Shenandoah University

What you'll study

The curriculum is structured around four integrated academic modules and electives. Core modules are taught as intensive, multi-credit integrated courses and include a capstone element in each module.

• Academic modules (total 24 credits): MBA 601 – Making Decisions With Data (6 credits); MBA 602 – Leading People & Organizations (6 credits); MBA 603 – Creating Value for Business and Society (6 credits); MBA 604 – Exploring International Opportunities (6 credits).
• Electives (total 9 credits): Students choose graduate-level business courses or certificate courses. Available graduate certificate areas (each four courses) include Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Management, Digital Marketing, Esports Management, Healthcare Management and Sustainable Business.
• Pre-requisite foundation courses (if required, total 12 credits): ACCT 501 Foundations of Accounting; FIN 502 Foundations of Finance; ECN 501 Foundations of Economics; MTK 502 Foundations of Marketing; QM 502 Business Statistics; QM 504 Business Analytics. Applicants who already passed equivalent undergraduate courses may have these waived subject to restrictions.
• Program totals: 30 credits without foundation prerequisites; 42 credits if foundations are required. Students may add a certificate by taking one additional class.
• Academic format and pacing: Hybrid/online pathway uses 15–16 week semesters with two faculty per integrated module, 1–2 live synchronous sessions per month, one face-to-face weekend experience per module, and recorded asynchronous materials available via Canvas. Shenandoah also offers a fully online asynchronous pathway taught in eight-week classes.

Entry requirements

The programme does not require GMAT scores. Students may enter in fall, spring or summer. Applicants lacking the listed foundational business courses must take them in their first semester(s) or via the university’s online Business Essentials Certificate; applicants who have completed equivalent undergraduate courses may apply for waivers subject to restrictions.

Career prospects

The MBA is positioned for working professionals aiming to advance, entrepreneurs seeking to scale ventures, recent graduates wanting a competitive edge, international professionals in the U.S., and veterans translating leadership experience to business. Elective certificates enable specialization areas such as analytics, cybersecurity, digital marketing, healthcare management and sustainable business to support industry-specific roles and leadership positions.

Scholarships & funding angle

Shenandoah states the MBA offers competitive tuition and financial aid options to make graduate study more affordable; prospective students should contact the university’s financial aid office for current scholarship, grant and financing details.