedule, some professors add optional live Zoom sessions that are archived, and most students finish in 18 to 36 months. Students can specialize in areas such as Business Analytics, Finance, HR, Marketing and Supply Chain Management.

A GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition or GRE score is optional, and applicants are strongly encouraged to have at least three years of post-graduate professional experience that includes decision-making responsibilities. Students can apply for fall, spring or summer and show statistics competency through a free online course before the advanced quantitative classes. Applicants name three references, all supervisors or professors, rather than sending letters of recommendation.

Key program details

  • 48 credit hours
  • 8-week online sessions
  • GMAT or GRE optional
  • Most finish in 18 to 36 months
  • Fall, spring or summer start

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: business.unl.edu. AACSB

Rank#2

Score61.7

Southeast Missouri State University

Online General MBADonald L. Harrison College of Business and Computing

Online MBA in international business · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Public · AACSB accredited

Southeast Missouri State University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$14,115
whole program
Graduate earnings
$75,162
$102,877 at year four
National rank
No. 53
of 286
Graduate earnings 3.6
Tuition 9.3

Program summary

Five start dates a year and 8-week terms set the pace, and applicants need neither a GMAT or GRE score nor an undergraduate business degree.

Read more about Southeast Missouri State University

SEMO's general management MBA is delivered completely online, with courses offered in 8-week terms and five start dates each year. The degree requires 33 credit hours of coursework focused on strategy, analysis, and the applications and systems of business, with BA650 serving as the capstone course.

Neither the GMAT nor the GRE is required, and students without an undergraduate business degree can build foundational knowledge through Business Essentials courses, applying up to 3 of those credit hours toward the 33 required. SEMO also awards credit for prior learning through credit by examination, military-related credit or existing experience.

Key program details

  • 33 credit hours
  • No GMAT or GRE required
  • 8-week terms, five starts a year
  • Completely online coursework
  • BA650 capstone course

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: semo.edu. AACSB

Rank#3

Score61.3

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Online Master of Business Administration

Online MBA in international business · Whitewater, Wisconsin · Public · AACSB business and accounting

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$26,000
whole program
Graduate earnings
$87,090
$102,812 at year four
Median debt
$28,446
federal loans
National rank
No. 55
of 286
Graduate earnings 5.9
Tuition 6.4

Program summary

Emphases range from Cybersecurity Management to Environmental Safety and Health, and a Customized emphasis lets students assemble approved graduate courses across areas in this asynchronous MBA.

Read more about University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

The MBA is a 36-credit program that can start in the spring, summer or fall term and move at the student's own pace, and full-time students can finish in as little as three semesters. Courses are asynchronous, with connections built through online assignments and discussion boards.

Many applicants qualify without GMAT/GRE scores: beyond a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, each must meet one criterion, such as military service, a 3.0 GPA from an AACSB- or ABET-accredited program, or four or more years of professional work experience. The curriculum aims to develop professionals who think globally, behave ethically and lead innovation strategically, using case studies and teamwork.

Key program details

  • 36 credits
  • Asynchronous online courses
  • Spring, summer or fall starts
  • As little as three semesters full-time
  • Customized emphasis option

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: uww.edu. AACSB

Rank#4

Score57.3

University of Delaware

Online MBAAlfred Lerner College of Business and Economics

Online MBA in international business · Newark, Delaware · Public · AACSB business and accounting

University of Delaware's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$43,604
whole program
Graduate earnings
$105,527
$135,799 at year four
Median debt
$28,282
federal loans
National rank
No. 78
of 286
Graduate earnings 8.2
Tuition 2.7

Program summary

Nine specializations, from Artificial Intelligence to Public Relations, come as three-course concentrations or five-course majors, and the fully online program has no residency component.

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The online MBA totals 38 credits, or 44 with an MBA major, built on 11 core courses and 3 electives. Students can finish in as few as 12 months full time or study part time, when most take one to two courses per semester, and sessions start in spring, summer and fall.

The GMAT and GRE are optional, and a minimum of two years of work experience is preferred rather than required. Applicants lacking successful coursework in non-introductory statistics, calculus or linear math, or relevant work experience, may be asked to complete a GMAC Business Fundamentals course, and online students learn from the same faculty as the on-campus program.

Key program details

  • 38 credits, or 44 with a major
  • No residency component
  • GMAT/GRE optional
  • As few as 12 months full-time
  • Spring, summer and fall starts

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: udel.edu. AACSB

Rank#5

Score53.4

Drexel University

Part-Time Online MBABennett S. LeBow College of Business

Online MBA in international business · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private · AACSB accredited

Drexel University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$66,150
whole program
Graduate earnings
$112,692
$142,843 at year four
Median debt
$41,000
federal loans
National rank
No. 118
of 286
Graduate earnings 8.8
Tuition 1.1

Program summary

People, data and technology recur as threads across courses and business challenges instead of standing alone as topics, in a part-time MBA completed entirely online.

