The Best Online MBA Programs In Massachusetts

Program summary

There are no separate core or elective courses: the curriculum runs as six integrated 7.5-unit modules taken one at a time, each weaving business concepts together.

The Online MBA requires 45 units, earned through six 7.5-unit, term-long integrated modules plus a noncredit orientation module (Module 0), with students registered for one module per term. It can be completed in as little as two years, students enroll in August or January, and there are no in-person requirements. Live Zoom sessions of about two hours run mid-week at 7am ET and 8pm ET, and each module carries the workload of two courses, at a minimum of 15 hours per week.

The program is built for mid-career professionals: there is no minimum work experience requirement, but admitted students typically have at least six years of full-time professional experience. GMAT and GRE scores are optional, and the review weighs work experience, grades, essays, recommendations, a resume and a Kira Talent Assessment. Teams change from module to module, and capstones can be team or individual projects, beginning with an automotive capstone in Module 1.

Program summary

Coursework is self-paced up to each assignment due date, every course offers an optional weekly chat hour, and applications are accepted year-round with no deadlines.

Students who completed the foundation courses as undergraduates need 10 courses (30 credits); everyone else takes 16 courses (42 credits), including six foundation courses. Accelerated 8-week courses can make it possible to finish within a year, though students may take up to five years, and courses are offered in Fall sessions 1 and 2, Spring sessions 1 and 2, and Summer. Beyond a general program of electives, students can concentrate in one of nine options, among them Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare.

GMAT and GRE scores are not required. The six foundation courses can be waived with a B or better in equivalent undergraduate courses taken within the past 10 years. The program is entirely online, with no required campus visits.

Program summary

Eight focus areas, from Sport Management to a Design-Your-Own option, fill 9 of the 36 credits, and classes run in fall, winter, spring and summer terms.

The curriculum totals 36 credits, including a 9-credit focus and 6 credits of electives, and online students take the same courses as on-campus students. Most students finish in two to four years, the fastest pace is two years, and classes are offered in fall, winter, spring and summer terms. Focus areas are Business Analytics, Design-Your-Own, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, Organizational Management, Sport Management and Supply Chain Management.

GMAT and GRE waivers are available for applicants who qualify. Prospective students may take two classes (6 credits) before applying or while an application is processed, and those classes transfer if taken within three years of acceptance with a grade of B or better. MBA students can also add one of four 12-credit graduate certificates, such as Artificial Intelligence for Business or Foundations of Management.

Program summary

Students can enter through Fast App, a performance-based route that replaces essays and recommendations with two MBA courses completed at a B or better.

The part-time Online MBA can be finished in as little as 18 months or stretched to seven years; most students take one or two 7-week courses at a time and finish in about 2.5 years. Core courses cover accounting, management, marketing, data analysis and entrepreneurship, electives make up more than half of the degree, and an optional concentration such as Leading People and Organizations counts toward elective requirements. Each course pairs on-demand content with optional weekly live faculty sessions and open office hours.

The school is test-optional and does not require GMAT or GRE scores, and non-business majors are encouraged to apply. EXPO courses put students in the C-suite to tackle real business challenges, and optional travel electives include a week-long residency in Washington, D.C. and a Global Field Study; all in-person opportunities are optional.

Program summary

Classes meet live on Webex once a week from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern, and core courses include the Babson Consulting Experience, project-based work with a client partner.

The Online MBA is a 45-credit, part-time program: 18 credits across nine core courses and 27 credits of electives that range from 1.5 to 3 credits each and are offered in both online and in-person formats. Students start in September, January or May and can vary their course load each semester. Each course requires nine to 15 hours a week, including class time.

There is no GMAT or GRE requirement. Students can concentrate in Entrepreneurship, Finance or Marketing or assemble their own mix of electives. Because sessions are synchronous, students can take courses from anywhere, although meeting times may favor U.S. Eastern time zones.

Program summary

Students without the three prerequisites (accounting, finance and statistics) may start provisionally in this 12-course, 36-credit MBA, completed 100% online full- or part-time.

The 12-course, 36-credit MBA is completed 100% online, full- or part-time, and can be finished in as little as one year full-time or in under 2 years part-time. Students follow a General Business track or add an optional concentration such as Accounting; Business Law concentration courses are taught on-ground at the WNE School of Law.

Applicants need a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, and an undergraduate business degree is not required. The GMAT or GRE is required, with the minimum score based on undergraduate GPA, though applicants can request a GMAT waiver. The curriculum emphasizes data analysis and decision-making, team building, leadership development, and entrepreneurial and strategic thinking.

Program summary

Students work through live client sessions with professionals from Boston-area businesses, solving current business challenges within a 36-credit, 21-month part-time MBA.

The 36-credit online MBA can be completed part-time in 21 months, or four semesters, by students with business or non-business backgrounds. Courses are 100% online with materials available 24/7, and the curricula and faculty match the on-campus program. Students can add a concentration, such as Business Essentials for career changers, which covers the fundamentals of marketing, accounting, finance and operations.

No GMAT or GRE is required. The program serves both seasoned professionals seeking promotion and those new to the corporate world, and it builds foundations in communications, operations management, business law, economics, statistics and information technology. Optional travel seminars offer exposure to global business.

Program summary

Classes meet live on Zoom once a week for seven weeks, and students can add a dual MBA/MSOL degree with just four additional classes through stackable credits.

The MBA can be completed entirely online and at each student's own pace. Courses use synchronous delivery, meeting once a week for seven weeks on a live Zoom call, and the graduate school offers six start dates a year. Students tailor the degree through certificate-track electives, with options ranging from Project Management and Human Resources to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Critical Thinking.

The program is aimed at entrepreneurs, professionals seeking senior management roles and career changers. Every Nichols student has an experiential learning opportunity with real businesses, community partners or industry experts, and forty MBA students took part in eight consulting projects. The Project Management track is taught by certified instructors using Agile frameworks.

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Live online weekend sessions, offered for North America, London and Dubai time zones, pair with asynchronous self-guided learning across two part-time years.

The Global Online MBA runs two years part-time, with starts in January, April, July and October. Core learning combines live online weekend sessions with asynchronous, self-guided study, and summers are set aside for specialized electives that let students tailor the degree.

Hult assesses each candidate individually on the strength of the whole profile, and its MBA entry requirements list a bachelor's degree or equivalent and three or more years of work experience. A final-term capstone project tests students' ability to lead teams and deliver results, and postgraduate students get full access to Coursera for micro-credentials and certificates.

Program summary

A Fast Track pathway waives application requirements and admits students automatically after they complete their first two courses, in a curriculum focused on responsible management.

Courses are fully asynchronous and built from instructor-led videos, simulations and case studies, and some faculty add optional live sessions. The program is part time with fall, spring and summer starts; most students take one or two courses per term while working, and Fast Track students can earn the degree in as little as two years. Students can add a concentration in marketing or management.

Standard applicants need at least three years of professional experience (or a Clark online career development course), an accredited undergraduate degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and an economics course passed with a B or better; those meeting the GPA requirement submit no GMAT or GRE scores. Relevant professional experience can earn course and internship waivers through the Professional Track MBA, and coursework includes Responsible Management in a Global Economy and Corporate Social Responsibility.