Business Administration (MBA) - Online

• Location: Online
• Delivery: Self-paced within eight-week courses
• Start Dates: Every eight weeks, so step in whenever you're ready! Apply online today.
• Cost: Total tuition and fees for our 30 credit MBA in 2024-25 are $23520.
  • Total tuition costs may vary depending on textbooks and additional course fees. Information about graduate costs can be found here. 
     
• Course content is directly related to developing skills that will make you a better, more effective manager.
• Course design and flexibility allows you to pursue your educational goals at your own speed in a program you can tailor to achieve your individual career objectives.
• The program assesses your current knowledge and competencies and awards credit for what you've already mastered.
• Courses are offered in a flexible manner, making life easier for busy professionals
• Forward-thinking themes such as globalization, use of information technology and creative decision-making are integral parts of the curriculum.

MBA Degree Requirements

• Core Courses, 21 credits
  • Leadership and Ethics, 3 credits
  • Strategic Marketing Management, 3 credits
  • Operations Management, 3 credits
  • Managerial Statistics, 3 credits
  • Managerial Accounting, 3 credits
  • Financial Management, 3 credits
  • 720 Strategy and Organizational Performance, 3 credits (capstone)
• Elective Course: Choose from three elective courses, nine credits minimum, to support either a specialized MBA track or the traditional MBA.
  • Human Resource Management, 3 credits
  • Project Management, 3 credits
  • Organizing for Innovation, 3 credits
  • Innovation and Design, 3 credits
  • Data Visualization, 3 credits
  • Business Model Innovation, 3 credits
  • Business Analytics, 3 credits
  • Analytics of Population Health and Epidemiology
  • Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Data
  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Enterprise Risk Management in Agriculture
  • Advanced Agricultural Sales
  • Agricultural Credit Analysis

Curious about what you’ll be learning? Take a look at the Degree Requirements page!

Explore MBA application requirements below. For questions, contact mba@uwrf.edu.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum GPA: Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (4-point scale) or minimum GPA for last 60 credits of 3.00 (4-point scale).

Business Foundation Requirements: 

You MUST MEET ONE of the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of business or accounting (demonstrated with an academic transcript).
• Completed the undergraduate business core (demonstrated with academic transcript including accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, math and statistics).
• Two years post baccalaureate work experience.

If you DO NOT MEET any of the above conditions, you must do one of the following (note: if the deficiency is in only part of the core, then that part must be completed in one of the following ways as well).

• Complete an approved undergraduate business core (or the deficient part) at UW-River Falls or another university.
  • Foundation courses at UWRF include the following (a passing grade in one of the following UWRF courses will meet Foundation Course requirements): ECON 226 (Intro to Statistics), ECON 201 (Principles of Microeconomics), ACCT 231 (Principles of Accounting).
  • Foundation courses at other universities: You may meet the foundation requirement by taking appropriate undergraduate or graduate courses at other universities. We suggest you check with us regarding application of courses before you take them. Please contact the Master of Business Administration Director regarding these courses.
• Score at or above 50 on CLEP exams for the following business core courses: Principles of Accounting and Principles of Microeconomics. If you are interested in this option, visit http://www.collegeboard.com/clep/.

International Students: For international students from non-English speaking countries, TOEFL (minimum 80 internet-based test score) or IELTS (minimum 6.5 score) is required.

For TOEFL information, visit ETS.org. The UWRF school code is 1918.

For IELTS information, visit IELTS.org.

In order to apply for the MBA program, the following materials, in addition to an online application, must be submitted electronically:

• Application fee
• Personal statement: an essay addressing your interest in the program as well as your immediate and long-term personal goals.
• Resume: resume detailing work experience.
• Letters of recommendation (if less than two years work experience): two letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts: official final transcripts need to be sent from the issuing school(s) directly to UWRF Graduate Admissions via email at admissions@uwrf.edu.
• GMAT Waiver: See GMAT Waiver accordion (click the + to expand information).

International Students

International students must provide all of the above (personal statement, letters of recommendation, transcript(s) and TOEFL (min. score of 80) or IELTS (min. score of 6.5). In addition, international applicants must also provide the following: 

• Transcripts must be verified by a transcript evaluation service such as World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) www.ece.org and delivered to Graduate Admissions. 

