EMU’s online MBA program ranked one of the best in Virginia

EMU’s Collaborative MBA program has been named one of the top online MBA programs in Virginia by OnlineU, a higher education resource guide that ranks thousands of colleges annually and recognizes those schools that go above and beyond to deliver the best value for their students.

OnlineU based its rankings on online enrollment numbers and the early career salaries of alumni within the first four years after graduation. EMU’s online MBA program ranked No. 13 on the list, while Virginia Tech claimed the top spot with an annual tuition nearly twice that of EMU’s. Neighboring institutions James Madison University and Bridgewater College are absent from the list of the top 17 online MBA programs in Virginia.

“Earning a spot on this list highlights how the online MBA program at EMU is among the best in Virginia at helping graduates achieve higher earnings,” said Adrian Ramirez of OnlineU.

From the list: 

Why we like them: EMU offers a unique collaborative online MBA structured for professionals eager to tackle global business challenges. The program consists of 36 credit hours, allowing students to complete their degree in approximately two years. Unique to EMU’s approach are two short in-person residencies that provide experiential learning opportunities, emphasizing sustainability practices in diverse settings. The curriculum focuses on developing leadership, relational, and organizational skills. With no GMAT or GRE requirements, the program is accessible, and cohort-based learning fosters valuable relationships with peers and faculty.

Dr. Jim Leaman, associate professor of business and director of the business & leadership program at EMU, said it’s gratifying to see the Collaborative MBA program included on the list. “This honor recognizes the unique combination of access, flexibility, quality, and value, and further highlights our distinctive philosophy of viewing business as an important societal agent working for the common good.”

The Collaborative MBA program, a joint graduate degree program of Canadian Mennonite University, Eastern Mennonite University, and Goshen College, develops the technical, relational, and organizational skills students need to become effective leaders and prepares them to lead for the common good.

For more information about the program, visit: emu.edu/mba