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    Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.)

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    University Park, USMBAOnline2 years
    $61,104.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    70%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    27
    Cohort
    students
    48
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 48-credit, 2-year, online MBA program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $61,104.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary 48-credit program with 39 core credits in areas like strategic management, team performance, accounting, economics, data analysis, leadership, and ethics, plus 9 credits in one of over 25 concentrations. Emphasizes integration of business disciplines, collaboration through group projects, and engagement in real-world problem-solving.

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    #33 Best Online MBA (US News)
    Part-time option

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    12 months OPT (US)

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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.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $61,104 across 48 required credits.
    Is Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 2 years and 48 credits.
    How competitive is Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 70%.
    How large is the Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University cohort?
    Business Administration - Online (M.B.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University typically enrolls around 27 students per cohort.