Winthrop University’s Master of Business Administration program prepares you to advance as a leader in the modern business world. Build your expertise and skills through core classes that focus on globalization, analytics, technology and communication. Take your career to new heights and stand out above the rest with an MBA from Winthrop University.
With both in-person and online formats, our Master of Business Administration program provides options for both full-time students and working professionals. For more information on the online program, visit the Online Master of Business Administration webpage.
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Accreditation:
Dr. Philip Gibson
gibsonp@winthrop.edu
803/323-2686
Micro-Certificates
Gain three built-in micro-certificates in Business Analytics, Financial Analysis, and Leadership in Organizations.
AACSB Accredited
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International), the premier accrediting agency for business school programs.
GMAT/GRE Waivers
Online GMAT/GRE waivers are available for those that qualify.
Our flexible format allows you to complete your degree according to a schedule that balances your goals, work demands, and personal life.
As you complete the core courses in the MBA program, you will also gain the following microcredentials that can enhance your résumé:
Time to completion: 1.5 - 2 years
Total Credits: 30
Format: Campus-based
Curriculum (MBA)
The MBA-Finance concentration provides students with more in-depth study of financial topics than the general MBA. Students choosing this concentration tend to work in or aspire to work in the financial industry.
Time to completion: 1.5 - 2 years
Total Credits: 36
Format: Campus-based
Curriculum (MBA - Finance)
Students selecting this concentration often have a management background or an undergraduate degree in HR, management, or general business administration.
Graduates from this program are well suited to become managers of human resources departments or advance their HR management careers.
Time to completion: 1.5 - 2 years
Total Credits: 36
Format: Campus-based
Curriculum (MBA - Human Resources Management)
This option is intended for well-qualified students in the Winthrop BS in Business Administration program who will complete up to 9 hours of the work for the MBA while enrolled in the undergraduate degree program.
Accelerated MBA concentrations include:
Time to completion: 2 years
Total Credits: 36
Format: Campus-based
Eligibility: Current Winthrop students in the BS in Business Administration program only
Curriculum (Accelerated MBA program)
Winthrop University’s online MBA program feature the same curricula and are taught by many of the same faculty as our on-campus programs. You benefit from the flexibility and convenience of being able to access your courses from any device.
100% Online Tracks include:
Master of Business Administration Deadline (all concentrations): No deadline, rolling admission
Graduate Certificate in Management: No deadline, rolling admission
International Applications: July 15 for fall admission, December 1 for spring admission, May 15 for summer
Note: All admission materials must be received by the Graduate Studies Office before an application will be reviewed.
Application requirements for the Master of Business Administration program include:
Note: GRE/GMAT Waivers are available!
Application requirements for the Management Certificate program include:
Note: GRE/GMAT Waivers are available!
For a list of admission requirements or to apply for the Online MBA Program, visit our online admissions page.
For a list of additional admission requirements as an international applicant, visit our our International Applicants page.
To be considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver, please submit a GMAT/GRE waiver request form.
To be considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver, please submit a GMAT/GRE waiver request form.
GMAT/GRE waiver requests will be considered for MBA applicants who meet one of the following waiver criteria and must be requested when completing the application online:
Please note:
This MBA program provides a broad background in business and leadership to prepare you for a variety of senior business roles. Our graduates are equipped for opportunities that include job titles such as: