Online Master of Business Administration

Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application: 

• Create an application account.
• Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
• Pay the $50 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver once complete. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual-enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.

Check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.

We’re proud of our program’s  AACSB accreditation, a distinction only 5% of business schools achieve.

Our Career Services Center has numerous resources to help you plan your future.

We offer unique opportunities in the MBA program for military personnel and veterans.

The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is committed to representing and supporting the interests of all current and prospective graduate students at Georgia Southern University and seeks to support scholarly activities as well as promote social opportunities for the development of graduate students.

Does the Online MBA program require prerequisite courses?

The Online MBA program does not require students to complete prerequisite courses. However, after students are admitted to the program and formally commit to enrolling, they will receive access to a complimentary tool called MBA Math that will help prepare them for the academic rigors of the program. MBA Math has lessons in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, and spreadsheets.

Can I transfer graduate course credits into the online MBA program?

Yes, but no more than six credit hours may be transferred with prior approval. The MBA Office determines whether specific courses are eligible to be transferred. Credit will be accepted before you enter the program. Only courses from AACSB-accredited schools will be considered. Courses must match our curriculum.

Will the Georgia HOPE Scholarship, Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), GI Bill® or other financial aid cover tuition costs?

The Hope Scholarship is for undergraduate students. The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for University System of Georgia employees is available and the GI Bill® may apply to students with military experience (Check with the Military Resource Center). All applicants should check with the Georgia Southern Financial Aid office for information about assistance.

For a comprehensive costs and affordability analysis please visit https://em.georgiasouthern.edu/finaid/costs-affordability/

How and when do I register for my classes?

The MBA Office registers all students for their classes each semester.  First semester registration typically occurs 1-2 weeks prior to Orientation.  Prior to Orientation, students will meet with an advisor to discuss their program of study. Once this advising appointment is completed, students will be registered for their first semester classes. Advising appointments will not be scheduled until the beginning of July. The most common problem is registration holds.  We cannot register you if you have any type of hold on your account.  Examples include holds because of missing transcripts, outstanding financial obligations, parking fines, and judicial affairs holds.

How are the online program courses taught?

Students enrolled in the program use our online learning management system, Brightspace, which is powered by Desire2Learn for all work, including team functions, exams, discussion posts, cases, and simulations. Students also have access to academic resources, such as an online library and databases. Webware for conference calls and document sharing is also available. Courses are asynchronous. No face-to-face or class online meetings are required. Because we rely on learning teams, student teams typically decide when members will meet in real time.

Grades are typically based on reports, exams, assigned case studies and simulations, and participation in course and team activities. You may work anytime, anywhere you have access to the online courses. Our semester courses begin and end on specific dates, work is due as assigned, and learning teams determine other activity and work deadlines. Typically, there are no required synchronous class sessions.

Will any on-site attendance be required? Are there proctored exams?

No visits are required for courses. There are no proctored exams. Students are required to attend a 2-day orientation held at the beginning of the program in Atlanta, GA.

How will I take exams?

Exams take place online, although faculty may give tests in other ways. Details are stated in each course syllabus.

What is the time commitment each week?

The time needed for these online courses usually equals that needed for on-campus MBA program courses. No travel time is required. Students report spending an average of 7-8 hours per week per course.

What will my diploma look like? Will it mention that this is an online degree?

The degree and diploma are identical to that awarded to students who complete the program on campus. There is no mention of online or web on the diploma.

Federal law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs.  These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions, and refunds. For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.

Learning goals state the educational expectations for a degree program in terms of the intellectual and behavioral competencies it strives to instill. By the completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Analyze and evaluate alternative courses of action using appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools to create value. 
2. Recognize and evaluate the impact on business decisions of the ethical and social dimensions of business activities.  
3. Formulate and assess integrated technology solutions to influence structures, processes, and techniques of management.
4. Analyze global economic environments, integrate multiple business components, and assess impact using a risk analysis.
5. Integrate multiple business functions across a broad range of situations by solving problems and making strategic decisions.
6. Apply team-development and leadership skills in group settings to produce, evaluate and present business decisions.
   
   In short, the Parker MBA Program seeks to create organizational leaders who have strong analytical and technical skills, business and functional skills, and people and leadership skills and who evaluate business decisions through the lens of ethics, honesty, integrity, and professionalism.