Master of Business Administration in Management Online
Develop the essential knowledge and capabilities to pursue a variety of management opportunities across the evolving business spectrum.
Overview
Why our online MBA in Management program stands out
In our Master of Business Administration in Management online program, you will focus on practical learning with real-world applications while developing the skills you need for a variety of management roles. Deepen your foundational knowledge in finance, human resources, accounting, and more.
Fitchburg State’s online management curriculum focuses on participatory learning through online class discussions and collaborative learning groups. Courses are designed and taught by the same degreed Fitchburg State faculty who teach on campus, many of whom are working professionals.
An MBA is now a standard requirement for many leadership positions in business, from front-line managers to executives in the C-suite. Having an MBA can help you move up in your current industry, change careers, or even start your own company. MBA graduates also tend to see a significant return on their investment in the form of higher salary and a wider field of job opportunities.
Upon completing this MBA online management program, you will have the skills to succeed in leadership roles, such as:
- Business Operations Manager
- Management Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Product Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Revenue Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Operations Manager
- Management Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Product Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Revenue Manager
- Project Manager
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate strategic-level knowledge of the fundamental activates of business management
- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply critical-thinking skills to managerial decisions
- Students will be able to demonstrate competencies in effective change management that drive measurable business results
- Students will be able to identify and analyze the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business, identify the opportunities and challenges of globalization, and apply managerial skills to global business issues
- Students will be able to demonstrate well-developed problem-solving skills including the ability to recognize problems, analyze uncertain situations, interpret and use data and evidence in drawing conclusions, develop alternative solutions, and adapt and innovate in new setting
- Students will be able to identify and analyze the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business, identify the opportunities and challenges of globalization, and apply managerial skills to global business issues
- Students will demonstrate strategic-level knowledge of the fundamental activates of business management
- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply critical-thinking skills to managerial decisions
- Students will be able to demonstrate competencies in effective change management that drive measurable business results
- Students will be able to identify and analyze the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business, identify the opportunities and challenges of globalization, and apply managerial skills to global business issues
- Students will be able to demonstrate well-developed problem-solving skills including the ability to recognize problems, analyze uncertain situations, interpret and use data and evidence in drawing conclusions, develop alternative solutions, and adapt and innovate in new setting
- Students will be able to identify and analyze the ethical obligations and responsibilities of business, identify the opportunities and challenges of globalization, and apply managerial skills to global business issues
Upon completing this MBA online management program, you will have the skills to succeed in leadership roles, such as:
- Business Operations Manager
- Management Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Product Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Revenue Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Operations Manager
- Management Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Product Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Revenue Manager
- Project Manager
Accreditation
MBA programs at Fitchburg State are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Other online MBA programs available
Fitchburg State offers a variety of specialized MBA options. Check out all of our MBA online programs.
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Tuition
Pay for your online program by the course
Our MBA in Management online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Management | $436 | $1,308 | $13,080 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or [email protected].
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
These are the dates you need to know
Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring A | 1/15/25 | 12/17/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 |
| Spring B | 3/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/11/25 |
| Summer A | 5/19/25 | 4/21/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/13/25 |
| Summer B | 7/10/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 | 7/1/25 |
| Fall A | 9/4/25 | 8/5/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/25/25 | 8/26/25 | |
| Fall B | 10/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/21/25 |
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Admissions
These are the steps to being admitted to our online management MBA
At Fitchburg State, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MBA in Management online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- GPA not less than 2.8 on undergrad coursework
- Resume detailing professional experience
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
- Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
- Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
- Professional resume
- Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
- No GMAT is required
Dual Concentration Options
Students
with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA
program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after
their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual
concentration must:
- Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
- Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved
Dual Concentration Request Form
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see testing options below)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- International Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admission decision. We accept evaluations and the respective type of evaluation from one of the following credentialing agencies:
- World Education Services
- course-by-course ICAP
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) - course-by-course
- SpanTran - course analysis
- SpanTran has created a custom application for Fitchburg State University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Pathway - Fitchburg State University
English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:
- TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
- IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
- Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
- PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Courses
Take a look at the MBA Management courses
For the MBA in Management online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours, including 18 hours of advanced core requirements, 9 hours of required management concentration courses, and a 3-hour elective course.
Students must take the following courses, plus one 3 Credit elective from any of the available MBA Concentrations
Note: Students cannot re–use a course that was already taken to satisfy elective requirements
