Master of Business Administration
The MBA from the University of Kansas provides a well-rounded management education for students with and without prior business education. The programs are designed for business leaders, from the recent college graduate to the seasoned executive. The experience is designed to be both theoretical and practical with a career outcome focus. Two types of MBA programs are offered at KU: 1) Full-Time MBA based in Lawrence, for those seeking a career change; 2) Online MBA, for those seeking career enhancement.
The Full-Time MBA Program includes 48 hours of coursework and can be completed in 16 months (3 semesters plus a summer internship). The program is cohort-based and special emphasis is placed on experiential learning.
The Online MBA Program consists of 30 hours of core coursework, 6 hours of capstone work, and 6 hours of elective content for a 42 hour program. The program is designed for working professionals and generally takes 7 semesters to complete as a part-time student. Up to 6 hours of credit may be transferred to this program as elective credit if the credits from relevant coursework at the graduate level from an accredited institution. Verification that these credits have not been used towards a previous degree must be provided. Students are admitted to the Online MBA in spring, summer, and fall semesters. The program is not eligible for student visas.
The Hybrid MBA Program is designed to work in conjunction with in-person classes at Fort Leavenworth Military Base in Leavenworth, Kansas. It consists of 24 hours of core online coursework including 6 hours of online capstone work, and 12 hours of in-person courses at Fort Leavenworth. Students may elect to do their in-person courses in Organizational Leadership or Supply Chain Management and Logistics. The program is designed for individuals attached to military operations at Fort Leavenworth. Up to 6 hours of credit may be articulated from US Army Command and General Staff College. This program is not eligible for student visas.
The KU MBA Dual Degree Program collaborates with various graduate programs across the university to offer dual degree options that foster interdisciplinary learning and professional growth. In the spirit of partnership, these dual degrees provide pathways to leadership, entrepreneurship, and management within a student's primary profession. The dual MBA is pursued concurrently with the student's primary graduate program, offering a reduced course load of 32 credit hours across the fall and spring semesters in the full-time, in-person MBA model. While several dual degrees are already established, the program remains open to considering additional dual degree options upon request.
The KU Bridge MBA and Bachelor's of Engineering Program allows engineering students to begin taking MBA courses in the senior year of the engineering undergraduate program. Bridge Program students will earn a Bachelor of Science from the School of Engineering and an MBA from the School of Business in about nine to ten semesters. A good fit for the program is a student on-pace to graduate in the spring of the fourth full-time undergraduate year, prepared for an academically rigorous senior year, and meets the admission requirements of the Full-Time MBA Program. The Program will be offered on the Lawrence Campus and consists of 44 credits of MBA coursework. Student will complete the MBA coursework in a year and a half.