University of Jamestown

Programme overview

This online MBA is delivered in an accelerated, asynchronous format with all coursework posted at the start of each 8-week course. Students can progress year‑round with three start dates (January, May, August) and most learners complete the program in roughly 12–18 months. The program integrates core MBA coursework with two chosen micro‑credentials to build specialist skills; students receive a faculty advisor and virtual access to campus support services. University of Jamestown holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission.

What you'll study

The degree requires 30 credit hours total (33 credits if the BUSN 500 foundations course is required for students with a non‑business bachelor’s). In addition to core MBA courses listed in the academic catalog, students select two of eight available micro‑credentials (totaling 12 credit hours) to personalize their degree. Available micro‑credentials and their courses are:

• Accounting: ACCT 620 Accounting Information Systems (3), ACCT 630 Forensic Accounting (3)
• Business Analytics: BUSN 615 Management Information Systems (3), BUSN 620 Forensic Accounting (3)
• Organizational Leadership: LDRS 500 Foundations of Leadership (3), LDRS 503 Leadership Ethics (3)
• Supply Chain & Operations Management: BUSN 635 Business Process Operations Management (3), BUSN 665 Supply Chain and Logistics Management (3)
• Healthcare Management: LDRS 621 Leading in Interprofessional Healthcare Team (3), LDRS 622 Change and Innovation in Healthcare (3)
• Digital Marketing: BUSN 610 Consumer Behavior in Marketing (3), BUSN 630 Social Media Marketing (3)
• Financial Development: BUSN 660 Financial Risk Management (3), BUSN 670 Advanced Financial Analysis (3)
• Sports Management: LDRS 631 Sports Fundraising and Financial Concepts (3), LDRS 632 Sports Marketing, Promotion, and Communication (3)

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and have a college GPA of at least 2.75. GRE or GMAT scores are not required. Candidates with non‑business undergraduate degrees may be admitted provisionally and, if required, complete BUSN 500 (foundations) as part of a 33‑credit pathway.

Career prospects

The curriculum is designed for working professionals seeking managerial roles or industry shifts by combining general MBA foundations with targeted skills (for example, accounting systems, supply chain, healthcare leadership, or digital marketing). The micro‑credential structure supports résumé differentiation by demonstrating mastery in a specific functional area while the broader MBA builds managerial, ethical, and strategic decision‑making capabilities.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

University of Jamestown offers graduate financial aid options and a published graduate tuition rate to aid return on investment; the stated graduate tuition rate is $460 per credit hour. Students also receive the same virtual support services available on campus and guidance from a faculty advisor to explore funding opportunities.