Read more about Drexel University

The Part-Time Online MBA is completed entirely online and includes required coursework in finance, legal frameworks and data privacy, management, marketing strategy and supply chain management. Concentrations span emerging technology, analytics, finance, marketing and leadership, among them Applied AI in Business and Financial Analytics and Valuation, and students can also build a customized concentration with an academic advisor. Drexel moves from quarters to semesters in Fall 2027, and students starting in Spring 2027 begin under the quarter-based calendar.

GMAT and GRE scores are not required, although applicants may submit them to be considered for additional merit scholarships; all applicants need a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The program is built for working professionals who want to advance or change careers, with team-based projects and cases that mirror cross-functional decision-making. Those who want in-person time in Philadelphia can choose the separate Part-Time Hybrid MBA.

Key program details

  • Completed entirely online, part-time
  • GMAT or GRE not required
  • Customized concentration option
  • Team-based projects and cases
  • Semester calendar from Fall 2027

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: lebow.drexel.edu. AACSB

Rank#6

Score53.1

Wright State University

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Raj Soin College of Business

Online MBA in international business · Dayton, Ohio · Public · AACSB business and accounting

Wright State University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$26,868
$16,880 in-state
Graduate earnings
$78,061
$96,625 at year four
Median debt
$34,500
federal loans
National rank
No. 119
of 286
Graduate earnings 4.5
Tuition 6.3

Program summary

All core classes run online every semester, so the M.B.A. can be completed entirely online in the same time as on campus, taught by the same faculty.

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All core classes are offered online every semester, and at least three concentration courses are offered online each term, so students can finish the M.B.A. completely online. Some concentrations are available only in the face-to-face, on-campus format. Online coursework can be done at any time and from any location.

Applicants with a 3.0 to 4.0 GPA need no GMAT score, and those with a 2.70 to 2.99 GPA are conditionally admitted without the GMAT; the bachelor's degree does not have to be in business. Admission is rolling, with fall, spring and summer semester starts, and up to 12 semester hours of graduate credit from an AACSB-accredited institution can transfer. Students planning to study in the U.S. on an F1 or J1 visa are not eligible for the online program.

Key program details

  • All core classes online every semester
  • No GMAT with 3.0+ GPA
  • Rolling admission, three starts yearly
  • Up to 12 transfer credit hours
Concentrations EconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinanceHealthcare ManagementInternational BusinessMarketingProject Management

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: business.wright.edu. AACSB

Rank#7

Score52.9

Missouri State University

Master of Business Administration

Online MBA in international business · Springfield, Missouri · Public · AACSB business and accounting

Missouri State University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$16,250
whole program
Graduate earnings
$70,717
$93,738 at year four
Median debt
$18,000
federal loans
National rank
No. 121
of 286
Graduate earnings 2.5
Tuition 8.7

Program summary

Graduate certificates, many of which can be completed online within the MBA without extra courses, let students add a focus to Missouri State's fully online MBA.

Read more about Missouri State University

The MBA can be completed 100% online in 34 credit hours when foundation courses are not needed. Missouri State estimates one to two years of study for full-time students and two to three years part time, and online courses must be completed within the United States.

The GMAT/GRE requirement has been temporarily suspended for all applicants, although the suspension does not guarantee admission. About half of the program's MBA students are online, most of them working professionals whose experience ranges from entry-level to tenured careers.

Key program details

  • 34 credit hours without foundation courses
  • Can be completed 100% online
  • GMAT/GRE requirement temporarily suspended
  • 1-2 years full-time, 2-3 part-time
  • Graduate certificates within the MBA

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: mba.missouristate.edu. AACSB

Rank#8

Score50.4

Pittsburg State University

Master of Business AdministrationGladys A. Kelce College of Business

Online MBA in international business · Pittsburg, Kansas · Public · AACSB accredited

Pittsburg State University's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$11,970
whole program
Graduate earnings
$63,238
$76,819 at year four
Median debt
$19,119
federal loans
National rank
No. 149
of 286
Graduate earnings 1.3
Tuition 9.6

Program summary

Adding a second area of emphasis takes just three more courses, so graduates can finish with two emphasis areas on the diploma in as little as one extra semester.

Read more about Pittsburg State University

The general online MBA is 30 credit hours, built from seven required core courses and three emphasis courses in 7-week terms, with multiple start dates each year and completion in as few as 12 months. Coursework embeds case methods or simulations, includes an experiential exercise in leadership and team-building, and ends with a capstone in which students benchmark their skills against MBA peers worldwide through a program assessment. Pitt State offers eight areas of emphasis, including Data Science and Information Systems and Healthcare Administration.

