Master of Business Administration at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The MBA from the University of Kansas provides a well-rounded management education for students with and without prior business education. The programs are designed for business leaders, from the recent college graduate to the seasoned executive. The experience is designed to be both theoretical and practical with a career outcome focus.

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: 32 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

Career pathways

The experience is designed to be both theoretical and practical with a career outcome focus. Two types of MBA programs are offered at KU: 1) Full-Time MBA based in Lawrence, for those seeking a career change; 2) Online MBA, for those seeking career enhancement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MBA programs are open to those who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and whose undergraduate academic records, scores on the required standardized examination, and prior work experience indicate that they have the capability to complete the program. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specifically, is not required, but business undergraduate coursework is preferred. Exceptions for other areas of study are also considered. Admission is reviewed by the MBA Admissions Committee. Admission is limited based on space, facilities, faculty, and other resources.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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