Mailing Address

Official transcripts, GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement and transcript evaluation report should be directed to:

Leanne Van Allen, Director
MBA Program
School of Business and Economics
216 South Hall
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
410 S. 3rd St.
River Falls, WI 54022

Questions? Call 715-425-4691 or email mbacbe@uwrf.edu.

The GMAT/GRE requirement for admission to UWRF applies to all applicants, however, a waiver may be submitted in place of a GMAT/GRE score. Please review the following information before submitting an application for a waiver. 

What we consider for waiving the GMAT/GRE:

There are three different categories in which a waiver may qualify. Waiver decisions are based on the details outlined in each category below. 

• Master's degree or higher: 
  • A master's degree or higher (demonstrated with an academic transcript) from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA (based on U.S. grading standards) or higher. 
  • Successful completion of coursework at any level that demonstrates quantitative ability, including but not limited to courses such as accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, math or statistics.  
• 5 or more years of professional work experience 
  • An undergraduate degree (demonstrated with an academic transcript) from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA (based on U.S. grading standards) or higher; successful completion of coursework that demonstrates quantitative ability, including but not limited to courses such as  accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, math or statistics.  
  • Five or more years of post-undergraduate degree professional work experience with advancement to a role that includes organizational leadership, staff supervision, strategic decision making and/or financial oversight. 
• Professional Certification 
  • An undergraduate degree (demonstrated with an academic transcript) from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA (based on U.S. grading standards) or higher. 
  • Two or more years of post-undergraduate degree professional work experience with advancement to a role that includes organizational leadership, staff supervision, strategic decision making and/or financial oversight. 
  • An approved professional certification from the list below: 
    • CFA, Chartered Financial Analyst 
    • CFP, Certified Financial Planner 
    • CIA, Certified Internal Auditor
    • CPSM, Certified Professional in Supply Management 
    • CLU, Chartered Life Underwriter 
    • CMA, Certified Management Accountant 
    • CPA, Certified Public Accountant 
    • CPCU, Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter 
    • CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management 
    • CQA, Certified Quality Auditor 
    • CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Professional 
    • CPM, Certified Purchasing Manager 
    • CIRM, Certified in Resource Management 
    • Financial Licensures Series 7 and 24, and either 63 or 66 
    • Member, Society of Actuaries 
    • PE, Professional Engineer (test certification only) 
    • PgMP, Program Management Professional 
    • PMP, Project Management Professional 
    • QPA, Qualified Pension Administrator 
    • Six Sigma Black Belt 

Note: Please know that submitting a request for waiver or meeting the minimum standard does not guarantee that a waiver will be granted to the applicant. If a waiver is granted, admission to the program is not guaranteed and official documents need to be verified to confirm the waiver. Our goal is to review requests within 10 business days, but it may take longer. We will respond by email with the result as soon as possible. 

Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs or professionals leading innovation within existing organizations, this track focuses on creative problem solving, venture creation and business model development. Whether you’re starting your own business or driving change from within, you'll be prepared for roles such as startup founder, innovation manager or business development lead.

• Innovation and Design
• Organizing for Innovation
• Business Model Innovation 

This track is tailored for mid-career professionals who want to move into senior or executive roles. You’ll deepen your expertise in organizational strategy, leadership development and change management, preparing you for director-level positions, nonprofit leadership or executive management across a range of industries.

• Human Resources Management
• Organizing for Innovation
• Project Management 

For professionals looking to lead in data-driven environments, the business analytics track teaches you how to turn information into insight. With a focus on data visualization, predictive analytics and decision support tools, you’ll be equipped for careers as a business analyst, operations manager or analytics consultant.

• Business Analytics
• Project Management
• Data Visualization 

Perfect for those working in agriculture, food systems or ag-related industries, the agribusiness track combines core business knowledge with a deep understanding of agricultural markets, sustainability and global food supply chains. Graduates are prepared to lead as agribusiness managers, supply chain directors or policy advisers within one of the region’s most vital economic sectors. This track is offered in partnership with the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. 

• Enterprise Risk Management in Agriculture
• Advanced Agriculture Sales
• Agriculture Credit Analysis 

Designed for professionals in or entering the health care field, this track prepares you to make data-driven decisions that improve patient outcomes and organizational efficiency. You’ll explore topics like health informatics, quality improvement and health data analysis—skills that prepare you for roles such as health care manager, clinical analyst or operations leader in hospitals, clinics and health systems.

• ECON 735 Analytics of Population Health and Epidemiology
• ECON 745 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Data
• ECON 755 Healthcare Informatics