Online MBA
Online MBA
Like our full-time, on-campus MBA, the Online Master of Business Administration program at the GW School of Business (GWSB) is highly influenced by our Washington, D.C. location, where the private, public and NGO sectors meet and interact. Our institutional and professional relationships in the area enable us to provide our distance-learning students with opportunities to immerse themselves through an optional four-day residency course in D.C., class projects, digital course materials, live learning opportunities, and co-curricular experiences.
Program Features
Part-time
Pursue this degree at your own pace. Average completion time: 2.5 years. Entry semester: fall, spring or summer.
Work While Studying
Complete your degree requirements while maintaining a full-time job.
Combined Degree Options
This program has both joint and dual degree options.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Short-term study abroad and long-term study away program options are available.
See Where Our Graduates Have Landed
GWSB’s extensive network of over 55,000 graduates spans 260+ organizations across the public and private sector and around the world. Our alumni regularly connect with current students and fellow alumni, attend events, mentor, and help GWSB evolve and expand. It’s this involvement by our graduates that truly contributes to the success of the school.
- Amazon
- Apple
- Dell
- Deloitte
- Delta
- Distributed Sun
- IBM
- IFC
- JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- Pepsico
Explore This Program
By combining business and analytical skills with an ethical focus, the online MBA helps students to solve business problems that benefit their organizations as well as society. Students in the online MBA program are at the forefront of smarter business—business that considers its impact on the world as well as the bottom line. In addition to rigorous training in traditional business competencies, every one GW's MBA programs is infused with ethical leadership, corporate citizenship, and a global perspective.
For each course, students participate in weekly one-hour guided live classroom sessions, consisting of lectures, case discussions, and/or group activities. These live sessions are offered during evenings/weekends. They also are recorded and made available to students within the digital platform. These sessions give participants real-time contact with faculty and other students. This mix of digital and live sessions maximizes learning and flexibility. In addition to live classroom discussions, faculty are available to students during online office hours offered through the digital classroom platform. Office hours afford students the opportunity to interact informally with faculty and ask questions about course material and assignment feedback.
Pursue This Program Online
This degree program can be pursued entirely online, allowing you to complete your course requirements in your free time while maintaining a full-time job. Our online students utilize the same course materials as our on-campus students.
Learn More About the Online MBA Degree
Stackable Certificates
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Why GW Business?
Our MBA program offers unparalleled access to global institutions, government agencies and multinational corporations. Learn from internationally renowned MBA faculty with real world experience, knowledge of cutting-edge teaching methods, and insights earned from years of leading their own organizations while benefiting from a deep elective catalog featuring courses like Machine Learning for Managers, Business Process Simulation, Microeconomics for the World Economy, and Competition in the Global Economy.
Through an MBA curriculum that integrates leadership training, strategic thinking and advanced business analytics, you’ll gain the skills and insights needed to lead on a global stage.
Admissions
Admission to the Online MBA program is highly competitive and enrollment is limited. Students operate in two cohorts throughout the academic year.
Due to the rolling admissions policy, it is highly recommended that candidates submit applications early. The candidate’s major and trend in grades, personal achievements, and letters of recommendation also affect the admission decision. This program seeks social, ethnic, cultural and geographical diversity in its student body.
- Admissions Requirements
- Admissions Process
Applying to a program at the GW School of Business may seem like a complicated process, but the GWSB admissions team is here to help. The application process for this program can be found on our How to Apply page. All application materials should be sent to the GWSB Graduate Admissions Office. The GRE or GMAT test is not required — however, if you feel that submitting your scores will strengthen your application, you are welcome to submit them. We also offer a wealth of resources to help you finance your degree, from scholarships and fellowships to loans and work-study arrangements.
- Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Candidates seeking financial assistance and international students requiring visas are encouraged to apply early. Only completed applications, with all required materials, will be considered for admission.
- Spring 2025 - Rolling. Upon seat availability.
- Summer 2025 - January 15, 2025
- Fall 2025 - January 15, 2025
Please note that admission to the following programs is only offered for the Fall semester: Global MBA, Accelerated MBA, Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics, M.S. in Business Analytics, and the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics. Summer admissions deadlines apply only to the Online MBA and Healthcare MBA programs; admission to all other programs is only offered for the Fall and Spring semesters. The MS in Finance and MS in Applied Finance programs, as well as our doctoral and executive education programs, each have different admissions deadlines.
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