A Top-Ranked Online MBA Program
MBA@Syracuse is the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offered by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Recognized for alumni outcomes and career preparation, Whitman and the online MBA program are top ranked by leading publications.
#7
Best Online MBA in the U.S.
Ranked by The Financial Times in 2018
Top 50
in Best Online MBAs
Ranked by US News and World Report in 2018
Top 25
in Best Online MBAs
Ranked by The Princeton Review in 2018
#6
Best College for Military
Ranked by The Military Times in 2018
MBA@Syracuse offers students everywhere access to the Whitman School of Management’s MBA program—without having to relocate or put their careers on hold. Whitman’s award-winning faculty teach MBA@Syracuse classes through a live, online platform, and graduates earn the same Whitman degree as on-campus students. The program is designed to prepare students with the analytical and decision-making skills they need to advance their careers in today’s global business environment.
Explore how MBA@Syracuse provides the knowledge, flexibility, and resources professionals need to advance their careers.
MBA@Syracuse students can gain the credibility to make people listen and the confidence to go for what they want—whether that means rising in the ranks, becoming a team leader, or starting a business.
67% of May 2017 graduates reported receiving a raise or promotion since enrolling in a Whitman online graduate business program.
This data is self-reported by May 2017 alumni of the online graduate business programs from Whitman School of Management. The data was pulled and calculated in March 2018.
Is an MBA Worth It?
Why earn an MBA? Is an MBA worth the investment? By all accounts, the answer is yes. Professionals who pursue an advanced degree are more likely to get promoted and often take home higher salaries than their counterparts who do not have an MBA.
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) conducts yearly surveys of corporate recruiters’ projections, recent alumni outcomes, and alumni perspectives that point to the true ROI of earning an MBA:
$110,000
The median starting salary that U.S.-based companies planned to offer recent MBA graduates in 2017.
$75,513–$440,122
The median range in salary, from entry-level to C-suite employees, for alumni of online graduate business programs in 2017.
92%
The reported 2017 employment rate of graduate business alumni across all graduation years.
91%
The reported 2017 employment rate of graduate business alumni who graduated in 2016.
88%
The percentage of 2016 graduates who say their degree was important to obtaining their current job.
9 in 10
U.S. employers that reported plans to hire recent MBA graduates in 2017.
GMAC survey results are representative of alumni from a variety of program types, including full-time, executive, part-time, and online MBA programs.
Learning Outcomes
By the time students complete the business administration master’s program, they will be able to:
- Understand how to effectively manage organizational resources.
- Communicate effectively and persuasively.
- Demonstrate skills in inquiry, critical thinking, and problem solving.
- Think strategically about business issues.
- Function with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Manage in a global environment.
Available MBA Specializations
MBA@Syracuse offers six specializations, allowing students to tailor their studies based on their career interests. Students may also create their own specialization if they wish. Specializations typically consist of three elective courses.
Accounting
The accounting specialization prepares students to apply essential principles, such as taxation, financial reporting, auditing, and cost accounting, to a wide range of fields.
Business Analytics
The business analytics specialization teaches students to collect, visualize, analyze, and mine complex data using practical analytic tools.
Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurship specialization builds essential skills for growth within a startup, social venture, or established business.
Finance
The finance specialization explores topics such as financial markets, global economics, business strategy, and quantitative analysis.
Marketing Management
The marketing management specialization teaches students to analyze, understand, and fulfill customer needs.
Supply Chain Management
The supply chain management specialization prepares students to manage global supply chains across functional areas.
MBA@Syracuse Class Profile
The students who make up the Whitman School’s online MBA program are diverse, experienced professionals with strong leadership potential. Below is a profile of our enrolled MBA students as of January 2018.
| Demographic | Student Breakdown |
|---|---|
| U.S. minority students | 37% |
| Female students | 31% |
| Military students | 28% |
| Average work experience | 11 years |
| Average age | 24-65 years old |
| U.S. states represented | 48 |
| Countries represented | 8 |
Admissions
MBA@Syracuse students may choose from four semester start dates in January, April, July, and October each year. The deadlines for the upcoming October 2018 start date are as follows:
Early Priority Deadline
June 18, 2018
Priority Deadline
July 10, 2018
Final App Deadline
August 7, 2018
GMAT Waiver Policy
Applicants with more than five years of professional work experience may be eligible for a GMAT waiver when applying to MBA@Syracuse. Request information now to learn about the GMAT waiver policy and whether you qualify.
MBA Tuition and Financial Aid
An MBA program requires an investment of time and finances, but many resources exist to help students pay, such as employer tuition assistance, scholarships, and loan programs. Visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page for information on tuition costs and financial aid information.
Delivered by an AACSB-Accredited Business School
The Whitman School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the leading accreditor of business schools. The school was accredited in 1920, making it the 16th business school in the nation to receive AACSB accreditation.
What Differentiates MBA@Syracuse?
MBA@Syracuse enables students from anywhere in the world to attend a top-ranked online MBA program without having to relocate. Students can apply their newly developed skills at work immediately, and most are able to complete Syracuse’s online MBA program in 24 months.
Online Learning
In small, face-to-face classes, MBA@Syracuse students have the opportunity to build their professional network inside and outside of the online classroom. Students complete interactive weekly coursework on their own schedule between live sessions, which fuels class discussion. All live classes are recorded for later review, and the online classroom enables students to form breakout sessions to work on group projects.
Residencies
During the program, MBA@Syracuse students attend three in-person residencies, held in major U.S. and international cities as well as on the Syracuse University campus. These hands-on, multiday experiences feature workshops, panels with prominent business leaders, and explorations of the host city. Similar to business conferences, residencies allow students to apply their skills and network with classmates and professors.
Flexible Schedule for Online MBA Students
For working professionals seeking to earn a graduate business degree without leaving their jobs, the decision often is not full-time MBA vs. part-time MBA, but rather part-time MBA vs. online MBA. Our online MBA program allows students to study from anywhere, meet face-to-face through live classes, and complete coursework on their own time. MBA@Syracuse helps students build lasting relationships, interact with the same faculty who teach on campus, and cut down on travel time.
Because students can learn from anywhere they have an Internet connection, online programs open doors for students who travel frequently or can’t commute to class. This often results in a more diverse student community, offering unique insights into new business environments.
To give our students additional flexibility, MBA@Syracuse provides a Global Access membership to WeWork, a community of 240+ workspaces around the world, as of July 1. Whether in their home city or traveling, students can access WeWork locations to help focus on their work with fewer distractions, hold study groups, use WeWork amenities, and attend events to build their network.
MBA Career Services for Students and Alumni
MBA@Syracuse students and alumni have access to a variety of tools and services designed to help them launch, transition, or advance their careers. These tools include:
The Virtual Career Center
This self-directed course offers valuable career development strategies and can be accessed from anywhere on students’ own time.
Personalized Career Coaching
Students can receive comprehensive one-on-one preparation through career coaching, resume review, and interview preparation.
Global Networking Opportunities
Both students and alumni have opportunities to form valuable connections within Syracuse University’s worldwide network of students, faculty, and alumni.