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    Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA)

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    Boston, USMBAOnline2 years
    $25,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    88%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    504
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $125.00
    App fee

    Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University is a 45-credit, 2-year, online MBA program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $25,000.

    About the program

    The program consists of six integrated 7.5-credit modules covering creating value for business and society, managing performance with data, leading with integrity, assessing and managing risks, leveraging global opportunities, and fostering an innovative mindset. It emphasizes data-driven decision making, ethical leadership, and global business challenges through a modular, problem-based curriculum.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #10 Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 13, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Optional GMAT or GRE. The GMAT or GRE is not required for admission to the Online MBA.
    GMAT
    optional
    Min Optional GMAT or GRE. The GMAT or GRE is not required for admission to the Online MBA.
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL: BU’s TOEFL code is 3087. A minimum score of 90 on the iBT is recommended. For tests scored on the new “1-6” scale introduced on January 21, 2026, a minimum total score of 4.5 is recommended.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS: A student must score a minimum of 6.5 across each band.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $15,450.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University is $25,000 across 45 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University online or in-person?
    Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University take to complete?
    Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    How competitive is Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University?
    Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 88%.
    How large is the Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University cohort?
    Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) at Boston University typically enrolls around 504 students per cohort.