Secure Your Future with a M.B.A from The Citadel
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field with The Citadel’s Master of Business Administration Graduate Program. Our distinguished faculty and rigorous curriculum equip you for success in a dynamic global environment. Classes are taught online by faculty members who combine real-world experience with research-informed insights. The Citadel’s accredited MBA program is optimized for online learning, ensuring quality and engagement through guided activities and interactions. Designed for working professionals and military service members, this program offers the flexibility to pursue your MBA without disrupting your career.
With a Citadel MBA, you will develop essential business, managerial and leadership skills that can be immediately applied to your current job, positioning you for career advancement. You will expand your professional opportunities and outlook as a principled leader while building a strong network of contacts through participation in informal and scheduled events offered outside of courses, international travel experiences, The Baker Coaching Program and our private LinkedIn group.
Study in an advanced program designed for today’s business leaders — only 6% of the world’s business programs hold an AACSB accreditation.
Online MBA At a Glance
- Completion Time: Part-Time or Full-Time options (1–2 years)
- Academic Term: 8-week terms
- Format: 100% Online
- Rolling Admissions: Six possible starting points throughout the year
- Admissions: GRE / GMAT Optional
- Curriculum: 13 courses | 36 credits
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Why Choose The Citadel’s Online MBA Program?
Accelerated, Flexible and Accessible
Our MBA program is designed for busy professionals, offering accelerated 7-8 week courses with no GMAT or reference letters required for admission. You can start when you’re ready with rolling admissions and six entry points a year**. Complete your degree in as little as two years by taking one course at a time, with the flexibility to go faster or slower based on your schedule.
Experienced Faculty and Personalized Learning
Learn from highly qualified faculty with real-world experience who are committed to providing responsive, personalized support throughout your MBA journey. Our program ensures you receive a solid foundation in essential business concepts while developing advanced decision-making and strategic skills.
Tailored Curriculum and Electives
The core curriculum covers key business strategies with an emphasis on innovation, and you can choose from electives in human resources, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship to tailor your education to your interests. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to earn Certifications in Leadership and Project Management through cooperative programs.
Capstone Experiences Aligned with Your Goals
At the end of your MBA, select from various capstone experiences in entrepreneurship, consulting or executive management to align your education with your career goals.
The Citadel is recognized as the Best Regional University in the South and has been named the Best Public University in the South for 14 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. The Citadel ranks as the #1 College for Veterans in the South.
Hear From Our Students
“I chose to attend The Citadel because of its reputation, flexibility for those who work full time, and as veteran, I appreciate The Citadel’s ongoing involvement in assisting those who have served our country.
The MBA program offers top notch instruction and coursework that has given me very broad and in depth knowledge, which I was able to apply in my current job from the very beginning. This program offers an ideal opportunity for those who want to obtain a quality business degree on a flexible schedule.”
-Barbara Wiggins, Pharm.D., BCPS, CLS, BCCCP, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, 2019 Graduate
How to Apply to the Online MBA
To apply for The Citadel’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the Online Application
- Start by filling out the online application form to begin the process.
- Submit Your Transcripts
- Provide official transcripts from all colleges attended, including your bachelor’s degree.
- Upload Your Resume
- Submit a current resume that highlights your professional work experience.
- Pay the Application Fee
- There is a non-refundable $40 application fee to complete your submission.
International Students:
If you are an international student, please submit:
- Official TOEFL scores
- Transcript evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency
