MBA Business Administration at George Washington University

Programme overview

The GW School of Business master of business administration (MBA) program offers a high-quality education in full- and part-time formats designed to accommodate students' career and scheduling needs. The MBA program helps students achieve proficiency in the fundamentals of business, while mastering the tools of business administration and understanding how business is situated in the broader global and ethical environment. The program puts an emphasis on technology, analytics, and experiential opportunities to achieve these outcomes.

Faculty: GW School of Business | Duration: 3 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

For the online and flex MBA—46.5 credits, including 31.5 credits in required core courses and 15 credits in elective courses. For the global MBA—53 credits, including 35 credits in required courses and 18 credits in elective courses. 15 credits in courses taken at the 6000 level or above. Up to 6 of these credits can be taken outside GWSB.

Career pathways

David Fowler Career Center are all located under one roof. The first year of the global MBA focuses on core courses composed of lectures, case studies, team projects, and experiential learning opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our application process for designated degree and certificate programs is through a secure, electronic submission process. The application and uploaded electronic documents will be submitted directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions via a secure, online process. Please list your entire work history including start and stop dates. You can upload the resume in the Employment History section of the online application form. A Statement of Purpose is required for your application. Be sure to check your academic program of interest for any specific requirements regarding the statement. If there are no specific program requirements, your statement of approximately 500 words should address your

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

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