Business Administration graduates earn a median $64,706 Across 1,207 US programmes, two years after finishing
See the degree grade →A practice-focused online MBA designed for working adults with prior business experience who want management training, career flexibility, or preparation for leadership and entrepreneurial roles. Students choose one specialization and complete a capstone project while studying core business functions in a fully online format over approximately two years.
The MBA emphasizes applied business practices across core areas. Coursework focuses on proven best practices in marketing, finance, strategy, accounting and supply chain management while encouraging hands-on application to real-world business challenges. Students develop organizational and leadership skills including:
The program culminates in a Graduate Capstone: an individualized project that integrates course learning and real-world experience to demonstrate synthesis, change-management expertise, and leadership aligned with the student’s specialization.
Admission requires a completed application (no application fee), a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting body or international equivalent, and at least a 2.5 GPA in the bachelor’s program. Applicants must also provide valid government-issued photo identification. See Aspen’s catalog for additional details.
The MBA prepares graduates for advanced leadership and management positions, supporting entrepreneurial ambitions or movement into executive roles. Aspen’s materials cite Bureau of Labor Statistics projections that business and financial occupations are expected to grow faster than average from 2023–2033, and note an average annual salary for management occupations referenced from BLS data. More detailed outlooks are available on each MBA specialization page.
Aspen offers multiple financing options: federal student aid is available for the MBA, a Military Affiliation Discount exists for qualifying service members and their spouses, employee tuition discounts may apply through partner organizations, and Aspen provides payment plans including a Monthly Payment Plan example of $415 per month for 39 months (0% APR, private education loan). Published program costs include tuition of $14,250 (30 credits at $475/credit), fees of $2,025, estimated textbook costs of $1,500, and a stated total program cost example of $17,775; additional per-request and per-course fees may apply.
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