Admission follows one of two tracks: a resume showing at least three years of substantial, full-time managerial experience (managing people, financial resources or customer relationships beyond a basic supervisory level), or an undergraduate business degree earned within the last three years. No prerequisite or leveling courses are required regardless of undergraduate major, so students start MBA courses on day one. To remain in the program, students must earn an A or B in their first two online courses.

Key program details

  • 30 credit hours, 10 courses
  • 7-week courses
  • Eight areas of emphasis
  • Managerial experience or recent business degree
  • No prerequisite or foundation courses

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: degree.pittstate.edu. AACSB

Rank#9

Score48.9

Texas A&M University-Victoria

MBA

Online MBA in international business · Victoria, Texas · Public · AACSB accredited

Texas A&M University-Victoria's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$27,451
$15,151 in-state
Graduate earnings
$75,744
$106,719 at year four
Median debt
$33,483
federal loans
National rank
No. 155
of 286
Graduate earnings 3.9
Tuition 6.1

Program summary

Online students pick between traditional semesters and 8-week accelerated semesters, and any required foundation courses also run fully online in an 8-week format.

Read more about Texas A&M University-Victoria

The MBA requires 30 to 36 credit hours: a 24-credit core, which includes MGMT 6399 Program Capstone, plus two advanced electives. Foundation courses in statistics, financial reporting and economics are waivable based on prior coursework. Students may graduate without a concentration or use their electives toward one, and the Accounting and Human Resources Management concentrations require 12 hours.

Admission calls for a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher, an application and official transcripts, and applicants might not need to take the GMAT. Coursework relies on case studies, applied learning simulations and projects.

Key program details

  • 30-36 credit hours
  • Traditional or 8-week accelerated online semesters
  • 24-credit core with program capstone
  • Waivable foundation courses
  • Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA
Concentrations International Business

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: tamuv.edu. AACSB

Rank#10

Score48.1

The University of Michigan-Flint

Master of Business AdministrationSchool of Management

Online MBA in international business · Flint, Michigan · Public · AACSB accredited

The University of Michigan-Flint's official online MBA page Opens the school site in a new tab
Tuition
$51,445
$41,714 in-state
Graduate earnings
$94,679
$110,493 at year four
Median debt
$49,260
federal loans
National rank
No. 163
of 286
Graduate earnings 7.1
Tuition 2.0

Program summary

Students can take the MBA online asynchronously or mix in synchronous online, hybrid and flex courses, and a 3.0 undergraduate GPA brings guaranteed admission.

Read more about The University of Michigan-Flint

The curriculum runs 30 to 39 credit hours of foundational, core and concentration courses, and the program can be completed 100% online. Students choose from 10 concentrations, among them Cybersecurity, Health Care Management, Organizational Leadership and Supply Chain & Operations Management, though not every concentration is offered in the online asynchronous format. A hands-on capstone closes the program, with students presenting a synthesis of their knowledge and developing a strategic action plan for challenging organizational issues.

No GMAT is required, and applicants with a GPA below 3.0 are considered through a holistic review of their application materials. Applicants submit a one-page statement of purpose and a résumé, while letters of recommendation are not required. Classes center on team-based projects, and non-U.S. citizens living outside the United States may not complete the program online from their home country.

Key program details

  • 30 to 39 credit hours
  • No GMAT required
  • 10 concentrations, not all online
  • Asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid or flex courses
  • Guaranteed admission with 3.0 GPA

Program page reviewed September 21, 2026: umflint.edu. AACSB

The Rest Of The Ranked International Business Programs

Online MBA in international business programs, ranked 11 onward
#SchoolStateTuitionEarnings, year oneScoreNational rank
11 Wayne State University MI $64,184 $93,398 43.4 195
12 Clayton State University GA $13,206 $55,163 43.4 196
13 Barry University FL $23,760 $61,860 36.4 247
14 University of Houston-Clear Lake TX $39,684 $73,717 32.6 258
15 Kean University NJ $28,586 $62,769 32.6 259
16 Texas A&M International University TX $30,900 $52,356 24.9 273
17 Nova Southeastern University FL $55,864 $68,274 18.3 282

What General and Operations Managers Earn

BLS reports a median of $105,770 for general and operations managers , across 3,503,020 jobs nationally. The range is wide: $50,090 at the 10th percentile and $253,390 at the 90th, so the median is a midpoint, not a promise. These figures come from the May 2025 wage survey and describe the occupation, not graduates of any program. MBA salaries by occupation compares the other roles MBA graduates move into, and how to become an operations manager sets out what the job itself asks for.

International Business Programs Listed Without A Score

These schools also report an international business concentration to AACSB but lack one of the two figures the ranking needs.

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