Collaborative MBA

Class Type:

Online with two short residencies

Cost:

$784 per credit hour

Upcoming Start Dates:

August 2024

Program Options:

MBA

Credit Hours

Years (Avg.)

Dedicated to supporting the needs of working professionals and building a strong learning community.

MBA program recognizes that you enter this program with experience, skills, and expertise. Our curriculum is designed to honor and embrace your experiences. Regardless of your professional background, you will continue the life-long process of strengthening your management skills, developing your leadership style, and articulating the stewardship strategies necessary to achieve greater success in business.

APPLY by June 15, 2023 for fall 2023 admission!

Why our program?

As a collaboration between four schools you'll have the unique opportunity to learn from a large group of faculty with diverse experiences
Focus on the leadership skills, people and processes that create sustainable organizations and healthy communities
Our cohort model means you'll get to know your fellow students well and learn from each other, as well as the faculty
Two residencies: The North American residency gathers at a partner university for program orientation and to start the first course. The Costa Rica residency occurs midway through the program and is a chance explore and observe firsthand advanced sustainability practices supported at a national level.

We support our students

You won't feel like you're doing this alone. We provide comprehensive online orientation, community building activities and regular check-ins with advisors. We also have robust student support services, such as our Graduate Writing Center, Academic Success Center, library facilities, HelpDesk, Career Services Center, and much more.

Admission Process and Criteria

Admissions Criteria
- Persons applying to the MBA program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- 2 years of work experience or alternative work experiences, such as a business-related undergraduate degree or other graduate degrees or studies.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Application Process
Application packets are also available from the MBA office. A completed application includes:
1. A completed EMU MBA application on or before June 15: online application
2. A non-refundable application fee of $50.
3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
4. Two letters of recommendation including one from an employer.
5. Interview with the MBA director.
An MBA admissions committee composed of program faculty makes the final admission decision.

You can contact Stephanie Whitson, Recruitment Specialist, for more information.
Conditional Admission Criteria

Persons may register for prerequisite or other MBA courses for professional development purposes without seeking admission to the MBA program. MBA co-directors must approve all course registrations of non-degree seeking students.
Contact Us

Have more questions? We are happy to help.

Stephanie Whitson

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Phone: 540-432-4025
Email: mba@emu.edu

Online contact form

Apply now!

Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Current tuition and fees are available on the EMU Business office website.

Federal Loans

MBA students who are taking at least 5 credits per term may be eligible for unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loans. For more information, please contact Patty Eckard, the administrative coordinator.

Monthly Payment Plan

Along with your tuition statement you will be receiving information about the online interest free four month payment plans through Higher One and CashNet. There is a $35 per semester fee for the payment plan. Learn more about payment plans and options.